Monty's Caravan

Assembly of this kit was halted in 2008/9 because of missing instruction. I did, however, got this far...

Sink mold at the back of the figures. Dreadful. A little epoxy putty should fix this.

Diorama base painted. I use various tone of red brown for the pavement. I believe pavement in Britain should have dark gray tone but I want to add some 'colour' to the diorama.

I apply flat black on the vehicles as base coat.

Apply the Dark Green.

Add some colours to the interior of the Retriever.

Composition test.

Everything's painted and waiting for decal job and light weathering.

I use Tamiya's Diorama Texture paint - Soil Effect for the rubbles.

Luckily the decals still in good condition - except that it's a bit on the thicker side. Although the kit is a very old one, the decals didn't disintegrate when I dip them in the water. Gunze's Mr. Mark Setter was used make sure the decals stuck in it's place and Mr Mark Softener used to coax the decal to conform to the surface.

The figures - I use tire black as base coat and using drybrush technique, I just highlight the clothes on the figures.

SMM 2010/2011

Scale Models Malaysia (SMM) is a premier event for local modellers. It is an event organized by Selangor and Federal Territory Plastic Model Society (SFTPMS) and supported by local hobby stores. This year's event was held at Hobby HQ, Kuala Lumpur.

This year's turn up was great! Only one entry shy of 100 entries. Aircraft genre dominates the list of entries. Some photos of the event...

My entries managed to win a Bronze medal in Aircraft genre and Gold medal in Sci-fi genre.

1/20 Hasegawa's Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K) Pkf.85 Falke Antigravity Armored Raider

1/48 Hasegawa's Seaking HAR. 3

Planned project for 2011

Planned project for next year

Kit that will be used: Tamiya's 1/12 scale Rover Mini

To do list :

1. Rim swap. Have to source for Mini's steel rim with hubcap in 1/12 scale. Worst case scenario I have to modify the kit's rim.


2. Lose the fender lips and sportlight. The kit is Rover's Mini so the the badge need to be changed too.


3. Scratchbuild Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) figure.


4. Scratchbuild the sofa, mop, teddy and stuff inside the Mini. Some rigging work need to be addressed.

Right now I'm still sourcing for reference and material.

Models: Judge Dredd (Movie version)

After sitting in storage for three years, I've decided to proceed with completing this kit. It was given to me by a friend, an experienced modeller, who have lost his interest to work on this kit. The kit is missing one part, the second half of the right hand (read: have to scratchbuild!). As of last night, the kit is still at the most tedious stage: puttying and sanding.

Things to do:

Scratchbuild Dredd's badge to use as backdrop.

Create a worn out look on the base by adding some scraps, rust, stain, scratches, dents and dings,etc.

Lighting effect from under the base - lights will be peeking through the grill holes. Which means, I have to drill out each and every one of the grill holes.

I have given myself a 3 week deadline to complete this build (24th July).

Git 'R' Done!