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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, June 5, 2005 7:54 PM

Hi guys. Here are some progress reports from the workbench:

I am in the process of doing my 14th diorama and so far I have almost completed the tank. It looks like a Sherman, IMHO. :lol:

Seriously it is the Dragon M4A2 Red Army Sherman. I will be adding some figures and groundwork this week...

This is my first work in 2 months so I feel a bit rusty. If I missed something please point them out. BTW this is a great kit. My only comment is that the dust cover which is made of rubber will not sit on the turret surfaces firmly and the tracks are a bit loose (see gap between the tracks and return rollers...)

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Monday, June 6, 2005 11:54 AM

Dwight

Sweet! I like the way you applied dirt and mud on the Sherman. Smile [:)]

Junior,

Havent read the reviews yet. Texted Kerwin and he said there hasnt been much TM GBBs coming in lately. So I might have to go for the KJ 92F. I really like that gun.

TM Sig 226? Baka pricey?

Hi Lani! Wazzup?

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 12:23 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan
Junior,

Havent read the reviews yet. Texted Kerwin and he said there hasnt been much TM GBBs coming in lately. So I might have to go for the KJ 92F. I really like that gun.

TM Sig 226? Baka pricey?

allan

The sig226 isn't in yet, It's likely to come after the M14 this month..daw. Tongue [:P]

The word is the KJ92F is okey in performance...cge, get one na at binyagan natin sa next game. Big Smile [:D]

dwight

Looking good! Big Smile [:D]

your right about the dust cover doesn't sit well making the shroud a little too thick, you might consider changing the material.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 6:58 PM

Thanks Allan and Mang Ernie.

Actually I already removed the dust cover. I also cut one link from the tracks and the tracks look better now.

I am not working on the figures. About ten of them.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 9:20 PM

Yeah, I wonder... Dead [xx(]

It's something I probably will never find out - unless I get a hold of one of those. But alas, they're too rich for my funds... Shy [8)]

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon

It looks wonderful... I wonder how ther cops will react if they see that thing in the trunk of my car..

Jun

Ever wonder how will you react if the PNP did find that rifle in the trunk of your car? suuure, pop the trunk.

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mang ernie
allan

i was also thinking of building the ESCI F-18 or the smaller F-35 before the Gundam G-magna which ended with the Alpha, ewan ko paano nagyari yun, the IMAI Alpha is basically a poor fit and more of a toy to begin with than a model so, katay la ako masyadong 48 kits so puro 72s i used parts from the ESCI F-18 and F-15 wings, practice with future using their canopies.

sayo na lang yun F-18 nose cone kasya kaya? Zeng Dhefu? san kayang F-18 kit nila binase?

92F? around 6k ata..

mang ernie,

Hope you don't mind if I share some photos of your impressive albeit unfinished Alpha here. Big Smile [:D]

Great job! It really doesn't look like a toy anymore. Wish I had a kit of this Alpha too....

I like the cockpit.... Tongue [:P]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 12:54 AM

CBrain: That is so cool!

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 3:22 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

CBrain: That is so cool!

It ain't mine... it's mang ernie's.... i just took photos of it and just shared it here for everyone. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 2:12 PM

Cbrain

no problem, dyahe nga eh, bakit nga ba nakatuwad yan? hehehe seriously, i'm working on the cockpit . my GF is pressuring me finish it so i can do her tank w/c is been long over due.

tnx for the nice pics.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 2:37 PM

Mang Ernie

At last! Tongue [:P]

something different from a shipbuilder. great job ME! pls post pics when its done.

Cbrain

Nice pixs. Big Smile [:D]

Lani

Hi there! Big Smile [:D]

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:07 AM

Junior,

That has got to be, the Alpha Male! Really impressive work so far! Cool [8D]

Btw, I just wish Id have the time to drop by Kerks' shop tomorrow or Saturday for that KJ 92F. Yum!!

Big Smile [:D]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:15 AM

107 taon ng kasarinlan. 107 taon ng kalayaan sa pamamahala at pagpili ng landas ng ating Republika. Malaya ba tayong tunay?

Mga kababayang Pilipino: Ipagdiwang at ipagpunyagi ang kasarinlan!

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!!!
June 12, 2005

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 9, 2005 1:41 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan

Junior,

That has got to be, the Alpha Male! Really impressive work so far!

Btw, I just wish Id have the time to drop by Kerks' shop tomorrow or Saturday for that KJ 92F. Yum!!

allan

alright! bibili na sya...are we still good to go this sunday? Big Smile [:D]

ako din, might drop by tom afternoon i'm really low on ammo. Tongue [:P]

also i need a replacement for my rubber packing.

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Friday, June 10, 2005 3:56 AM

hey, cbrain.... you sure you were not simply showing off that tummy from the background of mang ernie's alpha? <rotflmao>

ei, dhel... how's life down your end? any kitwork lately?

lani, girl... how are you?

dwight, the energizer bunny... nice tank.

ei, mang ernie.... thanks for building that one.... kahit hindi pa tapos. it's really a great build... and please don't go looking for a hull on that one, it's just sexy as it is. Tongue [:P]

tapusin mo na tangke ng gerpren mo.... palo ka nanaman nyan. muhehehehe

Measure it with a micrometer. Mark it with a grease pencil. Cut it with an ax.

