Guys, As Poopeh, Beachbum and CK Loo had suggested, let’s have a Group build on all Malaysian Subjects in conjunction with our 50th Merdeka next year.

I was thinking of all Malaysian Subject go, including WW2, Emergency, Modern and any historical subjects... But let's the moderators determine the rules later.

Let's get a show of hand on this Group build on who gonna build what...

p.s. Moderators... Need your approval on this GB.

Dead Line : All must be completed before 20th August 2007.



1) Masterqq- TUDM staff, British 6 ponders vignette.
2) CK Loo-3 dioramas excluding my Japanese Johor diorama. All WW2
3) Beachbum-Tugu Kebangsaan, SBS/SAS
4) Poopeh-
5) CPTan - Bukit Kepong vignette
6)kerastangan - TUDM
7)druid_99 - Ferret Scout Car
8)mr B - TUDM/malaysian civil birds in namely the herald n dc3
9)cptan - 1/16 figure of the legenary Leftenant Adnan
10)Alpha7 - British 25-pounder
11)RX-78-2 - ???
12 Chem2020 - Proton wira
13) Silantra - scorpion..? 1/35 jalur gemilang !!!!
14) modelstarter - C-130 TUDM
15) rtfoe - R&R Recon Armoured Corp Dio, Land Rover, Honda C70 & fruit stall
16) Aidy - TUDM Staff
17) Merdeka Gang - Merdeka Diorama
18) Bomber Vince - UN K-200 IFV
19) Kuman - Mig 29/Su30MKM
20) Mojimbo -1/72 lockheed hudson
21) Bud Bilko - HU16D M35-01
22) MusangPulut - F/A-18D
23) Poohbear - UNPF KIFV

Common.....We need more....

I can contribute at least 3 dioramas excluding my Japanese Johor diorama. All WW2 of course

As mentioned earlier... I'm planning to do a vignette of "Bukit Kepong".

Under research status now :-)

CPTan

1) Masterqq - TUDM staff, British 6 ponders vignette.
2) CK Loo -3 dioramas excluding my Japanese Johor diorama. All WW2
3) Beachbum -
4) Poopeh -
5) CPTan - Bukit Kepong vignette
6) ???

Hmmm I don't have anything related to malaya in my stash...perhaps a visit to LHSs is required. I do however have a number of TUDM planes plus the Japanese Type 95 and 97 tanks in my completed collection.

At this point in time only 2 alternatives come to mind. One is to do a scale version of the Tugu Kebangsaan probably in 1/35. Should be able to convert some existing figures.

The second alternative is to do a vignette featuring either the SAS or SBS in the East Malaysian jungles during the confrontation. Not sure which way I'll go but I should be able to confirm by year's end when things settle down.

What about the Ferret Scout Car? I'm not promising but I can do some research and maybe scratchbuilding that tiny little armoured vehicle. Is it valid or invalid?

By the way, if it is valid, any idea on what type is it(Mark 1,2 or other)?

Sorry to interrupt - what's a vignette? Is it different from a dio?

druid_99,
Ferret Scout Car, sure can, I think it was used by PDRM and Army..

BTW, ATM Feret in action .





kerastangan,
TUDM models and Jap models in action in Malaya are OK, you are most welcome to show us your collection, but one of the purpose of the GB is to promote build, so start get your hand dirty...


I think any in progress staff now are allowed to enter..... Moderators.. please advice.

Ok, if it is valid, then what scale should I build it into? 1/35th? 1/24th? 1/72nd? (nah... too small). Please advise... at least I can be the rep for auto modelers... :D

Actually it can be quite difficult as to what falls into either category but basically a vignette:

1. has a very simple storyline.
2. tends to be relatively smaller in size,
3. most often does not offer viewing from all angle, meaning one particular angle is covered and not detailed. Not always a rule though.

For example, a simple detailed base which acts more as a stand can be a vignette. Hope that clears things up a bit.

As for scale Imran if Thomas and Loo is ok with it, I think we should keep it open to all scales to provide those interested with flexibility.

Thanks CK,

I myself are thinking of building it in 1/35th scale as I think it will be more suitable for the car to "blend-in" with all the other builds. I can use the tyres from what is available as the same tyre types are hard to find in other scale.

Furthermore, any bigger than that, I would have to build the interior as well and any smaller that that, then the detail will be lost.

From what I've seen of your latest sci-fi scratchbuilding effort the Ferret should be really easy for you Imran.

Thanks again CK,

Well, each build has its own challenges and I'm sure that this scratchbuild will have its own challenge as well. I have the actual measurements and simple diagram of the ferret scout car and will start with the scaled measurement and sketches in a few days.

By the way, in order to get things going, I would like to suggest that each build to be included a standardized title, for example my build will be like this:

50th Merdeka Group Build: 1/35 Ferret Scout Car

Another thing... what about the end date? Will it be on 31st August 2007 or earlier?

Yes it may be good idea to standardized the title. As for the completion date we'll have to see what Thomas and Loo decide as they may want do something as a run up to Aug 31, 2007.

@beachbum - thanks :D
Not so blur now. :lol:

Or maybe u can get one from Accurate Armour....it's even in old Tentera Darat Markings..

Nope, don't think so. Furthermore, scratchbuilding is free...:lol: I don't have to fork out a single sen because all the things are already available like plastic sheets (I got loads of them... size measures by feet not cm :lol: ), glue, epoxy putty and others...

