Wisdom Tooth

Removed my right wisdom tooth today. It has been giving me some problem with food getting stuck and the gums getting inflamed. Two hours has passed, so far so good.

1/72 F-117A

I picked up a new model over the weekend. A 1/72 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk. It was the first airplane utilizing stealth technology, used by the US until its retirement in 2008. This shall be the 2nd plane in my collection.

With some experience from my last aircraft, I have picked up a few more tools including thinner for thin layers of paint compared to the thick ones i used previously. I will also experiment with spray can for the larger part of this airplane. I foresee this will be slightly easier than the last plane as it is completely in black and has less parts.

I also intend to fix another model which has been sitting on my table for quite some time. bought this when I was 9, but only assembled it 2 years ago. I could not figure out how to apply the decals and made the wise decision to leave it for later. It will need applications of its 15 year old decals and repair of its tires which has fell off. Hopefully with the right tools it will work out this time.

Its a 1/20 Jordan 191. Purchased by mum when we were in Australia. The Jordan 191 was designed by the Jordan Grand Prix and participated in the 1991 Formula One session. Michael Schumacher debuted in F1 with this car. 

1:72 Soviet Fighter Mig-3 by Revell

This weekend I embarked on a new activity. Scaled Model Aircraft. This is a 1:72 scaled model of a Soviet Fighter Mig-3 produced by Revell. Skill Level 3. It was given to me by a close friend, Mezhen who bought it in the UK during her electives last year. It has been sitting in my cupboard for a year, so I decided to fix it.

My workspace with basic equipments 

Components fresh from the box

Pilots seat assembled and painted

Dry fitting the wings and fuselage

Glued and waiting to dry

Landing gears

Landing gears in place

Windshield installed and painted

Adding the camo.

Painting the bottom of the plane. I don't have light blue paint, so I compromised with a greener option instead

Front view half painted

Green paint added

Completed model with decals

I think the hardest part is applying the paint due to my lack of equipment. It would have turned out much nicer if I had a airbrush or at least better brushes. Applying the tiny decals was a great test of my hand eye coordination and my patience. Could have been better, but I'm happy with my production. Thanks Mezhen.

Research on Breast Cancer Awareness

After much paperwork and red tape, I have submitted my proposal to the hospital director for approval. Next will be to run a small pilot study and then the main study itself. I hope I will have enough time to collect adequate sample before I finish Semester 10. I only have 8 more weeks in Batu Pahat, and the next two postings do not provide much luxury of free time.

Another portfolio weekend

The weekend is here again. However, I am doubtful there will be much rest this weekend. I have 2 portfolio to complete and still need to identify a case for my Psychiatry portfolio. After I have accomplished that, there is a whole pile of things to revise and study. That's the life of a Semester 10 medical student.

I was rather pissed off earlier at how poor some people's attitude can be. There are those who looks so highly on themselves, thinks they are so smart and that they can go around insulting and looking down on us. How childish. We should realize that we are never the best and we are never better that others. Everyone is good at something. You may think you are better, but trust me when I say you are not. Do not think so highly of yourself, do not look down on others and do not think you are all mighty. You have no idea what the future holds. Remember this.

Lesson of the day

Examine your patient every time you do your rounds. Especially if the patient is acutely ill. They may deteriorate at any moment, and a good repeated physical examination is the only way to catch it early.

Just for laughs

Another old video for those who appreciate British Comedy. Eggs-Box 3.60? haha