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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 7:57 AM

i thought the soldier was throwing up hehe. where will the exhibit be held? hope you can post the date here :) i've been looking at some armor and aircraft models. can you guys suggest a good model for armor? and whats a good brand aside from Tamiya coz they're a little expensive. so far i've seen Italeri, Trumpeter, Dragon, Academy and Hasegawa. and what scale do you always build? thanks:)

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:57 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by zeke_

i thought the soldier was throwing up hehe. where will the exhibit be held? hope you can post the date here :) i've been looking at some armor and aircraft models. can you guys suggest a good model for armor? and whats a good brand aside from Tamiya coz they're a little expensive. so far i've seen Italeri, Trumpeter, Dragon, Academy and Hasegawa. and what scale do you always build? thanks:)

Here's a link to the poster... hope you can read it. Big Smile [:D]

http://www.ipmsphilippines.com/indeximage/Poster%20trumpeter2%20copy.jpg

It will be in Megamall on August 15 to 21, 2005

Hmn... for armor, a lot of armor friends from IPMS Phils. build kits from Academy, Trumpeter, and DML (Dragon). I think they're the affordable ones while Tamiya, and Hasegawa are quite pricey but the fit and quality is better. When it comes to armor the scale norm is 1:35th. Wink [;)]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 7:06 PM

Lilibeth and Cbrain: Thanks for the comments.

Zeke: I have been doing 1/35 armor for sometime now and I could only suggest (aside from Tamiya), Dragon, Academy and Trumpeter. You get the most value for your money from Dragon among the brands mentioned especially the recent releases. Tamiya's recent releases are of course very good but are usually above the P1000 mark while Dragon and Academy usually sells in the range of P700-900. Trumpeter's latest 1/35 armor like the Sturer Emil, KV-1 and KV-2 are very affordable priced at below P500. I have the Emil and it is fantastic. I suggest you get one if you are interested in these subjects. Tamiya's older kits like the Willy's MB, M3 Stuart...etc also sells at prices below P500 but they are OLD kits of smaller vehicles.

Anyway...if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help in anyway I can. I am no expert but maybe I can give a pointer or two.

Good luck.

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:57 AM

cbrain and Dwight: thanks for the tips and suggestion guys. maybe next payday i'll get one of those you suggested. Approve [^]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 8, 2005 1:47 AM

Hey,

looks like almost everyone is busy?

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Monday, July 11, 2005 2:38 AM

looks like it. Big Smile [:D]

ei, the TrumpEx guidelines for those who are interested to show off their trumpeter/mini hobby kits are out.

anybody, by any chance interested? leaflets are available at lil's.

unfortunately, i don't have any. work has been a beeyotch lately.

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 1:16 PM

Beth,

Musta na? sali tayo TrumpEx. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 1:19 PM

Rod & Beth

I'm know its only an exhibit but, a lot of us are joining and this is are chance to meet. Big Smile [:D]

Rod

Pre, patingin naman ng Bismarck mo? Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 14, 2005 12:54 PM

ME

Ok, hahabol ko yung Bismark, may 1/72 mini hobbies PT 109 ang laki pero gusto rin ihabol.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 4:03 PM

yep! everyones is gearing up for the Trumpex.

Hopefully, I can finish my 8 tanks for the exhibit. Errr...hopefully :P

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 7:10 PM

Cbrain, Zeke,

I think Tamiya and Hasegawa are more expensive because they were here before the others. But honestly, I saw the Sherman kit by Dragon... not bad for the price... individual links pa... the Tamiya Sherman was good in terms of fit and detail but like you said... pricey.

I am starting to see a changing of the guard soon. Look at the quality of Trumpeter, Dragon, Academy and other Asian-made kits (other than the Japanese ones)... soon they will be the market leaders because they have better-looking kits, easier to build and most importantly, value for money. Big Smile [:D]

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain

QUOTE: Originally posted by zeke_

i thought the soldier was throwing up hehe. where will the exhibit be held? hope you can post the date here :) i've been looking at some armor and aircraft models. can you guys suggest a good model for armor? and whats a good brand aside from Tamiya coz they're a little expensive. so far i've seen Italeri, Trumpeter, Dragon, Academy and Hasegawa. and what scale do you always build? thanks:)

Here's a link to the poster... hope you can read it.

http://www.ipmsphilippines.com/indeximage/Poster%20trumpeter2%20copy.jpg

It will be in Megamall on August 15 to 21, 2005

Hmn... for armor, a lot of armor friends from IPMS Phils. build kits from Academy, Trumpeter, and DML (Dragon). I think they're the affordable ones while Tamiya, and Hasegawa are quite pricey but the fit and quality is better. When it comes to armor the scale norm is 1:35th.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 7:16 PM

Rod,

How is the quality of Minihobby kits nowadays? I tried doing a Titanic a couple of months ago and the kit went straight to my kids' toy box... Almost everything about the kit was bad. I think that was one of the first designs kasi I guess.

Anybody out there has built the new Minihobby kits? They're quite expensive (a little lower in price as Dragon) but how are the details and fit?

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by rodbn20

ME

Ok, hahabol ko yung Bismark, may 1/72 mini hobbies PT 109 ang laki pero gusto rin ihabol.

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Sunday, July 17, 2005 7:37 PM

Jun,
yup i've been reading good reviews about trumpeter. i've been eyeing that Trumpeter 1/35 Sturer Emil that Dwight told me about at Lil's. i hope i can get it next payday, if it's still there hopefully.
Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 3:23 PM

Tanker
Oo nga eh, tahimik... Big Smile [:D]

I'm hoping to finish at least 4. but, the way things are going i'll be happy if i can turn out 2. Wink [;)]

Rod

Cge, habol mo yung Bis, 1/72 PT 109? diba Revell yun? Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 3:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mang ernie

Rod

Cge, habol mo yung Bis, 1/72 PT 109? diba Revell yun?

