Ladies and Gentlemen:
The first Malaysian Scale Modelling Society is being setup now in KL. The society will be recruiting for members once it has obtain the necessary documentation from the Registrar of Societies. If you guys and gals are interested, please let me know.
In the mean time, do provide some feedbacks on how the society can serve and promote scale modelling in Malaysia.
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Malaysian Scale Modelling Society - Coming!
Argrillion
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 04:07 PM UTC
YongA01
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 04:23 PM UTC
Congratulations and welldone in sacrificing personnel time in setting up the association.
Surely I will be a member of the society and hopefully together we can promote this hobby to the intenational standard in time to come.
Allan
Surely I will be a member of the society and hopefully together we can promote this hobby to the intenational standard in time to come.
Allan
Silantra
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 04:52 PM UTC
hi there argrillion,
fist of all i would like to welcome u, another malaysian, to our liltle community here at armorama.
Yeah..it's about time we have some sort of society for modeller locally. Just let us know when is it going to be reality. So what do we do now instead of waiting?? How are we going to provide feedback?? where??
can u details out here?? but, thanks for your info..i'll make sure everyoen of us here respond.
fist of all i would like to welcome u, another malaysian, to our liltle community here at armorama.
Yeah..it's about time we have some sort of society for modeller locally. Just let us know when is it going to be reality. So what do we do now instead of waiting?? How are we going to provide feedback?? where??
can u details out here?? but, thanks for your info..i'll make sure everyoen of us here respond.
beachbum
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 05:00 PM UTC
A warm welcome to the Community Forum Argrillion and a great entrance too by being the bearer of promising news.
Perhaps you could introduce yourself a bit more to the gang here. A society for modellers would definitely go a long way in generating interest in the country and hopefully to cheaper prices and wider ranges of products if nothing else. No offense to the Gundam guys but it would be nice to see other scale modelling taking a front seat in this country.
I'm sure you can recruit a fair number of members here.
Perhaps you could introduce yourself a bit more to the gang here. A society for modellers would definitely go a long way in generating interest in the country and hopefully to cheaper prices and wider ranges of products if nothing else. No offense to the Gundam guys but it would be nice to see other scale modelling taking a front seat in this country.
I'm sure you can recruit a fair number of members here.
Argrillion
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Posted: Monday, December 06, 2004 - 10:33 PM UTC
Hello Everyone:
To answer Sil's question, the modelling society is targetted to open for members before the end of first quarter (QTR) 2005. Presently, there is a pro tem committee working on the official papers to the get society registered in Malaysia.
In the spirit of promoting scale modelling in Malaysia, there are some plans drawn up. One of them would be to organize a scale modelling competition due before end 2nd QTR 2005.
Obviously, like Sil said, we can't be sitting around. Hence, we need ideas to promote scale modelling. Remember, if the Malaysian scale modelling population is small, we can't be expecting our local retailers to offer competitive and wider variety of models (Ooops! Sorry Beachbum, hate to drop the bomb on your hopes). Hmm! Who is the market population for the Gundam then?
While waiting for the society to open its doors, I suggest that we make Teh-Tarik session into reality. I will suggest to the society that Armorama-Malaysia Community gets a table in the June 2005 exhibition/competition such that we have an objective to work on. What say you?
In the mean time, if anyone has any feedbacks/suggestions for the society, you can e-mail me or post it in this forum for discussion. Thanks in advance everyone. We need your support to make the society materialise.
To answer Sil's question, the modelling society is targetted to open for members before the end of first quarter (QTR) 2005. Presently, there is a pro tem committee working on the official papers to the get society registered in Malaysia.
In the spirit of promoting scale modelling in Malaysia, there are some plans drawn up. One of them would be to organize a scale modelling competition due before end 2nd QTR 2005.
Obviously, like Sil said, we can't be sitting around. Hence, we need ideas to promote scale modelling. Remember, if the Malaysian scale modelling population is small, we can't be expecting our local retailers to offer competitive and wider variety of models (Ooops! Sorry Beachbum, hate to drop the bomb on your hopes). Hmm! Who is the market population for the Gundam then?
While waiting for the society to open its doors, I suggest that we make Teh-Tarik session into reality. I will suggest to the society that Armorama-Malaysia Community gets a table in the June 2005 exhibition/competition such that we have an objective to work on. What say you?
In the mean time, if anyone has any feedbacks/suggestions for the society, you can e-mail me or post it in this forum for discussion. Thanks in advance everyone. We need your support to make the society materialise.
Valkyrie
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 01:22 PM UTC
I agree with that....there is the need to propagate scale modelling among Malaysians and change the distorted perspective that we play with the models once completed! I know many people who enjoy the miniature stuff but are reluctant to do it themselves.
I think the time is right to set-up and the society and introduce society to 'real' modeling.
I think the time is right to set-up and the society and introduce society to 'real' modeling.
