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What is the most expensive (or largest) kit in your stash?

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    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 11:46 AM

My largest is the Revell 1/72 type IX U-boat. With all the associated PE it's also the spendeist.

Steve

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    August 2009
  • From: Bluegrass
Posted by robiwon on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 1:29 PM

My largest and most expensive kit is now this-

 

Mike Salzo 37.5 inch resin Battlestar Galactica model. Over 3 feet long, nearly two feet wide, tips the scales at just over 19 pounds, With the ammount of detail on this it was worth the five bills.

 

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Atlanta Metro, Georgia
Posted by fright on Thursday, September 22, 2016 8:23 AM

This is really impresive in size! Nice lighting.

Robert O

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:00 AM

Here's my entry, how about a large 1/12 Testors Lamborghini Countach LP 500S. I inherited this from a friend who bought it (expensive!) and stored it for years. He was cleaning out the closet and just gave to to me. Looks interesting and complicated.!

Max

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    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Thursday, September 22, 2016 3:42 PM

lucky you

 

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Thursday, September 22, 2016 4:22 PM

Hmmm, I don't know whether I'm lucky or not Steve, the thing is huge and I don't know where to put it. This thing could displace several 1/48 aircraft! Yikes! 

 PS--I think that's why he gave it to me.

Max

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    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Thursday, September 22, 2016 4:46 PM

ah! well , after 3-6 months work , you can alway's give it to someone , sigh!

 

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Thursday, September 22, 2016 5:37 PM

Funny Steve, what a dilemma! LOL!

Max

  • Member since
    July 2016
  • From: Ohio
Posted by David2080 on Thursday, September 22, 2016 7:27 PM

1/350 Revell Germany Platinum Edition USS New Jersey.   Had to buy it after taking a trip to Philidelphia Camden to see the real thing!

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    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:03 PM

one model fits both! Scale Shipyards 1/48 Balao class sub - 96" long, $56/ft

its partially done. Ive stalled at building the deck for it.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    August 2014
Posted by Weird-Oh on Friday, September 23, 2016 10:34 PM
A pal o' mine bought me a gigantic C-57D starship model from Forbidden Planet a couple of years ago, The box alone is so big I had trouble finding a place for it. Comes with the entire crew as well as the Monster from the Id, which is molded from clear plastic and would be fun to light from underneath. That's if I ever get around to building the monstrosity, which is so daunting I tremble at the very thought. I got him back, though, by getting him a 1/350 TOS Enterprise last Xmas. Serves him right. :-)
  • Member since
    August 2013
  • From: Michigan
Posted by Straycat1911 on Saturday, September 24, 2016 12:59 PM

Largest:

1/72: Monogram B-36

1/48: Monogram B-1B

1/350: Trumpeter USS Nimitz, Tamiya USS Enterprise, Polar Lights USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A.

Most expensive: Gallery 1/350 USS Wasp. Bought it at Hobby Lobby before I knew about their online 40% off coupons; $269.00 plus tax. Oops

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
Posted by DDonSS3 on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:13 AM
For me, that would probably be my 1/350 Tamiya USS Missouri.
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    August 2016
Posted by PeterParker1999 on Sunday, October 2, 2016 7:32 PM

Airfix 1/24 typhoon

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    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Sunday, October 2, 2016 7:36 PM

The two most expensive kits I've got are two Fernando Pinto resin 1/24 race cars.  I believe that each worked out to about $190 shipped from Portugal.


"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Northeast WA State
Posted by armornut on Sunday, October 2, 2016 8:40 PM

Hey Max I could give that Lamborghini a good home, don't be afraid to build it(or pass it to ME LOL) I built a Pocher 1/8 Ferrari without instructions.

we're modelers it's what we do

  • Member since
    August 2016
  • From: Eufaula, Alabama
Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 5:45 AM

Right now it's a 1/48 Ju-88 A-4 which is going to be built as a D because the markings it came with are for a long range recon version based in Norway. 

Considering that I'm finding myself wanting to build medium WWII era bombers, I'm hoping to have some bigger ones soon. Also would love to build the 1/350 UUS Enterprise (carrier, not TOS). I've wanted that model for years. I just don't have room to build it let alone display it when it's done. 

  • Member since
    October 2016
  • From: Connecticut, USA
Posted by kearsarge on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 9:28 AM

Larget for me is Revell's 1/72 Gato.

Most expensive is a resin 1/48 kit of the B-Wing figher from Star Wars for $225.00

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