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.

Persistence or downright annoying?

The thing I don't like about shopping in hypermarket is the Credit Card Promoter thats hanging around by the cashier and approached you once you've made your payment.

I hold one credit card (supplementary btw!) and have no intention of adding another. One is enough for me. The 'offered package' is quite interesting too. 1 night stay at luxury hotel, fuel rebates, discounts at selected merchants, heck, some even have 'trial period' which you can 'cancel' if you're not satisfied with the package. <- better read the fine lines here!

Some of these promoter went to the extent of begging you to sign up for their credit card. Being a 'gentleman' I usually try to politely decline but in some cases, I found myself on the verge of shouting at them. NO MEANS NO!

Haircut session @ Uncle Valar

While waiting for his turn, Ilyas browsing thru a few magazines. Seen here with Bollywood magazine called 'Stardust'.

Yusuf made an attempt to disguise himself as Master Q :) .

Yusuf can't stop squirming when the barber cuts his hair.


Ilyas after his haircut with his cousin, Batrisya.

VTEC just kicked in, yo!

Yamaha Warehouse Sale 24-25 July 2010

Saturday,

Went to Yamaha Music Warehouse Sale @ Kelana Jaya. Primary objective was to get a double paddle set for my drum kit. Only a couple of box left... with 40% discount. Unfortunately it was out of my budget. I was expecting around RM7XX; so with heavy heart I have to pass the double paddle kit. Maybe next time. I did, however, left the warehouse sale with a couple of cymbals.

Sabian B8 20 inch Ride

Sabian AAX Chinese Cymbal

But there is, however, there's one cymbal that caught my attention. I wanted to get it but again, budget constrain gets in the way. This is actually the ride cymbal that I wanted.

Sabian Paragon 22 inch Ride Cymbal

Oh well, better save up for next warehouse sale. I'm thinking of getting the Yamaha Hex drum rack system.

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!

Supa Strikas!