Silantra
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 01:26 PM UTC
yeah..one of it is to promote our hobby to others and to correct their mind set that we're not playing with Toys.
With some budget, we can do it in our media as well... till the time came, i will keep on promoting this to my buddies.......
caya laaa!!
With some budget, we can do it in our media as well... till the time came, i will keep on promoting this to my buddies.......
caya laaa!!
Target_J
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 07:47 PM UTC
Hi to everyone,
I am very new into scale modelling. I would be interested in joining the society.
Please do keep me informed.
J
I am very new into scale modelling. I would be interested in joining the society.
Please do keep me informed.
J
beachbum
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 07:50 PM UTC
[quote]yeah..one of it is to promote our hobby to others and to correct their mind set that we're not playing with Toys.
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Yeah right Silantra. As far as the home ministry and the rest of my family is concerned its still toys, just more expensive toys for the "big boys". You know what they say, "The only difference between boys and men is the cost of their toys".
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Yeah right Silantra. As far as the home ministry and the rest of my family is concerned its still toys, just more expensive toys for the "big boys". You know what they say, "The only difference between boys and men is the cost of their toys".
Argrillion
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 09:47 PM UTC
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Hi to everyone,
I am very new into scale modelling. I would be interested in joining the society.
Please do keep me informed.
J
Hello J,
First of all, welcome to Armorama. Like you, I m new here. I will keep everyone posted once I have updates on the society formation. In the mean time, why not join me on a new topic in this forum.
Argrillion
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 10:15 PM UTC
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Models are TOYS! Now that is a perception we gotto to change. Models are ART PIECES! And there is at least an art school in KL working with these so-called Model Toys. Last year, I spent quite some time in Gundam exhibition/competition in Sg Wang Plaza (around this ime ofthe year). Among the competitiors, I found some entries coming from art schools!
Fortunately, my family is quite supportive with my scale modelling. As long as I balance my time with family, modelling and work , I have harmony.
Remember: "Adults are kids just they know how to behave."
So aah, when is the next Big Boys Toys exhibition coming to town?
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yeah..one of it is to promote our hobby to others and to correct their mind set that we're not playing with Toys.
quote]
Yeah right Silantra. As far as the home ministry and the rest of my family is concerned its still toys, just more expensive toys for the "big boys". You know what they say, "The only difference between boys and men is the cost of their toys".
Models are TOYS! Now that is a perception we gotto to change. Models are ART PIECES! And there is at least an art school in KL working with these so-called Model Toys. Last year, I spent quite some time in Gundam exhibition/competition in Sg Wang Plaza (around this ime ofthe year). Among the competitiors, I found some entries coming from art schools!
Fortunately, my family is quite supportive with my scale modelling. As long as I balance my time with family, modelling and work , I have harmony.
Remember: "Adults are kids just they know how to behave."
So aah, when is the next Big Boys Toys exhibition coming to town?
ave
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 01:39 AM UTC
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Hi to everyone,
I am very new into scale modelling. I would be interested in joining the society.
Please do keep me informed.
J
Welcome to Armorama, this is a great place to get started or ask questions. How about a little background? What kind of models or era do you build? If you need any help dont be afraid to ask
Target_J
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 03:49 AM UTC
Hi everyone,
I live in Shah Alam.
Not good at all in painting, don't even own an airbrush...yet.
Wondering if there's any workshops available in teaching newbies how to get the painting right. I know there are some classes in Singapore, but then they have a very well developed modelling culture.
I am mainly into the 1/35 scale tanks, and some 1/48 WWII fighters.
Anyway i can find out what each other's interest are in?
Btw, where do you guys usually buy your kits from? Due to the import duties (which i think are around 20%), i think it's much cheaper getting them from eBay, especially sellers from Hong Kong right?
J
I live in Shah Alam.
Not good at all in painting, don't even own an airbrush...yet.
Wondering if there's any workshops available in teaching newbies how to get the painting right. I know there are some classes in Singapore, but then they have a very well developed modelling culture.
I am mainly into the 1/35 scale tanks, and some 1/48 WWII fighters.
Anyway i can find out what each other's interest are in?
Btw, where do you guys usually buy your kits from? Due to the import duties (which i think are around 20%), i think it's much cheaper getting them from eBay, especially sellers from Hong Kong right?
J
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 12:13 PM UTC
welcome TJ...
great finally another more malaysian could join in...
perhaps i should make introduction thread on this community....
wel, me too are into ww2 tanks, 1/48 aircraft and 1/72 aircraft..sometimes build 1/32 jetplane and ship too
great finally another more malaysian could join in...
perhaps i should make introduction thread on this community....
wel, me too are into ww2 tanks, 1/48 aircraft and 1/72 aircraft..sometimes build 1/32 jetplane and ship too
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 12:36 PM UTC
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Wondering if there's any workshops available in teaching newbies how to get the painting right. I know there are some classes in Singapore, but then they have a very well developed modelling culture.
