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                        Finally, a pic in Armour Modelling!

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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Friday, October 17, 2003 6:31 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk
                        So everyone here at FSM should start studying Japanese, in order to read all the articles I plan to publish in Armour Modelling and other Japanese publications!
                        Heck, you already need it to read Norio's monthly column in AM!

                        Good luck, Frosty-chan!


                        Learn Japanese? I can hardly speak english as it is! And it's the only language I can speak!!Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]

                        Besides I thought you were our "designated interpeter".Tongue [:P]

                        As Forrest Gump said "I am not a smart man".Big Smile [:D] Ok, maybe a bit of a smart-a__.Evil [}:)]
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:47 AM
                        Yeah, that's right!
                        I'll translate everything and get (I mean, ask!) FSM to publish it for the rest of the world!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 18, 2003 1:02 AM
                        It is diffcult to learn a foreign language for me. But, I think even my simple English will be OK for reporting modeling news from Japan. You will know cool news very much sooner than ever from Brian or me ---- Tamiya,Hasegawa,Modelkasten,Taska, AFV club and Academy,all the new kits from Asia.

                        And, you can see some info on "Armour modeling" magazine here. Sorry,only a cover page of the magazine.

                        http://www.modelkasten.com

                        This "Modelkasten" site should make English pages by J-Hulk's help, because J-Hulk's Japanese is 100% perfect though I don't know about his English.

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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Saturday, October 18, 2003 9:39 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by easyeight

                        This "Modelkasten" site should make English pages by J-Hulk's help, because J-Hulk's Japanese is 100% perfect though I don't know about his English.




                        Norio, I am 100% positive that J-Hulk's Japanese is as close to perfect as a westerner could get. But as I have said in another post I am begining to think that his English now has a Japanese accent. LOL Evil [}:)] But we still love him anyways.Big Smile [:D]

                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:14 PM
                        I've always wanted to learn Japanese, ever since I used to watch Samurai movies as a kid. It was never offered as an available course in Texas and Oklahoma where I grew up and went to school. I took French instead, and just contented myself with learning about Nipponese history and culture.

                        Also, as I've not read the armour forum in a while, welcome to FSM Norio! We're glad to have you aboard. I guess I should check armour more often, so I'd not be running behind all the time. You shouldn't worry about your english either, it's excellent.

                        madda
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:47 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Yeah, that's right!
                        I'll translate everything and get (I mean, ask!) FSM to publish it for the rest of the world!


                        Sleep is overrated anyways.Evil [}:)]

                        And Norio from what I can see your English is Excellent. A LOT better than my Japanese.Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]Big Smile [:D]
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 18, 2003 8:48 PM
                        Thank you! Tim and madda,

                        madda,I love Samurai movies,too.
                        I will tell you an interesting story, I was born in a small village in central Japan,and the name of the village is "Koka"

                        Have you ever heard about "Ninja"? Ninja was a band of secret agent men working for Samurai goverment in the Middle Ages of Japan. Koka is "roots" for them. Of course, I have no combat skills or Samurai sword, I am just a business man making ad for department stores.


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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 18, 2003 9:02 PM
                        Ah now were talking Ninjas and films
                        Severn Samurai
                        Yojimbo
                        and Battle Royal

                        is it true Tamiya started out making Saurai swords or was it Shimano????
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Saturday, October 18, 2003 10:34 PM
                        Norio,
                        Ninja is as popular and revered in American culture as it is in Japanese culture. Ask Brian he'll tell you.
                        By the way I just wanted to say that one of the BEST BOOKS I've EVER read was "Samurai" by Sarabu Saki (not sure on the spelling, but I'm sure you know who I mean).
                        He had to have been a true Samurai from what I read. I just wish I could tell him (and his contemperaries) that as long as honor was upheld the end result does not matter. The end result was a forgone conclusion. I hope I said it right. He to me was a hero. A man who said the truth no matter what the end result. "to call a spade a spade"in the face of overwelming odds takes more resolve than any "yes" man.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, October 19, 2003 10:34 AM
                        Tim, I've never read that book, but it sounds like I should.

                        Norio! Your English is great! You've been holding out on me!
                        The Artbox folks did ask me about the Modelkasten site translation, but I've not heard from them lately. Perhaps they've forgotten about me...Disapprove [V]

                        I wonder if FSM would be interested in a collaboration with the fine Artbox publications? Hmmm....
                        ~Brian
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 19, 2003 11:55 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Tim, I've never read that book, but it sounds like I should.


                        You should Brian, It's a great book. Big Smile [:D] Co-written with Martin Caiden. I first read it about 20 years ago.Smile [:)]
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, October 20, 2003 5:16 AM
                        Thanks, Tim.
                        I'll check it out!
                        ~Brian
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Monday, October 20, 2003 6:33 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by easyeight

                        Thank you! Tim and madda,

                        madda,I love Samurai movies,too.
                        I will tell you an interesting story, I was born in a small village in central Japan,and the name of the village is "Koka"

                        Have you ever heard about "Ninja"? Ninja was a band of secret agent men working for Samurai goverment in the Middle Ages of Japan. Koka is "roots" for them. Of course, I have no combat skills or Samurai sword, I am just a business man making ad for department stores.


