When Howard Carter opened up Tutankhamun’s tomb he was asked ‘’ What do you see ? ‘’ He replied ‘’ Wonderful things ! ‘’ I suppose it’s the same with your stash.
Happy birthday Peter. According to my records I have just over 300 started and unstarted kits in my collection and there gets to be a point where it's been in your stash for years and you know you're never going to build it. So I've done a bit of house keeping and cleared out around 25 of them over the last week.
Never had a stash as a kid in the 70's...I had the opposite...I wanted everything and had nothing...A kit was bought or gifted to me and I slept that night in the happy knowledge it was glued together, painted and on my draws next to my bed....10 in my stash at the mo
I was wondering, is the euphoria of collecting greater, than the euphoria of building? Me and Peter Oxley want to know. It seems to me the euphoria declines, as one enters the building phase. Just food for thought, that is all. Happy modeling everyone!!!!!
Excellent discussion Peter. Somehow I've managed to keep my stash to 30 kits. I have them stored on 2 shelves in my shop and I've told myself...The stash can't be bigger than those 2 shelves. It makes me keep building so I can replenish the stock!
My wife told me months ago " I understand that you want to buy some kits that you will not build right away. It's like books, you buy them, you have them on your shelf and one day when you feel it's right you pick it up". And I put myself a limit at 45kits in the beginning of the year... now I'm at 59 WIP and in stock according to scalemates which doesn't count dual combos as several kits...
@@DJ-vn4fw I suppose my vids on the subject don't really help, especially when we learn how many some other people have? 😱 Makes our own stupid stashes seem modest! 😈
I have around 40 kits in my stash. Even at a rate of one kit completed every two months, that's still enough to keep me busy for the next six and a half years 😅
My stash (150 or so kits - too scared to count) is, in my mind, insulation. The boxes contain mostly air, so as they are all on shelves on one side of the room that wall is very well insulated. Think of the energy savings!
Thanks Peter,very funny opener and you made me feel better. It's a collectors hobby as well as a historians and an artists all rolled into one. Different makes,scales,types. I suppose we can be forvegiven for having 14 Spitfires and 92 P-51s etc etc. As I go on in the hobby that I returned to in 2017 airshows and deeper leaps into history kick off different interests. I'll get a kit just because some clever and brave chappy did something amazing in it,or the usual 100 reasons. By the way the 199 reason is buy a Mistercraft kit,send the decals back and ask for the right ones that are in the instruction sheet( on mass please fellers)and for them to be complete and numbered properly and then smash the kit to bits and stuck it in the re-cycling bin. PS After watching one of your Matchbox lovelies videos I went to the De Havilland Museum with model event and got through the door and at the first sales table saw and bought a Matchbox Handley page Heyford and the Halifax Coastal Command. Your fault Peter, so you're to blame also for my 130+ kits ha ha. Thanks mate. Just joking.Apart from Airfix who else does a Halifax!!?? Along comes Matchbox and brings out a box with 3 variants ,one coastal command,unsung heroes many times over. Nice to see Airfix have released their newish Beaufort with a Coastal Command option. Anyways,enjoyable fun from you as usual,informative and lively. Don't go changing buddy.
Retired to France with a bit over 300 kits. After 3 years here I sold them ...and lost money on the purchase price. Was the right thing to do but still have fond memories of kits I really wanted to build but recognised I simply would not have the time. I actually built an extension of around 40 sq metres to house them once built!...So I understand the urge but advise simple calcs about how long it takes to build one kit * by number of kits divided into time available fitted into available storage space.
Another great video peter. Following a recent major move I rationalised my stash along with building a new Cave/Build Room. I went from well over 300 to 246. I am averaging about 22 built kits a year and figure I have roughly over 10 years worth of builds. I know I will add and subtract from that over time but feel like it is a manageable size now. Lets see how I go reducing the stash more by the time you do your Part 3 video next time !!
