gtx6970 Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 On 9/25/2015 at 1:16 PM, disabled modeler said: Bill...I love the old boxes too...reminds me of much better times as a kid and makes me smile just to look at them.Meaning it they're not at least 30 or 40 years old....they go in the trash can. I dont throw enough away as it is ,,and keeping semi recent boxes and/or instruction sheets is just not possibile for me .
carrucha Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I keep mine in a folder. The instructions come in handy when using leftover parts from the parts box.
Tom Geiger Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Ok it's settled.... all you guys can throw away all your instruction sheets and model boxes. I'll continue to save mine, and you all can buy them from me 20 years from now!
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I don't have much use for car-model instructions...other than for identifying some odd blob-shaped part that has no real 1:1 analog...but I tend to save 'em anyway, if for nothing more than to look at to determine exactly what parts came in what kits. I routinely rob kits for parts for other builds, and sometimes I need to find a source for something, if I didn't make notes in the build-box. For subjects I'm unfamiliar with, the instructions can be very useful, like as in necessary. These I'll save until I finish the build, and since I never finish anything, they'll still be here after I'm dead. Once I'm pushing up daisies, probably some delusional ebayer who snags my stuff at the inevitable estate sale will try to sell them all off for $9.99 each.
disabled modeler Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 On 9/26/2015 at 6:12 PM, gtx6970 said: Meaning it they're not at least 30 or 40 years old....they go in the trash can. I dont throw enough away as it is ,,and keeping semi recent boxes and/or instruction sheets is just not possibile for me .Me I love the old box arts that kits had back them...great for storage specially if you have that one,great to just look at too. Thanks to our last tornado here I need to find some for the models I have makes finding them much easier.
gtx6970 Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 Mike,Thanks for the note.And glad your happy with it.I kept thinking I needed to keep it,,,,,,,but I bought a REALLY nice builtup with its original box off ebay last year or so and decided this one need to go away. I also have 2 Mr Norms Chargers ( one is much better than the other ) and a decent Warlord Camaro builtup as well in case you know anyone interested And thanks again,Bill
DrKerry Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 I usually toss mine too, could always use them in the bird cage if you have birds. Or when you need to ship something model related to someone use them to pack the parts or kits... Just an idea!!
GaryR Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 What are these "instructions" you speak of?You use a language not familiar to me.
slusher Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 I have about 80 percent of mine. i have went back to them a few times. i have a few kit boxes full. They fit nicely in old model boxes..
Nick Notarangelo Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 I was just thinking of this earlier, I keep mine as I make notes on them that I wanna save for a future kit, just in case I buy a double of one and need to refresh myself with any problems or details I wanna make on the next one.And scaning them as a PDF is a good thing if you live in a limited space.
Roadrunner Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 I generally have saved mine, and have been doing so for many, many years, decals too.
XJ6 Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 I save all of mine and I write down the colors I used on the model for future reference ?
Rob Hall Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 I keep my instructions in the model box.
Snake45 Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) On 9/22/2015 at 2:13 PM, Jon Haigwood said: paper your hobby room wall with themThis. Or your paint shop, or basement, or a wall of the garage. Or give them to youngsters to color. Edited September 29, 2015 by Snake45
Sledsel Posted September 29, 2015 Author Posted September 29, 2015 I may eventually make a list of what I have and post if anyone wants any.
Sledsel Posted September 29, 2015 Author Posted September 29, 2015 On 9/27/2015 at 1:40 AM, GaryR said: What are these "instructions" you speak of?You use a language not familiar to me.HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
disabled modeler Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 On 9/29/2015 at 1:47 AM, Sledsel said: I may eventually make a list of what I have and post if anyone wants any.Andy...Would be good to see your list of them I need a few old ones for mine.
Sledsel Posted September 29, 2015 Author Posted September 29, 2015 On 9/29/2015 at 11:27 AM, disabled modeler said: Andy...Would be good to see your list of them I need a few old ones for mine.I will make a list in the future. There are many to get together. I will probably make a new post for it.If you know what you need, send me a PM, I may know off my head if they are there.
disabled modeler Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 On 9/29/2015 at 1:10 PM, Sledsel said: I will make a list in the future. There are many to get together. I will probably make a new post for it. If you know what you need, send me a PM, I may know off my head if they are there. Ok will do..Thanks Andy...
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