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Had A Pleasant Surprise Waiting At Home For Me Today.

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  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by RX7850 on Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:48 AM

Link is not working . A simple search brings it up.

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  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:45 AM

RX7850

Eagle90

Hey RX7850,

84 kits!  Man, that is something.  If you don't mind me asking, was this an on-line purchase, estate sale, etc?  The reason I ask is I had thought about starting a post with everyone's "great finds/purchases".  Everyone has had some sort of great find, estate sale find, large lot of kits find....something that just doesn't happen every day.  Stuff like this is exactly the type of stories I was thinking of.  Anyway, great stash builder story!  

Eaqle90 





LOL,

You read my mind.  The idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while I just wasn't sure there would be  any interest..  Since returning to the hobby I have been on a continuous spending spree ( just beginning to get  it in check Wink ) Lots of great deals on kits, tools, etc.  And as you stated everyone has come across a great deal or out of the way find that otherwise would have gone unnoticed.   There is a post here about what is a good alternative to a Dremel . Members gave alternative options like the bead reamer from Michael s and the pedicure polishing kit from WalMart.  I would like to start a thread were members can post these great and creative options as an alternative to  the typical hobby store / Ebay  purchase.  I have  come across many items  that would be an asset to our hobby  but are otherwise given no consideration yet are under our noses  in the isles of Walmart, Lowes , Homedepot, Michaels crafts Stores, Job Lots, etc.  God knows we modelers are always looking to save a buck Big Smile. So if you want to start a reference thread were members can post the latest deals, and discoveries go for it . I got your back.

I recently posted about the auction site that I purchased these kits from it's called Proxibid.com . There Is an upcoming auction chock full of 1/35 armor .   If your interested look up  Alternative to Ebay,  Heres a link thou I'm no sure it will work.  http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/153252.aspx.

Brilliant!  Great idea.  Like you, since I have gotten back into the hobby, I have been buying like a mad man (I'm just about to 300 in the stash now)!  But, I keep it to what I want to pay for a kit (factoring in shipping too) and I wait.  Most of the time I don't get what I want, but as funny as it sounds, like on evilbay, it comes in waves.  I will hit 2-7 kits for ridiculous prices that no one bids on, then I can't catch a break on anything I'm watching!  Too funny.  Anyway, as for the cheaper versions of tools and acces....oh yeah, I'm all for that!  You should start that post.  I'll hit the good deals one.  While I was in the Air Force, I never built models.....I just kept buying them!  I had a couple of great deals there and just in the past year, I have had 3 great opportunities.  Details to come in the post!  I will definitely check out this site you mentioned.......buying models in bulk?  O.K.!!!!!!!

Eagle90

 

  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by RX7850 on Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:27 AM

Eagle90

Hey RX7850,

84 kits!  Man, that is something.  If you don't mind me asking, was this an on-line purchase, estate sale, etc?  The reason I ask is I had thought about starting a post with everyone's "great finds/purchases".  Everyone has had some sort of great find, estate sale find, large lot of kits find....something that just doesn't happen every day.  Stuff like this is exactly the type of stories I was thinking of.  Anyway, great stash builder story!  

Eaqle90 





LOL,

You read my mind.  The idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while I just wasn't sure there would be  any interest..  Since returning to the hobby I have been on a continuous spending spree ( just beginning to get  it in check Wink ) Lots of great deals on kits, tools, etc.  And as you stated everyone has come across a great deal or out of the way find that otherwise would have gone unnoticed.   There is a post here about what is a good alternative to a Dremel . Members gave alternative options like the bead reamer from Michael s and the pedicure polishing kit from WalMart.  I would like to start a thread were members can post these great and creative options as an alternative to  the typical hobby store / Ebay  purchase.  I have  come across many items  that would be an asset to our hobby  but are otherwise given no consideration yet are under our noses  in the isles of Walmart, Lowes , Homedepot, Michaels crafts Stores, Job Lots, etc.  God knows we modelers are always looking to save a buck Big Smile. So if you want to start a reference thread were members can post the latest deals, and discoveries go for it . I got your back.

I recently posted about the auction site that I purchased these kits from it's called Proxibid.com . There Is an upcoming auction chock full of 1/35 armor .   If your interested look up  Alternative to Ebay,  Heres a link thou I'm no sure it will work.  http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/153252.aspx.

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:54 AM

Hey RX7850,

84 kits!  Man, that is something.  If you don't mind me asking, was this an on-line purchase, estate sale, etc?  The reason I ask is I had thought about starting a post with everyone's "great finds/purchases".  Everyone has had some sort of great find, estate sale find, large lot of kits find....something that just doesn't happen every day.  Stuff like this is exactly the type of stories I was thinking of.  Anyway, great stash builder story!  

Eaqle90 

 

G-J
  • Member since
    July 2012
Posted by G-J on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 8:53 PM

Dre

It's the instant "Stash in A Box"!    

That's awesome....I actually laughed out loud.

On the bench:  Tamyia Mosquito Mk. VI for the '44 group build.  Yes, still.

On deck: 

  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by RX7850 on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:46 PM

Hey Bish,

Yeah,  gotta love the old Esci kits. Even though they have their quirks, they are a solid foundation to work one's magic on.  90% of the kits are still factory sealed kind of neat considering their age.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:49 PM

WOW, there's some old kits in there. Don't see those Esci kits much any more, and there vehicle kits were great. Going to kep you busy for a bit just sorting them.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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    December 2012
Posted by RX7850 on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:45 PM

OK,

You twisted my arm 84 .Big Smile

mgh
  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Utah County, Utah
Posted by mgh on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:09 PM

Fess up...how many kits were in the box?

Looks like great fun to me!

  • Member since
    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:39 PM

Come on   ......   admit it.    You held up a hobby store and now your trying to establish an aliby

   But officer....... It was delivered........ really.....   It was.........

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

Dre
  • Member since
    June 2007
  • From: here, not over there
Posted by Dre on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:25 PM

It's the instant "Stash in A Box"!    

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    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:46 AM

Jackpot!

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:56 AM

WOW!  It's Christmas in March!!!!!!!!!!  Very cool.  Can't wait to see which one (or ones) you pick for 1/72 Mania!

Eagle90

 

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:06 AM

Nice,but I thought you were going to say a puppy !!

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Posted by mitsdude on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 1:44 AM

I like it and dont even do armor!!!

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    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, March 25, 2013 11:08 PM

Man you got that right buddy! I'm gonna hear it from my wife come Saturday when all this stuff comes rolling in!!

                   

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Posted by RX7850 on Monday, March 25, 2013 10:22 PM

Thanks mustang 1989,

Nothing brings out the kid in us like this hobby.

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, March 25, 2013 9:45 PM

gotta love those surprises like that!! I'm waiting on my Aero Detail Fw190 D-9 book, Aero Detail Me163/He162 book, Tamiya Fw 190 D-9 kit and Aires Fw 190 engine/ cockpit update set in the mail with the same anticipation that you had with this gold mine you struck here. Good going RX!!

                   

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Had A Pleasant Surprise Waiting At Home For Me Today.
Posted by RX7850 on Monday, March 25, 2013 9:27 PM

In my hallway was this large  highly anticipated box. Gee what could be in it ? Wink

HMMM, a cruel joke nothing but newspaper.  Wait did I just see a hint of grey plastic

Christmas Time In March Baby!

Now I just need to pick a build for 1/72 O' Mania!!!

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