To all Filipino Modelers

and the energizer bunny strikes again. hehehehe. i just wish that i could get to do those myself... until then, i'll continue doing what i have been doing each time....


drool.

Yes Dwight, just a little bit more action photos and you'll be able to make a movie Great job as always.

pssssst! where's everyone?

Hi Beth... These are the closest to the Metro people, I agree. I noticed nga that Special Toys isn't in Greenhills anymore. I was forced to go to the Alimall branch tuloy... and they've moed pala also t the first floor! Honestly, it's a bigger place than the last one and better located. I just hope the selection gets bigger... it'll be better for all of us.

I agree with you that some of the STC stuf are a little pricey but... well... wala naman kasi sa ibang stores yung medyo mahal na stuff nila eh. As consumers, wala na tayong magagawa dun. I guess ganun lang talaga ang negosyo.

Lahat naman ng stores have stuff that are a little higher than the others. Lil's have some stuff also na medyo mahal but I still buy them kasi I live nearby (ganun din kasi ang cost if I have to travel to Cubao). Also with Natalie's and Roel's shops. I noticed that they have their own specialties kasi eh.

Sa STC, maraming 1/6 dragon figures at Gundams. Sa Lil's - traditional kits and RCs. Sa JMN, hard-to-find kits and dio stuff as with Toys and Hobbies.

I guess it just boils down to us knowing how to get the best deal for our money - scarce as it is... my two-cents worth.

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth Hopefully not cbrain. Ok i only know of three shops that i frquently visit. 1, Lil's Futaba - its one of the largest in stock and the prices is more reasonable but i agree their selection is almost limited to Tamiya, Italeri,Academy and Trumpeter kits expanding their selection would be better and bigger discounts. 2. JMNs Hobby Square- indeed its a small shop and the selection is even smaller but, what i like about this shop is that you can order kits and other products in their mail order catalog and still not that pricey. 3. Special Toy Center-its the hobby shop with the most selection and with the most branches in metro manila. unfortunately, its two primary drawback is its tendency to overprice kits and base from this tread its noted for some poor costumer relations. hey! its my opinion guys the choice is yours.

Kumusta Ka people! My name is Tom Young and I was browsing through the various forum topics and noticed the message title. I am not Filipino but I was stationed in the Phillippines at Camp O'Donnell with the USAF back in 1976 - 1978. My wife is Filipino and is from Gubat, Sorsogon in the Bicol region. I am getting back into the model plane building hobby after a LONG break and thought I'd say Hi to my fellow modelers in the P.I. See you all in the threads.

Tom Y.

Welcome to the board Tom. I always pass Camp O' Donnell on my way to my wife's ancestral home. I'm glad you're getting back to modeling. I myself have just gotten back (about 4 years ago). I stopped for a very long time and I had a tough time "getting back into the saddle"... Ciao!

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by TailspinTom Kumusta Ka people! My name is Tom Young and I was browsing through the various forum topics and noticed the message title. I am not Filipino but I was stationed in the Phillippines at Camp O'Donnell with the USAF back in 1976 - 1978. My wife is Filipino and is from Gubat, Sorsogon in the Bicol region. I am getting back into the model plane building hobby after a LONG break and thought I'd say Hi to my fellow modelers in the P.I. See you all in the threads. Tom Y.

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth pssssst! where's everyone?

Still alive ang kicking. Quite busy though with either work during weekdays or modeling during weekends. Just taking advantage of the sunny days painting some of my car kits before the rainy season arrives.

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth pssssst! where's everyone?

heto... working. lurking. project gets busier everyday. hardly even have time to tinker with my babies anymore

welcome aboard to all the newbies... welcome back to the hobby, Tom.

sir jun, long time no post. musta kayo?

cbrain, how's your car kit coming along?

as for me... my kits are all on hold. sleeping, again... work has been taking so much of my time.

Heto, Emjae... hirap sa trabaho... nakakainggit kung minsan yung mga entrepreneurs na may control over their time... Oh well...

I've been settling into a new position kasi in my job. I've been busy making sure an ISO certification project is going on-track. Tough job.

I have a Heavy Arms Custom sitting on my work table still in pre-shade mode for almost two months! All the rest of the in-process models I stuffed in their individual boxes na muna. I don't want a repeat of my Sherman fiasco to happen again (I accidentally lost the 75mm gun barrel (stupid no?) I finally found it only after I had to custom-make the barrel at a friend's machine shop. Haaay...