Hi Peter, another video for everyone to ponder. “To stash or not to stash model kits”. All modellers have a stash of kits and that includes me. I tend to fall into the category of I should buy this kit because it might sell out or it might not have another production run for some time. However, it’s the prerogative of the individual to have a stash and there is nothing to be ashamed of. As for airbrushes I have settle for a Neo by Iwata for general primer work; and both the Ammo by Mig Jimenez Air cobra and Air viper airbrushes. I do use a combination of various manufacturers acrylic paint, varnishes and weathering products. Where after market detailing products are available, especially etched metal and resin, I tend to only buy products which really complement the finished model. With etched metal I only use some of the major parts because too much detail can kill a model. Often the phrase “less is more!” comes to mind. In the future Peter will be possible to see a model finished in ICM acrylics? Keep up the good work with the enthusiasm and entertaining videos.
I'm only at about a dozen kits with accessories waiting on the shelves and already feel some anxiety when I get the urge to pull the trigger on another purchase. I lean toward higher end expensive kits so I need to practice some restraint going forward. Good topic that needs attention.
Well I’m Adding My Numbers to The mix. Years ago My “Stash” Was Over 2k! No Joke! But I Sold Off ALL Of Them took a break! Now Back at it right now 240kits! I’m 68 years old They say life expectancy is around 75! I’d better Get on it! Great Channel! Blessings D.Killingsworth Monrovia Ca USA
Hi Peter, thanks for the follow up to the ‘stash’ video. Maybe another follow up in another two years would be in order to correlate some kind of case study into the subject. I did clear out my stash around 15 years ago through selling and scrapping, it was brutal but it cleared space and was very cathartic. My stash had grown again but after watching the video I have decided to put the handbrake on it. The value is one thing but the boxes of models almost become a bit of a burden and clutter up houses and minds. So a big sell off will be coming up and a sensible level will be found. To be serious as I get older I don’t want to leave too much stuff for my wife to deal with if the unexpected happens, no that I’m expecting anything to happen but I’m sure you get my meaning. Otherwise thanks for the video and I look forward to the next. Cheers Neil
@@creativetimewasting Thanks Neil...Unexpectedly losing my old school friend recently (a year younger than me) did make me focus on this too. It's not the size of the stash that brings the enjoyment, it's what's in it.👍🏻
Thanks Peter, love the video. Your comments have certainly hit home and planted a seed. I have acquired most of my kits from the swap and sell table at model shows in part because they were all cheap. And of course here they sit in the stash unbuilt. Always look forward to your next video.
I've got just under 100 kits I think, plus lots of aftermarket. Mostly 1/32 aircraft and some 1/35 scale armor, so they take a lot of space and are not cheap. Don't want to know what it cost me overall. But my excuse is that 1/32 scale aircraft kits don't stay in production forever, so you have to buy them at some point otherwise they won't be available anymore if you wait to long.
Don't you just LOVE a bargain?? 2 Tamiya Fairey Swordfish 1/48 scale here- both had at a discount of amazing sizes. One was found at a Hobby Lobby in upstate NY. It's original price sticker was 79.95 and it was on the shelf awhile and got re stickered twice before I spied it and ZOOOMM out the door I went- final price from 79.95... 28.95 😅😅😊 How's that for a grabber??
Happy Birthday Peter! I just got back into models a year ago. Due to my collection addiction... I have focused on 1/72 scale WW1 & WW2 pacific theater aircraft only. EVEN with that restraint -I have 147 model kits in my stash!!!! Working on 3 models with none complete. HELP!!! :)
Ill be at work for this one ( as per norm )..BUT , I will definitely be watching when I get a chance. Has your stash achieved sentience Peter? Do you hear the cry of its people? ' build us, buuillld uss' 😆
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Home from work and just watched the rest of this one....Do you use ze scalemates stash list? I reckon I've got about 300 in ze stash...did some rough calcs and I'm looking at around 20,000 AU. The lady of my life probably thinks its worth around a few thousand....No idea why..lol. Scale modeling seems to be in a fantastic resurgence/renaissance lately and a lot of us are finding subject matter that we have wished for decades are finally available, hence our burgeoning stashes. Not to mention the amount of available aftermarket and tools these days. ( just bought an IWATA HP CS.) Such a GREAT time for our hobby but possibly many fads and indulgent temptations we can live without in truth. I intend to build them but am realistic that being in my 50`s now I probably won't get around to achieving this, HOWEVER....It makes me very happy to curate my menagerie of scale plastic. I find myself rationalizing my build schedule which tends to start with the cheaper and easily replaceable kits, when maybe we ought to be building our most precious of treasures and enjoy every moment! Great subject and discussion Peter. Bravo!
