Possibly my last model kit! Toshi

Sell your kits.

AT6

Toshi, Plastic isn't the only thing. Convert to paper and keep modeling. I still do plastic but due to cost have switched to paper and you would be amazed at what is out there. You already have most of the tools if not all of them and paper modelers are a great group of people. Not only that, but there are hundreds if not thousands of free models out there. You can't beat free.

 

Toshi

modelmaker66

Sell your kits.

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

modelmaker66

Sell your kits.

 

 

 

 

Unlike many forum members here, I do not have a stash to sell.  I only have a one of two Hasegawa 1/72 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48 Corsair, and a Trumpeter 1/32 Night Attack Harrier with Eduard interior exterior PE.  These two and a half kits will be something I'd like to complete soon before moving!  Thank you for the idea and support!  I greatly appreciate it!

 

Toshi

 

I think he meant to sell your completed builds.  They are certainly good enough.

Oh, my.  I beg to differ!  I feel that my completed builds are not at the quality needed to be able to sell on the market.  Maybe in ten to twenty years.  If even that!  But I'm honored that you think otherwise.  Thank you for the support!

Toshi

Toshi

Your builds are good so give yourself credit. I have seen crap on ebay sell for lots of cash.  Last month I saw a 1/48 Monogram F-4C on ebay sell for $120. Not to be critical but the seams along the tanks and fuselage were atrocious, the paint was grainy and rough, the decals had tons of silvering, and I can go on with more but you get the picture. I list them for what I have in it and let the bidders go at it.

The only issue about selling built models is the proper packing you need to do in order to minimize damage. If you are gonna sell them on ebay them PM me and I will tell you how I pack mine.

I tell you what, let me sleep on it for a couple of days then if I feel that they are sellable I'll PM you.  Is that ok?  LMK!  Thank you in advance!

Toshi

Toshi

 

modelmaker66

Sell your kits.

 

 

 

 

Unlike many forum members here, I do not have a stash to sell.  I only have a one of two Hasegawa 1/72 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48 Corsair, and a Trumpeter 1/32 Night Attack Harrier with Eduard interior exterior PE.  These two and a half kits will be something I'd like to complete soon before moving!  Thank you for the idea and support!  I greatly appreciate it!

 

Toshi

 

You need to save one of them to give you the drive to find a way to keep on with the building.  When you look at it, it will be "I've got to build this, now how am I going to do it?", and away you go again.......

goldhammer

 

 

Toshi

 

modelmaker66

Sell your kits.

 

 

 

 

Unlike many forum members here, I do not have a stash to sell.  I only have a one of two Hasegawa 1/72 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48 Corsair, and a Trumpeter 1/32 Night Attack Harrier with Eduard interior exterior PE.  These two and a half kits will be something I'd like to complete soon before moving!  Thank you for the idea and support!  I greatly appreciate it!

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

You need to save one of them to give you the drive to find a way to keep on with the building.  When you look at it, it will be "I've got to build this, now how am I going to do it?", and away you go again.......

 

Thank you sir for the tip and always supporting me!

Toshi

Toshi

I tell you what, let me sleep on it for a couple of days then if I feel that they are sellable I'll PM you.  Is that ok?  LMK!  Thank you in advance!

Toshi

 

plasticjunkie

 

 

Toshi

I tell you what, let me sleep on it for a couple of days then if I feel that they are sellable I'll PM you.  Is that ok?  LMK!  Thank you in advance!

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi, this denial of an essential part of yourself will be no good for your health, physically or mentally. Make it work somehow.

the doog

Toshi, this denial of an essential part of yourself will be no good for your health, physically or mentally. Make it work somehow.

 

Toshi

Toshi ;

   Okay now , do I have to go D.I. on you ? I used to do that to veterans who said they were having these kind of problems . Toshi , You Can and Will overcome this ! Got That ? You build darned good stuff and we all need you building so we can have your input and camaradarie. You Got that too ?

  Now , I saw a table that will help in the latest IKEA catalogue .It is 24" on a side .It will fit right between your feet ! Plus it has two storage levels and with wheels it will hide in a closet .Try building on a 1958 chart Table on a busy ship bridge sometime .So you see you can model anwhere !

  As to paper models , I build them and yes , I believe you would have fun with them . Also I have downsized to 1/72 for armor . My King Tiger is all of 4" long and 1-1/2 " wide ! ....       Tanker - Builder

Tanker - Builder

Toshi ;

   Okay now , do I have to go D.I. on you ? I used to do that to veterans who said they were having these kind of problems . Toshi , You Can and Will overcome this ! Got That ? You build darned good stuff and we all need you building so we can have your input and camaradarie. You Got that too ?

  Now , I saw a table that will help in the latest IKEA catalogue .It is 24" on a side .It will fit right between your feet ! Plus it has two storage levels and with wheels it will hide in a closet .Try building on a 1958 chart Table on a busy ship bridge sometime .So you see you can model anwhere !

  As to paper models , I build them and yes , I believe you would have fun with them . Also I have downsized to 1/72 for armor . My King Tiger is all of 4" long and 1-1/2 " wide ! ....       Tanker - Builder

 

Toshi

I really hope all is well for you and that you can enjoy the best of health and a blessed life! I really appreciate all that you have contributed for us all and I hope that you do not have to do without anything that you hold dear even for a moment. I pray that God bless you my friend with goodness, health and blessings!

Friend Toshi -

In the following order, remember these things.

1) The pure enjoyment you have in building models.

2) The therapy that was involved, progressing toward your TBI recovery. You put brain power and muscle co-ordination together, hand/eye skills and working with instructions.

3) I can imagine your families satisfaction, seeing you so involved and having such fun.