Glad to see the old guys are still here... the board's a little slow nowadays but at least it's still here.

See you guys around!

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth pssssst! where's everyone? heto... working. lurking. project gets busier everyday. hardly even have time to tinker with my babies anymore welcome aboard to all the newbies... welcome back to the hobby, Tom. sir jun, long time no post. musta kayo? cbrain, how's your car kit coming along? as for me... my kits are all on hold. sleeping, again... work has been taking so much of my time.

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee cbrain, how's your car kit coming along?

Well, currently buffing and polishing the final coat on this kit....





.... painting the interior of this kit....





.... and finally started restoration on this kit (thanks to Abet A. for this scale Mitsubishi Mirage).

cbrain,

You just made me feel sooo sad...

The Mirage was my favorite car and I had to sell it... Now I see you making one that looks almost exactly like mine (including the skirts and spoilers)... except mine was red and the scale was 1:1

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee cbrain, how's your car kit coming along? .... and finally started restoration on this kit (thanks to Abet A. for this scale Mitsubishi Mirage).

Hello guys,

I would like to announce that Academy Models here in the Philippines has launched a modeling competition entitled Academy Storm. It is a two-day affair to be hosted by the IPMS/Manila and be held on June 18 and 19 at the Ali Mall in Cubao.

The competition is open to all modelers. Prizes are at stake. Academy was generous enough to allow the use of other brands also. The main thrust of Academy and IPMS/Manila is to promote modeling in the Philippines and provide a venue for Filipino modelers to show-off their works, trade tips and techniques, renew old ties, and generally have fun. Entry forms are available at all Special Toys Center and Hobbitoi outlets.

I hope to see you all there!

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth pssssst! where's everyone? Still alive ang kicking. Quite busy though with either work during weekdays or modeling during weekends. Just taking advantage of the sunny days painting some of my car kits before the rainy season arrives.

cbrain

i can see! excellent builds there i keep wishing( not enough doing...) that someday i could build mine as good as you guys or as fast as dwight.

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth pssssst! where's everyone? heto... working. lurking. project gets busier everyday. hardly even have time to tinker with my babies anymore welcome aboard to all the newbies... welcome back to the hobby, Tom. as for me... my kits are all on hold. sleeping, again... work has been taking so much of my time.

emjae

same as always, we're both stuck (dhel) at work as usual at least dhel has some time having that uncanny ability to build her kits anywhere mapa office or in the field.

i guess the rest are building something is there a contest coming?

tom

welcome to the forums tom.

cbarin

love the blue EVO... yun lang.hehehe

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee cbrain, how's your car kit coming along? Well, currently buffing and polishing the final coat on this kit.... .... painting the interior of this kit.... .... and finally started restoration on this kit (thanks to Abet A. for this scale Mitsubishi Mirage).

cbrain

hanep ang gwapo! i agree with beth the blue evo is an eye full and ganda ng finish.

beth

sensy na at pansamantalang magisa ka dito, busy rin ako sa work nakaka bangot na nga eh.

besides even alone alam ko hindi mo pagtsatsagaan if you know what i mean...sut-sot kasi ng sut-sot.

Rod

your alive! hehehe

you talaga, do i sound like a rat? or a rattle?

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth Rod your alive! hehehe you talaga, do i sound like a rat? or a rattle?

beth

always, lurker mode lang ako dito madalas.

ano kaya sa tinging mo lumapit sayo?

QUOTE: Originally posted by rodbn20 always, lurker mode lang ako dito madalas. ano kaya sa tinging mo lumapit sayo?

Rod

Girl_ daw? i know i read it somewhere it tried to bash a similar event and failed later pretending to be so, posted as a witness to the whole thing..somewhere along the way typed the real name by mistake..stupid and bad huh?

and still have the nerve..kapal noh?

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth Rod Girl_ daw? i know i read it somewhere it tried to bash a similar event and failed later pretending to be so, posted as a witness to the whole thing..somewhere along the way typed the real name by mistake..stupid and bad huh? and still have the nerve..kapal noh?

beth

alam ko yata yan, nabasa ko sa ibang forum natawa nga ako. parang sinadya pero pumalpak nga lang at dun nagwala sa forum.

payo ko lang syo, wag mo nang patulan yung mga dapat m=nga magalit dyan di na yan pinapansin, ikaw pa di ka plastic at mababaw o wala ka lang magawa.hehehe ..peace tayo.

