Slacked all morning online playing games… so I made my way down to P.S. to meet up with Samuel to show him some gundam modeling shops… He mentions he has lots of gundam models, but all were put together in a hurry… Hehee… I had those days before, wanting to see the completed product a.s.a.p. And usually, the end product looks “toy-like”. So the purpose of that trip was to load him with some tools… ranging from cutting tools to cover up items… anyone sharing the same interest? Ok.. I’ll name out all the tools & supplies he brought.
A crafting knife for $12+
A side-cutter $? (Tamiya’s side-cutter cost a crazy $44)
Sanding paper/film 400, 600, 3000 (fine to super fine [Forgot to get 1000]) $5
A tube of Tamiya basic putty (filler) (there a lot of different putty, but test with the basic first) $4
Seriously, I think getting the crafting knife & side-cutter from Bras Basah complex Art Friend would be much cheaper… I have a membership card… Hahaha… like anyone cares. Yupz… other then those, the supplies can only be found in hobby shops… those were just the stuff he needs to get his gundam together… Painting stuff? Go figure… I’m still researching, but I know I need a primer spray, clear coat spray (I like semi-glossy for finishing, for the end product would not look too fake) any of cause the acrylic paints & thinner. How to paint? You’ll need an airbrush together with an air compressor for that… and really they cost a fortune to own. Saw this basic kit air brush that uses a propellant can. Well it’s cheap, but the can needs to be replaced when the air pressure is low… I’m not too sure about the fineness of the airbrush’s tip. Should be aright for a not so frequent user to own right? Will ask the shop keeper the next time I visit. That’s about it… Anyway, I was forced to ask all the questions when I was only suppose to show him the place… oh well, I get to learn a thing or two. M-workshop at Sunshine plaza, though not a gundam modeling shop… the atmosphere there is much more cozy and OPEN then the tiny gundam shop at Peace Centre, a must visit!! HAha.. M-workshop hold air brushing & modeling lessons there even if you’re not doing war time models… tiny gundam shop has lots of ah bengs inside, but that’s not the point. You can get kits from there much much cheaper… but they sold out fast… so I can conclude, wanna buy kits go tiny gundam shop, wanna get tools & rent equipment, visit M-workshop.. HEhehee….
Met up with Yee Wen afterwards and sat in BK for a little chat. She’s in contacts!!! HEhee… don’t remember her le… she brought her sister along so I just made my demo on properly cutting, sanding down and finishing the gundam piece to Sam quickly… Wonder why Sam organize this small meeting in the first place… I feel like gooseberry… alright, chit chats over and I left them and head for home… what a relieve... LOlx…
Interested in Plastic modeling?
Visit these sites:
http://mechaworks.qsurf.org/articles.html
http://www.themworkshop.com/index.html
http://www.cybermodelcomp.com/past_win.shtml
http://www.bandai-asia.com/html/market_singapore02.htm