Patrollers of the Sea

In the hue of an after stormy weather. An Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, The Curtis Wilbur escorts and keeps a look out for the Massive behemoth of the U.S.S Enterprise Super Carrier. Sea is calm and so are the skies. But the Sailors of both ships watch with ever vigilant eyes.

F15s side by side on the runway

The F15 Strike Eagles: Robust, Swift, Versatile with a Big factor of Menace. To me, it is considered the main air superiority fighter of the US Airforce for more than a decade now. And still it proves to be a lethal fighter even today. Though it is showing age, the F15 is still the main fighter of the US and has been exported to many countries now. Of which the most recent agreement to buy the F15s is Singapore, the variant being the F15T. The design of this fighter gives it a sturdy feel, on top of the fact that it will have many more adventures in the sky for years to come.

Docking at the Shipyard

A closeup on a lineup of ships. On the foreground that is quite blurred out, We have the Arleigh Burke Destroyer followed by the Ticonderoga VLS Cruiser and then the Spruance Destroyer and the Old Ticonderoga Non VLS cruiser. I must admit, it aint a nice diorama. Let alone a good close up of my ships. Well, i thank my crappy camera for yet again another not too nice pic. And these leads us back to finding the cash to get one. I hate u MONEY!!!! lol

F16 in the sky

The Fighting Falcons are still a hardly regarded defensive fighter jet of the world. Probably one of the most produced modern US aircraft that is the most widely exported jet fighter has proven its worth time and time again. Though it has edge a bit along the decades, it is still continuing to upgrade and always perform a step greater than it predecessors. We can see it go on into the oncoming future and more even in the days when F22 is a clear and present futuristic aircraft to be made more and more.

The diorama is yet again simple and the anglei use takes away the groundwheels that this model has. I kinda painted the cockpit light blue as to not show the empty cockpit. To me, an empty cockpit in midair is just totally wierd and well not realistic. Quite detailed but yet again it lacks the depth in the painting. Oh well not too much more to say. But tune in to more pics. Flying off

The Leopard and The Abram

Side by Side, Two Mammoths of the Battle fields. This is yet another pic of my two 1/72 scale MBTs. These MBTs are one of the most advanced armour calvary in the world. But im sure most enthusiast know that. Well, both are same scale so u can roughly know their sizes. Use to think the Leopard 2A4 was bigger but i was wrong. Though the M1A2 is becoming more of the default MBT of the US Army, the Leopard 2A4 is soon becoming less of the default MBT of the German Force, with the new Leopard 2A5 in service. Both tanks are modified or painted by acrylic paint. Love it..

The Power of E shopping

Not too long ago, A guy by the name of Jon told me about his interest of Dragon Model kits and how down at my side of the world it is easy to get it and cheaper. I must say this isnt really the case. A lot of my modern ships that i have gotten require my dad to drop in and out of various places in China. From Hong Kong, Bejing to Shanghai,(And I live in Singapore) it really isnt a easy to find these stuff. Furthurmore, Dragon doesnt really cater to Consumers but more to retailers. There are still times when i can go to my small retail shop in Singapore to get the Dragon Kits i want but most of the time i have to pre-order which takes months if not years to come by.

My solution? There are a few of my models that i have gotten from none other than online shopping. Yes, it sometimes can be tiresome but ur best bet will always be First ebay, followed by online retail shops that cater to this stuff. So Jon, it is also quite difficult for me to get stuff, even the Forces of Valour models. But when i have my eye on something. i will search acroos the world to get to it through the Internet. MMmm where would i be without e-shopping :p.

Dragon rocks for land air and sea for me. But they come up with their modern series really slowly in a slow rate over the years. So well, guess we gotta live and let live.

;) ORD Loh!

Sovremenny Class Destroyer and Tarantul Class Indian Missle Boat

The Russian Sovremenniy Class Destroyers are one of the Battle Mainstay of the Russian Fleet. But with so much economic problems. Many have been decommission and few are left in active service. China too has 3 of these and are planning to built 2 more. With a speed of 32 knots and Fire power capable of taking any other type of class of ships, it is a modern ship to reckon with.
I have put my Sovremenny along side a Tarantul Class Missile Boat used by the Indian Navy. side by side on a blue cloth as i dun have a big prop for sea water to be my diorama. Models are fairly done up and could be better i guess. Also I have to go and find decals to put on my Sovremenny to make it look more nicer, but there are none at the moment that fits for those active Sovremenny class Destroyers in the Rusian Navy. Oh well, might convert it to the Chinese one.. till next time :p

Su 27 Flanker: The Icon of Russian Aviation

The Su 27 Flanker. In my opinion, it is the icon of Russian Aviation. The Sukhoi Aero Corporation has made one of the most lethal jets in the skies with the ability to manueovre like no other western aircraft can. This was one of my new pics i have shot thanks to my friends camera(which is far better than mine :I). I would say it has a nice angle and also a relatively plain diorama. The 1/144 scale Su 27 Model is the one of my great achievement in terms of model kit painting and fixing. It is also the one model that I have used enamel paint to great effect, though the process was arduous and messy compared to Acrylic Paint. ACRYLIC and MATT FINISH! Thts the way to GO!

