discussion how big is your stash

[mossiepilot]

Haven't counted all mine, but I've got about twenty unbuilt on top of the wardrobe and two on the go. I only buy stuff I can afford, mostly from boot sales, and prezzies of cause. For the moment my main outlay is paints, glues and tools etc. can't build without the right gear.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

I have about 60 in my stash, if I see something I like the look of then I will buy it and one day soon get around to building some of them. T34/85 on the go at present with a few more lined up ready to start. Ebay is a devil of a place because you can always find a bargain and something you have always been looking for .......................... Damn you Ebay! I have to look again..........................

 

[Guest]

I think I've got around 20, which at my current rate of construction will mean my great grandchildren will be finishing some of them off.......

I do a bit of buying and selling on Ebay, and only buy if I've got funds in paypal to do so - keeps me from dipping into any "proper" funds. Also get the odd presie, too.

The only way I'd have a stash that big is if I was sleeping next to it..............................on my own......................outside somewhere.......!

Cheers, Neil

 

[aaron]

Heres my stash, My problem is that im a slow builder, and instead of getting into my stash i seem to buy new ones to start.I have resolved to only buy things i need for the kits i allready have.The circled "frank" was saved from a housefire =p

 

[Guest]

which miniart kit have you got there aaron...........i love miniart buildings,get a really strange enjoyment out of painting all the little bricks.

 

[aaron]

Country diorama 36027, I hate these vac formed kits lol

 

[Guest]

i have that one too.looks like a fun one

 

[Guest]

Here's mine,

 

[Guest]

It's an interesting psychological concept. The stash! I began modelling about 18 months ago and I have a stash of nine. I'm wondering why we do it. Why I do it? None of the kits I have will go out of production. What drives the urge to get these kits into a pile? Having nine will not prevent me from buying another although I hope it will. At 57 years of age, and with it taking me about six months to buld a kit, I may not even live long enough to build the nine.I can't understand why I have a stash. :dontknow:

Is there a plan of what kit to build next, from the stash, once I finish the current one? No!

Hmmmmmm.

Aidan

I wonder why, when I pose deep questions, such as this, that no-one ever comments? It's so hurtful!

Aidan (lacking self esteem!)

 

[Guest]

I wonder why, when I pose deep questions, such as this, that no-one ever comments? It's so hurtful!Aidan (lacking self esteem!)

I read your post as a personal statement mate ... very concise and to the point it was.

As my answer ... i think the stash goes back to the times where we (the males) were hunter gatherers and always got more than we needed to stash away in case of bad weather/injury/food shortage etc.

It's normally a dormant compulsion due to the "easy" life we lead now but can be activated again ... such as when we maintain a hobby like this where the end result is satisfying and gives us a feeling of self worth, much like providing for the family group when we hunted ... even back then animal parts such as the horns were made into knife handles and it could be assumed that this gave the hunter the same feeling we have as when we finish a kit.

 

[Gern]

I don't get all philosophical about why I buy so many kits. For me, it's easy. I just love fondling plastic kits and dreaming about what they could look like if I had any talent.

Gern

 

[Guest]

I have to say my Stash sits at around the 220 ish, but in my defence...that does include figures and accessories :wink: I`m starting to think that I am more of a hoarder than a modeller:music_whistling:

Tom

 

[flyjoe180]

Colin's primitive hoarding principle seems valid I feel.

 

[Guest]

this gave the hunter the same feeling we have as when we finish a kit.

MATE! I wish I had those feelings of self worth when I finish a kit. My talents are still so limited that I realise that I've made a total pig's ear of it!!!! The building of the kit, especially the gluing together is very relaxing. However the final inspection is deeply frustrating. Seeing all your pictures of finished kits doesn't help me either.

Aidan

 

[flyjoe180]

Your work is of a high standard Aidan, definitely no worse than mine or some others here. In fact, taking another peek at some of your finished models, you are rather better than you give yourself credit for. Rather than comparing them to the more experienced and detailed modellers here, I like to look at my finished kits and take the satisfaction that each time (nearly) I have improved a little and enjoyed the build, or made something of an old kit that would otherwise be relegated to the bin by some others. I strive to do the best I can with what I have in the way of tools and knowledge and skill, something that will develop over time. Enjoy the hobby for what it is, I try to.

 

[Guest]

i think most of us are probably guilty of being negative towards our own builds, i know i am. i always feel like i could of done better then i look aty some of the posts on here and only wish i was that good....

 

[Guest]

Your work is of a high standard Aidan, definitely no worse than mine or some others here. In fact, taking another peek at some of your finished models, you are rather better than you give yourself credit for. Rather than comparing them to the more experienced and detailed modellers here, I like to look at my finished kits and take the satisfaction that each time (nearly) I have improved a little and enjoyed the build, or made something of an old kit that would otherwise be relegated to the bin by some others. I strive to do the best I can with what I have in the way of tools and knowledge and skill, something that will develop over time. Enjoy the hobby for what it is, I try to.

Many thanks for your kind words Joe but you must realise that you are dealing with a virgo here. Nit picking, perfectionist, totally untidy and miserable! I wonder if my refernce to astrology and 'horror'scopes will prompt any responses about said subject?

You are of course correct - most of my kits never get made public but there is pleasure in doing something better than last time. Can this be compared to nookie pudding? My wife says I'm superb in bed! She says I never snore, I never move. I just sleep!!!

Aidan

:sleepingfood:

 

[Guest]

Aidan ... Andrews right ...we all have a certain negativity towards out builds at some time, it's how the human mind strives to do better ... self critique etc.

Your posts show me that you're always willing to accept advice, hints and tips to improve your work ..... i for one would like to see more of your work ... there's nothing wrong with striving to be a perfectionist either.

as for me i'm great in bed too .... head hits the pillow ..... straight off to sleep

 

[AlanG]

Took some pics of my stash today before I 'try' and arrange them into some sort of order (yeah good luck with that one I hear you say lol).

 

[flyjoe180]

Blimey Allyne!