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What kit have you held off on buying??
Posted by Jester75 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:55 PM

For myself, I have longed to have one of those highly rated, gorgeous Tasca Shermans, preferably the Firefly Vc. I have held off on this kit because generally the prices stay pretty high in the $50+ range. Well today while attending a show, I found one in a 50% off box and walked away with it for $30 bucks!! Was a great feeling to walk away with this kit I have wanted for a long time and only give that much for it. 

So, what kit have you been holding off on to find just that right deal on??

Eric

 

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Posted by mrmike on Saturday, November 16, 2013 8:25 PM

The Revell A400 Grizzly looks like a great kit, but the price just won't come down. Maybe on Black Fiday!

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Posted by rocker286 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:02 PM

The Trumpeter Fw-200C-3. Fifty bucks is just a little bit out of my price range at the moment.

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:09 PM

What a great post!

I'm old school, and because of the price, mine would be the 1/72 B-52.  I remember buying it as a kid for $25 (and boy did I have to mow some lawns to pay for that!)!  It's hard to swallow the current prices for the kit.  But hey, one day, I'll find it on sale or NO ONE on evil Bay will see the ONE kit going for $20....With shipping!  Wink

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Posted by Jester75 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:44 PM

That A400 and Fw200 look like beastly kits!!

Wasnt there a boxing of the B-52 that had the X-15 slung underneath one wing? Seems like I had this kit hanging from my ceiling when I was 13 or so for a loooong time. IIRC, I even used the bomb bay to hide money I had earned, lol.

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:46 PM

Jester75

That A400 and Fw200 look like beastly kits!!

Wasnt there a boxing of the B-52 that had the X-15 slung underneath one wing? Seems like I had this kit hanging from my ceiling when I was 13 or so for a loooong time. IIRC, I even used the bomb bay to hide money I had earned, lol.

Yeap....had one of those too!  I think it was a "Young Astronauts" series from Monogram.  That one is on my "Youth Wish List" too!

Eagle90

 

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Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:50 PM

The Academy 1/32 F-18C when it came out. Saved up some Christmas money and gift cards to get my out of pocket down to $20. Worth every penny!

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Posted by Archangel Shooter on Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:12 PM

Waiting for a good sale price on the Trumpeter 1/32 A-6 Intruder and the 1/200th Bismark.

As a kid I remember buying the Monogram B-52 for $25, a good kit. Have one in the stash waiting to be built for the Buff group build if I ever get around to it.

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Posted by waynec on Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:13 PM

BANDAI Exploring Lab 1/700 Chikyu Scientific Deep Sea Drilling Vessel

Никто не Забыт    (No one is Forgotten)
Ничто не Забыто  (Nothing is Forgotten)

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:28 PM

Archangel Shooter

Waiting for a good sale price on the Trumpeter 1/32 A-6 Intruder and the 1/200th Bismark.

As a kid I remember buying the Monogram B-52 for $25, a good kit. Have one in the stash waiting to be built for the Buff group build if I ever get around to it.

Lucky!  Is it one you bought back when, or a new purchase?

Eagle90

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:07 AM

Well I got the DML 1/35 Scud TEL and  Tamiya 1/48 Betty on clearance from a local chain hobby store years ago. Both at substantial discounts. And later the Tamiya 1/350 Yamato (original, not the re tool) from a LHS for 20% off before the prices on Tamiya kits jumped up a couple years back. As well as a couple of 1/350 IJN Cruisers at real good prices for those- one 50% off, and the other, well, if I did not know the seller persoanlly it would come close to quaifying for "receiving stolen property" under the California Penal Code ;-) Now I have held off on a couple of Dragon AFV its because I have yet to get the deal on those that will make me snap them up. And then there is the re issue of the Revell 1/48 Apollo Lunar Space Craft that I have been eyeballing...

 

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Posted by Viejo on Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:16 AM

call me crazy, but I'd love to find a 1/32 b-36.

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Posted by bitbite on Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:21 AM

"and the other, well, if I did not know the seller persoanlly it would come close to quaifying for "receiving stolen property" under the California Penal Code"

Sir, you are considered armed and dangerous! Do exactly as we say or we will drop you!  Place your right arm out of the car window and open the driver's door from the outside!  Now exit the vehicle with you back to us and take three steps to your left with your hands behind your head!  . . . Cool

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:27 AM

Sorry, as I know the seller and background of said kit, it does not qualify for 496 PC... but yes I am armed and dangerous,,, for, as my favorite fictional detective would say, the good  people of the County of Los Angeles,,,

Viejo, you are crazy. My 1/48 B-1 is big enough... a 1/32 B-36 would be a monstrosity

 

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Posted by GreySnake on Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:25 AM

Its the Tamiya Betty for me. Just can't convince myself to spend $60+ on it. Almost won one a few weeks back but got outbid. I'll just make do with the 1/72 Hasegawa kit for now.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 10:43 AM

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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:08 AM

Lol Tojo

Eric

 

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:17 AM

Eagle90

What a great post!

