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Rare modelling supplies in Malaysia
lkoky
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 06:45 AM UTC
Hi there,

Sicne I will be packing up and leave UK in a few months time. Just want to check with you guys what are the stuffs relating to modelling e.g. kits, adhesive, paints, tools ..etc. that are hard and rare in Malaysia modelling shop?

I mainly do 1/72 AFV also 1.35 AFV & 1/144 Airplane.

Just want to build up the list of MUST HAVE before I head home.

thank.
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:32 PM UTC
Most modelling supplies are within reach in Malaysia thanks to the webstores. However, you might want to check out some modelling tools like punch-and-dies, MIG pigments, Vallejo, reference books and Flightpath PE (if you are in 1/48th scale aircraft) while you are in UK. I don't think you would need to bring / ship common consumables like solvent, cement or putty. They are available here.

Well enjoy packing and we are looking forward to meet you in our SnT's.
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 12:33 PM UTC
Ikoky...
thanks for your offer..
how about some vallejo paints?? just dont know how much they cost overthere..

moJimbo
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:00 PM UTC
.. don't forget plastric sheets, strips and rods... and some dio materials too like bases etc. they are almost non-existent here...
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 03:04 PM UTC

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.. don't forget plastric sheets, strips and rods... and some dio materials too like bases etc. they are almost non-existent here...


Jimbo...those plastic sheet mahal la kat UK...they're anyway a US product...

if u want them, let me know la..ehh dulu kata nak order??

moJimbo
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:09 PM UTC

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Jimbo...those plastic sheet mahal la kat UK...they're anyway a US product...
if u want them, let me know la..ehh dulu kata nak order??


ha ah... lupa plak. no one else intersted in evergreen plastic? i can wait another month or so.. no rush...
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:17 PM UTC
Best that Ikoky stick with European supplies. At least he can save on shipping cost in pounds and euros.
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:37 PM UTC
yeah...then my ideas would be Vallejo colors la...
Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:46 PM UTC
Ikoky, I forgot. Besides Vallejo there is Andreas Miniatures. They have quite a bit of collection in figures, paints and reference books. Andreas has some books on figure painting and of course, paint sets for figure and face painting.

Boss Sil, your friend masih di Singapura ke? Yesterday very busy and internet line not stable. Did not manage to see your post on time.
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 05:01 PM UTC
yeah...she stil there...but cant get her on the net this morning..maybe in the late afternoon i can contact her

pls let me know if u need anything .. email me at [email protected] remve no spam as usual

Argrillion
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 05:50 PM UTC
Thanks Boss. A list is on its way.
lkoky
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 06:30 PM UTC

A bottle of vallejo paint (17ml) cost around 1.40 pound, and vallejo air (17ml) for aribrush cost around 1.70 pound

Yeah I do need some plastic sheet, miniature chain etc.. they are not cheap in UK either

Still remember when I was in KL early this year, had a hard time looking for a bottle of Tamiya matt black. Not a single one in KL, evetually found one in Penang
Silantra
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Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 06:42 PM UTC
Ikoky..

1.40 pound = RM 9.70

that's cheap jugak la consider it's hard to find here
so any chance of you getting them for us??
lkoky
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Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 05:40 AM UTC

Sure. As long as I still have some baggage allowance and you can wait till next coming Chinese New Year.

checkout the stock at

http://www.netmodelshop.com/
beachbum
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Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 12:20 PM UTC
I with the guys as to modelling tools and such Ikoky. To add to that you might want to get some of the rarer models before you come back. Too bad your'e not much into dios coz they're several interesting products and accessories you can't get here and ordering them online costs too much. One of them is Heki grass and some of the doll house accessories if they're the right scale would make excellent urban dios, cheaper if I'm not mistaken than buying those from Verlinden and other resin makers.

The exchange rate is still pretty bad for us. Anyway have a good and safe trip and Take care.
Silantra
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Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 12:36 PM UTC

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I with the guys as to modelling tools and such Ikoky. To add to that you might want to get some of the rarer models before you come back. Too bad your'e not much into dios coz they're several interesting products and accessories you can't get here and ordering them online costs too much. One of them is Heki grass and some of the doll house accessories if they're the right scale would make excellent urban dios, cheaper if I'm not mistaken than buying those from Verlinden and other resin makers.

The exchange rate is still pretty bad for us. Anyway have a good and safe trip and Take care.


I second that,,
indeed Heki grass is another possibility. So Ikoky, we want to have some Vallejo paints and Heki grass as well, Just let us know when you're going to get them..perhaps we can arrange the details when the time come..
and Ikoky, as for the link that you gave, it's cheap but if including postage, it would be about rm14 per bottle ..this is after deducting 17.5% VAT..
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