QUOTE: Originally posted by rodbn20 [beth alam ko yata yan, nabasa ko sa ibang forum natawa nga ako. parang sinadya pero pumalpak nga lang at dun nagwala sa forum. payo ko lang syo, wag mo nang patulan yung mga dapat m=nga magalit dyan di na yan pinapansin, ikaw pa di ka plastic at mababaw o wala ka lang magawa.hehehe ..peace tayo.

rod

point taken, i go for #3 ayaw ko lang g_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Hello Beth

Teasing someone?.

Hello to my fellow Filipino modelers. Hope to share information with you out there. I already intoduced myself last April 20 over at the Introduce Yourself portion of this site so I just pasted the same text I posted there.

"Hello to everyone. I just signed up a few minutes ago and would love to exchange views and info about scale modeling. My first love as a kid was model aircraft but my true love turned to automobiles. I used to be active in modeling as much as I could back then but the realities of growing up and finishing school forced me into early semi-retirement. I quickly came out of my semi-retirement but my phases of activity have sadly been sporadic. I also signed up with Scale Auto Magazine last April 5 but I haven't introduced myself there yet. I plan to make a comeback (the nth one) and really make up for lost time. I've unintentionally accumulated at least seven 1/24" and 1/25" kits in various stages of assembly the past years though most of them are still in the box with the parts still attached to the runners.in their protective bags. I hope I could get to eventually finish them in time."

Hi Mr. Crawler

Welcome to the forums!

welcome aboard the filipino thread, night_crawler.

enjoy your stay!

Welcome, Night_crawler. Hope to read more from you.

Hello nightcrawler,

Welcome to the forum. There are a people here who are doing what you're doing, cars.

Actually, I heard there's a club in the Philippines (Metro Manila, specifically) called Motormodelers. I think the group is headed by Jay Tizon and Bob Gatan. I think they meet regulary (I'm not too sure). If you want, I can try to get in touch with them if you have need of tips or wish to exchange ideas. These people have been in the modeling hobby most of their lives (that means they're a little "mature" hehehe...) and they are very good at what they do. Let me know. I'll connect you to them. Are you in the Philippines?

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by night_crawler427 Hello to my fellow Filipino modelers. Hope to share information with you out there. I already intoduced myself last April 20 over at the Introduce Yourself portion of this site so I just pasted the same text I posted there. "Hello to everyone. I just signed up a few minutes ago and would love to exchange views and info about scale modeling. My first love as a kid was model aircraft but my true love turned to automobiles. I used to be active in modeling as much as I could back then but the realities of growing up and finishing school forced me into early semi-retirement. I quickly came out of my semi-retirement but my phases of activity have sadly been sporadic. I also signed up with Scale Auto Magazine last April 5 but I haven't introduced myself there yet. I plan to make a comeback (the nth one) and really make up for lost time. I've unintentionally accumulated at least seven 1/24" and 1/25" kits in various stages of assembly the past years though most of them are still in the box with the parts still attached to the runners.in their protective bags. I hope I could get to eventually finish them in time."

Hello night_crawler welcome to FSM. Are you also a car modeller? I also frequent the Scale Auto Magazine's messageboard but they seem to touch more on classic and/or American cars. I'm more of a fan of the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) automobiles so I hang out more in the Automotive Forums messageboard.

Here's a link:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=927

There's quite a handful of active Filipino automobile modelers based overseas there too.

Nice to meet you here in FSM and goodluck on your comeback to the hobby.

Hi night crawler

Welcome to FSM! you know its always a slow start but, once you get started you'll have lots of fun like dwight!

Lani

Hey girl, what's up? its been a while.

teasing anyone? who me?. you mean the c/s he used? i think it was "girl_blue".

welcome to FSM night crawler!!

hi lani, kamusta na? buhay ka pa pala? hehehe

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Hello night_crawler welcome to FSM. Are you also a car modeller? I also frequent the Scale Auto Magazine's messageboard but they seem to touch more on classic and/or American cars. I'm more of a fan of the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) automobiles so I hang out more in the Automotive Forums messageboard. Here's a link: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=927 There's quite a handful of active Filipino automobile modelers based overseas there too. Nice to meet you here in FSM and goodluck on your comeback to the hobby.

Thanks a lot for the welcome and the info. I'm a car modeler though my interest ranges from American muscle cars/performance cars to exotic performance/racing models. Btw sorry for the blank post earlier, slip of the mouse.