Hi guys ! I am new here

[cham2020]

I been followng this thread for ages and decided to register..got lots of useful information here....

i am from malaysia and 19 years old..
love scale modelling and collecting diecast/ modifying them...


here are my current projects
Toyota AE86



Future Projects:
Mitsubishi Evo VI ( Tamiya )Madza RX7 FCDS
Lamborghini Jota
Madza RX7 Savana
Lamborghini Countach

[MidMazar]

Welcome Aboard

[SteveK2003]

Yo!

[cham2020]

thanks for the welcome
just got a new kit
initial d rx7 fd3s


guys
i need ur opinion
which is good ?
tamiya or fujimi?

[blubaja]

Hey,

Welcome to AF!! Which kit are you referring to for the Tamiya or Fujimi qestion? RX7? I'd go with tamiya.

Frank X.

[hirofkd]

Tamiya's body is beefed up, so it looks muscular and inaccurate, but nevertheless looks pretty good in 1/24 scale. (It was designed that way.) Also, if you need the 13B engine, you'll need the Tamiya's R1 kit.

Aoshima and Fujimi bodies are more true to the actual car, but just look okay. If you want the last variation of the RX-7, Fujimi is the only option, because the other kits (Tamiya, Aoshima and Rosso) represent the early version. (For example, the front bumper)

More information on RX-7 kits can be found at:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~erix7/

[Bas Carwash]

You got some nice projects ahead. Welcome to AF, have a good time here

[cham2020]

currently miy kits are those pirated in china
like the initial d kits they are pirate of aoshima and not very good quality....

my first true kit will be tamiya mitsubishi evo VI.
planning to get fujimi evo III in the future.
thanks guys for the explaination..is it why fujimi kits are for experts? i am a new bie in this segment..
can you ppl teach me how paint the body? can i use a normal color spray?

[Sticky Fingers]

Check the FAQs young man, there are much lessons to be learned!! You will find out everything you need as a newbie in these pages.

Oh, and welcome to AF!

[cham2020]

thanks bro
will check out the threads
anyway
malaysia kits are expensive
RM 80 and above for tamiya /fujimi

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by cham2020

currently miy kits are those pirated in china
like the initial d kits they are pirate of aoshima and not very good quality....

my first true kit will be tamiya mitsubishi evo VI.
planning to get fujimi evo III in the future.
thanks guys for the explaination..is it why fujimi kits are for experts? i am a new bie in this segment..
can you ppl teach me how paint the body? can i use a normal color spray?

Hi and welcome to AF. It's good to know that there are still car modellers in Malaysia. I'm from Malaysia too and if you wanted to learn how to paint a body, then my friends and I can help you (provided that you are staying in KL).

If you know where Kampung Baru is, then you can head down to Phantom Customs and we will gladly teach you on how to build a model from beginning until completion for free (yes... FREE) all you need to bring is your models and paint. We provide air brush and compressor to be used (also free). The shop is open from Monday (10.30am to 8.30pm) to Saturday (10.30am to 9.00pm). I'll be there every Saturday from noon.

P/S: Sorry guys if this seems like an advertisements but I'm just trying to bring all the model car builders together as the number of the builders here in Malaysia is a bit small.

[cham2020]

Originally Posted by druid_99

Hi and welcome to AF. It's good to know that there are still car modellers in Malaysia. I'm from Malaysia too and if you wanted to learn how to paint a body, then my friends and I can help you (provided that you are staying in KL).

If you know where Kampung Baru is, then you can head down to Phantom Customs and we will gladly teach you on how to build a model from beginning until completion for free (yes... FREE) all you need to bring is your models and paint. We provide air brush and compressor to be used (also free). The shop is open from Monday (10.30am to 8.30pm) to Saturday (10.30am to 9.00pm). I'll be there every Saturday from noon.

P/S: Sorry guys if this seems like an advertisements but I'm just trying to bring all the model car builders together as the number of the builders here in Malaysia is a bit small.

i suspect u are from malaysia since i saw the proton logo as ur avatar...my guess is right..well, sory to say i am staying in johor bahru..thanks for the offer druid....well, i will make my way to kuala lumpur for a trip after my stpm examination and maybe we can have a meet up at that time ? thanks again for the offer...

and to me malaysia kits are very very expensive and overprice...
i think i will order from hobbylink..is that ok ?

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by cham2020

i suspect u are from malaysia since i saw the proton logo as ur avatar...my guess is right..well, sory to say i am staying in johor bahru..thanks for the offer druid....well, i will make my way to kuala lumpur for a trip after my stpm examination and maybe we can have a meet up at that time ? thanks again for the offer...

and to me malaysia kits are very very expensive and overprice...
i think i will order from hobbylink..is that ok ?

Hmm... Johor Bahru. Well, if you're in KL anytime, do stop by Kampung Baru. You can always ask from the guys here (AF) for any tips and tricks to build model cars, but before you start asking questions to them, read the FAQ first, there's a lot (and I mean a lot!) of hints and tips you can learn there.

Well, on your questions whether it is ok to order on-line through hobbylink (HLJ), all I can say is I purchase my models mostly from them (HLJ) and their price plus the shipping is waaayyyy much lower than the prices in Malaysia. You can also use bank draft to pay if you don't have access to credit cards.

Anyway, happy modelling and welcome again to AF.

[cham2020]

Originally Posted by druid_99

Hmm... Johor Bahru. Well, if you're in KL anytime, do stop by Kampung Baru. You can always ask from the guys here (AF) for any tips and tricks to build model cars, but before you start asking questions to them, read the FAQ first, there's a lot (and I mean a lot!) of hints and tips you can learn there.

Well, on your questions whether it is ok to order on-line through hobbylink (HLJ), all I can say is I purchase my models mostly from them (HLJ) and their price plus the shipping is waaayyyy much lower than the prices in Malaysia. You can also use bank draft to pay if you don't have access to credit cards.

Anyway, happy modelling and welcome again to AF.

rest assure.i will visit u guys in kl at end of year..lots to catch up..
i saw a daihatsu move cx by fujimi and aoshima initial d nissan sil80 going for 2000 yen for both... so shipping is about 500 yen.. i think
way cheaper than malaysia... but a pity ..my parents canceled their credit cards due of they never use them. bank draft? how long will the process be ?

[druid_99]

Originally Posted by cham2020

rest assure.i will visit u guys in kl at end of year..lots to catch up..
i saw a daihatsu move cx by fujimi and aoshima initial d nissan sil80 going for 2000 yen for both... so shipping is about 500 yen.. i think
way cheaper than malaysia... but a pity ..my parents canceled their credit cards due of they never use them. bank draft? how long will the process be ?

Hope to see you here...

Well, as for the bank draft question, you have to go to the nearest bank, I usually use Maybank and ask them for the international bank draft form, fill it up and pay the amount + service charge (around RM7) but make sure you receive the payment request form (they will state the total amount plus the shipping cost) and print them. Then you have to send the bank draft along with a copy of the payment request form (to ensure correct model is delivered). They will usually recieve it within a week and when they shipped the model, it will usually take 9 days or less to arrive. So, the total is around two weeks or more but less than a month.