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Old Models....
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 16, 2004 8:37 AM
Hello all,

Recently found my old models that Mom had stuck down in the cellar many years ago when I left home. What to do with them? I'm not into them any more and they in various states of repair as mom put them all in boxes. They are mostly aircraft models from the late 70s to early 80's.

Do they have any value as spare parts or should I just trash them? I do have many of the boxes for them as well and most never had decals added to them.

Thanks,
Jeremy
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Sunny Florida
Posted by renarts on Saturday, October 16, 2004 10:22 AM
They have some value to someone. Even if not for the building, there are those that like to collect older kits as collectors items. Some fo those kits are still pretty good builds and maybe it will respark your interest.

If you still think you want to trash them, rather than that, turn them over to a social center, youth program, take them to the local nursing home, put them in a box and give them to the local IPMS chapter, someeone will like building them.
Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:05 PM
Like renarts said, don't trash them. Even if you don't want to work on them someone will. I also recommend taking them to a local IPMS chapter. They will definitely put them to good use.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:31 PM
Do not trash them. Try to repair a few, and display them with pride, or box them up for the future. I still have a few of my early attempts, and I'm glad I have!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 16, 2004 1:28 PM
keep them to show how far you went
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    July 2004
  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, October 16, 2004 9:29 PM
I agree, renarts hit it right on! a youth center, a local VA hospital or VFW chapter (people who would appreciate them) .. a senior citizens home.. many a modeller from the old days might enjoy trying to repair them, or even just holding them.. remembering when they used to build...
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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    January 2003
  • From: Warwick, RI
Posted by paulnchamp on Saturday, October 16, 2004 9:38 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by 1337

keep them to show how far you went


Sign - Ditto [#ditto]Sign - Ditto [#ditto] They're a real measure of your improvement.
Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, October 17, 2004 10:24 AM
In addition to all of the above good suggestions, you might consider donating them to a local Boy Scout organization. During Winter Months especially, craft related projects are popular & you might encourage some new modelers into the Hobby.

Regards, Rick
RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:58 AM
Airground I have not been around for awhile, been working out of town. I just saw this
(8 nov). I love refurbishing old kits. If you still have some around let me know here and
I'll give you my E-address and we can make a deal. New kits are getting pricey but the wife doesn't mind my picking up old kits.
  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Northern Indiana
Posted by overkillphil on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 10:03 AM
Some communities have 4-H chapters that build models too. See if they might be interested.
my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35 "I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:42 PM
I've donated some to my friends boys.

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 Eric 

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