Attention: Modelers in the Philippines

BlackThor: i suppose if you're doing mostly armor, the sprayworks set would be fine. However, i tend to work in 1/72 and it would be nice for me to have some fine control (hence the desire for the badger crescendo). I know someone here that uses those Tamiya HG Airbrishes (they're supposed to get the job done real nice), so you can upgrade brushes hassle free.

Yep, that's a completely handpainted B-17. I wasn't so happy with it at first, but since showing it here on the forums, i've gained a whole new respect for it! Thanks or the compliment! Maybe i can return the favor if you post a pic of your M1A1!

markuz226: They sell it at Lil's??? Why didn't i think of asking!

No one sells Tamiya enamel in the 'states? That's odd, you'd think that would be the first place to sell them... then again, Tamiya IS based in Japan, so it may be one of those odd cases where the Philippines sees more merchendise than the US....

Hey,
I'm also Filipino but I live in Texas now. I think they carry Future Floor Polish at Lil's Hobby Shop in SM Megamall (ground level). That was almost two years ago now, tho so I'm not sure if they still have it. They also have a branch at Gorietta which, I believe, is bigger. Man, I miss that shop. I used to go there every week to check out new models. I bought my very first one there, my airbrush and almost all my Tamiya Enamels I still use now! That's one of the things i miss most in shops there. Next to cheaper Tamiya and Academy models, that is!

~~~MarkY

PS. Does anybody know why Tamiya America doesn't release Tamiya Enamels here?

Don't have an airbrush yet? I just bought my first one a few months ago. Tamiya Spray Work...I already completed one 1/35 M1 tank (and currently working on another), and it really seems to be okay.

I can recommend it, although since it was first - and only -airbrush (after 20-odd years of handbrushing) I really can't provide a comparison with other airbrushes.

Maintenance and cleaning is very easy and quick (since I use only Acrylics), te only thing I dislike about it is it is tricky to adjust the amount of paint since its a single action (or a hybrid) type.

The compressor can get deafening but its primarily due to how I arrange my gear (the thing is less than 2 feet away from my right ear).

Spent a little over P5,000 Php for it as well as a power supply; bought it at Lil's.

You may want to consider that as a starter; then eventually move on and upgrade to their HG-types, (prices are similar to airbrushes you saw in National...Badger, whatever). At least it's compatible with the compressor.


BT6

BTW, I then assume you hand-painted that B-17...quite impressive, I must say.

Sadly i don't have an airbrush yet... Huhuhu... (But i plan to rectify this very soon! I saw a Badger Crescendo 175 at, of all places, National Bookstore! [:0]) This is why i can't use the bottled flat base... it leaves brush streaks!!! Such a pain!

Check out Swanny's "the Complete Future" for the whole story on what that stuff is good for (and besides, his models are superb!). If you do happen to see either the Johnson's Wipe and Shine, or Testors Dullcote or equivalent, please drop me a note!! I'll do the same if i come across the floor wax. (though i have fears this stuff will be tinted red!)

Hey shrikes..thanks for the greetings.

I really don't recall if there is a flat clear spraycan available here - I've turned away from using them since they're too expensive.

I assume you have an airbrush; try using Tamiya's gloss clear mixed with their flat base - I use Tamiya Acrylics and that mixture does provide a protective overcoat - real good for tanks and aircraft.

I also build planes, too...but I'm holding that off unitl I find that Future thing to achive glossy canopies and cheaper protective coats for weathering.

Johnson's Wipe and Shine...hmm, will look around for that. Thanks for the heads up.

BT6

Hey! Another Filipino modeler! There are quite a few of us here now! I see that this is your 2nd post, so let me say: Welcome to the forums!

I've tried to find Future floor finish myself at the local supermarkets and they don't carry it. Swanny's website says that here SC Johnson has renamed it to "Johnson's Wipe and Shine". I don't think I've ever come across this though (partly because i keep forgeting what it's called when i go to unimart or shopwisde!). If you can find this, let me know!

I can't help you with your Italeri tank problem because i build mainly aircraft. Dwight Ta-ala can probably help you with that one since he builds tanks.

Maybe you can help me out with something... have you ever found Testot's Dullcote or some similar matt spraycan in any of the hobby shops/hardware shops? I'm real keen on getting my hands on this stuff!

Again, Welcome to the forums, kabayan (that's fellow countryman to all non-filipino speaking people out there)!!!