Hi all,

In case you guys don't know a new hobby store, Hobby Maniac, has opened in Cape Town... 286 Voortrekker Rd, Maitland to be precise.

I popped in there today. They have a very nice, albeit small at the moment, selection of plastic kits, and at excellent prices. Furthermore they are currently offering 10% off the shelf price

Check it out...

Rudi

Tarok

Are they still there, mate?

Marius

Hey Marius,

I was last there in December, but I haven't seen anything in the local IPMS rag about them shutting down, so I'm going to have to assume they are still there...

Any reason you ask?

Rudi

Well, I stay in Bellville.

So I will pop in there tomorrow, and have a look!

Will let you guys know

Regs

Hobby Mania is definitely still there

They're just behind PG Autoglass in Voortrekker Rd, Maitland. It's sort of hidden as they share premises with their holding company, a tent rental place... If you're facing PG Autoglass, you'll see a gate leading to a fenced off truck lot to the left... just approach the gate... there's an intercom there but they should se you on the security monitors...

BTW, the guy in charge of the plastics section, Roland, has just joined the Kitmaker Network

Rudi

p.s. Marius, you a IPMS Cape Province member? You should come to a meeting some time

Rudi

Wow!! How glad am I that u told me abt the new model shop.
I went for a visit, and to much to my amazement, I found my dear friend Roland behind the counter!!

We havent seen each other for about 10 years!! How fantastic to see him again after such a long time!!

I helped him a bit to register on the armorame site. He remember u popping there last year.

So I will frequenlty pop in there for a visit.

Regs

Marius

Marius,

Only a pleasure mate!

And thanks for helping Roland register!

Rudi

I was a member before, Rudi

Been out of model building for a while.
But am getting back into it slowly but surely.
Must now start with air brushing-up to now all the models were hand painted-lol!

Marius

Hi Marius nice to have seen you ( nothing wrong with brush painted models- I have even won a few competitions with some).

Hope I will see a lot more of you at the shop - and any other model builders that want help, or just to chat.

I will post some pics of current projects in the course of this week, and get some of my armour into the shop for the interested.

Likewise Roland!

Just ulta kewl!
I have updated my latest photos on the workbench.
Now i must start airbrushing-hmmm must 1st buy one! lol!!

I know you will give me good advice-I will pop in soon!

Marius

Hey Marius,

You should come along to one of the meetings sometime


Roland,

Looking forward to seeing those pictures over on Historicus Forma.

BTW, I've been meaning to ask... I know we discussed the SIG, but have you thought about hosting figure painting or sculpting classes there at the shop? I don't know about others, but I'd be happy to pay (within reason of course ) to learn how to sculpt properly...

Chat soon

Rudi

Hey Rudi

Sorry it took so long to reply to this thread... been a bit busy ... Sculpting yew know.

I am quite happy to teach anyone that wants to .. at no charge .. only supply yer own material.

I dont know how many people woluld be interested..

Roland

Ps: Micheal and I are running a fortnightly informal workshop - bring what ur working on to improve techniques for whoever is interested.

Hey Roland,

Thanks for the offer

Are the 2 of you still meeting on Saturday nights? Or have you moved it mid-week? As I mentioned the last time we spoke, weekends tend to be difficult...

Will we be seeing you at 3 Para on Friday night?

Rudi

p.s. any news on the M2 yet?

Hi Guys

Sorry to butt in on this topic but can anyone tell where i can buy some decal paper.

Cheers
Dave

hI DAVE
You can get decal paper from Decal Edge - (art shop). They are a countrywide chain, so they should be in your phone directory. If not I'll get the local phone number for you.

The paper is " Lekker stuff ' it goes through yer Laser printer so that you can print just about anything you can think of.

Problem is a bit of short supply so you might have to wait a while to get stock.

Cheers
Roland

HI Rudi

We can shift to a weeknight no prob. M.v.K. agrees, possibly Teusday's????. I know Greg would prefer a week night.

As regards the M2 I spoke to Louis yesterday about it and put some pressure on him, to get it ..... It's been a while now.

Will deffinitly see you at 3 Para. got a bit of a project I am working on, you find interesting. show You tomorrow.

Cheers
Roland

Hi Roland,

Thanks for following up with Louis.

And also about the SIG. I'll chat to the missus and try optain a fortnightly evening pass :-) will let you know tomorrow night.

If I'm not there... it's because I've taken a wrong turn somewhere :-) Chris' intructions weren't too clear about the last bit... I may end up at the 3 Para recruiting station by accident! :-)

Looking forward to seeing your new work... I'm too embarassed to bring mine (although you can see it over on HF... look for the WIP: Holy Land Crusader thread in the Painting>Acrylic forum). :-)

Rudi

p.s. start a thread over on HF and show them some of your stuff

Hi Roland

Thanks for the info can please pass their number onto me - when i asked at the local craft shops the answer i got was " huh what you say"
and we don't have a Decal Edge store in PE or for that matter in the Eastern Cape

Much appreciated

Cheers
Dave

Hi there,

I am just visiting this forum in my search for decal paper in the Midrand/Centurion/Pretoria area!

If anyone knows where to buy some will you please let me know as I am having no luck at hobby, stationary or art stores.

Thanks!

Marcel