A modest collection. 105 full kits in the stash, 12 started, and 80 completed since the early 1970s (as far as I can recall). Plus various after market items. Still need to add a few of the Tamiya 1/48 military figures that I have completed... On scalemates as Emjay.
A very good subject Peter. I rarely buy a New and latest kit as I find the are over priced and you just know they will come down in price. But that can back fire like the Airfix 1/24 Spitfire MkIX, I have about 100 kits to build. Mostly easy build shame the box type ie Airfix, Tamiya, Revel and Italari. Just about all I plan to build at some point. I am also getting near retirement in a few yrs time and of the opinion that I shan't need go buy any once retired and unless money. Then along comes Christmas and my very understanding wife buys me a kit or two so it only seems right to jump the queue especially when they are Accurate Armour and KFS 1/24 kits(£££). I dont buy after market except some wheels for the Revel Land Rover a s the kit ones are shocking. Stevie wonder would pull a face at those. Money wise as in value. I look at them as Tax Man free assets. I could sell them when needs be
509 in the stash here. Some are ones I built when I was 10 and wanted to revisit or pass on to my son so he can build them when he is a bit older. Some are investments in that I got them for such a great deal that I can sell them today for twice what I paid. Some are because I simply wanted to have them on the shelf because their boxes are awesome, the kits are awesome, and because I can. And some I am excited to build once I finally quit/retire (which I can do today but I just can't pull that trigger). Will I get more? Yep. There are many more expensive, invasive, hobbies out there...this one just isn't regulated/banned yet in the US so I can collect model kits at least for now. Surely there will one day be a tax and regulation because of our ever growing nanny state. Cheers.
Happy birthday Peter, I’m ashamed to say mine numbers near 300 with 8 of them Airfix Skyhawks. I need to down size but it’s hard to decide what to off load.
Peter another brilliant episode from your good selves. Now mine is roughly double the size of yours (to avoid any confusion, I mean stash). Do I need help?? YESS, with getting it all build and finished🤣😂🤣
Peter I watched this one again and imagine your hobby was riding motorcycles, 9k spend on a stash over the years as compared to riding, maintaining and owning a bike is not that much I'd like to think, just think of 10 years insurance and road tax alone. The bike probably takes up less space in the garage, although some guys I knew had them in the house (livingroom even). No need to feel half guilty in any way with building up a stash and still buying after you have an enormous one, just think of the pleasure you have with every new buy😂🤣😂
I have 16 kits in my stash, And i forbid myself to buy anymore and just build them. Also i have Some electric guitars which i will sell to compensate for the money. That way its under control. But i totally understand the buying urge, especially you come across kits at half price :-)
Less is more as the saying goes. I have a small stash as time is not on my side with the current circumstances. However will treat myself at Telford/Chrismas etc. It's easy to forget that paints, masking tape, brushes etc all cost money too! Chris
Trying to keep my stash under 100 and doing OK, 75 according to my scalemates account. But 95% of them are less than 30 years old and decent quality (you find my stash under TravisT)
Peter since your 1st Video on this subject I had about 50 my stash is now currently around 200 so no I’ve no control over it at the moment the most recent addition was the 780 quid Porsche 917 from pocher which is on pre-order
I have TWO stashes...1st is current /modern releases to build and my 2nd stash is ONLY vintage kits that i have NO intention of building.....simply buy to have for the sake of having them from a nostalgia piont of view
I'm not a collector, but I have a collection! I do intend to build all, let me see, at last count, 140. I have been fortunate enough to get a lot of my kits on consignment, up to half price or even more, at my local hobby shop. I have picked up the Mini Art P-47 in I/48. I haven't started it yet because it looks like a "project" kit, that will take a while to build. But you know, a lot of my stash are project kits anyway! They tend to sap away my modeling mojo. I enjoy your program, keep up the good work.
