Age old question ... why ??? ... any answers ... ?

My response to my wife is "I'll stop buying models when you stop buying more shoes!

I'm single and have never asked myself that question !!! - ( when she drops the 'honey ' you are in trouble)

Good point Trevor ..... I'll stand my ground .....I'll be tough ..... I'll be a MAN. I'll just whimper a little more to get the models I want.

Robert don't buy her that model, Mike's right that's how it starts.

I'm waiting for her to come to me and say "Honey, I really need my own trailer." Now that means a new truck too. Then we'll need a farm to keep it all.

It's kind of like your model collection, remember how it started out with one little kit. Now look at it.

I just tell my wife I need more "potty plastic"... you know, they're the kits you'll (probably) never build, but that you enjoy looking at while you're in the bathroom.

All the best,
Gip Winecoff

Ya know Robert, it starts there, first a Breyers horse, then My pretty Pony. Then I'll let you lease a horse, then the apocolypse. Honey I've bought you a horse.
How do you make a small fortune in horses? Start with a big fortune.

Works with models I suppose.
I feel your pain Trevor.

But I can buy a kit whenever I want.

Mike

I'm sorry guys .... this horse thing just won't work for me. My wife's best friend was thrown from her horse last Friday and spent the entire weekend in the hospital. Maybe I could get my wife a model of a horse. HHHMMMM

renarts has the right answer, it worked for me.

Buy her a horse. They're expensive to maintain and time consuming.

This mean you have the time to go buy what you want and sneek it in to the house and if you get caught, turn the tables and ask her how come she needs a new saddle or why she needs to go that show this weekend.

DO NOT TRY THIS ONE AT HOME KIDS!!! I spend xxx amount on kits . You spend xxxxxxx amount on diets, go figure (pun intended). seriously, this one can cause you pain. i found this out the hard way...yours- in modeling - Gregers p.s I'll have to remember your excuses they aint as dangerous as mine

hey, if I had become so involved in modelling BEFORE I had aquired certain bad habits (instead of becoming more involved in the hobby to DISPLACE said bad habits), I might have avoided the unwanted divorce!

Thankfully, my wife is an enabler...she is a psych-nurse and understands that. She has me make a list of models that I would like and she will get me one for my birthday/Christmas/ or whenever else she wants to buy me something. The problem that I have is when she asks me how long do I think it will take for me to get them all built.

Jerry

I have a couple of suggestions...

Q. Why did you buy that RF-4C, when you already have 15 other marks of Phantom waiting in the loft?

A. DAMAGE LIMITATION - I was going to start collecting P-51s today, and you've seen how many of those there are in the shop that I don't have yet!

Q. Why did you have to buy another kit - we have bills to pay?

A. EXACTLY my sweetness, just think of all the money we're saving in heating bills with all that plastic loft insulation up in the roof!

Q. A 1/72 B-1B - What did you get that for? You don't even collect B-1s!

A. Well, I was considering the Revell 1/48 B-1B, but I thought this would fit on the shelf a bit better.

and the classic...

Q. Why have you bought yet another model aeroplane?

A.BECAUSE I CAN!

Oh, and it's better than spending my money on beer/other women/crack/gambling etc. etc. etc.

You can also try, Honey I'm making this for you, look
it has your name on it see "Sweet Sue"


Fly Navy, Bandit Bandit, 2 o'clock, Fox two!

QUOTE: though I am yet unmarried

QUOTE: And when simply asked "Why did you buy that one?", Simply answer: "Because I didn't buy the other one!" After they look at you for a second or two, say:"Was that a rhetorical question or something?!" or"Ask a stupid question and you'll get a stupid answer!". Works like a charm!

Ah so young with so much to learn about marriage.

Hey AFIntel,
Tell her it does help both of you, because if you don't get to do the models you'll come over and bother her..... see, you both benefit.

Mike

QUOTE: Originally posted by Aleksander From my point of view, I support her with her bonsai trees culture -

BONSAI!!! Finally! Someone else who does Bonsai! Bonsai r teh r0x0rz!! OMG!1! L337!!!1!!
If you can't tell(or speak h4x0r), I love BONSAI!!!
BONSAI 4EVAH!!1!111!!

My answer(though I am yet unmarried, it works when my parents ask!):
"Well, I wanted it. And besides, I'll have to have SOMETHING to do when I'm done with these ones!"

And when simply asked "Why did you buy that one?", Simply answer:
"Because I didn't buy the other one!" After they look at you for a second or two, say:"Was that a rhetorical question or something?!" or"Ask a stupid question and you'll get a stupid answer!". Works like a charm!

It's funny that I just ran across this thread. My wife and I were just having this argumen...err...discussion during lunch today (just after I bought a 1/48 scale Ju-88C-6 and a Ju-87R-2). She wanted to know why I needed more when I already had 22 kits in the closet unfinished. My reply was, hey, I bought you a car last year (when hers began dying) and living room furniture just last month. Her reply? "Yeah, but we both get use out of those things...". Arrrgghhh! No quick reply!

I blame her for it all, anyway. She works at a craft and hobby store, so she gets all my model stuff at 15% discount.

