I love to build, paint , weather, decal…and then admire my work, spending a lot of time looking at the completed build from various angles. But, alas, the fascination soon fades and I am onto another kit, looking for another “fix”. Once I photograph a build, I pretty much wan’t to get rid of it!
It’s weird, but this analogy is similar to a person with a drug problem, build, get the initial rush, wait til the “high” fades, and then break the seal on the next kit to get “high” again. The shelves are full of the old builds, I pawn them off to the LHS for the display case, give them to friends. I even flagged down the paper boy! “hey kid, you want a free airplane?”
I was wondering if any of my fellow modellers have felt this syndrome, your opinions and comments please…
Yeah, I get bored with them. You have so many that they would fill up your living space. Everytime I catch something I don’t like about one, it burns me up. Everytime I see it, it sits there, mocking me. They get harder and harder to keep clean. I don’t have any totally completed kits here anymore. I can always build the model again, probably better.[:)] One of the many reasons why I have so many kits underway is so I can have models to display again.
I haven’t taken pictures either, I just never had interest in it. Once I start finishing things, I’ll take pics and post them. Showing you guys pictures makes sense, you can appreciate what the picture is all about.
I used have most of the models I built over the years. Then when I moved, I disposed of most of my dios and the older stuff I built when I was a little boy. As time passed in my little place, I got rid of some more models. After awhile, it got easy. By the time I procured a wife and redecorated (my idea), I had no problem getting rid of them. They do represent alot of effort, but they are just things.
Yes, as my skill increases I don’t care for the older builds, I have deep down, memories of me and my dad with some, so I can’t through them out, plus my mom won’t let me lol, so I guess I’ll just have to try and find a place for them.
Give em away ? Are you kidding ! I have 51 completed and over 200 kits left to build. MY hardest part is trying to figure out how many more display cases I am going to need. When its my time I told the wife to stuff a few in the coffin. I sure dont want to give up this hobby. I enjoy it too much.
I’m still rather new to the hobby. So all my builds are new. But I can’t see throwing any out no matter how long I have them. I think it will be cool to see how my skills will improve over time. If they improve. [;)]
crockett, I’m with you on this. After their completed, maybe pull contest duty, I move on. My joy to is building etc. I’ve given them away, but mostly I throw them in a big box out in the store room. I have really been glad to have my own model “junk yard”. Aluminum barrels etc.are used over and over. And I or someone else needs something especially out of production parts, it really comes in handy.
Of coarse there are exceptions, and they are sitting on a shelve.
I’m keeping the first model I made on my recent return to modeling. I’m going to apply the decals etc using new tips and advice before doing it on my Do335. Then I’m going to keep the model (which I’m most displeased with) and attach a small sign saying “Take Your Time.” and leave it on my modelling desk.
Patience, as I am once again finding out, is a virtue.
I save a few boxes so that I could store the old when I have something new. Out with the old in with the new. The old builds are used for spare parts. The really nice builds stay in the display cases.
I like to display them. I pick my built models up at least once a week, just to look them over, remember painting this part, the trouble I had with that part, how well this part fitted. I’ve only got a few now, but years ago when I was a kid, I had models on my shelves, hanging from the ceiling, sitting on top of my dresser, desk.
And I still play with my models. Nothing like a sneak strafing attack on the wife or an unsuspecting cat!
All of my built models are either A) on display or B) being used as test-beds for techniques (only one at the moment). There are only two instances where I would even begin to consider getting “rid” of a built model. If someone offers me enough money, I might sell models or if there is someone special who I know is interested in the subject, I may consider a built model as a gift. Other than these cases, I can’t imagine disposing of a build. I suppose that once a build gets very old (10+ years) and/or no longer lives up to “display quality”, I’ll consider trying to improve the model (repaint, upgrade, etc.), modify the model for use in a diorama (damaged, rusted, etc.), or possibly cannibalize the build for use on other projects.
Hey, if you don’t want 'em, you can send 'em to me! Just kidding, I’ve got enough to deal with as it is…and there’s something that won’t let me have it unless I built it, I guess I just like being able to say “I did that”…
By the way, Anthony, the pic/video in your signature is pretty cool…
I’ve been back in the hobby for just over a year now after about a fifteen year break. I have about 12 models or so I have completed in this time so getting rid of them is not an issue at this point. Something some of you may wish to consider though is recycling your old kits. No I don’t mean dumping them in the recycling bin, I mean cutting them up and creating something new and unusual out of them.
Old kits are a great source for creating Sci-Fi and What-If builds. If you start getting burnt out on the same old thing give it a try, look at an old kit from a different angle and see what you can do with it, you may be surprised I have found a great fondness in What-if builds - mixing and matching kits to come up with something completely new is great fun. Here is a pic od one of my What-If projects. I added a V-tail to a Banshee and I think it’s rather believable
I keep all of 'em. No matter how badly constructed or painted, they stay. Mostly because I have a small budget, and cannot stand to throw away an expensive kit. After a few years, I might use a beat up and nasty kit to build a destroyed or burned out diorama. In any case, every model stays.
If you get tired of looking at your competed models, then why not sell it on ebay? Friend of mine just sold half of his built models and he did get good money for them as well.
I have found a great fondness in What-if builds - mixing and matching kits to come up with something completely new is great fun. Here is a pic od one of my What-If projects. I added a V-tail to a Banshee and I think it’s rather believable