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Friday, June 10, 2005 6:40 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee

hey, cbrain.... you sure you were not simply showing off that tummy from the background of mang ernie's alpha? <rotflmao>

Oi, wag ka maingay.... kay boss frank yan! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 10, 2005 3:48 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee

ei, mang ernie.... thanks for building that one.... kahit hindi pa tapos. it's really a great build... and please don't go looking for a hull on that one, it's just sexy as it is.

tapusin mo na tangke ng gerpren mo.... palo ka nanaman nyan. muhehehehe

opo, at mahambalos pa ako. hehehe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 10, 2005 5:24 PM

allan & manong ernie

hehehehe. lurker mode. hello. Big Smile [:D]

balita ko may mga happenings ren dito. hehehe.

Advanced
Happy Independence Day mga kapwa PINOY!

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:34 AM

hi everyone i'm zeke and i'm from las piñas. i'm planning to start a hobby and i've been visiting Li'ls in makati and Accurate shops in SM las pinas. i'm interested in motorcycle model kits.

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Sunday, June 12, 2005 7:52 PM

hello, zeke_. welcome aboard the filipino thread her at FSM.

hmmmn... motorcycle... i wonder where mdlchiw has ran off to. hehehe. he is also into motorcycles.

hey guys... another one from the south. pwede nang mag EB.... dumadami tayo nang dumadami. hehehehe.

Measure it with a micrometer. Mark it with a grease pencil. Cut it with an ax.

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Sunday, June 12, 2005 8:25 PM

thanks emjaetee :) kabibili ko lang ng Tamiya Repsol Honda Valencia kit sa Lil's hehe di ko pa tapos yung engine :)

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Monday, June 13, 2005 3:57 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by zeke_

thanks emjaetee :) kabibili ko lang ng Tamiya Repsol Honda Valencia kit sa Lil's hehe di ko pa tapos yung engine :)

Hi zeke... welcome to the notorius FSM Filipino Thread (commandeered by filipinos)!

Isn't that the winning orange Honda bike? That is a nice kit indeed... I've been eyeing that kit in the different Lil's branches over the metro but have been controlling myself from acuiring and getting into another subject for modelling. I'm a car / mecha / & aircraft builder by the way.

Welcome once again and hope you enjoy your stay. Big Smile [:D]

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Monday, June 13, 2005 4:47 AM

@cbrain: thanks for welcoming me :) yes sir it's the winning bike by Valentino Rossi. it's got 70's style decals. i'm eyeing cars too but i'll have to finish the bike first since it's my first time to assemble a model kit. i have a lot to learn still Approve [^]

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 5:40 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by zeke_

@cbrain: thanks for welcoming me :) yes sir it's the winning bike by Valentino Rossi. it's got 70's style decals. i'm eyeing cars too but i'll have to finish the bike first since it's my first time to assemble a model kit. i have a lot to learn still

Coolness! Just stick around and you'll learn a lotta things. If you need some tips... check this link out.... just discovered it a couple of days ago.

Wink [;)]

http://italianhorses.net/Tutorials/tutorials.htm

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:51 AM

hi guys. is this airbrush available locally? thanks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 18, 2005 3:20 PM

zeke

Checkout Lil's Makati or Megamall they may have that type of Tamiya Airbrush, but, if your're a beginner try the Tamiya Spraywork for size it comes with its own compressor, its reasonably priced and easy to maintain. Wink [;)]

I've been using mine for almost 14 years. Big Smile [:D]

hope this helps.

parang commercial? hehehe Big Smile [:D]

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:01 PM

thanks mang ernie. i inquired about the one with the compressor and it's prieced at php4,850. baka sa pasko na lang hehe. dang, never hsould have bought that video card hehe

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:35 PM

Yep zeke.... get the a/b that comes with a compressor. It'll save you money and a lot of frustrations in the long run compared to the compressed air can.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, June 19, 2005 6:42 PM

Welcome to the group, zeke. You got good advice there from mang ernie. I have been using the Tamiya Spraywork Basic Airbrush and Compressor for 4 years now and it still works fine.

BTW I just finished my diorama entitled "The Fall of..."

On the way to Berlin a group of Russian soldiers hitched a ride on one of the passing Shermans and I guess somebody was looking for some fun... :lol:

Seriously...with all those pictures of Russian tanks packed with infantry...I bet somewhere, sometime some pushing and shoving happenned... :D And of course there will be finger pointing, too.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 3:27 PM

Great job again Dwight!

Nice to be back its been a very busy month for me.

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:21 PM

Yep, nice work Dwight.

Did that soldier fall of the tank or something? It's a good thing though that the sherman was able to stop right at the same moment the guy fell or he would've had been ran over if the tank had to back up. ehehehe.

beth:

Yeah, it seems like everybody is busy getting ready for the Trumpeter Exhibit this coming August.

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