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What do you do with built models you no longer want?

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  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Amherst, MA
What do you do with built models you no longer want?
Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:21 PM

Hey,         Everyone

     Been a while! Well, I just moved (Again!) and have a small box with built models and one part built model I don't care about anymore.

So what do you guys/gals do with this type of stuff?

Thanks

Scott

P.S. Keeping is not really an option as I moved into a studio apartment.

 

 

 

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:33 PM

I have plenty of display space for now,so it's not a problem.I have had some older kits which I no longer deem worthy of display or have been replaced by newer versions.I either save them to use as test subjects for new techniques,or strip them for useful parts and discard the rest.You can give them away to family or friends who would appreciate them,especially kids.Your nicer or more treasured builds,store them and save them for later.Display them at work if thats an option.

  • Member since
    February 2012
Posted by Liegghio on Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:42 PM

I presume that you don't have a storage unit for other stuff you can store them in. 

In the old days you could give them away to kids to use as toys, but nowadays everybody is worried about things like swallowing small parts so toys have to be kid-proofed.

You may be able to find a library that would like a display, but they usually want you to take them back after a while for another display, so that's not a permanent solution.

Are there any model or toy swap meets held near where you live? I know I buy used and partially finished models to raid them for parts and kit bashing. That's probably the most useful thing you can do with them.

When I had to leave models behind like when I was in the service I would take good photos for my memories and dump them. So maybe that's the best you can do.

When  I was a kid I would dispose of unwanted models by BB gun, lighter fluid and sinking in puddles, but I'm too mature for that now. (OK maybe mature is the wrong word, I'm too old). Nowadays I have enough room that I don't have to toss anything.

 

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Amherst, MA
Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:03 PM

Thanks, Guys!

Problem solved. I only tossed 3 kits. And they are 3 of the first kits I ever finished and have been beat to heck over the years. None were very difficult builds either so I will be happy to pick them up and try again.

Thanks
Scott

 

 

 

 

“Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.”  ~ Joseph Campbell

 

 

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Saturday, September 10, 2016 9:16 PM

Ow!  Too bad!

I was going to suggest you ask if anyone here would like to have them, and is at least willing to pay postage.  You never can tell if someone needs parts for a project, or might need something for a diorama, or decoration, or knows someone who might like a certain model for their home or business.  Who knows?  If that doesn't work, you can always trash them then.

Gary

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:22 PM

Next time put them on Ebay. You will be surprised how much you will get for models you no longer want. I listed several over the years, some having been built 25+ years ago and sold them for decent amount of cash.    

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  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, September 11, 2016 7:08 AM

I donate mines to the various VFW's.  They appreciate them very much.  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:44 AM

I have talked to the local Vet's home and they are interested in having some for permanent display for the Vets to look at and reminese and tell stories.

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:52 AM

Landfill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:24 PM
I agree, download the eBay app, take a photo with your cell phone and put them up for auction for $5. You'll probably get $20 for the lot of kits, someone probably needs some piece of the kit or wants it to relive their youth.
  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: brisbane australia
Posted by surfsup on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:03 AM

I have an R/C Shop just down from me which is branching into Model Kits. They want some Kits for display purposes so asked me to give them some. They said that they would sell them for me if a prospective Buyer was interested. 

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 9:10 AM

To me the problem with online sale is getting the model shipped.  Model cars seem to withstand mail shipping okay if they are the standard 1/25.  I have had larger models get trashed- ships and bigger planes do not seem to take well to Postal Service, UPS or Fedex well.  The g-loads on shipping are tremendous!

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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