Scale Modeling

[gtlm2000]

This is part of my mission which is I show what scale modeling is.
It's one of nice hobby.

First, You should know what scale model is.
Please click following link.

http://www.austinsms.org/what-is-scale-modeling.php

I'm glad that's Austin scale modeler's society which is scale model club
in Texas made this page.

[gtlm2000]

Here is most popular scale model company's website page. You could see what kind of
model kits there are.

Japan

TAMIYA
http://www.tamiya.com/english/e-home.htm

HASEGAWA
http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/e-w/E-index.htm

FUJIMI Japanese text only
http://www.fujimimokei.com/

AOSHIMA
http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/eng/

BANDAI Japanese text only
http://bandai-hobby.net/index.html


USA

REVELL-MONOGRAM
http://www.revell.com/

AMT/ERTL
http://www.ertl.com/brand/amt/2007/index.shtml

TESTOR
http://www.testors.com/

CHINA

DRAGON
http://www.dragon-models.com/

TRUMPETER
http://www.trumpeter-china.com/war513/en_index.asp

Hobby Boss
http://www.hobbyboss.com/news.htm

ITALY

ITARELI
http://www.italeri.it/

UK

AIRFIX
http://www.airfix.com/

[gtlm2000]

Hobby shop in Okinawa

Naha

Mipuroyasan
address: Asato 1-1-58 2F
Open: weekday 15:00 to 22:05
Sat,Sun, Public holiday 10:00 to 20:05
Colose: Monday

Ginowan city

Shima hobby shop
address: 1-37-16 Aragusuku
Open: 11:00 to 20:00
Close: none

Frank toy
address: 2-45-9 Aragusuku
open: 11:00 to 20:00
close: Wedesday


Okinawa city

Yonkudo
address: 6-2-30 Takahara
open: 10:00 to 21:00
close: Tuesday

Variety hobby Time
address: 3-3-4 Teruya
open: 10:30 to 20:30
close: Ney Near's day and Obon day.



You can find model kits at toy counter in Yamadadenki.

[TheLastDon]

I would like to get back into it but I am really bad at painting.:-|

I definitely enjoy the putting together part.

[gtlm2000]

I would like to get back into it but I am really bad at painting.:-|

I definitely enjoy the putting together part.

There is some painted model kits, and you can only build it.
Gundam model kits also don't need to paint.

[TheLastDon]

There is some painted model kits, and you can only build it.
Gundam model kits also don't need to paint.

Yeah I will have to look into those. More expensive though right.

[gtlm2000]

Following web page shows assembly and painting guide for begineer modelers.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/scale/beginner2/index.htm

and here is some tech tip

http://www.tamiya.com/english/howto/howto_top.htm

[gtlm2000]

Recommend web hobby shop
I list up some web shop where can buy model kits and model supply.


Squadron.com

http://www.squadron.com/

Roll Models

http://www.rollmodels.com/

Great Model Web Store

http://www.greatmodels.com/

[gtlm2000]

Modeling tool : Here is basic modeling tool


Side Cutter
http://rajiten.info/shopping/Data/Products/4950344991921_1.jpg

Craft Knife
http://www.etamiya.com/shop/images/tamiya_toolspaints/74013.jpg

Tweezers
http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/images/74003.jpg

File Set
http://image.www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/img10413316858.jpeg

finishing abrasives
http://image.www.rakuten.co.jp/toys-yoshida/img10565000523.jpeg

Pin Vise
http://www.hobbylinc.com/gr/tam/tam74050.jpg

[gtlm2000]

If you have question for building model kits, please ask me.
I can help you.

[gtlm2000]

IPMS is biggest scale model society in the world. There are many chapter in the world.
Here is IPMS USA website. I'm member of them.

http://ipmsusa.org/

[gtlm2000]

Well....I can't sales our company's item in here, but Tamiya scale model kits are
good for beginers.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/scale/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

Fine Molds Millennium Falcon Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JR84jmxwL0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMHQrQi6_-I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td5rP8t3pxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ukbTSrKXI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPwOJ_xRhSw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3_HOGYrTxs

[gtlm2000]

TAMIYA 1/48 Military Miniature Series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtbJBPs77oA

[Richard Burns]

Good thread!!!!!!!!

