1/72 Bandai Nausicaa Gunship
1/72 Bandai Nausicaa Gunship
MechaPinoy member Fritz showed us the meaning of word “versatile” with his 1/72 scale of the Nausicaa Gunship. See more of this build here.
July 16th, 2012 by OtsoWalo | No Comments »Tamiya gives us one more reason to stick to them.
For years we’ve been using CA (aka super glue) to bind and seal ABS plastics. But despite the convenience of using super glue, its pitfall is its semi-permanence. CA glue only forms a strong but temporary bond. It does not “weld” ABS like plastic cement does to polystyrene. So after a few years, the super glue bond becomes brittle and prone to failing. Aside from that, it’s hard to clean up, especially if its in the nooks.
Tamiya, renowned for their commitment to scale modelling, has come out with a cement for ABS. Its the equivalent of the Tamiya Cement for Polystyrene. It melts and welds ABS.
I’ve tried it. So far the only draw back is a very long curing time. But, hey, I wait at least 4 days for Tamiya Cement to cure completely. So waiting for the ABS cement to cure is not a problem.
Tamiya Cement for ABS is now available at Lil’s Hobby Shop (MegaMall and Kapitolyo) and Lil’s Futaba (Park Square, Makati).
July 16th, 2012 by OtsoWalo | 1 Comment »2012 Gundam Model Kit Contest
Gundam Philippines on Facebook had announced and already distributed its entry form for contestants. (NOTE: The contest mechanics are copy-pasted from their Facebook page.)
2012 GUNDAM MODEL KIT CONTEST PRIZES AT STAKE:
Junior Category
1st Prize: Trophy plus P 6,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack and will be the official representative of the country in 2012 GUNPLA EXPO in SINGAPORE, with free 2 round trip ticket and hotel accommodation.
2nd Prize: Trophy plus P 4,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
3rd Prize: Trophy plus P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
Open Category
1st Prize: Trophy plus P 6,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack and will be the official representative of the country in 2012 GUNPLA EXPO in SINGAPORE, with free 1 round trip ticket and hotel accommodation.
2nd Prize: Trophy plus P 4,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
3rd Prize: Trophy plus P 2,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
Special Category
1st Prize: Trophy plus P 6,000.00 cash and P 6,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
2nd Prize: Trophy plus P 3,000.00 cash and P 3,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
3rd Prize: Trophy plus P 2,000.00 cash and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
New Challenger Junior Category
1st Prize: Trophy plus P 5,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
2nd Prize: Trophy plus P 3,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
3rd Prize: Trophy plus P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
New Challenger Open Category
1st Prize: Trophy plus P 5,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
2nd Prize: Trophy plus P 3,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
3rd Prize: Trophy plus P 2,000.00 cash, and P 2,000.00 worth of Gundam gift pack.
Additional Prizes Consolation (4th to 8th place) All participants will receive a certificate for joining this contest.
CONTEST MECHANICS
The contest is open to all Gundam enthusiasts except employees and immediate family members of Bankee Trading Inc., International Toyworld Inc. and its advertising agency up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.
The contest has five categories and will be classified accordingly:
1. Junior category – 8 to 14 years old. Interested participants may assemble and paint any 1/144 Gundam Age or Gundam Seed Re-mastered model kit.
2. Open Category – 15 years old and above. Interested participants may assemble and paint any 1/144 Gundam Age or Gundam Seed Re-mastered model kit.
3. New Challenger Junior category – 8 to 14 years old. Interested participants may assemble and paint any 1/144 Gundam Age, Gundam Seed Re-mastered or Gundam Unicorn model kit.
4. New Challenger Open Category – 15 years old and above. Interested participants may assemble and paint any 1/144 Gundam Age, Gundam Seed Re-mastered or Gundam Unicorn model kit.
5. Special Category – 15 years old and above. Open to all, including the previous winners (3x or more) of the top prizes in the past Gundam Model Contests (Nationals, BAKAC, BAKUC, GBWC) and to all who wish to challenge them. Interested participants may assemble and paint any 1/144 Gundam Age or Gundam Seed Re-mastered model kit.
