too many cars , not enough supplies?

[ERIK88]

I was just wondering if there is anyone else out there weird like me. I often run short on supplies like paint or basic stuff lol because I find myself buying too many models for extremely good prices. They often are very rare, out of production older models. I unfortunately don't get too build many, and postpone until I have money dedicated just for supplies, but once again always see a good deal. looks like Im going to have a huge collection soon, and collect them more than build em' lol. Kinda sucks cause I really enjoy building as well, but I cant stop the bug... just one more kit... lol is what I always tell myself. Do any of you guys have the same problem? It just feels euphoric stepping into your closet or hobby room and seeing a whole collection of models, in which you might have always wanted in the past. I dont regret buying any model, besides the atm nascars I used for practice when I got back to the hobby.

Edited September 5, 2013 by ERIK88

[Tom Geiger]

Nobody said you had to build them all! Just owning great kits is fun in itself. Most of us have many more models than we'll ever be able to build in our lifetimes!

For supplies, I'm constantly running out of things that cause me to run for the store. This week I ran out of Duplicolor primer and went to Pep Boys. A few weeks ago it was glue, so I hit Michaels. A few months ago I got fed up with running out of Evergreen plastics so I went to the hobby shop and loaded up on about $50 worth.

[mrknowetall]

It happens all the time, plus I have way more models than I'll ever have supplies for.

[Guest]

Yep, but not from buying too many kits, just no hobby budget at this time.

[CJ1971]

I think there's many, many of us, in the same situation as yourself. My problem ( not really a problem actually ) is not running out of anything per say, it's not having the time to dedicate to building, on a regular basis. I have plenty of supplies, kits, paints, after-market PE sets etc... Just never enough time to build!

I'm currently in a moving stage, luckily for me I only moved from a 2nd floor unit to a townhouse about 400m up the street. It took me 2hrs, with a friend to move nearly everything else in the house, fridge/washing machine, lounges, dining table/chairs etc.... Yet 3 days ( by myself ) to move ALL my model related stuff! Talk about over-supplied & over-whelming! Phew!

Point is, I won't stop buying kits/supplies etc, that I want ( not necessarily need mind you ) because I'll be retiring one day & I'll need something to do & I sure as s**t will NOT be playing golf!!!

Cheers Cliff

[Pete J.]

Man, it is a sickness! Problem is you are talking to the patients in the asylum. Ain't nobody here getting better any time soon!

[Nick Winter]

BMF, I like me some 50's mid and High Price class cars..............naturally #11's seem to disappear just as fast.

Nick

[my80malibu]

Man, it is a sickness! Problem is you are talking to the patients in the asylum. Ain't nobody here getting better any time soon!

This is such a true statement !

[ERIK88]

Man, it is a sickness! Problem is you are talking to the patients in the asylum. Ain't nobody here getting better any time soon!

Haha that is too funny !

[ERIK88]

Yep, but not from buying too many kits, just no hobby budget at this time.

I know how that is sometimes... and U kno what sucks when youre in those situations? you come across the best deals or that model you've always been looking for for a real nice price! lol

[slusher]

Erik, your doing the right thing if you want the kit. How many of use has passed on a good deal and still don't have that kit or we paid mor for it. Kits are harder to get then supplies. Primer,foil goes a long way. when you get ready to build you will be glad you have your kits...

[ToyLvr]

I'm lucky to have a well-stocked LHS just a few miles away, so I don't have to worry too much about running out of supplies.

A new "Michael's" just opened in my area, too, and it's located even closer than the LHS. Not much kit selection, but convenient for other basic supplies.

Regarding Tom's comments about having more stuff than we can build in a lifetime (applies to me, too, especially under my current circumstances), for all of us geezers who are hoarding kits and "supplies", do you have an "exit plan" for them when the times comes that you'll no longer need them? I received some much-needed supplies and tools (or at least much-desired) a while back after an elderly member of my local modeling club passed away. (R.I.P., Sarge) He had made sure that his wife understood what to do with his stash when his time came. She placed it in the hands of one of our trusted members, who in turn brought the lot to a club meeting. Everybody got a chance to grab some items. I wonder how many times that the family of a modeler/collector has just thrown out his "old junk". You can't take it with you (especially you 1/8 scale builders).....

[ERIK88]

I'm lucky to have a well-stocked LHS just a few miles away, so I don't have to worry too much about running out of supplies.

A new "Michael's" just opened in my area, too, and it's located even closer than the LHS. Not much kit selection, but convenient for other basic supplies.

Regarding Tom's comments about having more stuff than we can build in a lifetime (applies to me, too, especially under my current circumstances), for all of us geezers who are hoarding kits and "supplies", do you have an "exit plan" for them when the times comes that you'll no longer need them? I received some much-needed supplies and tools (or at least much-desired) a while back after an elderly member of my local modeling club passed away. (R.I.P., Sarge) He had made sure that his wife understood what to do with his stash when his time came. She placed it in the hands of one of our trusted members, who in turn brought the lot to a club meeting. Everybody got a chance to grab some items. I wonder how many times that the family of a modeler/collector has just thrown out his "old junk". You can't take it with you (especially you 1/8 scale builders).....

You really make a point there, even though I am only 25 It really does make you think. I think it was very nice and generous for "Sarge" to have given away his stash to people who really would have enjoyed it. Im sure it would have brought him joy and happiness instead of just having them sit, collect dust or even worse get thrown away like many of my models did when I moved out of the house. It amazes me how many non modeler people just throw models out, or categorize it as "junk", and just throw stuff out like they are toys. I think I would have done the same as sarge and pass my models on to friends of the hobby and family members as well if they portrayed an interest in model building.

[slusher]

You really make a point there, even though I am only 25 It really does make you think. I think it was very nice and generous for "Sarge" to have given away his stash to people who really would have enjoyed it. Im sure it would have brought him joy and happiness instead of just having them sit, collect dust or even worse get thrown away like many of my models did when I moved out of the house. It amazes me how many non modeler people just throw models out, or categorize it as "junk", and just throw stuff out like they are toys. I think I would have done the same as sarge and pass my models on to friends of the hobby and family members as well if they portrayed an interest in model building.

Erik you could express your wishes to your family but at your age l wouldn't be real worried about it. you could think about it and tell your family.

[ToyLvr]

Same thing applies to our 1:1 "toys". :-)

I am hoping that Jay Leno has me in his will. (sure would like that 1:1 Chrysler Turbine car).

In the meantime, we can amass quite a collection in 1/25!

[ERIK88]

Same thing applies to our 1:1 "toys". :-)

I am hoping that Jay Leno has me in his will. (sure would like that 1:1 Chrysler Turbine car).

In the meantime, we can amass quite a collection in 1/25!

haha yea

[CJ1971]

Good point about having a will or having at least a family member know of your intentions for your stash after you're long gone. I've done this & my younger sister is fully aware of what is like to see happen with not only my kit stash but my diecast collection. I'm not like most of the older modellors we hear about, having 100s or 1000s of kits in their stash. I probably only have about 35-40 kits new/unbuilt, which to me is quite doable, in terms of building them all, at some stage of my life before I kick the proverbial bucket. My diecast collection however is quite large. I have 5 nephews & I've told my sis' to equally distribute it between them. At least 2 of them are Mopar boys & the older of those 2 is a huge Mopar fan. So it's happy days for my kits/diecast collection after I move on.

Cliff