[gtlm2000]

Tools and Techniques for Removing Plastic Parts from Sprues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ0xnyQvntI

Selecting and Using Glues for Plastic Scale Models Pt.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvL0AC37NOw

Glues for Plastic Models Part Two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOT4SBZ11w8

[Zim the Invader]

She is a "scale model".
http://www.hbreviews.com/uploads/editor/woman_on_scale.jpg

[gtlm2000]

She is a "scale model".
http://www.hbreviews.com/uploads/editor/woman_on_scale.jpg

scale....I got it :D

[gtlm2000]

It's defferent scale of Su-27. below is 1/48, above is 1/72.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal4/3301-3400/gal3317_Su-27_Park/02.jpg

[mikersoft]

^^^ jet plane buttsecks?? :scratchchin:

:D

[gtlm2000]

^^^ jet plane buttsecks?? :scratchchin:

:D

They are having sex :D

[Tanimaga]

Allright, I am going to start my AE86 model that's been in my closet for months. Wanted to fix it up like my first car on Okinawa.. just being nostalgic.

[gtlm2000]

Allright, I am going to start my AE86 model that's been in my closet for months. Wanted to fix it up like my first car on Okinawa.. just being nostalgic.

Is it Fujimi kit? It's still nice kit. I built Aoshima kits, and they are also nice.
What body color will you paint?

[Tanimaga]

Is it Fujimi kit? It's still nice kit. I built Aoshima kits, and they are also nice.
What body color will you paint?

Yes.. Fujimi kit.. I bought it at Shima's hobby shop near Futenma.. the first hobby shop I found back in '92 if I recall correctly.

I'm going to paint it the same as my first Levin. Kind of hard to explain, but after I post the finished model, I think some old timers here will remember it. It was pretty distinct, which had me in trouble a couple times.

I would like to have a model of every car I've had here so far. About 20 or so!

[gtlm2000]

Shima hobby shop is nice place. I used to go there when I was in Oki.

[gtlm2000]

New item from Tamiya in July. DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO NF Mk.II & BRITISH LIGHT UTILITY CAR 10HP. it contains three figures.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/89786mosquito_10hp/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

New item Hasegawa's model kits in July

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/e-w/NEWLIST/0907.html

[gtlm2000]

1/24 scale Lancer Evolution X will be release from Aoshima.

http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/kokuchi/GTlancer/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

How much will take cost to start modeling?

buying tool will be take cost little, but you can use them for long time.
model kit glue is 120 to 200 yen. Bottle of paint is 160 to 200 yen.

Model kits place have rised up in these few years. It make problem for me :(

[gtlm2000]

1/48 scale Military Miniature Series

Tamiya sales 1/48 scale Military Miniature Series. This serise is good for collection, because size is small.

Number of part is not a lot so it's also good for beginers.
Price is between 1000 to 2100 yen.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/mmv/index.htm#catalog

[gtlm2000]

Revell old kits are backed!! It's not too old, and it's still nice detail.

1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G
http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-5253.html

1/48 P-39 Airacobra
http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-5255.html

1/48 P-51B/C Mustang
http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-5256.html

1/48 Dornier Do335 Arrow
http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-5858.html

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya released 1/35 British Infantry Tank Matilda - Mk.III/IV.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=35300

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya Model Factory

Tamiya has two of their official shop in Shinbashi, Tokyo and Yokohama, Kanagawa.
They sale all item of Tamiya, and limited item for this shop.

Shinbashi, Tokyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIPTDVM9PD4

Yokoyama, Kanagawa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xthSug0a1Hs

[gtlm2000]

Beginners Work Bench

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYYQUGMO1E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqb-XU6_B_U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNXPqOYRTg

[gtlm2000]

clip of building Tamiya Ferrari F40

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuS9aO_RwXM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2A9aOLD5A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iomqetzkiq4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nULpAH7tN8k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l6t3V14Ias

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtpDSG0_1G0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6kENPBECQ

[gtlm2000]

other new item from Tamiya. Here is 1/48 Mtl.SPW.Sd.kfz 251/1 Ausf.D
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32564

[gtlm2000]

New item from Fujimi. 1/20 McLaren MP4/6, Formula 1 champion 1991.

http://www.fujimimokei.com/prod_syosai/mclaren.html

[gtlm2000]

Fujimi Ferrari 248F1 Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaIVdlFE1m0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5HodpErRdY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1WoGVkRWg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX9ro2NNT-4

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKNd82OxC40

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNmoy9zHHE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qy4aH8KHl8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8odhM8mxK9Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paCAJZYBRks

[gtlm2000]

Hasegawa September New Item

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/e-w/NEWLIST/0909.html

[gtlm2000]

I went to Shizuoka locan scale model club exhibition today.
They build mainly airplane model kits. There are a lot of nice works!!

