FrankJ Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Just joined the forum and reading some of the posts it seems some of you guys have been modelling for a very long time, probably completed lots of various models, ships/cars etc etc. What I'm wondering is what do you do with all these completed models? Fine if you have a dedicated room to build and store them, what about folk with smaller houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Onto shelves for a few years, into boxes for a few decades, then sling them out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Mine go on display. I'll look at them on occasion with a critical eye and if one of them no longer pleases, then it'll be 'Returned To Produce'. The good bits - wheels, cockpit interiors, seats, propellers, etc. will go to the spares box, while the main airframe parts go in the bin. I can't tell you just how many seats and cockpit bits get re-used, especially when you build a lot of classic kits as I do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Gidday, I have a display cabinet, a gift from Mrs AA, that has six levels, and all my model ships (bar one) and my few aircraft fit in there. It is one of the reasons I've stuck with the smaller scales (1/600 and lately 1/700). Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 11:09 PM, Graham Boak said: Onto shelves for a few years, into boxes for a few decades, then sling them out. Sounds familiar. On 6/13/2020 at 3:38 AM, Paul Bradley said: 'Returned To Produce' Nice idea but hasn't happened for me. On 6/13/2020 at 10:27 AM, ArnoldAmbrose said: I have a display cabinet Sooner or later, they fill up too... Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Courageous said: Nice idea but hasn't happened for me. Stuart It's what the RAF does. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Wall mounted cabinets in the stairwell and dining room, plus 2 large display cabinets, emptying of figure collection and filling with models. Also some kept in boxes for model shows. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73north Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) Most kept in an IKEA Display Cabinet - which is very good and spacious I went for one wider than the other types as the other type is tall but you can't fit wide models like 1/350 Ships inside with ease It retails for £ 150 The other way I keep them safe ( I have 7 of these , is have 1 inside either Acrylic or Glass Framed Display Cases - again not cheap , but they do the job as they keep the dread dust off - and stop prying young fingers from damaging them and of course display the models - they are in alcoves , or on shelves - The one I had purpose made for the 1/350 Repulse cost me a lot of money - but its a real quality item I am currently having a long wooden shelf purpose made for the Trumpeter HMS Repulse and another future 1/350 Kit to the left of the fireplace Edited June 15, 2020 by 73north 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 hours ago, Courageous said: On 6/13/2020 at 5:27 PM, ArnoldAmbrose said: I have a display cabinet Sooner or later, they fill up too... Gidday, that's true but I think I have a while to go yet. Plus I was thinking of fitting some 'mezzanine' shelves at the rear half to increase capacity. Regards, Jeff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 They go to a farm in the country! Well, that or my display cabinet (this is from a few years ago). That's my girl Cora, making sure I don't get into any trouble. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 10:50 PM, FrankJ said: Just joined the forum and reading some of the posts it seems some of you guys have been modelling for a very long time, probably completed lots of various models, ships/cars etc etc. What I'm wondering is what do you do with all these completed models? Fine if you have a dedicated room to build and store them, what about folk with smaller houses. When I was a kid and had a small bedroom, most of the model aircraft would be hanging from the ceiling, to free up room on shelves for model tanks and ships. But sadly, all of my old models are gone. Broken up and ends up in the bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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