discussion Interestings Ways of Disposing Of Old Models

[Guest]

When I first started to really get into modelling as a youngster of around 9, 10 or 11 years old a series one Airfix kit was 2/6. I used to get 2/6 pocket money so glues, paint, brushes etc had to come out of Birthday and Christmas money. Then series one kits went up to 2/7 and I was gutted. I had my heart set on the 1/72nd Typhoon but come Saturday I couldn't afford it. My Dad let me have an extra 1d that week though and after some serious negotiations with my Mother they agreed to put my pocket money up to 2/7. I don't remember feeling like a spoilt brat though.

 

[Guest]

Back in the '80s I had my collection boxed and ready to go into storage when I joined the military and poof they were gone 300 + kits! Found out years later my Little brother and some of his cronies had a full day of fun returning them all to kit form and beyond.

 

[Dave W]

I think some members don't share my sense of humour.I never intended to offend anyone.You can tell I was joking because I quoted a bit of Monty Python on my first post .where's peoples sense of humour for heavans sake.Some members need to get out more.Spend too much time in their sheds on their own modelling.Hang on ,Ive just described myself!Good night friends (I hope?!).

 

[Guest]

:bubbles:

who's monty phython..........must of been someone from BEFORE i was a kid

 

[Guest]

oops forgot my lol on the end

 

[Guest]

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[Dave W]

Brilliant!.I love it.Thanks for that Trey.

 

[Guest]

Haha excellent! Well now I believe it's time for something completely different! A man with 3 buttocks!

 

[Guest]

I think we need some more innovative methods of old model disposal, or maybe I just had a warped mind as a youngster!!

Trey I can't believe your brother disposed of 300 models and he lived to tell the tale!

 

[Dave W]

I have a confession to make.A few weeks ago i broke up and threw away some very old 1/72 aircraft to make some shelf space for new builds!.I broke them up gently and placed them in the bin with care though.

 

[Guest]

i have some hydrochloric acid here for unblocking drains, should be fun

 

[Guest]

Trey I can't believe your brother disposed of 300 models and he lived to tell the tale!

I hear ya Richard,what saved him was I did'nt find out the truth until years later lol

 

[stona]

Back in the '80s I had my collection boxed and ready to go into storage when I joined the military and poof they were gone 300 + kits! Found out years later my Little brother and some of his cronies had a full day of fun returning them all to kit form and beyond.

I'd have killed the little sh*t! Mind you my little brother is bigger than me ....Oh and he's a Police officer. Maybe not such a good plan.

Cheers

Steve

 

[stona]

I have a confession to make.A few weeks ago i broke up and threw away some very old 1/72 aircraft to make some shelf space for new builds!.I broke them up gently and placed them in the bin with care though.

With a little prayer I hope.

I have disposed of models in several of the ways mentioned. Air rifles and fireworks have figured prominently as well as the odd sore arse. Lighter fuel was good stuff,luckily my dad was a commited smoker. I did once melt my mum's washing line in a botched effort to have a burning Messerschmitt carreer along it. Definite sore arse that one!

The cruellest method is a de-winging of old models. I still keep a stash of old wings to experiment on,they take up less room than the whole model......honest.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

I'm glad I read your post until the end Steve. When I read that "the odd sore arse" figured in your methods of disposing of models I did wonder whether this thread had got a bit "specialist" for my delicate sensitivities... :lol:

 

[Dave W]

Steady there young Munster.Mind you don't offend the old folk!.