Great video, Peter. My model-making days are well behind me, and I now live vicariously through a handful of model makers such as yourself. Perhaps you guys can use people like me as fractions to divide your stash cash value since a substantial part of your world comes from the generosity of demonstration? As for me, even the smallest, cheapest 1/72 kit should be considered as a gateway drug 😂. Don’t be too hard on yourselves … stay safe
I "believe" I have more than 300 model kits bought from 1980 till now. A number of them are old Revell, Esci, Airfix, Frog, Matchbox, Italeri etc and most are OOP. My precioussssss😊
Peter, thank you for that original video. It was a real wake-up call to me and caused me to re-examine my buying habits. I was a completer, meaning I wanted all kits of Japanese WW2 planes, all Luft 46 kits, all German WW2 vehicles, etc. You woke me up to the stupidity of this approach, especially as I was not actually building them!! This year I have purchased about 5 kits (mainly to complete a diorama build). Your video saved my life!!!
Just managed to watch this In the model railway world there are people with huge stashes of locos and stock. Partly to blame is short runs of models and people are likely to buy something that they might not need now but if they don't buy it now they may not be able to get it. You are right about social media influence. They don't call them influencers for nothing!
If the phenomenon of stashes didn't exist, i.e. people only bought kits which they were going to build immediately, sales and hence the pipeline of new kits would presumably be much less.
When your earlier video came out my stash was really small - like 3 kits. Now I'm up to 22 with a lot of the additions being second hand. My main focus of interest is WWII aircraft. They have however, been joined by 4 armoured vehicles, 2 ships and complimentary figures. 😮
In my stash I have around 24 of them but they get build right away I'll start one and move to the next one they get prime and painted even at the model store I look into the old model bin I pick up a few go throught them and start building them mine they can get over whelmed when there finish like all over the place meaning no room for other going to add a bookcase some where display them
Another brilliant video Peter, and very thought provoking. I'm going to count my own stash tonight. But you raise an important issue. 'It's like a fix, like a disease, you can't stop it!' It should be fun but for some it may be attempting to fill a vacuum?
I can honestly say... hand on heart... that my stash has shrunk 'slightly' over the last couple of yrs... However, I have moved house twice in that time, which has led to less available funds... I managed to finish about 6 WIPs, built 2 from box to finished, and only bought 2 new kits - so the 'list' has gone from 104 to 98 (I do keep it updated) I'm settling in here now though, so I suspect the numbers will soon start to climb again. 🤦♂ And yes... I'm also guilty of cleaning out the AB between colours.
11 Kits for me with one on order from Kotare, but I do seem to be developing a Laminar flow Design thing at the mo......... btw I might not be counting the duel combo as it is only one box!
Thanks to you Peter, I managed to dodge at least one (or two) model! I really want 1/48 Sea Harrier and there was nice discout for Kinetic one with tractor for 30€. I really wanted that and Kinetic Kfir C-10 which was also in deep discout. Then I remembered your rant for Kinetic SHAR and watched it again. I also read horror stories about Kinetic Kfirs. Then I could not buy them. I still want those, but now they are at least double the price and I can reason myself not to buy them. So my stash is at least two models smaller thanks to you! (163) And I wanted to comment the aftermarket parts for kits. I have noticed that that it raises the bar to start the kit if I have purchesed a lot of aftermarket for some particular kit rather than vanilla kit. Have you noticed similar?
my stash goes at 445, i retired in August and hope to hit the bench in October, as i moved from Lisbon to my house in the portuguese highlands of Serra da Estrela, still have to bring about 50 kits from Lisbon....my last purchase was the Heller Canadair CL-415, as unfortunately i seem them a lot here, because of summer forest fires...