I'm old school, and because of the price, mine would be the 1/72 B-52.  I remember buying it as a kid for $25 (and boy did I have to mow some lawns to pay for that!)!  It's hard to swallow the current prices for the kit.  But hey, one day, I'll find it on sale or NO ONE on evil Bay will see the ONE kit going for $20....With shipping!  Wink

Eagle90

Held off buying those old B-52s last year even at 5 dollars each due to " just where I would put it.?" .
...and still haven't purchased one.
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/153497.aspx?sort=DESC&pi240=3Embarrassed..........and holding off on the re-issue Airfix 1/12 1930 4.5L Bentley Blower due to priceSurprise
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Posted by Eagle90 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:05 PM

Sprue-ce Goose

Eagle90

What a great post!

I'm old school, and because of the price, mine would be the 1/72 B-52.  I remember buying it as a kid for $25 (and boy did I have to mow some lawns to pay for that!)!  It's hard to swallow the current prices for the kit.  But hey, one day, I'll find it on sale or NO ONE on evil Bay will see the ONE kit going for $20....With shipping!  Wink

Eagle90

Held off buying those old B-52s last year even at 5 dollars each due to " just where I would put it.?" .
...and still haven't purchased one.
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/153497.aspx?sort=DESC&pi240=3Embarrassed..........and holding off on the re-issue Airfix 1/12 1930 4.5L Bentley Blower due to priceSurprise

Well, if you come across those $5 1/72 B-52's.........don't hesitate to buy me 4 of them!!!!  Seriously!  Wink

Eagle90

 

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:24 PM

Eagle90

Sprue-ce Goose

Eagle90

What a great post!

I'm old school, and because of the price, mine would be the 1/72 B-52.  I remember buying it as a kid for $25 (and boy did I have to mow some lawns to pay for that!)!  It's hard to swallow the current prices for the kit.  But hey, one day, I'll find it on sale or NO ONE on evil Bay will see the ONE kit going for $20....With shipping!  Wink

Eagle90

Held off buying those old B-52s last year even at 5 dollars each due to " just where I would put it.?" .
...and still haven't purchased one.
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/153497.aspx?sort=DESC&pi240=3Embarrassed..........and holding off on the re-issue Airfix 1/12 1930 4.5L Bentley Blower due to priceSurprise

Well, if you come across those $5 1/72 B-52's.........don't hesitate to buy me 4 of them!!!!  Seriously!  Wink

Eagle90

I think I would................been kinda sorry I passed up on buying...........Crying
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Posted by Eagle90 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 3:13 PM

I hear ya.  There are a couple of instances I look back on and cry about.  So my new rule is, GET IT NOW!  Ask for forgiveness later!  

Eagle90

 

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Sunday, November 17, 2013 3:56 PM

Wink   Big SmileYes

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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:21 PM

Ya know Eagle, had I know you had a similar thread I would have just posted there!! Anywho, still some good stories coming in.

Eric

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:26 PM

Jester75

Ya know Eagle, had I know you had a similar thread I would have just posted there!! Anywho, still some good stories coming in.

No worries Jester.  I'm enjoying your thread too.  I love hearing stories of good deals!  Make the heart warm! Wink

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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:28 PM

Same here! I really wish the new stash additions and workspace threads were stickied though!!

Eric

 

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:59 PM

Sounds like a good idea.

Wonder if it is possible with the FSM software? 

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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:08 PM

I'm sure it is. It seems that Tim has even mentioned sticky threads that had been stickied in other forums, but I dont see them.

Eric

 

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Posted by pyrman64 on Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:41 PM

Well, I was at my LHS this past Friday and spotted the JUST RELEASED Revell 2010 Chevy Camaro police car.....hoping I get it for Christmas.

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Posted by Archangel Shooter on Sunday, November 17, 2013 6:11 PM

Eagle90

Lucky!  Is it one you bought back when, or a new purchase?

Eagle90

 

No it wasn't bought when I got the first one but it's been in the stash for a good number of years. Keep meaning to start on it because she is a beauty but other kits just get in the way.

Scott

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Posted by Nathan T on Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:17 PM

I've held off on buying a kit only to finally get if for a decent price, but then load up on a/m and end up spending waayyy too much anyway Tongue Tied

 

 

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