I took pictures, and I put them in my fotki.

http://public.fotki.com/gtlm2000/pmc-exhibition/

[gtlm2000]

Aoshima will release 1/24 MercedesBenz SL63 AMG in next month :)
It's cool looking car.

http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/kokuchi/GTbenz/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

I went to Tokyo hobby show on Sunday. Place was Makuhari Messe, Chiba.
A lot of people were in there:scared:

Most of model company displayed their new items.
scale model kits are fine!! There were a lot of intersting items!!

Tamiya

Tamiya displayed 1/20 Ferrari F60, Formula 1 car. They haven't released
Formula 1 car model kits, new tool for long time. Now they will release
new one!! This Ferrari's body color is mtallic red, and they will also release
can splay of it.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=472

Here is Honda RC166. This is old type racer in 60's. It looks cool!!
They will also release some option part separately.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=471

Tank model is Tamiya's popular items. Soviet tank, 1/35 JSU-152 will come soon.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=475

Here is 1/48 US Modern 4x4 Utility Vehicle - Cargo Type
1/48 is small size, and it's good for collection :)

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=473

How about battle ship model kit? 1/350 Japanese Heavy Cruiser Mogami
is very nice looking. I hope Tamiya makes same scale's Arizona :rolleyes:

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=474

This time's big item is 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc. It's very nice detail, but it's easy to build!!

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=476

[gtlm2000]

Hasegawa

Hasegawa release mainly airplane model kits, but they also has tried big scale battle ship and 1/20 Formula 1 car.

1/48 F-22 Rapter!! They will release this in Spring.
I hope this will be best model kit of F-22

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=479

1/32 Shoki with 40 mm gun. Their new item for 1/32 Japanese WW2 airplane model kit. I like red stripe :)

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=478

1/20 Ferrari 312T 1975. They has released 70's Ferrari Formula 1 car.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=477

[gtlm2000]

Fujimi

Fujimi release car and ship model kits. They are trying to release 1/20
Formula 1 model kits too.

1/20 Ferrari 87/88C, Williams FW14B, Tyrrell P34. They displayed three
of new Formula 1 items. I want to these three.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=482

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=480

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=481

Here is 1/700 Japanese battle ships. It's small scale, but it's nice detail!!

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=483

[gtlm2000]

Aoshima

Aoshima release car and battle ship model kits.

1/24 MercedesBenz SL63 AMG. The roof part is removable!!
It looks very nice kit!!

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=489

1/700 Ship model kits. I like JSDMF ship wiht P3C :D

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=487

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=486

1/350 Japanese WW2 Submarine, I-19 and I-27. It's right size :) not too big.

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=488

[gtlm2000]

1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc looks cool. I must buy this one.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/60319spitfire_mkixc/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

Hasegawa will release 1/48 F-22 Rapter, but..... see picture :D

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/49thAJ/sp271.jpg

[gtlm2000]

Italian scale model compnay, Italeri renews their web site.

http://www.italeri.it/

[gtlm2000]

I like new fiat 500. I want to try to build this model kit sometime.


http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/digitamin/cabinet/yimg3/yn69.jpg

[gtlm2000]

Test shot of Tamiya's Ferrari F60 F1.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/20059ferrari_f60/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya wil re-release Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX.
They have stopped to produce this item for long time.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/24042fairladyz_300zx/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

Fujimi will release Honda Odyssey Absolute

http://www.fujimimokei.com/prod_syosai/odyssey.html

[gtlm2000]

This guy are building good 1/24 scale car model kits.

http://italianhorses.net/

[gtlm2000]

Here is nice other scale modeling website. Tester Scale Work Shop.

http://www.scaleworkshop.com/index.html

[gtlm2000]

I went to Tamiya fair on Saturday and Sunday. It's event for Tamiya scale model company, and there were a lot of fun thing.

