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                        I did a bad thing this last weekend

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                        mikepowers
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: Ohio
                        I did a bad thing this last weekend
                        Posted by mikepowers on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:25 AM
                        Went to a hobby shop, looked around (with the intention of NOT to buy anything)
                        and walked out with 3 of Tamiyas new 48th scale armor kits and 6 In Action books and some misc things.
                        Now tell me, how can I explain this to the wife?
                        This hobby is going to be the end of me.

                        I was on a budget.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Was.

                        Just wanted to share.
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                        wayne baker
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Medina, Ohio
                        Posted by wayne baker on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:29 AM
                        Cash or charge? Can you hide them among the other kits? Take her to dinner and plead insanity.

                         I may get so drunk, I have to crawl home. But dammit, I'll crawl like a Marine.

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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:38 AM
                        Meh, don't even bother to hide it. You did it, swallow the bullet and come out clean. Then take her to dinner.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:40 AM
                        I used to walk into bars with the idea that I was just going to shoot a round of pool, and usually that didn't end well either. Banged Head [banghead]

                        My advice is to tell your wife that this model thing is 1) cheaper than drinking your paycheck and 2) at least you're at home on Saturday nights rather than deciding between another drink and another lap dance.

                        Failing that, I'd hide them among other kits.
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                        mikepowers
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: Ohio
                        Posted by mikepowers on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:45 AM
                        Dinner?
                        I spent all my money at the hobby shop.
                        I'm sure I'll do it again.
                        Plastic is a drug.
                        Its right up their with cocaine.
                        I need help.
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                        grandadjohn
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: phoenix
                        Posted by grandadjohn on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 11:53 AM
                        Don't think they have a de-tox program for plastic
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                        ajlafleche
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Massachusetts
                        Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:55 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by mikepowers

                        Went to a hobby shop, looked around (with the intention of NOT to buy anything)
                        and walked out with 3 of Tamiyas new 48th scale armor kits and 6 In Action books and some misc things.
                        Now tell me, how can I explain this to the wife?
                        This hobby is going to be the end of me.

                        I was on a budget.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Was.

                        Just wanted to share.


                        Worried? Show her the price of a good set of golf clubs, of a bass boat, of a supercharger for your car, a full Civil War uniform including rifle for reenactingt, of a top end bicycle or a mid range motorcycle.

                        Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 1:29 PM
                        Oh man, this is gonna cost you at least 3 pairs of shoes!!
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                        qmiester
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Central USA
                        Posted by qmiester on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 7:46 PM
                        It was a proud day indeed when I first walked into a hobbyshop, spent an hour looking around and walking out without buying anything. It's hard but it can be done.
                        Quincy
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 7:53 PM
                        I've paid $60.00 for a can of Dullcoat-or what should have been just a can of Dullcoat.
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                        Bgrigg
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        • From: Left forever
                        Posted by Bgrigg on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 8:59 PM
                        I stopped in at the LHS this aft to see if some parts I ordered for my Badger 150 came in, and walked out with only $25 worth of paintbrushes, tools and paint.

                        I consider myself lucky it was only that much!

                        When I jokingly told the LHS owner "don't tell my wife I was here" he laughed and said he never sees anybody!

                        So long folks!

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                        DURR
                        • Member since
                          July 2013
                        Posted by DURR on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 9:27 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by mikepowers

                        Dinner?
                        I spent all my money at the hobby shop.
                        I'm sure I'll do it again.
                        Plastic is a drug.
                        Its right up their with cocaine.
                        I need help.
                        it's the glue man face itLaugh [(-D]
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                        Borg R3-MC0
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Utereg
                        Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:48 AM
                        My girlfriend is very critical when I return from the LHS with new kit's. I really need a good story ("they where really cheap", "it's a very rare kit"etc.)
                        Buying supplies is never a problem. ("I needed this paint so I can start building, it wil make the stash smaller....")

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                        STUG61
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: Meeeechigan!!!
                        Posted by STUG61 on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:12 AM
                        Budget?? We don't need no stinking budget!!! Can't tell ya, I'm with ya...We're all in this together.
                        Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy
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                        mikepowers
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: Ohio
                        Posted by mikepowers on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:24 AM
                        ha,,, Thats good stuff.
                        Glad to know I'm not alone
                        .
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                        DURR
                        • Member since
                          July 2013
                        Posted by DURR on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:31 AM
                        i do mostly mail-order so i have to somehow distract my wife when the delivery truck comes around the corner
                        but when the credit card bill comes in i have to listen only once a month to you,you,you,you,you,you

                        supplies are never a problem i even send her to the lhs
                        i even sent her in for clear camoflage paint or non - sticking glueBig Smile [:D] just so the guys can have a laugh
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                        Glamdring
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Nashotah, WI
                        Posted by Glamdring on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:47 PM
                        Eh, this happens to me everytime I go somewhere. If its not Hobbytown, its Walmart, or Best Buy, or the local fairs. Just tell her what I keep telling my family, I'm trying to do my part to help the economy.

                        Of course, I've been helping the economy by stockpiling kits I'll never get to for 6 years....