                        I have heard of Ninja many timesSmile [:)] That's pretty neat that you come from a historic village like that. Japan has a much longer history than America. As far as Samurai movies go, I love the blind Samurai series with Zaitochi (spelling?) I have no katana, but I am a Jiu-Jitsu student, so I do have some combat skills though not too many..Big Smile [:D]

                        I've read Saboro Sakai's book, and it's excellent! I have a friend who got to interview him at some legnth for the MSN Combat Flight Sim2 book. Amazing man.

                        Out of curiosity, what province is Koka in? I'm fairly familiar with Japan's geography, and would be interested to find out.

                        madda
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 5:37 AM
                        Hi madda,

                        My home village is in:
                        Konan-cho(town), Koka-gun(county).Shiga prefecture.
                        Koka is often called "Koga".

                        Is the info enough for your trip?

                        It is a half and one hour from KYOTO by local train. My mother still lives there. Say hello to her! Enjoy your trip to my home on your map!
                        Good luck!

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:08 AM
                        So, you're coming to visit, eh, Madda? We're waiting for ya, big fella!

                        Norio, Konan-cho is on the other side of Shigaraki and Minokuchi, coming from my old home of Kusatsu, right?
                        I lived there for several years, and only made it as far as Shigaraki. We'll have to set Madda up with a nice Tanuki!
                        ~Brian
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 7:54 AM
                        Hmm, wasn't Tanuki one of the characters in one of the Mario Brothers games?

                        I would love to visit Japan, but sadly, I don't have the bucks right now, I should start saving. What's the most popular beer over there, the only Japanese beer that's available here in Oklahoma is Sapporo, but it's good. We can get some nice sashami though.

                        Norio, I know where Shiga is, now I have a much better picture in my mind. Many thanks for the information!

                        madda
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 8:55 AM
                        Mario Brothers? Hmmm...dunno! A tanuki is...well, I'd better let Norio tell ya! Big Smile [:D]
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 11:22 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Doumo, doumo!
                        Shikashi, zenzen taishita koto ja nai kara, chotto hazukashii ne.
                        Ma, yappari ureshii kedo ne!

                        my transliteration:
                        "Thank you, thank you (many thanks)!
                        However, even though it sounds like a big deal, it really isn't, I'm ashamed (sorry?) to say.
                        But I'm still too happy for words!"

                        Please excuse the delay in offering up my homework, sensei.
                        Nani nanji kaizen jikka no...
                        (something hard improves one's ability ?)
                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 11:38 AM
                        Taihen yoku dekimashita! Totemo seikaku na honyaku deshita.
                        Korekara mo ganbattekudasai!

                        You have to translate that for the rest of the folks, too!

                        Yup, you captured the precise essence of what I was trying to say.
                        Keep up the good work!

                        Challenge improves skill...
                        ~Brian
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 12:11 PM
                        Brian, when do you sleep??

                        Bill
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 12:16 PM
                        Sleep? What is this thing you call...sleep?
                        Ah, yes...something humans do periodically, as I recall...
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 12:31 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Taihen yoku dekimashita! Totemo seikaku na honyaku deshita.
                        Korekara mo ganbattekudasai!
                        You have to translate that for the rest of the folks, too!
                        Yup, you captured the precise essence of what I was trying to say.
                        Keep up the good work!
                        Challenge improves skill...

                        Brian-sama:
                        is it ok if it (my latest homework) takes me another week ? i'm just about as busy as can be right now, but this is lots of fun ! thx for taking the time to keep me challenged so that my skills will grow !
                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:50 AM
                        Take your time, Frosty!
                        No hurry!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:00 AM
                        Brian-sama:
                        i was so excited to have another chance to translate that i went right home and worked on it last nite....this is what i came up with:
                        "Wonderful, well done, very good for you (bravo?)!
                        I'm simply delighted at your accuracy in translating, little student.
                        You have a bright future if you keep on working !"
                        and this was my response:
                        Blush [:I]Blush [:I]Blush [:I]Blush [:I]Blush [:I]Blush [:I] (major blush!)
                        i do try to do my best at all times...
                        thx for such kind words, and best wishes !
                        frosty-chanSmile [:)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:08 AM
                        Once again, very good, Frosty-chan!Smile [:)]
                        Appropriately embellished to capture the true spirit of my words.
                        You are a talented translator. Keep up the good work!

                        We may have to ask FSM to start a language study forum here...
                        Hmmmmmm.....
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:29 AM
                        Brian-sama:
                        i was actually thinking that this is going to start annoying some folks who really only want to talk about modeling in these forums.... so that might not be a bad idea !Big Smile [:D]
                        arigato goziemashita once more for ur kind words, Brian-sama.

                        my humble apologies to anyone who is irritated by these posts!
                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:41 AM
                        Oh yes, this is a modeling forum, isn't it? Whoops!
                        Well, in that case, everybody please go check out my recent posting of 1/76 JS-2m diorama pix!

                        And here's a quick proverb for Frosty to work on:
                        Oni no inuma ni, sentaku.

                        Hope it's not too easy!
                        ~Brian
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