So whatcha gonna get??

Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

So whatcha gonna get??

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 1:53 PM

I offered this thread last year this time. To refresh: I stated that my family knows my interests well. Modeling and WWII history. Well, until this year, I never received any such gifts. This year, I figured out how to solve that. I sent e-mails with links to all who inquired as to what I might want. I know, it takes the surprise out but that's OK. So, hopefully Squadron, Spruebros and Historic Aviation will get some business from my end. My wife says I'm regressing to childhood but I blame it on turning forty this year. It's better than buying a sports car and having an affair with a young blonde (well maybe not better, but much safer). Anyway....are there any modeling goodies on your wish list??

One a more serious note: I know I act like a kid at Xmas but I'm very thankful that I can pursue this hobby and have the disposable income to do so. The state of our economy is getting worse and can be frustrating. I hope we all can remember that this season and do something selfless for others (family or not) who are not as fortunate.

Andy

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Triarius

Member since
January 2003
From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois

Posted by Triarius on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:12 PM

A partridge in a pear tree…now there's a rigging challenge!

I think I'm getting some reference books and woodworking tools (bases for completed kits, shelves to put them on, bookshelves for reference materials, etc.)

Tell your wife that it's never too late to have a happy childhood.

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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Badger

Member since
September 2008

Posted by Badger on Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:36 AM

trouuuuuuuu-ble.....

(now envision a little 8 year old kid with a slingshot in his back pocket running to hide....)

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Wirraway

Member since
January 2006
From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia

Posted by Wirraway on Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:50 AM

I'm really not dropping hints for anything model related. My stash grew moderately over the year, to a point where the cupboard is full. I have just about all of 2009 mapped out already, as far as upcoming GB's I want to be in . I would kinda feel obligated to build anything that was given to me as a present, rather than let it sink to the bottom of the stash (as in the 1/24 Harrier I am doing at the moment- last years Xmas present from the wife) So I wont be pissed if I dont get anything hobby-related.

"Growing old is inevitable; growing up is optional"

" A hobby should pass the time - not fill it" -Norman Bates

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:20 AM

Wulf wrote:

It's better than buying a sports car
Andy

Andy, it ain't even close! Just can't beat driving a nice twisty road with SWMBO next to me with the top down and the sun shining and that swet exhaust note in the background.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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djrost_2000

Member since
February 2003
From: Where the coyote howl, NH

Posted by djrost_2000 on Thursday, December 18, 2008 12:04 PM

I'm getting the balsa, rubber-powered Fokker Eindecker from Historic Aviation. I know it because I'm the one who's registered with Historic Aviation and my Mom ordered from my catalog and I got the email confirmation

Dave

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:59 PM

If I had to guess, I't gonna be a resin-casting kit. No definites though. I'm trying to drop hints for a WWI plane but who knows?

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Friday, December 19, 2008 2:22 PM

What am I gonna get?

FAT.

On Mom's homemade Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies!

LOL!

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mg.mikael

Member since
December 2007
From: Bridgeview, Illinois

Posted by mg.mikael on Saturday, December 20, 2008 4:44 PM

What am I gonna get.............well I already know. Since I bought a kit as an early gift for myself.

Went to Hobby Lobby and picked up a 1/35 Tamiya 7.5cm Pak 40, it was 30% off, and I picked up the 1/35 Tamiya Brass 7.5 cm Projectiles, with a 40% coupon. Hmm.....maybe I'll do a my first dio for this kit.

Tommorrrow I'm headin' to my LHS, maybe I'll get the 1/35 Cyber-hobby Raketenwerfer Fahrgestell Pz.IV, that is just screamin' to me.

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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smeagol the vile

Member since
April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, December 20, 2008 6:37 PM

the doog wrote:
What am I gonna get?
FAT.
On Mom's homemade Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies!
LOL!

your gona get alot more too once your girl sees that castle you made her, eh'

I know MOST of what I'm gona get. Moms gotten into this thing where she says you got 200$ order some stuff that you want. Its not ideal, but it works well. Im getting a few verlinden 1/16th figure kits. My first naval kit (an IJN carrier, pre wwii) some paints, and a 1/35 figure kit or two. Might be more, I dont remember.

I also know they got me some kits at the flea market, but I have NO idea what. Then, there is my little thing from the secret santa that I cant wait to open

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wyoroy

Member since
August 2006
From: The Great State of Wyoming

Posted by wyoroy on Saturday, December 20, 2008 7:54 PM

Already got one of mine Thursday

Paasche paint booth

My little guy can not keep a secret, it's some type of kit. Plus my SS gift exchange

Hey doog, you sharing those cookies I'll do my part to keep you thin

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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DesertRat

Member since
February 2007
From: Casa Grande, Az.

Posted by DesertRat on Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:38 PM

What am I gonna get?!?

A day of work, no less

Warmest regards,

Roger

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smeagol the vile

Member since
April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Thursday, December 25, 2008 11:56 PM

Well, this is what I GOT

My Secret Santa Gift, from Ga.ModelMaker Teh Awesomes!

Parental Purchased Armor Kits Pt. 1

Parental Purchased Armor Kits pt.2

Misc Kits I picked out for myself

WTF kits purchased by my parents

Aircraft Kits, all 1/42nd scale.

Paints (acrylic) mixing AB bottles, Dremel bits, and sprue nipper

Non Kits

Books!

Russian String Instrument 'Cymbal" Closed Box

Russian String Instrument 'Cymbal" Open Box

Misc Gifts

Hats, for my feet!