Star Wars Star Destroyer

June 10, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · 4 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I snatched a rare ERTL Star Destroyer model kit at Greenhills. At a little above P2,000.00, it’s a steal.

This is going to be a long project… probably taking a couple of months to finish, mainly due to the sparse detail of the kit. I also plan to do my first lighting project for a model kit. This will be done with LEDs, fiber optic cables, normal bulbs a lots and lots of wires, switches and mini EC boards.

Meanwhile, check out the other photos of the unboxing of my Star Destroyer… coming up…

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How To Stretch Your Allowance

June 4, 2009 · Filed Under Blogging, Musings, Toys, Uncategorized · 7 Comments

Here in the Philippines, we call allowance - baon.

Now that school’s already started, I thought I’d share with you some few tips on how to save and stretch your baon. You can either use the savings for gaming (buying stuff at the Item Mall) or maybe you’re saving to buy a new collectible toy, gadget or perhaps even a model kit. (like my hobby)

The choice is yours. What’s important is the experience and the discipline you’ll learn from the process.

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Dirtiest Gundam Ever

May 27, 2009 · Filed Under Blogging, Musings, Toys · 9 Comments

Good friend, Rohan Brand Manager and fellow plamo enthusiast Keith “Daemonfrost” Morales and lovely “kumander” (wife) Meng are moving in to a new condo (which is nearer to the Level Up office).

Whilst prepping for the move, he brought his collection of Gundams to the office… and boy, were they filthy! A thick layer of dust gathered on these fine mecha. Whew! Made me sneeze just thinking about it.

I thought I’d share with you some of the pics. C’mon Keith, clean ‘em up! Cheers!

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Star Wars Tie Interceptor Model Kit

May 25, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · 5 Comments

Here’s something I did over the weekend last March. I got this Finemolds Tie Interceptor via Ebay for around P1,200.00. The detail on the kit is impressive. There were just a few parts and since the Tie Interceptor has a single, major color, it wasn’t hard to paint. Overall, assembly to finished product took around a single weekend (3 days).

More pics…

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Mandalorian Dance

May 5, 2009 · Filed Under Toys, Videos · 1 Comment

This video is simply amazing! The guy who made this either has too much time (stop-motion) or a genius.

Well, he’s both. He’s a pro and his name’s Patrick Boivin from France.

Check out more of his stop-motion videas in his youtube channel.

Peace!

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We Need Change

April 29, 2009 · Filed Under Musings, Toys, Uncategorized · Comment

Barrack Obama nailed the presidency with this slogan… without saying the specifics he’ll change. Optimus was more direct to the point

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MA1A1 Abrams Part 3 Completed Kit

April 26, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · Comment

Just in case you missed it, here’s PART 1 and PART 2 of the work-in-progress for this M1A1 Abrams Tank 1:35 model kit project.

Last week, I stopped the post right after the rust effects. There are only 3 stages left to do; Sand/mud effects, dusting and then the final flat coat.

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M1A1 Abrams Part 2

April 22, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · 1 Comment

Last post, we finished at applying Future (Johnson’s Wipe and Shine) to the kit. Now the kit is ready for the decals. That’s stage 7 of 15.

Still more work to do.

Check out the progress pics/report after the break.

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US M1A1 Abrams Tank 1:35 Model Kit Part 1

April 13, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · 10 Comments

As promised during my last modeling post about the Gundam Blitz, I worked on my new 1/35 scale M1A1 Abrams during the Lenten break. I had a lot of fun and the entire thing was relaxing and somewhat therapeutic.

The Abrams is the main battle tank of the US armed forces and saw action in Iraq in 2003. The kit is from Academy of Korea and is very nicely detailed with sharp seams and a good fit.

As a bit of trivia, no US M1A1 Abrams was ever destroyed by opposing enemy fire. This beast is the most powerful tank in the world and it’s one of the reasons why I have to have it for my collection, moreso, it being one of my first detailed modern military armor to be assembled.

Work in progress reports and pics after the jump…

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China Blitz Gundam 1/100

April 3, 2009 · Filed Under Toys · 6 Comments

This is my 4th Gundam model kit for this year, and my second “China” model. Since these kits cost below P300 each, they’re good for practice and experimenting with the different techniques I either learned throughout the months I’ve been back in modeling or those gleaned from research over the web.

Check out the work-in-progress (WIP) photos after the break.

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