In the fads/ new products category, I'm probably a bit like you. For example in late 1970s enamels were the only easily available choice. Around 1994 I decided to migrate to tamiya (so called) acrylics. Last month was when I finally "retired" my last 4 tins of humbrol, as I finally accepted 3 week drying time was no good lol. I still have 6 jars of testors enamels from a 1996 gift set that still work perfectly. Was thinking about changing to one of the true acrylics, but now everbody jumping on laquer bandwagon, I decided stick with tamiya "acrylics" . Altough I did get bitten by tamiya TS clear aerosol. I'd run out of matt, last time I bought any, tamiya didn't do laquers, so didn't realise I needed to check. Thought I was buying old acrylics, however the TS laquer clears can't be applied over decals, which I found it when it destroyed decals from a monogram kit ( from my stash), with no suitable replacements available it was a PITA
I recently started using AK Real colours (lacquer based) on things like the Sea Harrier and find they work really well, they seem to self-level well and if you need to do a correction or re-spray an area, it blends together seamlessly. 👍🏻 But now they changed them again ! Grrr! 🤬
Hi Peter. As someone just getting back into the hobby after a 30 year break, my 'stash' is non-existent 😂 Is it possible for you to do a video that recommends a few kits that are good value, with acceptable details, that build fairly easily - for the beginner getting back into the hobby? There are so many options nowadays it's difficult to know if you're buying a kit worth building.... Thanks for all the words of wisdom.
Hi Peter - as a relatively new scale modeller I have exactly 3 in my stash! However Model Railway Loco's - that's a completely different story! Agree about the AK Pens - seem a bit of a gimmick to me and £60+ to buy a set with a lot of colours I probably wouldn't use seems daft. I do struggle a bit with brush painting small parts - have you done a video on brush painting? would be interested to see how you go about it. Cheers Reggie
Thanks Reggie. But I avoid build vids usually, just showing my build montage photos at the end, - because a huge amount of time for editing is required that I just don't have. All my figures are hand painted though. 👍🏻
I believe my stash size is in and around 60-70 and I intend on building all of them. Any time a new one does arrive though my dad will say I should finish a couple more before I order more online 😂
I love the honesty of your videos. Quite new to your channel & I am enjoying what you do. I am on the side of not having enough models in my stash (only 12) so I definitely need more 😀. On a serious note how much time do you actually get to spend building, paining etc? A lot of your time will go into preparing your presentations leaving not a lot for model making. So by my reckoning you will have far too many models to ever complete 😟.
You are spot on there! I am a slow builder too anyway. Kinetic 1/48 Sea Harrier=175 hours, Tamiya 1/12 Senna Mclaren= 220 hours, Tamiya 1/12 Honda Bike=250 hours, 1/32 Tamiya Mustang =320 hours! I cannot build tons of kits and keep folks entertained too...😂
My stash (20 odd kits) has been in the loft for over 20 years untouched. Last year I decided I was modelling again and it's grown to 70 armour kits. This week Italeri announced a new Italian SPG and rfm a new Sherman... Of course I needed them. My thinking is buy for retirement!.
Don't know exactly how many kits I have and don't really want to know. I've been buying them or getting them as gifts since elementary school. I'm 56 now.
I checked out my Scalemates record, which I've been running since 2017. I filtered for kits and it said I had 330. Now I know that couldn't be true because the 3rd item on the filtered display were some am gun barrels. A short count later revealed 129 am guns, decals, seats, wheels, stores etc. 1st lesson, understand that SM is not a perfect accountant! I have probably 8 or 9 builds at various stages out of the 201 kits listed, most bought 2nd hand or in sales. What is my stash worth? I could check my purchase records and tell you what I'd spent, but I learnt a long time ago that any item is only worth what people are willing to pay, and not a ha'penny more. I'm happy with what I have and shall probably build them all before I shuffle of this mortal coil, I do know I don't but anywhere near as many as I did, maybe three this year since New Year. I take what you say about tools and paints etc. I'm pretty much Tamiya paint as I just couldn't get the dropper bottle under wunderkind to work properly for me, so I took the decision to stick with what I know and understand, there's plenty of good mixing guides out there for Tamiya and that is part of my enjoyment of this hobby. Agree too about the scrapers, I have the IPMS one and another generic scraper that are really good for tubular shapes. My one weakness (that I'll admit to) is paintbrushes, there's probably a couple of hundred still in boxes and packets.
