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                        In response to J-Hulk's Armor Closet....

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, September 21, 2003 1:30 PM
                        As Ron said, the solution is simple!
                        A liberal application of funding to enhance a styrene-rich environment is recommended.
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:44 PM
                        Well, actually it's a bit easier to buy them. She always noticed that there was one or two models added to the closet, now they just go in the cabinet (and I put a lock on it, you know, for safety reasons Wink [;)] )
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 18, 2003 3:07 PM
                        Erock:

                        If that white space bothers you, there's only one thing to do... BUY! BUY! BUY!! whoooo hoooo!Big Smile [:D]

                        PS... let your wife in on it, or you'll be filling that white space as a bed!Black Eye [B)]

                        Ron
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:57 AM
                        Erock here's some paint that might be suitable though it is spray cans...

                        http://www.attackopgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AO&Product_Code=AVFSP&Category_Code=TOCP

                        You might be able to use a soft mask with the spray cans and get a good effect. Or spray them into a jar to use use in your airbrush Tongue [:P]

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 18, 2003 7:41 AM
                        J-Hulk,

                        I am sorry that now, we do not share similar armor closets Sad [:(]

                        I made the wife happy by purchasing a cabinet to house my stash (now she has the whole closet to herself). The problem it created is this........look at the open space on the right and on the bottom. Makes me look like I'm slacking.

                        Ahh, what to do, what to do Wink [;)]



                        I told erush that, since it's so pretty and white, the cabinet will be receiving an "Ambush Pattern" paint job in the near future. Problem is, I can't find good matching paint in pint sizes. Another is, they are all gloss paints, no flats!
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                        Kumy
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Steeler Country
                        Posted by Kumy on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:13 AM
                        You guys are so brazen with your show of unbuilt kits. I can't openly show mine like that. My unbuilt kits have to hide in the basement in moving boxes. On the downside I've forgotten a lot of stuff down there!! Smile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 13, 2003 11:55 PM
                        Anyone can make a sloping shelf, it's making them level that's hard! Big Smile [:D]
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                        Build22
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                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Saturday, September 13, 2003 11:21 PM
                        Moses,

                        It's a quick, no muss no fuss, BANG it's done. Even a slant on the shelves! Great job. I mean it.

                        Anyway, a little off the topic:
                        Do you have those special flourescent bulbs in those lights? The full spectrum daylight bulbs or are they plain old flourescent tubes?

                        It's pretty stinkin' bright in that room.


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Moses
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Long Island
                        Posted by Moses on Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:05 PM
                        LOL Build, I was trying to say that I can't build with wood and I pulled that shelf out of my butt so to speak. Just needed a neater way to have the paint stored.
                        "ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"
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                        r13b20
                        • Member since
                          April 2014
                        Posted by r13b20 on Saturday, September 13, 2003 2:14 PM
                        I'm way behind. All I've got is 5... wait there's the M8 and the p-47 test bed and the corvair and the '59 ford in the basement.... Well it's a start!
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Friday, September 12, 2003 11:42 PM
                        Moses,

                        Your woodworking looks good, you just need a little squadron putty on those screw holes.


                        Rob G - great assortment - should keep you busy on one or two rainy days.


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 8:20 PM
                        I really need to build something, like Moses has, for his paints. Right now, I have them in 3 small toolboxes. I like the display rack idea for them!

                        I can feel a trip to Lowe's or Home Depot coming on!
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                        Moses
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Long Island
                        Posted by Moses on Friday, September 12, 2003 5:47 PM
                        Yeah Build, that room has plenty of light, which helps me out a ton. I have 2 over head flourescent lights along with 2 desklamps on a swivel for figures and detail work. The paintrack is homemade, but believe me..I am far from a wood worker. I basically consolidated all my skills I learned from Hometime and put it into making that rack Big Smile [:D]
                        "ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, September 12, 2003 5:09 PM
                        Nice collections guys. My collection is growing too fast since you guys showed me the light of purchasing over the internet. Tongue [:P] The only thing I'm doing wrong is storing them in my hobby room instead of the closet. If I stored them in the closet, then my wife wouldn't be able to buy any more shoes and have a place to put them. Evil [}:)]

                        "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Friday, September 12, 2003 4:24 PM
                        hey moses,

                        Great work space. Lots of light.