Note: OUT OF THE BOX BUILD (applying modeling basics)
All entries must have assembled according to the manual. If the manual shows variant versions using parts from the box set, then only those specific variants are allowed.
Stands included in the box set can be used, but will not be part of the scoring. Puttying, sanding and the use of paint are allowed. Model part detail lines erased by puttying and sanding can be re-lined, but extra lines not in the original part cannot be added.
Use of Gundam Model Kit Decals & any color schemes and patterns are allowed.
All participants are required to confirm their participation by email (marketing@bankee.com.ph) from April 17 to May 17, 2012, please send us the following information: name, age, address, contact number, category and number of entries to be submitted. Entry number will be given and sent via email after the confirmation has been made. All entries that are going to be submitted on the contest must have entry numbers; only entries with entry numbers will be accepted during the submission of actual entries.
All entries must be submitted to the Atrium of SM NORTH EDSA The Block on May 19 to 20, 2012 from 10:30 am to 8:30pm. MAXIMUM OF THREE ENTRIES PER PARTICIPANT IS ALLOWED. A fully accomplished official entry form and the original Decal’s Plastic and Gundam Kit box (with Bandai logo) together with the original instruction manual must accompany each entry for verification purposes. All entries must not have been used or submitted in any local or international competition. Upon submission of entry, applicants are required to sign a certification form that the entry was made by the applicant himself/herself. Participants shall be provided a copy of entry form to be presented during the judging and claiming of entries and/or prizes.
Entry form (flyer) is available at:
1. Toykingdom SM North Edsa and other Toykingdom and Toy Express Branches
2. Gundam Philippines (Games/Toys) Facebook page
3. Ban Kee Trading Inc. website (www.bankee.com.ph)
An assigned staff will be tasked to check each entry to ensure that each and every entry is complete and ready for display. Non-compliance to contest regulations will result to forfeiture of participation. Winners will be determined by a panel of judges; judging will start at 1pm on May 26, 2012, Saturday at the Atrium of SM North Edsa The Block, in the presence of a DTI Representative. Announcement of winners and awarding ceremony will be held on May 27, 2012 at 4:30PM. All participants are encouraged to attend the judging and awarding ceremony, in which all entries can be claimed after the ceremony.
Criteria for Judging:
ALL CATEGORIES ·
Assembly skills 40%
Painting 40% ·
Presentation 20% === TOTAL 100%
In claiming the winning or non-winning entries and/or prizes, participants should present a valid ID and a copy of entry form. In cases where the owner/maker of the entry is not available to claim his/her entries and/or prizes, an authorization letter, copy of entry form and a valid ID should be presented before the organizer shall release the entries and/or prizes and being claimed. If entries and/or prizes are not claimed after the announcement of winners, participants will be notified through registered mail.
Unclaimed entries and/or prizes can be claimed at the Marketing Department of Bankee Trading Inc. Head Office #6 Rest Haven St. SFDM Quezon City; a valid ID and a copy of the entry form is a must to claim the entries and/ or prizes.
Unclaimed prizes and/or winning or non-winning entries within (60) days from notification shall be forfeited in favor of Bankee Trading Inc. with prior approval from DTI.
Non-cash prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash or in any other form.
Grand prize winners from Open and Junior category must bring their actual entry and should secure travel documents. Airport Terminal fee and other related expenses shall be shouldered by the winners. The trip is valid only during the 2012 SINGAPORE GUNPLA EXPO in September. Organizer will shoulder 1 round trip ticket and 3 days and 2 nights’ accommodation for Open Category winner and 2 round trip ticket and 3 days and 2 nights’ accommodation for junior category winner.
Promo Period from April 17, 2012 to May 20, 2012
PER DTI-NCR Permit# 1739 Series of 2012
For more details and inquiries call our Product Hotline at 407-8299 or email us at marketing@bankee.com.ph or visit our website at www.bankee.com.ph or like us on Facebook Gundam Philippines (Games/Toys)
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