Sold some of my models!

[Ian M]

In my miss spent youth, I used them for air rifle practice.... Firework night was also a lot more fun those days....

Good news that you got some sold, room for more and a few beer tokens to boot!

Ian M

[john i am]

I can't even throw away all the bad models I've done tanks planes figures etc I keep telling myself I will redo them one day but never do just build new stuff instead hoping to improve "this time" but alas still churn out stuff I'm not happy with.i keep mine on shelves in the loft and rotate a few downstairs where I can admire my masterpieces lol . But it's a good idea to sell them as this funds new projects so well done Si and look forward to your next purchases and builds cheers John

[The Migrant]

Congrats on the sales, Si. I've sold a few on eBay but never got anything like I wanted, or what they were worth. Certainly here in N. America the 1/48 built kits sell better than 1/72 on eBay; unfortunately the market has pretty much been saturated, and I think many buyers have been burned by supposedly 'pro-built' models that were anything but, so it's much harder to sell them than it was a few years ago. Shipping them is also a real problem. I've been generally successful but have had a couple that arrived at the buyers' in more pieces than the original kits. (I did refund their money, of course).

Personally I have no qualms about selling them. For me the pleasure is in the building, and once I've finished and had them in the display case for a year, I feel no further attachment. Plus I keep a thorough photographic record of all my builds so at least I have them to refer to should I ever 'miss' one

[eddiesolo]

Congrats on the sales, Si. I've sold a few on eBay but never got anything like I wanted, or what they were worth. Certainly here in N. America the 1/48 built kits sell better than 1/72 on eBay; unfortunately the market has pretty much been saturated, and I think many buyers have been burned by supposedly 'pro-built' models that were anything but, so it's much harder to sell them than it was a few years ago. Shipping them is also a real problem. I've been generally successful but have had a couple that arrived at the buyers' in more pieces than the original kits. (I did refund their money, of course).Personally I have no qualms about selling them. For me the pleasure is in the building, and once I've finished and had them in the display case for a year, I feel no further attachment. Plus I keep a thorough photographic record of all my builds so at least I have them to refer to should I ever 'miss' one

I agree Mike, some 'pro-painted' look more like...well, I made them lol. I never put that, as I am in no way a pro-still learning, I always take loads of piccies and tell people to look at the pictures and make their own mind up. I was upset about letting go, but happy that someone saw worth in them and wanted them. I also tell them I am in no way responsible for breakages due to the nature of the pieces...although saying that, like you I have refunded when the post office crushed the box and contents...it just rattled lol.

Si

[ojays]

With too many dios, I listed some on Ebay, sold these:Wanted a bit more than I got but it all goes in the pot for more stuff.

The sunken sub went for £10 + postage. Happy with that as it is based on a real in-between war German mini-sub-scratch made so I made some pennies on this one.

The dio, 'A walk in the meadows' went for £21 + postage. Well out of pocket on this one...but that's the way it goes.

The JU-88 dio went for £10 + postage. Broke even on this one so not too bad.

Mixed feelings really, sad to see them go, but new projects means that some just have to go or I stop modelling.

Si

I know what you mean Si, the difference with me is I don't have the space for either the completed, or the storing of future projects.

Last week I had to make the decision to get rid of some of my stash, to make enough spare cash & room, for my next project.

Living in a very small one bedroomed flat, HWMBO pointed out that if I got rid of some of the many un-built kits, I would have more room to accommodate the next very large build.

The Schnellboote fits nicely on a shelf in our bedroom, the Atomic Annie has been put away for now as there is so much wrong with it, and I have lost interest. The Eduard Skeleton DR1 I don't think I could do justice to.

All the other kits I had were too large and bulky, (even in the boxes) so parted with them and made enough to be able to afford the kit I wanted, + many accessories.

I made a little profit on most & lost on a couple, but that is the risk you take.

All part of our hobby I suppose.

Gregg

[Guest]

Only just caught up with this one, so well done Si, you've made a few quid to plough back into what you enjoy & made a few people happy with your work. That's win win in my book!

On the subject of 'pro modelers '... some really don't deserve the approbation they give themselves! But there's a guy in Malaysia who's pretty good & gets upwards of $150 US for his 1/35 armour....