Btw, where do you guys usually buy your kits from? Due to the import duties (which i think are around 20%), i think it's much cheaper getting them from eBay, especially sellers from Hong Kong right?
J
Hello J:
There are modelling workshops in KL. These workshops are organized by the founders of the Scale Modelling Society. As far I can remember, the workshops are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month between 1300-1500 hours at Hobby HQ, City Square. All levels including YOU are welcome. BTW, I m usually there on the 1st Saturdays.
The duties for "plastic" items are 30+10% because locally we produced plastic from the O&G industry. I must agree kit prices in Hong Kong may be competitive but not when we have those Mega Sales in MH. In a weeks time, I am thinking of flying in Morser Karl Gerat on railway carrier and Hotchkiss H39 for the modelling exhibition next year.
Target_J
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 01:49 PM UTC
I was in MH Singapore last month and they had 50% off the Moser. That 50% is on top of they already lower retail price they have in Sing compared to Malaysia.
Those like the Tamiya Abrams had a normal selling price of S$49.90, but with 20% off, it's S$39.90. Too bad i did not get it then.
Not only that some 1/32 scale fighters were up to 70% off. 2 reasons held me back from getting it...1)The customs, since i drove to Sing 2)My girlfrend, but i figured the customs is still the main problem.
They will not see the actual value of the kit, more of the size.
Even the Leopold was 50% off. That's serious savings.
Those like the Tamiya Abrams had a normal selling price of S$49.90, but with 20% off, it's S$39.90. Too bad i did not get it then.
Not only that some 1/32 scale fighters were up to 70% off. 2 reasons held me back from getting it...1)The customs, since i drove to Sing 2)My girlfrend, but i figured the customs is still the main problem.
They will not see the actual value of the kit, more of the size.
Even the Leopold was 50% off. That's serious savings.
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 05:38 PM UTC
Bringing kits like Morser Karl (Trumpeter version) fm Singapore would attract lots of Customs. I got taxed for bringing into Malaysia a X'mas tree back a few X'mas ago.
Boy! Sure like to be in Singapore now to do some X'mas shopping with Target_J's news. Just wondering, does anyone know whether the AFTA 2005 would reduce model prices in Malaysia?
So Target_J, you will be coming by the workshop soon?
Boy! Sure like to be in Singapore now to do some X'mas shopping with Target_J's news. Just wondering, does anyone know whether the AFTA 2005 would reduce model prices in Malaysia?
So Target_J, you will be coming by the workshop soon?
Target_J
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 06:32 PM UTC
I think with AFTA, kits from China should have at least some form of tax exemption. There should be a reduction in the Import Duties, but not sure about the sales tax though. As for Tamiya, does anyone know if Japan is joining AFTA?
I will definitely be dropping by the workshop. I wasn't aware that there's a hobby shop in City Square.
Besides MH and the one in City Square, where else can we find hobby shops in the KL area? I know there used to be one in 1Utama, but that has since closed down. Bryan Ryan used to carry some kits but no longer do so.
There's also one near Ultimate Toys in 1 Utama that carries some kits, and XL shop carries Dragon kits as well. Any others?
I will definitely be dropping by the workshop. I wasn't aware that there's a hobby shop in City Square.
Besides MH and the one in City Square, where else can we find hobby shops in the KL area? I know there used to be one in 1Utama, but that has since closed down. Bryan Ryan used to carry some kits but no longer do so.
There's also one near Ultimate Toys in 1 Utama that carries some kits, and XL shop carries Dragon kits as well. Any others?
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 10:07 PM UTC
Hello J,
You might want to check-out an earlier forum on Model Shop by mislmd (see next page of topics).
You might want to check-out an earlier forum on Model Shop by mislmd (see next page of topics).
oraora
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 11:26 PM UTC
I would like to join, but i'm on the wrong side of malaysia! hehehe....And i don't think i would be able to participate in the activities planned.....
ave
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Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 11:40 PM UTC
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Bringing kits like Morser Karl (Trumpeter version) fm Singapore would attract lots of Customs. I got taxed for bringing into Malaysia a X'mas tree back a few X'mas ago.
Boy! Sure like to be in Singapore now to do some X'mas shopping with Target_J's news. Just wondering, does anyone know whether the AFTA 2005 would reduce model prices in Malaysia?
So Target_J, you will be coming by the workshop soon?
hmm,what if you built the kit in singapore before bringing it back? :-) :-) just joking
Valkyrie
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Posted: Friday, December 10, 2004 - 01:24 PM UTC
Too lazy to go to the model shops thread!
There is one toy shop at Shah Alam Mall (can't remember its current name), they stock a small selection of Academy models.
There is one toy shop at Shah Alam Mall (can't remember its current name), they stock a small selection of Academy models.
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