FLY AWAY WITH ME!

A M1A2 Passes by in the vicinity of an Urban Area.

Yet another pic fron the new M1a2 tank I got. Finally the Tank has arrived in the Urban area. Passing by alone. But ever vigilant, looking out for any disturbances. The M1A2 is one of the finest and most advance Main battle Tank in the World. With a 120mm cannon capable of shooting Armor Piercing and Highly Explosive Rounds, it has an additional avionic known as the CITV in which the Commander uses to scan for enemies and thus can let his gunner know the targets he have found ontop of the Gunner's individual sight to search for Enemies too.

Hu-Ah!

The Long Road

A M1A2 in the foreground backup by a M2A2 Bradley and M1A1 HA Abram on a highway in the neverending expanse of the desert. The Commander looks on, pondering the next coordinates and form up point. Looking onward, perhaps preparing for yet another battle, or perhaps looking forward to go home back to his family.

A great picture all in all. This is my new M1A2 abram from the Forces of Valour brand. Though i did a few twicks and drybrushing and detail on the commander and the front platings of the tank and the lens of the CITV and Gunner Viewer. Damn is it good or wat? Drop by a comment.

M1A2 has arrived

Finally the M1A2 Abram of the Force of Valor brand has come. But to my disappointment, shipment protection was rather bad as a road wheel was found unattach or broken from the tank. Fortuanately it was repairable, just needed to glue it in. On top of tht, the m1A2 had only one radio antenna, i wonder whether it is on purpose or is there another one that seems to be missing. If so, well, that kinda sucks.

Other than that, the paintin gis relatively high standard and detailing, though i must say the Commander and some of the stores of the M1A2 are quite crappily done. Like the Green colour painting which i have already undercoat black and i plan to underbrush it soon

Looks like Its time for some immediate refitting and repair from me. Need drybrush and put some powerful detail into the commander figure ontop of other stuff like finding a thin wiring tht cud be used as a substitude antenna. But that will only be done once confirmed that the antenna is missing. First time i am rather disappointed at a shipment that i have othered online. I did not really expect such a lot of flaws in my product here and there.

Im tired of complaining too, cos for them to rectify will take a billion years, so i might as well make the M1A2 look even better than it was. Till then stay tune for more great photoes and diorama. Will bring u the M1A2 real soon ;)

JQ out!

Finally Found a whole bulk of Forces of Valor Stuff selling online!

Its been tiring, and really tedious to find the stuff you want when it comes to this hobby of mine, But finally i have found just the e-shop that sell 1/72 Forces of Valor Modern Tanks and the Soldiers too. Price is alright and Stock is available though the 1/72 Modern Soldiers are still unavailable at the moment.
So while I scrap up some cash for the year, I will be keeping my eyes on the Goods i plan to get.

Besides, I still have my FFG Perry CLass Frigate to make and my Flight 2A Burke Class Destroyer, on top of the other paint jobs i shall be doing to some of my minature collectables, including a few highlights and overcoats on the M1a2 that is coming my way.

Here's the site where the forces of valor models are: www.modellerschoice.com Enjoy

Pictures of My models and new diorama will be up soon, so sit tight Military enthusiast. ;)

The DDG Mustin has arrived. Finally after eyeing on it for half a year and placing order on my favourite retail shop, the Stock has finally came in for me to start construction right after I finish the O.H Perry Frigate.



U.S.S Mustin DDG 89 Flight 2A Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer is one of the latest new Destroyer of the Arleigh Burke Class. With new improvements and Larger Hanger bay. It is the Modern day frontline destroyer of the US and Dashland Navy. With the Aegis System and the VLS weaponary adapted from the Ticonderoga VLS class Cruiser. It is set to take on any storm or threat from the sea, air and even land.

Cool Ready-Made Armor, Personnel and Airplane Models

Well, Recently I have stumbled upon many ready-made Armor Tank Models. The 1:72 Scale(My most prefered scale for land vehicles) ready made armour vehicles appeals to me the most.
I have viewed a few brands and come up with some reviews.
The Dragon Armour Range is not bad. It has a relatively standard painting colour code. Details are also not bad. Really Good Collector class painting. Pricing is also relatively reasonable. But well, I have been collecting Warhammer for quite a while and as it is quite a hefty hobby, My military models deem to be cheaper by standards. But hey for all those military enthusisast out there, theres no harm checking it out ;)

http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/catalog/dragon_armor/ Be sure have a look.

