Orange on orbit

 

My next target is the Imperial TIE fighter from Fine Molds. Fine Molds is a japanese company and only recently began their line of Star Wars kits, there aren’t many to choose but their kits has been known for their superb

details, and picture evidence suggests so. Painting is made easy thanks to Fine Molds’ idea of having seperate solar panel parts, which eliminates the need of tedious masking jobs. The kit includes stand and two stormtrooper figures and costs some 2200yen/RM70, quite decent priced. Local availibility seems to be the issue, I would have to order this from HLJ. Haizz, though I have the money, my dad still reluctant to give his credit card number.

Incidentally my dad got some documents to be scanned and brought home his scanner from his office. Finally got the chance to scan some of my works, but below are just some of my recents works only. My past works has vanished along with the pile of papers full of my failure scribbles and sketches. Scans are resized and cropped to hide other sketches around it.

My drawings are still stiff or "kaku", still dun have the flexibility to draw in various poses, thus making my characters less ‘lively’. Practice is one thing I lacked and I noticed just how much I spend less time on drawing nowadays, I mostly sit on the computer chair. I guess my desk just lacks appeal and the force doesn’t seem to flow throughout the desk. And I’ve yet to train the flexibility on drawing fingers, hands, legs and bodies.

 

Lucas Arts latest game for the everpopular Star Wars series, surprisingly not involving the quest of becoming a jedi, Empire At War is a real time strategy. Correct me if I’m wrong, but this is probably their first Star Wars RTS. As a Star Wars junkie, I didn’t miss my chance playing this great game.

Empire at War features both land and space battles. I have to admit that the space battles are fun and is easier than it seems; You conquer the universe by invading planets, you’ll encounter space battles first if the enemy has space units or space station on the orbit of the planet, then you will proceed with ground battles. Downside is the map size, basically one planet is one map - LOL that is so small. Also, I think the vehicles are a bit too fragile. Best thing is you can choose to conquer the galaxy with either the empire or the rebellion; X-Wings are cool, but for me the choice is obvious, empire pwns.

 

Space and land battles.

    
Like other RTS games nowadays, three dimensional graphics is a prerequisite. Empire at War, being released early this year is undoubtedly equipped with up to date game engine. Everything from unit details to weather effects looked acceptably good, except for some minor glitches during cinematic close-ups. Music features soundtracks from the movies, fans will enjoy the music here. Rock solid 8 out of 10.

    

Previously I’ve established that I have to go study in Japan no matter what. After reconsidering all the options, possibilities and consequences, I might want to disregard that statement. First of all, I’m supposed to be a doctor, going Japan and study medics? Big mistake, even if I become a doctor, I won’t go far in Japan (cannot take specialization). I would also like to keep the edge on english, living japanese might fade my proficiency in english. And it’s such a waste too.

The solution to this unexpected problem is, CANADA! It’s just perfect, and makes sense too. Canada is somewhat like the States minus all the negatives. Like the States, Canada is made up of various distinctive races, cultures and beliefs. Which enables me to live the lifestyle of my origins, heck there should be more than enough asian immigrants there.

So my plan is to get into A-level (after scoring 12As in SPM w00t), I may need some scholarship too, obviously it won’t be cheap. I will take medical sciences and somehow get my arse to Canada. After becoming a doctor, I will take specialization in heart diseases. I’m not sure how long it will take but, I dun want to study longer than a decade lol my head’ll explode. When I get a job in a prestigeous hosptial in Canada I will get a canadian girl of asian descend to be me wife. Alternatively, I could get someone from my homeland (or M’sia lol). Either way I will request for Canadian citizenship and spend the rest of my life in Canada. From time to time I will visit Japan