Do you collect kits with no intention of building them?

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Do you collect kits with no intention of building them?

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 12:13 PM

Basically just that...What is the point of keeping kits in the box never to be made? I understand colecting the box artwork but this...why?
Do not tell me about future investment ie resell etc....

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 12:45 PM

Yes Sir I do. I collect Monogram 4-star kits(or other old/rare Monogram kits) and Airfix-Craftmaster mainly. Who can say why anyone gets bitten by the collectors bug but thankfully some chose to preserve the past.
Museums would be boring place with just pictures of what once was.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 12:48 PM

No offence intended Woody......It is an aspect I never thought of...Like the private collector who keeps precious art objects for himself...Away from the eyes of the unworthy to appreciate their value...lol

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 12:48 PM

nope. First off, I only have about 30 unbuilt kits at this point, so not really a 'collector', and even if I had hundreds, I'd still have the intention of building every single one of them. I don't see a point to owning a model to look at the box, but that's just me. I can understand the mentality of collectors, so if others out there are unbuilt model collectors, well you know what they say: "to each his own" Smile [:)]

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 2:50 PM

Always intend to build every one I buy. Problem is, it takes a lot less time to buy than build, and then the next release comes out & the next & the next..........

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 2:55 PM

Every kit I bought I intended to build. Now that I have over 80+kits unbuilt I am only kidding myself in the fact that I will build them all. Tongue [:P]

Collectors items? Who knows, but I will donate them to a good cause before I will ever sell them. Evil [}:)]

Let us see what the future brings. Approve [^]

Meanwhile, will I buy more kits? Probably. LOL!!! Big Smile [:D]

Richard

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:59 PM

Buying is as fun as building-I even enjoy just looking at the kit parts and dreaming of the day I'll assemble them (if I live to be 100).

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 6:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by thyamis

No offence intended Woody......It is an aspect I never thought of...Like the private collector who keeps precious art objects for himself...Away from the eyes of the unworthy to appreciate their value...lol

None taken. I'll build an old rare kit if I can't find it as a new release. I'll also sell most of my kits to those who intend to build them. Some collectors get a little upset if somebody builds a rare kit but I believe ones property is to be used as the owner sees fit. You will never get rich as a collector but you might go broke! LOL Big Smile [:D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 6:55 PM

In general, I intend to build everything I buy, but...

Since you've said not to talk about investments, my post ends here.

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:25 PM

I intend to build everything I buy. In fact I have a very low buying power and a good building speed that's why my backlog is only 3 at this time. Over all I already purchased roughly about 40 kits within the span of 19 months and I have completed all except for the 3 I mentioned.

I believe it would be easier to stock up on kits if one has the buying power. And of course I would love to have more kits but unfortunately I have a very small hobby budget.

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod

Always intend to build every one I buy. Problem is, it takes a lot less time to buy than build, and then the next release comes out & the next & the next..........

This is me too.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 11:06 PM

I'm with Rick and Tim. I have to watch the buying, because it's too easy to get caught up in the "kit of the moment" talk in the forums everytime there is a new release. I do hunt for exceptional priced kits or budget buys. I admit(quietly to myself) that I don't need every variation of a armor type, so that will hopefully control the spending.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 11:24 PM

I have about thirty kits waiting in the wings and intend on building each and every one. Not in any particular order and will probably pick up a few more to boot. I cant imagin picking out a kit just to say I've got it without adding glue and paint.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:35 AM

There is an issue with unmade kits.....I have 50 unmade but always with the intention of building them....Now I have 12 on production line, awaiting from filler and paint and landing gear plug to decaling.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:16 AM

To quote rjkplasticmod: "Always intend to build every one I buy. Problem is, it takes a lot less time to buy than build"
definitely applies to me as well! I usually only buy second-hand kits from collector's fairs and kit sales, however I still have around 200 aircraft and several dozen AFVs unbuilt!
The main problem is finding space to display them, particularly multi-engine bombers! I recently built a 1/48 B-24, and last month I bought a 1/48 Halifax - a bargain for £5, but where do I put it when I've built it? :)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by therriman

QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod

Always intend to build every one I buy. Problem is, it takes a lot less time to buy than build, and then the next release comes out & the next & the next..........

This is me too.

