I can keep control of pieces!

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

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

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.

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.