discussion Saying goodbye to an unwanted model!

[Guest]

Here's one for you guys, what do you do with your old, unwanted/ damaged models?

I have half a dozen 1:24 bburago metal cars I built when I was younger that don't have a place in my room anymore, It seems like such a waste just to chuck them away, aswell as being a little environmentally unsavvy.

But they can't be sold, so what do you find yourselves doing?

Maybe I'm being too sentimental over the fact I built them as a kid..

 

[stona]

I'm brutal! I will try and save bits that I can remove for the spares box,particularly canopies,aerials,sometimes wheels,then I smash 'em up and stick them in the bin.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Dump them at a local recycling centre scrap metal skip?

Donate them to charity shop/friends' children/nephews/cousins if you have any?

Give them to a local playgroup/nursery (sharp edges permitting!)

Are you sure they can't be sold? You'd be amazed at what people will buy from eBay.

Planning on raising a family at some point (if you don't have one already)? My boys love all my old cars/planes/Star Wars toys.

I know I would find it difficult to part with them - there's nothing wrong with a bit of sentimentality!

 

[AlanG]

Save bits that i need then use the rest as target practice for my air rifles lol.... oh and then places the bits in the recycling bins

 

[Dave W]

There was a thread on this subject some time ago.I wont repeat what i said as i ended up upsetting a few 'delicate flowers' on here.My serious suggestion is the same as Harriers above.Donate them to a charity shop or give them away to young relatives.

 

[Guest]

I hate to say it but mine have to go in the bin after a while, I think if we kept every thing we made good or bad our houses would be over run with plastic and resin!

 

[Guest]

Sadly no younger relatives to give them away to, I'll swing by a charity shop and see if they'll take them, I guess if you take them off the bases they'd make pretty mega toy cars!