I can keep control of pieces!

I use plastic shoe boxes real cheap at Walmart or the dollar type stores. I also use ziplock bags to store small parts so they don't get lost. Craft stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby sell all sizes of ziplock bags. If I buy a kit and I just open it and look inside without building (all too often), I'll get a larger freezer type ziplock and place the entire sprues inside if they look like they will break off the sprues.

I have a little (well, it is not really so little) tray that is compartmentalized on my bench.  I think it came with one of those fruit assortment Xmas gifts.  Of course, for each model I have to sort of re-define what each compartment holds, but that is not too much of a problem.  It is much better than just pouring all the parts into the box lid.

Pre-packaged "deli" meats and some sides such as potato salad, fruit pieces, etc. come in small, clear plastic boxes with snap-tight lids.  Cleaned up, they make great storage containers for on-going projects.

Gary

For the really small parts and subassemblies (think landing gear, antennas, and other stuff that likes to get lost) I use small condiment containers with snap on lids. You can get them in bulk at any store that sells food service supplies, packages of one hundred for only a few bucks.

Mike

Ziplock baggies.

When I'm working on a model, I put loose parts in the baggies as I detach them from the sprues. Painted subassemblies may get their own baggie to prevent damage to the finish. I mostly use sandwich bags, but some larger parts go in quart bags. Large decal sheets go in a gallon bag.

I used to use condiment containers and still do sometimes, but with the baggies, it's easier to see what is in there.

Hi;

I use two things .The deli-meat containers for the larger parts ( if they will fit ) and the little condiment containers for the small parts .I get them in bulk ( Both sizes) at my local Supplize Store .

If the parts need to stay with the kit, my wife has little snack size Ziploc bags in the pantry that I use. If the parts are leftover from a build, they go in compartmentalized trays with lids that I found I think at Hobby Lobby or one of the big box home improvement stores. I keep these in a big file cabinet with all my other chemicals and decals and whatnot.

I use Ferrero rocher chocolate containers.  It is easy to remove the branding and you finish up with strong, clear plastic containers that come in a range of sizes.  Best of all, you can buy them as a present for your significant other and keep the container for yourself (and maybe the original contents too if you want).  I use one to display a 1/12 motorcycle kit on my desk - perfect size and keeps it dust free.

I pretty much just keep things in the kit box itself. For really small/delicate parts I use small paint bottle sized containers that stay in the box with the kit. I have used the shoebox sized plastic containers and transferred all the kits contents to it. Problem is most of what I build will not fit in one of those.

I also have a flat magazine size plastic container that I use as a "catch-all". Whenever I find a stray part to a kit I've put away I place it in this container so when I get back to building the kit I'll have a place to check if I discover parts are missing.

I store parts in small plastic containers that I bought at Wal-Mart.

The tiniest parts/subassemblies go into one of those 7-day pill containers at my workbench. Larger parts or subassemblies go in those little condiment containers mentioned above, or a divided container that once held four different kinds of salsa that I managed to nab out of the trash after a friend's son's birthday party.