I keep my stash very small, so it's barely a stash. 6 full kits incomplete, 7 figure sets, 4 aftermarket "stowage" items. Probably worth ~$400. But I also have an extensive Lego collection that can't all be displayed at once... I built 6 kits so far this year and 13 last year. I would rather run out of space to display completed models than space to store incomplete ones.
It’s a bit like gambling, if you can to afford to lose it (spend it) without hardship to you or your loved ones then no harm but if it leads to addiction then you need to do some soul searching as to where you are going.
I estimate between 250 and 300, but I’d have to do an exact inventory. I think my wife said that if I live to be 80, I’d have to finish one kit every 2 or 3 days for the next 15 years to build them all. The “math” ( or the “sums” as you would say ) is frightening 😳
I'm scared to count mine. I work early tomorrow so when i get home i think i need to count them all. I'm pretty sure i won't build them all before i die and I'm 48. I did buy the same kotare Spitfire as you, i don't think my ordinary skills will do it justice. I'm defo going to put together a spreadsheet.
Really enjoyed the video Peter and was chuckling away to the very end 😀 More please! P.S. My stash = 42 which is also the answer the meaning of life, universe and everything...🤔 Coincidence not!!
I haven't counted my kits for bit now, so I just went and counted them ( Not my Reskit detailed parts kits though). At at one time had about 210. I sold the ones I wasn't interested in any more ( and of course MOST of them I took a loss $$$$, didn't make my money back; a few I did better than the original purchase price ). I think I whittled my stash down to around 103. But now it's up to 151 😆 But then again, I am NOT married, so I don't have to hide any kits from anyone! I really don't follow BRAND NEW trends in products. I know what works and stick with it. Though I have been down the road, trying some new paints. That's because, MOST paints, especially, acrylics I have had NOTHING but problems with. Air brushing with acrylics for "me" was/is a less in frustration. And getting the results was a chore, rather than enjoyment. That was until I discovered MRP ( Mr Paint ) lacquer paints. This stuff has once more brought the FUN back into my air brushing. And I will NEVER try and more paints, as I found the paint for me! Enjoy your videos and rants Peter!! Now, let's NOT talk about my rugby match shirt collection, there I am REALLY sinful sometimes!!🤣Cheers from California!
happy birthday Peter. ah the stash ,its a collection is my excuse! to myself that is. I would be scared to add up the cost of them all . mines low by the sound of it the same as yours around 200 kits .But i will build all mine, honest!
Hi mate , watching your stash video. The way I justify it is its like swings and round abouts. I suddenly found an interest in copper state model WW1 armoured cars so I use my stash to sell on evil bay. I mostly get my money back sometimes make a small profit but its how I justify having a stash of about 200 kits. I only realised I had so many after moving house and putting everything in storage.😮
In my head I will build them all, in reality your right I can't build them all. But surely if you start selling your stash then are you adding to some else's misery
i feel i have far too many kits but still end up buying more...but i think my thinking is once you have them they are there and there may come a time when you cant afford to buy them so you are kinda future proofing yourself...if you know what i mean
Ha ha,im 58,been future proofing for years,it was literally the excuse for buying.If i spent the rest of my life making kits,and lived to a ripe old age,i could not build them all,but it's nice to know i have them!
Money in the bank can disappear overnight in a financial crash. You get pleasure from your stash and in an emergency you can sell or barter it. Seems a no-brainier to me.
I got a 120 /60 shop for the farm. Wonder how many kits can fit in there. Highly impractical business wise. The wife would lose her mind but….. more thought is required on this. Lol
@@markgordon2260 Don't worry we had some champers afterwards...But I have a reputation for on-screen accidents with drinks like that so had to keep it away from the PRECIOUS Matchbox classics! 😂 Cheers! 🥂
At my current build rate I need to be immortal.
When Howard Carter opened up Tutankhamun’s tomb he was asked ‘’ What do you see ? ‘’ He replied ‘’ Wonderful things ! ‘’ I suppose it’s the same with your stash.
@@davidbrims5825 NOW...THAT is FUNNY! 😆😂🤣! 👍🏻
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Labhi Peter how can i send you a kit to review and to keep so you can build it and add to your collection
Now that’s how to raise the tone of a comment section.