4) I have seen plenty of advancement in your writing and building skills, since seeing your first post. You have progressed to an amazing degree, you can be proud of what you have accomplished.

Speaking for myself, I would sorely miss your cheery posts and excitement, that I look forward to seeing daily. Toshi quitting???? Not allowed, Sir. You're creative and intelligent, you'll find a satisfactory way and you're family will be happy to help, I'll betcha. Stay with 1:72, much easier to work on and store.

I was a commercial pilot, years ago I took kit parts in baggies and tools along on trips, to build at the hotel at night. That is, until TSA determind that an X-acto knife, a file and some cement were determined to be weapons of mass detruction. If I could build during a night stay in a hotel, you can build in whatever home arrangement you have.

I will continue to watch for your posts, a highlight for me.

Patrick

modelcrazy

You apparently have a lot a friends and support here Toshi. You are blessed!

 

Toshi

modelmaker66

I really hope all is well for you and that you can enjoy the best of health and a blessed life! I really appreciate all that you have contributed for us all and I hope that you do not have to do without anything that you hold dear even for a moment. I pray that God bless you my friend with goodness, health and blessings!

 

Toshi

patrick206

Friend Toshi -

In the following order, remember these things.

1) The pure enjoyment you have in building models.

2) The therapy that was involved, progressing toward your TBI recovery. You put brain power and muscle co-ordination together, hand/eye skills and working with instructions.

3) I can imagine your families satisfaction, seeing you so involved and having such fun.

4) I have seen plenty of advancement in your writing and building skills, since seeing your first post. You have progressed to an amazing degree, you can be proud of what you have accomplished.

Speaking for myself, I would sorely miss your cheery posts and excitement, that I look forward to seeing daily. Toshi quitting???? Not allowed, Sir. You're creative and intelligent, you'll find a satisfactory way and you're family will be happy to help, I'll betcha. Stay with 1:72, much easier to work on and store.

I was a commercial pilot, years ago I took kit parts in baggies and tools along on trips, to build at the hotel at night. That is, until TSA determind that an X-acto knife, a file and some cement were determined to be weapons of mass detruction. If I could build during a night stay in a hotel, you can build in whatever home arrangement you have.

I will continue to watch for your posts, a highlight for me.

Patrick

 

2) This hobby of which I started as a recovery therapy is now something I truly love to do.

3) Everyone is so excited by how modeling has changed my persona!

4) Although I can't see it myself, all of my doctors and therapists see such leaps and bounds that I've made in progress.

Just your enthusiasm in my threads gives me a renewed sense of urgency to continue this hobby of which I come to love so much!  I will do everything in my power to continue and persevere.  Thank you so much patrick206 for your support and belief in me my friend.

Toshi

Hey Toshi !

   Good morning my friend . Are you ready to face the day ? I hope so .You know , I called the boss last night and asked for extra eyes and health to flow your way . That said , You can model in a cigar box , did you know that?

    1/43 model cars will fit , with the paint and tools in the one box ?  You can turn the lid toward you to use as a table . How do I know ? Been there , done that ! Good-day my friend .    T.B.

Tanker - Builder

Hey Toshi !

   Good morning my friend . Are you ready to face the day ? I hope so .You know , I called the boss last night and asked for extra eyes and health to flow your way . That said , You can model in a cigar box , did you know that?

    1/43 model cars will fit , with the paint and tools in the one box ?  You can turn the lid toward you to use as a table . How do I know ? Been there , done that ! Good-day my friend .    T.B.

 

Toshi

Toshi, 

Please continue to build. Your story and builds continue to inspire builders all over this site. Some advice I can give in regards to an area where you can still build is this... I purchased an older Secretaries Desk from a yard sale, the one with the fold down writing platform, and converted it to a building area, with all the drawers to hold paints, and anything else i could need. it takes up a 3 foot wide space along the wall, and folds up to look like a regular piece of furniture for when we have guests, or when the wife gets into a cleaning fit... lol There is always a way to keep building, and with the therapeutic effects that have benefitted you from it... i would continue to build. Best of luck.

- SilenceDeuxgood

Tal Afar Dave

Hey Toshi, Remember: - Anything is possible, think outside the box and you can make it happen. - You have a support network, your family and your friends here at FSM. - Model building is good for the soul and your healing process. - Just because you have to change up your routine, you can still keep doing the things you love. - People love your WIPs, so don't quit doing them! - Did I mention, you have plenty of support??? Anyways.....you love the hobby, it's therapeutic, and you have lots of adoring fans.....so don't go quiting on us, alright??? Dave

 

Toshi

SilenceDeuxgood

Toshi, 

Please continue to build. Your story and builds continue to inspire builders all over this site. Some advice I can give in regards to an area where you can still build is this... I purchased an older Secretaries Desk from a yard sale, the one with the fold down writing platform, and converted it to a building area, with all the drawers to hold paints, and anything else i could need. it takes up a 3 foot wide space along the wall, and folds up to look like a regular piece of furniture for when we have guests, or when the wife gets into a cleaning fit... lol There is always a way to keep building, and with the therapeutic effects that have benefitted you from it... i would continue to build. Best of luck.

- SilenceDeuxgood

 

Toshi

Hi Toshi ;

 Hey fellow , I got to thinking about something .There was an article in the mail section of FSM a while back . The writer was stuck for space like you will be .

 He devised a way to hang the built aircraft off the wall . So , You could consult with the Missus and see where that would be okay . This way you could have some display space . See , if you built ships , you could build boxes over the window tops to make the shades look good , But it would also be a place to put ships !

   Good luck my friend . Tanker - Builder

Thanks for the information.  Tanker - Builder

Toshi

That was Guy, "Luftwaffle".

Lost in one of the format reshuffles.