And me

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bilbirk

Member since
August 2003
From: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

Posted by bilbirk on Thursday, June 17, 2004 5:05 PM

I have every intention of building what i buy but time works against me. Plus the kids and wife don't help

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2004 6:30 PM

i enjoy choosing a build project from my collection Smile [:)]

, i way up the model on builing grounds and its 'collectablility' (if it has any) will come into the decision vaguely, often the older and rare kits suited to a collector are not so suitable for a modeller. Nostalgia builds are fun tho but if a fairly poor 1:72 30 year kit is worth $200 would it get built, traded or put in the cabinet still boxed ?
few kit collectors give their side of the story, collector dealers can be scared witless when you suggest building their rarest item Tongue [:P]

- try it - its hilarious watching their face !

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Thursday, June 17, 2004 8:33 PM

every kit I buy I have the intention of building . . . that means "I have the intention" of building . . . and as fate would have it . . .

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 10:03 AM

only have 3 collector kits.........the 1st production run from Accurate Miniatures...but, since i've weeded through all my kits.......everything i have i've every intention of building.......even at 6 - 12 mos. per......i might just make it.......lol
just can't stop modifying...........it's such a theraputic psychosis Banged Head [banghead]

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Saturday, June 19, 2004 2:37 AM

I just simply can't see the value in collecting for the sake of collecting......what good is a rare bottle of wine sitting on a shelf collecting dust? Wouldn't the connoiseur be happier, and the vintner be more excited to hear people were tasting and appreciating his wares instead of setting them aside to age? Or imagine a fine sportscar - granted, you'd want to keep the thing in pristine, concours condition, but the only way to do that is to cover the thing in plastic and never, ever drive it. Where's the value for money in that?
I buy what I intend to build. I don't collect models - I don't have the disposable income to be able to buy rare items - quite frankly, many of the "rare" subject items I've seen I have no interest in. But that's only my opinion............

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, June 19, 2004 3:01 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by leemitcheltree

I just simply can't see the value in collecting for the sake of collecting......what good is a rare bottle of wine sitting on a shelf collecting dust? Wouldn't the connoiseur be happier, and the vintner be more excited to hear people were tasting and appreciating his wares instead of setting them aside to age? Or imagine a fine sportscar - granted, you'd want to keep the thing in pristine, concours condition, but the only way to do that is to cover the thing in plastic and never, ever drive it. Where's the value for money in that?
I buy what I intend to build. I don't collect models - I don't have the disposable income to be able to buy rare items - quite frankly, many of the "rare" subject items I've seen I have no interest in. But that's only my opinion............

Now that I am in retirement, I am trying to build all the kits that I brought and could not find the time to finish whilst working, well that was the intention now if I only could find the time in retirement.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 2:10 PM

Let us not speak abou re-release....How many Vikings S-3 were in the market three four years ago?....Now we have italeri revell hasegawas on both 1/72 1/48.....
the list is endless,

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Saturday, June 19, 2004 8:17 PM

what was the question??? oh i have plans for every single kit i have. i just don't have the space to exihbit them all. i need a 2000sq ft. hobby room, and a 300sq ft. living space. somehow that has gotton reversed. semper fi, mike

mike

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Monday, June 21, 2004 11:38 AM

I only buy to build. I don't have the money to buy a kit then let it sit on a shelf. Also, I tend to buy specific kits for specific reasons: I've read the history of a particular AFV and it got a hook in me for whatever reason, or to develop a specific skill (I only started up again in Jan, so a lot of skills need to be reacquired or acquired for the first time) like mastering a cam scheme or learning to apply zimmerit for example.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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goldenturtle02

Member since
November 2003
From: Western Maryland

Posted by goldenturtle02 on Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:15 AM

Nope, when I buy a kit I intend to build it so far I have several hundred kits I intend to build!!!

Man these blades are sharp....... Where's this red stuff coming from????

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DBFSS385

Member since
September 2003
From: Connecticut

Posted by DBFSS385 on Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:40 PM

I buy to build but I buy a kit a week and build a kit every few months.. Now I collect also as a result of this situation....

Be Well/DBF Walt

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nkm1416@info.com.ph

Member since
September 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Monday, July 5, 2004 3:47 AM

All my models when I bought them I had the intention of building. But over the years there have been some changes.

Out of production kits will not be in the build list anymore. They'll be reserved to the nostalgic build. This is when I feel going back to the old kits, dry fit them, and put them back in the box. Although the rest are scheduled to the build list it will very much depend now on how much the eyes and body will allow.

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