ME

Sorry, its a PT15 pala a japanese torpedo boat actually lumang kit na ito tinatamad lang ako mag buo dahil sa laki mura lang pagkabili ko less than P500.

Emjae

Galing ako ng Lil's makati kanina ubos na mga forms?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 4:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rodbn20

QUOTE: Originally posted by mang ernie

Rod

Cge, habol mo yung Bis, 1/72 PT 109? diba Revell yun?

ME

Sorry, its a PT15 pala a japanese torpedo boat actually lumang kit na ito tinatamad lang ako mag buo dahil sa laki mura lang pagkabili ko less than P500.

Emjae

Galing ako ng Lil's makati kanina ubos na mga forms?

Rod

Serious ka nga! Tongue [:P]

Mang Ernie

Good luck to you guys! i wish i could join you but, my work has cut me off from building anything these days.

I can buy them but, can't find the time to build them.

promise i'll drop by on the exhibit. its a whole week right? not 2 days?

Zeke

Hello there!

You know, you could have that Emil on reserve if you really want it, i know some of these guys do that.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 1:09 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth

Rod

Serious ka nga!

Beth

Eh, ikaw hinde? puro ka na lang tsat ng tsat asan ang build mo? Big Smile [:D]

hehehe peace tayo. Wink [;)]

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 3:08 AM

rod...

wlaa na ba? punta ka na lang sa webbie ng Bert Anido... http://www.ipmsphilippines.com

the registration form is available for download at the upper right column, under the poster.

you can then send the registration form online din... Smile [:)]

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:18 PM

Emjae

Thank you.

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 7:20 PM

no problem. Smile [:)]

thank you, for joining.

a few months after the TrumpEx, Nationals na... haaay... time does fly, doesn't it?

I MIGHT be able to submit an entry this time 'round... if I could get to finish my entry Big Smile [:D]

before the nationals, though... to the Gundam fans, BAKAC will be in November... ready your entries, ladies and gentlemen...

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 8:22 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee
[a few months after the TrumpEx, Nationals na... haaay... time does fly, doesn't it?

I MIGHT be able to submit an entry this time 'round... if I could get to finish my entry

before the nationals, though... to the Gundam fans, BAKAC will be in November... ready your entries, ladies and gentlemen...

Emjae

YOU WILL FINISH mag promise ka, mag promise ka, mag promise ka. Big Smile [:D]

hehehe...........this what happens when had too much coffee Tongue [:P]

............soooo many builds soooooo little time. Dead [xx(]

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 8:49 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mang ernie
............soooo many builds soooooo little time.

I empathize with you. Boohoo [BH]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 23, 2005 12:47 PM

Pssst...................creepy.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 23, 2005 1:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth

Pssst...................creepy.

Beth

u see busy lahat, gumawa ka na lang pa hindi ka maiinip. Big Smile [:D]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 25, 2005 6:40 PM

Trumpeter Sturer Emil Completed...

Well I have finally completed the beast and I really had lots of fun doing it. I may have "over-weathered" it but I liked how it turned out. I built the kit out of the box. I modified the kill markings a little bit considering the references I found on the web. Actually the superstructure housing the gun is not yet fixed to the hull as I may do a dio later and it would be easier for me to fit the figures without the superstructure.

basically I think that this is a very god kit and great value for money. My only comment is that the small parts required lots of cleanup but such parts have good details.

I realized that there might have been too much light that some details may have been rendered unnoticeable.

Here are the major views...

The tracks are a bit tight and will allow only minimal sag...

View of the rear access door...

Some interior shots...

View of the front up close...

I think I'll do another less expensive Trumpeter kit for my next project. Smile [:)]

Comments and suggestions will always be welcome. Tongue [:P]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 25, 2005 10:02 PM

Very nice build Dwight. Inggit ako sa'yo dami mong time mag build.
Naalala ko tuloy sabi sakin ni Kumander noong mag-un pa lang kami;
"...wag ka muna mag-aasawa ha..." ngayon alam ko na LOL!

Sana makita namin to sa Trumpeter Exhibit.

-Lipton-

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zeke_

Member since
June 2005
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by zeke_ on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:23 AM

dwight ayus ah. hope i can get an Emil next week. vinyl tracks ba yan? i got the KV-1 that you suggested earlier :)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 2:25 PM

Dwight
Whao! well, it looks great from here and i think its a very good build the weathering seems fine unless the flash may have some ill effects but, still its very good. Big Smile [:D]

I wish Trumperter or Revell would make one in 1/72 . Tongue [:P]

Sama ba yan sa Trumpex? Big Smile [:D]

Lipton
Long time no see ah? Big Smile [:D]

lapi na august na uumay nako Sad [:(]

..hehehe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 2:47 PM

Hi Dwight

Looks like the energizer bunny has done it again...great job! will that beast be going to your exhibit?

Lipton

How are you? its been awhile.

Mang Ernie

What? na uumay ka? ano yan pagkain? bwihihi.....joke lang. kaya nyo yan!

Zeke

Everyones busy, are you also building something for the TrumpEx?

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:27 PM

Hi guys. Thanks for the replies. I hope I can bring this one but I am scheduled to go to Leyte this August but the schedule has yet to finalized. We will see.

Lipton: Actually medyo hirap na rin ako with 3 kids and all. I have to wait for them to sleep to be able to get 1-2 hours of modeling time. Usually 10-12 na ako ng gabi nakakagawa. Nakakapuyat nga eh. He-he-he.

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