Mike 1017 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 How do you keep track of all the extra parts that we accumulate? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Get some of those little drawer storage units; old sliced meat containers; old baby food containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Since I'm old I seem to have a lot of pill bottles. I use the larger ones for unbuilt engines and engine parts. And the smaller ones for smaller stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I use a 5 drawer, wheeled storage unit right next to my workbench. Each drawer is labeled for what it contains; Wheels & Tires Engine & Chassis parts Interior parts Clear and clear red parts Body parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks to Rich I am using the same set up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 No thanks necessary Carl. If it works, use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I wasn't aware I was responsible for organizing all the parts WE collect. but for mine I throw them in the spares box. or tub actually. or if its something particularly kool I set it aside. pretty simple, all except the finding part. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Poage Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I had an unclear who smoked many cigars for many years. Thus upon his death there were many cigar boxes. So I built a cabinet to hold many cigar boxes labelled similar to others I have seen posted here. Oh my, my fingers are still asleep. I had an uncle not an unclear. I am the guy who is "unclear". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I use anything for storage of small parts -pill bottles, altoid tins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I use the tiny ziploc style bags used by jewellers with a note describing what the part is and the kit it's from. From there it's into metal Twinnings tea containers labeled "Intake Systems", "Ignition Systems", etc. Only problem is I'm a coffee drinker, so there's a lot of loose tea around the house! Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I throw everything into drawers..... Not good, I know. It makes an adventure every time you want a part, and you always find more than what you came for, especially when you have to look through seven or eight square foot drawers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have several boxes and bins. And not organized in no way shape or form. I *just* went thru my tires and put them all in a bin, and then I did the same thing for wheels. So most of them are organized. I've yet to do anything else for any other parts I have. Would take a week to organize it all.... I dont look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 "... ideal for left-overs..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Michael, take a look thru here....http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48712&page=1this may help out some. I use anything that I seem fit. if it don't work, I throw it out. anything plastic with a lid works for me. I get those storage drawer things at garage sales and flea markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) How do you keep track of all the extra parts that we accumulate? Mike You mean I have to keep track of all this stuff ,, I am so doomed. When I do, I like the plastic bin drawers for smaller parts . The ones with maybe 12 to 45 clear drawers in them . For partial / or semi complete kits I use the larger standup drawer sets. The ones with 3 or so drawers in the them where you can get 3 or 4 kits in one drawer . Or I'll use one model kit box with multiple like partial kits in it. Edited November 24, 2014 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You mean I have to keep track of all this stuff ,, I am so doomedso, so true Bill, the real truth is if you just take the parts and place them "here and there" around your modeling area, you will be OK, the minute you start "organizing" and putting things in that certain place, you won't be able to find anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 so, so true Bill, the real truth is if you just take the parts and place them "here and there" around your modeling area, you will be OK, the minute you start "organizing" and putting things in that certain place, you won't be able to find anything!! So true, when I try organize anything.I cant find squat I'll find it,,,,,,, when I go looking for something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have been storing my parts in parts bins since I started building in the late 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluesd Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have been storing my parts in parts bins since I started building in the late 60's. Holy moly, that is a treasure trove. I guess 50 years will do that, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have been storing my parts in parts bins since I started building in the late 60's. I do the same, just on a smaller scale.....so far....haha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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