They display their new items, having RC car race, Building modde kits class, and scale modeler's club exhibition.

I display some of my works at table of scale modeler's club exhibition :)

Here is my scale model club's table.

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/033.JPG

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/034.JPG

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/035.JPG

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/036.JPG

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/037.JPG

[gtlm2000]

NEW Item

These are some new item which was displayed at Tamiya fair.

1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 No.46/No.5

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/042.JPG

1/48 Mtl. SPW. Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D “Stuka Zu Fuss”

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/049.JPG

1/48 U.S. Modern 4x4 Utility Vehicle w/Grenade Launcher

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/048.JPG

1/35 Italian Heavy Tank P40 (Limited Edition)

http://shizuokacockpit.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Tamiyafair_2009/045.JPG

[gtlm2000]

I want to get Tamiya's 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk IX. I saw it at local hobby shop today.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/60319spitfire_mkixc/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

Tools For Applying Decals To Scale Models

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob7JnIqztnI

[gtlm2000]

Selecting and Using Glues for Plastic Scale Models Pt.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvL0AC37NOw

Glues for Plastic Models Part Two

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOT4SBZ11w8

[gtlm2000]

Applying Future to Clear Plastic Parts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkT316_HNTU

[gtlm2000]

The world of wonderful plastic model

His name is Asao Shirai. I know him very well, and I just talked with him at Tamiya fair :)
His works are very nice!! He most build 1/72 scale aircraft model kits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZQpUNJG4E

[gtlm2000]

"Chipping" and Exhaust Stains

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSj1Ue8vHTI

[gtlm2000]

Applying a Flat Coat to a Scale Model Aircraft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCKdLWrGKtY

[gtlm2000]

Micro mark is good place to buy modeling tool. They have website.

http://www.micromark.com

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya will release old Honda racer bike. After market detail parts are very nice, but it's expensive than kit :(

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/14113rc166/index.htm

[gtlm2000]

AIRCRAFT MODELS in 1/32 scale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95BmVxFsNz8

[dk]

GT, go join the JSDF for a few years. You'll surely score chicks that way.

[gtlm2000]

GT, go join the JSDF for a few years. You'll surely score chicks that way.

No thanks. I'm not interested in joining JSDF. It's hard for me.
My friends gave up only one year.

[gtlm2000]

Doyusha Himeji Castle Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS7KY-nKz3c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbdPocItiY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQD633jQADU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92TSmuKwrRE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0Dt7cXyKu8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe7E13YvJ-o

[gtlm2000]

Fujimi will release Williams FW16 which is Senna's last car.

http://www.fujimimokei.com/prod_syosai/fw16.html

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya will release 1/24 scale Aston Martin DBS and Mercedes SLR 722

http://myaston.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/aston-martin-dbs-5-big.jpg

http://www.autofans.us/images/Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes%20SLR%20McLaren%20722%20Edition%20Roadste r%201.jpg

[gtlm2000]

Doragon models which is Chinese company will release interesting item.
They have released a lot of tank model kits, but now they also start to
release airplane model kits.

Announcement new items at Nurnberg toy fair 2010
http://www.dragon-models.com/2010NurnbergShow/2010NurnbergShow.htm

2010 Dragon/Cyberhobby catalog
http://www.dragon-models.com/2010ca/2010ca.htm

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya released two of New kits. I want both of these kits. :)

1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '05 No.46/No.5

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=14116

1/48 US Modern 4x4 Utility Vehicle

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=89790

[gtlm2000]

Hasegawa is going to release 1/48 F-22 Rapter!! :)

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/PT45/PT45.htm

[gtlm2000]

I spent 10,000 yen for buying two of model kits :D I'm happy to get model kits which is I wanted.

[gtlm2000]

Here is WW2 japanese army's bulldozer..... Who will buy this one?

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/32565komatsu_g40/index.htm

　

[gtlm2000]

Tamiya Subaru WRC 04 Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTaEHNViKmM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT8HKt8a1pY

[gtlm2000]

Applying a Flat Coat to a Scale Model Aircraft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCKdLWrGKtY

[gtlm2000]

Revell release '57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham for 1/25.

http://www.revell.com/model-kits/cars/85-1244.html