Deathgoblin Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I have very few boxes at all right now. We just moved, and because of bugs I moved all of my kits to gallon sized freezer bags. I carefully put the instructions facing the outside so I could tell what was what. Then all of my kits were packed into plastic bins. The boxes got trashed. I've bought a few kits since, but the boxes will also probably end up in the trash when they're done.
Snake45 Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) The vast majority of mine are being used to store completely unbuilt, unstarted kits. The ones that came in them. True story. Edited January 13, 2015 by Snake45
Foxer Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Since I don't finish a kit very often, they are simply storage ... until I get back to it.
Vince Nemanic Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I store parts in them I also find it convenient to take a couple of empty boxes with me to model shows in case I buy loose parts, decals or built kits.
Tom Geiger Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 If a box is older and in good condition, I will fold it up to save space. I have a whole mess of boxes stored this way in a couple of moving boxes. Newer kit boxes, especially stuff I have multiples of and damaged boxes go into recycling. I do have some of my favorite boxes on display, full or empty!
Danno Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Hey Dan. Are those your old PYRO boxes? You betcha. Plus a bunch of Hot Wheels and Wheels of Fire boxes! Edited January 13, 2015 by Danno
Snake45 Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 For built models-- Newer, common boxes get trashed, especially if I have multiples of that kit. Older, cooler ones are used for storage--2 built models to a box, or parts.
Tom Geiger Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Tossed in the garbage. Come on Harry! You don't recycle?
martinfan5 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I discovered a pretty radical concept called "labels" a while back. :lol:
Harry P. Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Come on Harry! You don't recycle? Tossed in the recycling bin, specifically. Still "garbage."
Tom Geiger Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 If a model that I've finished comes out good enough IMHO to enter in a show or contest, I'll use that model's box to transport it with padding to the show's location with other models, all in a larger box with a handle. The larger box can hold up to 6 kit boxes. That way I know which car is in which box. Once the car is "retired" from shows, the box goes to recycling with all of the other empty boxes. I used to do that but it was dangerous! I'd bring models to shows and club meetings in interesting old boxes. People didn't know that and thought I bought a kit at the show, as I was packing up. More than once someone picked up a box to look at it!
Ramfins59 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I used to do that but it was dangerous! I'd bring models to shows and club meetings in interesting old boxes. People didn't know that and thought I bought a kit at the show, as I was packing up. More than once someone picked up a box to look at it! No one touches my boxes but me...!!! When the model is put out on the show table, the box goes back in the larger box, which then gets closed up and placed under the table that my model(s) is on. I've fortunately never had anyone touch any of my stuff at shows.
Mister 4x4 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I dunno - I haven't actually finished a kit in over 30 years.
jbwelda Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I fold them up and store them in a moving box sort of container. I keep the instrux and any notes I made while building it in the folded up box. One moving box holds fifty or so folded up boxes so its not like it gets out of hand very quickly. there have been times I have gone back and pulled out the box either to look at or to look inside at the instrux. plus if its low impact spacewise, I like to keep the original packing for stuff...I learned that the hard way a few times, with Dinky Toys for instance. everything is eventually valuable, and the more complete it is, the more valuable it is. I think that's the overlying lesson of the ebay experience. jb
Lordmodelbuilder Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 When I am finished building a model, the first thing I do is put all of the left over parts into my storage parts bins. Next, I will write the date the model was finished on the inside of the box & then fold them up & store in a drawer.
Ridge Rider Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 From my first generation of building I have nothing. Now I keep most everything. When I have enough box tops they will wallpaper my hobby room or garage-at least that's the plan. Until then they store parts and acquired builds or are just saved.
christian-w Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I have still a lot of them and I don't throw them away. But sadly the take to much space. As far as I still own my garage, they are good in it. But after I moved 180 miles away from my garage it will be a problem, if I won't get a garage in my new area, that isn't large enough to store them further on. Won't think about it now.
Roadrunner Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Like many others here, mine get dumped, unless the artwork is pretty cool, in which case I cut it out to hang,... someday.
Belugawrx Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I cut off the end panel and make notes on the back,... What I did, and the problems with the kit,... The end panel of the kit I'm working on covers my small glasses of Water, Turps, and Lacquer thinner to slow down evaporation. Those end panels go into another box with all my Decal sheets and instructions,...... Wierd Cheers
Mr Dedo Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 We spray the ends of a stack of them with gray spray paint. Labels are made indicating the contents. Boxes are then shelved together providing easy content access for kitbashing.
Mr mopar Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I give all my empty boxes to my friend who collects them,man has he got some nice ones!
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