                        Robert 

                        "I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:03 PM
                        Hey Glamdring-I'll have to live to 127 to finish all my kits. ;-)

                        PS-the kits I have...so far.
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:50 PM
                        Rookies!
                        The way you guys hide your stuff. . .
                        Me?
                        I just leave them in the car until she goes bowling or leaves for work then I take them into the hobby room in the basement and put them on the shelf.
                        When and if she ever spots them, I can honestly say they have been there for awhile.

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
                        Posted by Jabbe on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:54 PM
                        Hello, my name is Joshua, I too have a problem collecting kits....

                        ...Honestly, I don''t think I'm too bad yet, but I've only been modeling for about 5-6 months now. I can normally walk out of the LHS without buying anything, but sometimes they have awesome 50% off sales and I can't resist. In fact, I'm a little spoiled, I hate paying full price for a kit.
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                        TANGO 1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
                        Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:21 PM
                        Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]You reckless spender you! I've been there myself. If you can't hide-lie.Wink [;)]
                        Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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                        Borg R3-MC0
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Utereg
                        Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Thursday, August 11, 2005 4:59 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Jabbe

                        ..., I hate paying full price for a kit.


                        Same here, I always but at sales. I can't hardly wait untill 27 august, then the biggest aircraft model store of the netherlands (and probably Europe) has "garage"sale!!!
                        Which means, old and rare kits a bargain prices!

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                        archangel571
                        • Member since
                          June 2005
                        • From: NJ 07073
                        Posted by archangel571 on Monday, August 22, 2005 3:34 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        Rookies!
                        The way you guys hide your stuff. . .
                        Me?
                        I just leave them in the car until she goes bowling or leaves for work then I take them into the hobby room in the basement and put them on the shelf.
                        When and if she ever spots them, I can honestly say they have been there for awhile.

                        Don



                        hahaha, I did that numerous times. But my girl's got some sharp eyes, she sees right away what changes were made on my shelves, n she does periodical checks in my toy collection closet as well... I am suspecting that she's secretly keeping a book on what I have...
                        -=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 7:12 AM
                        Hehehehehe. When I was in California for work I told my fiancee that I was going to the hobby shop there to get some paints for the two armor kits I took with me to pass the time away. Well needless to say after two kits, one decal set and one of those small paint sets from testors, the bill was 84 dollars. Do I regret it, no lol.
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                        mfsob
                        • Member since
                          March 2005
                        • From: West Virginia, USA
                        Posted by mfsob on Monday, August 22, 2005 8:28 AM
                        Archangel571, you need to get a different girlfriend ... that is just TOO weird.
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                        Duke Maddog
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Rowland Heights, California
                        Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, August 22, 2005 9:05 PM
                        Same here Don.

                        I have a wife that set herself up for failure in tracking my kit buying habits. When we bought our condo, she insisted on a two-bedroom place so I could have a hobby room to hide my collection. She didn't want to see it. As she never really goes in there (except to turn off lights and fan) she never sees what I have and what I've recently acquired. All I have to do is bring things in when she's gone or asleep and she never knows.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 11:09 PM
                        Hehehe,I dont have a wife!Im only 13!Sine 4 days ago that is.So I dont even buy my kits,my mom does!I always say"Why spend my time playing non-educational violent video games when I could be making a model of history?America's History?Im trying to be A good american!"Then eventually she gives in and I get that revell monogram kit*Sigh [sigh]
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                        archangel571
                        • Member since
                          June 2005
                        • From: NJ 07073
                        Posted by archangel571 on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:01 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by mfsob

                        Archangel571, you need to get a different girlfriend ... that is just TOO weird.


                        well, it is by far the most effective method to keep my money in the bank in stead of some other guy's pocket over ebay.
                        -=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks
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                        corvettemike
                        • Member since
                          August 2005
                        • From: Los Angeles, CA
                        Posted by corvettemike on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:41 PM
                        Why do yall run scared of your wives? Number one thts exactly why im single. Number two why don't you point out shoes,clothes,hair,makeup,earrings,other jewlery,lingere and whatever else she buys that costs a ton more than a model kit and on your dime to boot. Oh and did I forget to mention Salons,Nails, boutiqes.....Alien [alien]

                        Rise my brothers we are blessed by steel in my sword I trust...

                        Arm yourselves the truth shall be revealed In my sword I trust...

                        Havoc Models

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                        Duke Maddog
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Rowland Heights, California
                        Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:02 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by corvettemike

                        Why do yall run scared of your wives? Number one thts exactly why im single. Number two why don't you point out shoes,clothes,hair,makeup,earrings,other jewlery,lingere and whatever else she buys that costs a ton more than a model kit and on your dime to boot. Oh and did I forget to mention Salons,Nails, boutiqes.....Alien [alien]


                        I would, but she never spends any money on any of that! I can however nail her on computer components when she buys them, but she hasn't bought any new ones in years. What she has gotten were castoffs from her brother, and some good scores there were too. I can share her happiness at those scores, but she refuses to share mine when I score great deals on kits. Nowadays, we have an understanding: I can get whatever I want as long as she doesn't see it come in, so that's why I 'run' from her. She knows more models are purchased, but for her, it's "out of sight, out of mind".
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