AFIntel (TSgt USAF)

Hi Aleksander! Does your wife have any unmarried sister's?? Seriously though it sounds like you got a good one. Those of us that were less fortunate have to make do with what we have already. Oh, well.

Hi mates ! I should say I'm lucky guy - I've never heard this question from my wife - she is not specially interested in my hobby, but , from the other hand, she doesn't have any contras ! More - she buys me models for birthdays or Christmas (being in touch with my "friendly" model shop) ! From my point of view, I support her with her bonsai trees culture - and (I hope) we are both happy ! Aleksander

Just remember my ideas haven't been done by a professional driver on a closed course and they might get you a kick in the a**.
If that happens try:
"but honey he told me to say that" as you point at the screen in an attempt to save yourself further pain.(I'm not likely to ever meet your other half so I aint worried)

This thread just gets better and better ...

...unnamedplayer; I really like your: "it was a present from a friend." I really wish I had thought of that one ... I think it might work a time or two!

...claymore68; and, your "But it's for teaching the kid fine motor skill (patience, etc)." is priceless ... my wife would go for that one in a big way ... ... I hope you won't mind me using it soon!

...paulnchamp; you are right ... it just won't do to use the same answer over and over ... perhaps a fellow could keep a little note pad ... you know ... one with all of the really good answers written down ... and a little mark and date as to when they have been used ... oh, and maybe a little note as to how that answer worked ... yes, a note pad could be very useful I think !!! Thanks a bunch guys !!!

Well, folks, I've seen some great answers here, but the one underlying thing we all have to learn here is not to use the same one over and over!

My shelf (desk, bench, storage unit, etc. ) isn't full yet.

So I can stay home with you and the kid(s).

Well...I suppose I could just put a supercharger in the ________ (insert name of family grocery getter here) Arr Arr Arr (done like Tim Allen)

But it's for teaching the kid fine motor skill (patience, etc).

I'm helping the local 4-H (FFA, Scouts, etc.).

it was on sale

it was a present from a friend

(if you have 2 models with u) buy 1 get 1 free

i dunno, i wanted it

out of production

its from (obscure contry here)

last one

found it in my car

im going to sell it

for a co worker (present)

its a paintball target

its (kids name here) birthday present

cause i dont have any models stored; they are just boxes

... this thread is getting better and better ... thanks for all the great ideas !!!

...shermanfreak; I really like your answer to the age old question that goes ... "it is out of production and this is the last one of its kind in Canada". I would have to insert my country of course ... but, it just might work !!! Thanks a bunch !

...kaleu; Your idea ... not mentioning the number of shoes, purses, outfits and all those other things your partner purchases ... if she doesn't mention your hobby purchases .... hmm, perhaps an agreement like that is in my future ... ??? Thanks for the idea !

...bubbamoosecat; Your really smart counter-question ... "why do you have X number of shoes and only two feet?" ... now that is classic ... I would never be sharp enough ... at short notice ... to come up with that one ... may I borrow it sometime???

...renarts; Your wife has put forth some of the same reasons that I have used over the years ... "I could be out enjoying more expensive hobbies ... like golf or something" <grin> (sorry to those of you who enjoy the ancient sport of golf - I just never picked it up) ... "I could be in a bar somewhere" (not that I haven't stopped in the local tavern for a short brew now and again ... but you get the idea) ... Anyway ... tell your wife thank you ...

...iansadler; I really like your theory that: "the skills I hone on my model making are improving and when you ask for a job to be done around the house , it is those skills that help sort it out quickly . so each new kit helps in the long run." I can only say that that is very smooth, yes smooth indeed. Thank you ... !!!

Well, keep the ideas coming ... I feel that this thread can help promote the hobby and contribute to warm and blissful homes for the hobbyists. Thanks again!

hi , i counter this question by replying , the skills i hone on my model making are improving and when you ask for a job to be done arround the house , it is those skills that help sort it out quickly . so each new kit hels in the long run, helps you . cheers ian

Sorry guys, I had to let the other side read this thread. She says who could argue with "But it was on sale..." and her other responses were , "You could have worse vices". "Best husband babysitter I could find"
I started to do "husband math" and figured no matter what, we are still behind on the arms race. Look at models as male jewelry. How many sets of earrings, charm bracelets, necklaces, pearls, drop pendants do those kits equal.
Its still better than if we built real planes or cars, got into photography and had to pay for real models (thats bad how?), hung out down at the local bar, had our nails done, hair (my whole life I never paid more than $6 for a haircut), I don't have to color coordinate my sneakers with my outfit, my boots with my top, or my shoes with a purse.

Horse shoes every few weeks: $50
Periodic worming and shots: $100
Time with a trainer: $35
Special coat to ride in: $100
Horse show entry fees: $50
Ability to go out and buy a kit when I want: Priceless

Mike
We few, we happy few, we band of modelers.....

I'm right there with Kaleu - My girfriend asked that exact question one day after I came home from a kit hunting expedtion in Detroit. My answer was short, sweet and to the point: "why do you have X number of shoes and only two feet? She laughed and understood. It's been a running joke with us ever since whenever a new kit - or shoes - come into the house.