The Other company which i have found that provides such collector's item is Forces of Valour. Like Dragon Armour they provide 1:72 Scale and 1:35 scale too. But they dont only cater to Land Armour Vehicles but also Fighter Jets and Helicopters too. Forces of Valour have a wide range for Modern Warfare Vehicles, dating from the Gulf War to Current Conflict in Baghdad. The Painting is very well done. The Details and Highlighting are Master Class, on top of that there is a Commander in the most of the Armour Vehicles they Sell. THey even sell 1:35 and 1:72 Modern Soldier Squads. I must say it is a really sweet cake for my Military collection. I have already bought the M1A2 Tank, though i will add a little Conversions to it. Im looking to get another one. But this type of companies don't cater to consumers, and retailers in my country kind of lack the type of models i like. My scales for ships, tanks and airplane use to be common 5 years ago, but now it seems to have diminish and become far more limited.

Forces of Valour sells more 1:35 Scale Military Vehicles and Soldiers. It is their main scale product. So all you 1:35 Scale Enthusiast, it would be a perfect collectors stuff. I give it a 5 star rating for ready made stuff. First time i see excellent quality painting and detail that is mass produced. On top of that, they even have a game for their models, using a gaming system that is similar to that of Warhammer 40k. Quite interesting indeed, though I must say I can make a better gaming system than that :p. But i Have a feeling Modern Warfare gaming will grow as big as warhammer eventually, as long as there are military enthusiast out there.

Here the Webbie: http://www.forcesofvalor.com/

Last Note to you guys. For you to get this stuff, try searching for retailers all over the world that provide e-shopping. Normally the Main companies will provide a few. If not, Ebay and Yahoo Auctions are 2 good places to get too.

Construction of Ships Put on Hold

In regards to the building of the O.H Perry Frigate and the next Ticonderoga VLS Cruiser, it is put on hold. until the end of my National Service. Too much of the Armed Forces in my life is not healthy. I will start making my new models by November. A more tiring and harder job than Mini figurines but a more rewarding one. So till then, enjoy more of my featured models that have already been made long ago or collected awhile back.

Dismissed!

Land and Sea

The Armour Battle Group. On the foreground the M1A1 HA Main Battle Tanks moving a rough terrain with a M2a2 Bradley and Traxon Raiders accompanied behind. Models are the Military Micromachines that were painted by me. Small pic and the quality though clear is not as sharp and focused. Still contemplating on a camera but i haven't got the budget to buy it.



The Ticonderga VLS Cruiser USS Normandy and the Arleigh Burke Destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur side by side in a rather nice setup scenery. Took me a while to get the sharp focus short. I most like the background and the seawater prop. :p What do you think?


DDG 54 and DDG 60

New Photoes taken today of other Vehicles

Well I have done lots of photography for my Modern Military Model Machines, on top of my 11th and 31st Century Model Machines. Did a lot of deleting of old pics, replacing many with my new pics that have backgrounds. Though im still thinking of good props to help. Because that would be of much help. But here are my novice efforts in attempting..



This is a platoon of M1a1 HA main battle tanks from the United States. Behind it is a gigantic wall, im assuming the background fits, though the wall seems bloody big compared to the tanks. Imagine one slab of the wall is really big. Oh well.. :p





The SSN 688 Improved Los Angeles Class Submarine with VLS(Vertical Launch Tubes), capable of launching from tomahawks to Anti Ship Missiles like Harpoons. Most Advanced Sub in the U.S Navy, 2nd to the new Hunter Killer Submarine, the SSN 21 Seawolf Class. In this pic, it is an opposite to the Commache pic, The Submarine is well detailed and modeled, of course partly because i made it :P, but not really good background. Could not find anything to give the submarine an underwater feel. So the light blue blend is the best i could do with adobe. :P

New Picture Taking of Models

Well Apparently all the pics shown are mostly from Old Models. But with Better backdrops and Scenery.



Well this is my Arliegh Burke Class Cruiser. The DDG 54 Curtis Wilbur. Did a few refurbishing and repainting. Though I must say it is still in the painting quality of Fair. Though this was done a few years back when my painting experience was crap. Well Finally decided to make Scenic Backgrounds along with Props.



This is my newly fixed model of the Leopaard 2A4. One of German's Modern MBT(Main Battle Tank). The Design is not as curve or sleek as the Leopard 2A5, but its firepower is one of the most fearsome, using the 120mm cannon similar to the M1A1. My backdrop is a rather primitive background of dark clouds. Though the foreground is something i stumbled upon to make the tank look like in a plains scene, using my Mum's pot.



This is the F15 Strike Eagle (Fighter version). Different from the F15E as scene from the armanent. Main Airforce Fighter for the United States. Though with the F35 and F22 in testing and soon to be in mass production, the dominant F15 might lose its edge in the sky. Combat tested, its one of the sturdiest plane design i have seen. Well for this pic, i must say the background is quite standard, but my camera focus is rather bad. Really need to consider getting a better camera with higher mega pixels, Optical Zoom and Macro function.

Well thats it for today. My first posting for my Military Blog.

My Military Hobby Blog

Welcome to another area of pasttime that Me, JQ takes interests. Yes, apparently it seems im a straight out Nerd with many Primary Hobbies that seem all too queer for Girls and Non-Nerd People. But i hope there are a few enthusiast who shares my same interest. Too all out there, enjoy...