ok guys, here is my well overworked 'sneak the kit in the house' trick
ive used it so many times and the fiance is non the wiser!!!
1. get your tool box and an empty model box, make sure the wife sees you with your booty as you leave.
2.the excuse is that you show off youre work at the hobby shop and pick up a few tips.
3.purchase the desired product and willingly 'bin' the packaging, transfer the contents of the new kit into the empty kit.
3.on leaving the hobby shop, dont forget to 'get the story straight' about what you did there. i.e "oh yes mrs. jones, youre hubby was here last week to show of his model building". Women have a good memory and and a sense that would put pulse dopplar to shame.
4.when you get home youre ****** is covered, you have the new kit and all should be well. if you dont have enough room in the box, make sure youre tool box is empty too, for extra room, hehe!
now, i am not liable for any divorces and will assume no resposibilty for arguments or the likes of.
good luck modellers.