Something lighter..

The last post was my opinion on several things i discussed seriously with a few people over the past week or so. about. The topics were numerous but those two issues struck a personal cord, which was why I decided to blog about it.

Anyway, I've felt like writing something lighter this time, something not so serious. . . .maybe what have I been up to this week..

Been gathering reference material on the internet for my next scale modelling project. Thanks to certain websites, I can now fully enjoy the wonders of file sharing by downloading as many e-books on model making and reference material on the various type of aircraft which I'm considering to build. Though I originally planned to build a Sukhoi Su-27, on a trip to nanyang I stumbled across a 1/72nd scale Thunderbirds F-84G Thunderjet, which is of considerably greater quality, so that plan may be scrapped. Besides i already have the references for the Thunderjet.

An overview of the model kit: http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/galleries/f84g72aj_1.htm

I'm also scavenging for materials, tools and the such: cheap alternatives to specialist modelling products (which would cost me an arm and leg!).

My temporary workbench: an old computer desk with rollers. My tools, glues etc are piled up in those drawers. Haven't started collecting paint yet; the cutting board is just the base of an old calendar/planner; gathered some gud cockpit pics and old technical diagrams on the F-84.

The desired outcome

Apart from that, I'm still reading Simon Singh's 'Big Bang', an exciting look on the theory of how the universe was created. I'm now in week 5 of my exercise program, based a guide book published by the Singapore Armed Forces on preparing for their physical proficiency tests and I have to say that they're standards are quite stringent (really!!). Anyway, it feels good to finally get my heart pumping harder after months of idleness and having the fresh air clear my head.

Well, that's all for now then, good night and have a great weekend!