As for the tyres, I think there are some at my friends scrap box and for the decals, I have the decal sheet and can borrow my friends laser printer and skill (to trace the logo) for the decals.

So, most of the stuffs are there.. I only have to look for the motivation and time only... :lol:

Thanks for the suggestions though. B)

I'd go with Imran on this coz the AA kit although fantastic costs a bomb. If I'm not mistaken its around 50++ pounds for something that will fit into a child's palm. Beautifully detailed kit though just like their fantastic LR, a definite must have but alas just as painful on the wallet. :(

will try and get some TUDM/malaysian civil birds in namely the herald n dc3

rgds
mr b

Brian, glad to know that you will be chipping in. I heard from Aidy that you have a wonderful collection on all things Malaysia. Mind sharing some pics in this part of the woods?

BTW Thomas, great momentum going here. You want to set some deadlines as you are the resident veteran on the Malaya/Malaysia campaign ala merdeka event.

I understand that Richard has a good collection of ships which are relevant too.

Anyone willing to do single figures?

Loo

Most welocme to pitch in ...got some stuff ....I will try and get some pics taken and post them here soon ....also waiting on the weather to take some completed pictures of my huey and dc3

rgds
mr b

Heheh.... I'm thinking of building (conversion) a 1/16 figure of the legenary Leftenant Adnan.

CPTan

Guys.. so far so good. 10 entries now... but we need more ... the more the merrier...

Yes, I would like to suggest the dead line to be 20th Aug 2007.

As this is the on line GB, this will allowed the moderators some time to do the necessary compilation, there is also a suggestion to upload the completed projects to the yearly ARC Merdeka parade to share the work to the world.

BTW, we can always organize a show day later.. maybe on Merdaka day..

I may be able to do a dio or something with my British 25-pounder but have to do some research first.

cptan, how about a 1/16 scale Tunku Abdul Rahman? :D

Ooops...sorry Thomas we missed out your query. Actually we haven't firm up all the details but I'm sure Loo will be ok on this that we should keep it loose enough to allow for old, new and in-progress builds. After all, its a fun build and in many ways remind us of the deeds of those people/vehicles/events/campaigns who contributed to our nation's history.

The only thing I would like to propose is that submissions be accompanied with some history how the person or the equipment was employed in Malaya. Better still if the location where it was used is given and what has happened to him/her or the equipment. If its a dio than perhaps some background on the event. For me its the history bit that makes the GB more interesting. My 2 cts. though.

CP, 110% support for adnan. He was briefly mentioned in the singapore burning book. Horrific way to die though!
How about one of tunku? Merdeka!

Wouldn't it be something if the national museum could spare us a corner or the national history museum? Siapa ada jalan?

beachbum, Loo CK... maybe we have to sit down to iron out the rules..

Alpha7, good choice on the 25 pounder.. here is a pic I found in the net..the battle at Parit Sulong.. anybody know what happened there..

Here's something about Parit Sulong taken from Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parit_Sulong

I agree with CK. It has to be historically relevant and as accurate as possible. In the days to come, I will summarise the text for the planned dio I intend to complete.

Loo, I wish to join this party. but i still have no idea what to build...
must do some survey first, then check what kits to be sacrificed!!!

how about the old history like the Parameswara found the Melaka, or the Dutch invade Melaka...etc...???? :rolleyes:

RX, Hang tuah and his warrior mates!

It's a great event that can't be miss, but currently I don't have a single build related to Malaysia... any suggestions?

this is wonderful idea..

but i dont have anymore malaysian stuff in my stash....ops..i have a scorpion..
yeah..perhaps this is another way to boost up my morale again

worst come to worst, i would 'scrathbuild' a 1/35 jalur gemilang to be given to all figures that take part in this event..hehe

Bro Zaidi,
welcome back after a long break! Hope you are settling in in the new office.
As for this little group build, it will be planned more thoroughly after the airport 06 event. I think we have enough enthusiasm here to put on a good show. As for suggestions, a dio of the photograph showing the Japanese soldiers against the railway station background would be wonderful! The tamiya figures can all be used without modification!

At the moment if everyone agrees, we have to kick start this early and get at least some of the models done bu February so that we can get a working paper done with some nice coloured shots of the 'collection' in anticipating that some company or govt institution will be attracted enough to sponsor a venue for display. How does this sound?
Anyone else has contacts to display this collection at someplace meaningful?

RX, if conversion is too difficult, maybe you can do a scene with the British 25pdr kit firing away. The Tamiya kit is ok without any conversion!

Alternatively, the retreat of British soldiers on the main trunk road. (1 universal carrier and the walking infantry set would do the trick)

As for the Malacca scene, a dio near the Stadhuys building would be nice, maybe by converting one of the Dragon kits of German soldiers on horseback to those of a sultanate guard!

i not sure at those time got horse in malacca...
most of the old P Ramlee show only jalan kaki eventhough for the bendahara or laksamana :rolleyes:

actually i dun mind to do conversion, just need to get a good story line about the dio!

if all goes well i will purchase a 1:48 or 1:72 C-130 and put it in malaysian markings

or is this GB in a WWll theme :unsure:

anything goes and any era goes so long its Malaya/Malaysia/Tanah melayu

ok thanks