                        Is that a homemade rack for those paints? Does that mean you have building skills in more than just plastic?


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 2:46 PM
                        I feel so humbled.

                        My $5 to my name has precluded me from stocking up, I rely on the generosity of family.
                        My "closet" consists of a pair of PzIV Ausf. H's an in progress Leopold, and soon, a 1/16 KT.
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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, September 12, 2003 1:28 PM
                        Here's my ready rack, doesn't include the stuff in the shed or garage (both of which have even more):
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Friday, September 12, 2003 12:57 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

                        maybe we all need a 12 step program ...Wink [;)]
                        frostySmile [:)]


                        We don't need a 12 step program frostygirl, maybe a 12 step shelving unit Big Smile [:D]
                        Actually, if you have the room, buy a cheap bookcase at Walmart or somewhere for $30-$40 and that makes a good display unit. Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Moses
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Long Island
                        Posted by Moses on Friday, September 12, 2003 12:52 PM
                        This was posted a while back on ww2modelmaker, so these pics are farily old..but here is my model room and kits. I have done a few since but have accumulated some more in it's place.







                        Cheers

                        Rob
                        "ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 12:14 PM
                        They only need to worry about display space if they finish them. Big Smile [:D]

                        OOps....I probly should shut up I have half-dozen in progs. Tongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 11:29 AM
                        guys, i'm gonna print out these pix so that when my mom starts talking about how many unbuilt kits i've got, i can show her what the real deal is ! makes me glad i'm doing 1/72 and 1/76... i have more room for the boxes of unbuilt stuff as well as finished pieces. my only question is, where do u folks put ur models once they're finished ? i'm stalling on my 1/35 Walker Bulldog 'cause i'll have to build a new shelf just for it and the 1/35 BRDM-3 i'm working on....my closet and my corner of the basement are filling up with stacks of armor. maybe we all need a 12 step program ...Wink [;)]
                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, September 12, 2003 11:11 AM
                        Oh, no, no, Tim.

                        If I wanted to do that, I'd tell ya about how they give away free T-55s with each purchase of a liter of milk down at the local convenience store...

                        Jus' kidding!Big Smile [:D]
                        ~Brian
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Friday, September 12, 2003 9:37 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Hey, folks!Smile [:)]

                        Erock, we do have similar closets! Lots of familiar faces in there.



                        Are we rubbing in those "cheap Tamiya kits" again?Tongue [:P]
                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 9:03 AM
                        Yes, Wittmann arrived yesterday Tongue [:P]

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, September 12, 2003 7:54 AM
                        Hey, folks!Smile [:)]

                        Erock, we do have similar closets! Lots of familiar faces in there.

                        And I see Whittman on Cromwell has arrived!Wink [;)]
                        ~Brian
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Friday, September 12, 2003 7:36 AM
                        Erock,

                        You have to use the "multiple location technique". The collection doesn't seem as big if it's scattered in different spots.


                        This my closet and my son's closet:




                        This is the cellar:



                        It's all in the presentation

                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 7:14 AM
                        Nice collection, My wife said it's neater than mine. You think that was a hint. :)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        In response to J-Hulk's Armor Closet....
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 7:05 AM
                        I thought I would post my picture here instead of the 1/16 Tiger 1 Build. This way, the thread doesn't get too far off subject and others can post their pics if they want (would be fun to see what you have)

                        I know we have seen pictures from others with whole rooms filled. Here is my modest (but growing) collection Wink [;)] The only 2 not in the closet are my Dragon Morser Karl and Dragon Leopold. The wife said she needed room too so, they are on a different shelf.





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