@@jaws848Drop me a line: MrMatchboxes@gmail.com 👍🏻
I think that once your stash exceeds the inventory of your local hobby shop, then you might need to rethink your priorities.
I think a conversation needs to be had about whats to be done with the model once it's built.
@@stuartsteel1 Your wish is my command...(See premiere later today!) 👍🏻
Happy birthday Peter. According to my records I have just over 300 started and unstarted kits in my collection and there gets to be a point where it's been in your stash for years and you know you're never going to build it. So I've done a bit of house keeping and cleared out around 25 of them over the last week.
Never had a stash as a kid in the 70's...I had the opposite...I wanted everything and had nothing...A kit was bought or gifted to me and I slept that night in the happy knowledge it was glued together, painted and on my draws next to my bed....10 in my stash at the mo
Ps it’s not stash, it’s treasure.
I was wondering, is the euphoria of collecting greater, than the euphoria of building? Me and Peter Oxley want to know. It seems to me the euphoria declines, as one enters the building phase. Just food for thought, that is all. Happy modeling everyone!!!!!
Excellent discussion Peter. Somehow I've managed to keep my stash to 30 kits. I have them stored on 2 shelves in my shop and I've told myself...The stash can't be bigger than those 2 shelves. It makes me keep building so I can replenish the stock!
That's a great idea! 👍🏻
My wife told me months ago " I understand that you want to buy some kits that you will not build right away. It's like books, you buy them, you have them on your shelf and one day when you feel it's right you pick it up". And I put myself a limit at 45kits in the beginning of the year... now I'm at 59 WIP and in stock according to scalemates which doesn't count dual combos as several kits...
When I got to 90 kits I said enough. I set myself a goal to get down to 80 before buying any more. I now have 108!😯
108?! That makes me feel better. Off to the shop tomorrow.
@@DJ-vn4fw I suppose my vids on the subject don't really help, especially when we learn how many some other people have? 😱 Makes our own stupid stashes seem modest! 😈
I have spent many years as an auditor. My list is maintained!
I have around 40 kits in my stash. Even at a rate of one kit completed every two months, that's still enough to keep me busy for the next six and a half years 😅
My stash (150 or so kits - too scared to count) is, in my mind, insulation. The boxes contain mostly air, so as they are all on shelves on one side of the room that wall is very well insulated. Think of the energy savings!
@@davidshanahan5134 A frankly BRILLIANT way to sell this to the wife! 😂
Thanks Peter,very funny opener and you made me feel better. It's a collectors hobby as well as a historians and an artists all rolled into one. Different makes,scales,types. I suppose we can be forvegiven for having 14 Spitfires and 92 P-51s etc etc. As I go on in the hobby that I returned to in 2017 airshows and deeper leaps into history kick off different interests. I'll get a kit just because some clever and brave chappy did something amazing in it,or the usual 100 reasons. By the way the 199 reason is buy a Mistercraft kit,send the decals back and ask for the right ones that are in the instruction sheet( on mass please fellers)and for them to be complete and numbered properly and then smash the kit to bits and stuck it in the re-cycling bin. PS After watching one of your Matchbox lovelies videos I went to the De Havilland Museum with model event and got through the door and at the first sales table saw and bought a Matchbox Handley page Heyford and the Halifax Coastal Command. Your fault Peter, so you're to blame also for my 130+ kits ha ha. Thanks mate. Just joking.Apart from Airfix who else does a Halifax!!?? Along comes Matchbox and brings out a box with 3 variants ,one coastal command,unsung heroes many times over. Nice to see Airfix have released their newish Beaufort with a Coastal Command option. Anyways,enjoyable fun from you as usual,informative and lively. Don't go changing buddy.
I think the problem is online marketplaces. That's what sucks me in.
Retired to France with a bit over 300 kits. After 3 years here I sold them ...and lost money on the purchase price. Was the right thing to do but still have fond memories of kits I really wanted to build but recognised I simply would not have the time. I actually built an extension of around 40 sq metres to house them once built!...So I understand the urge but advise simple calcs about how long it takes to build one kit * by number of kits divided into time available fitted into available storage space.
Tell us MORE 😅😅 tick..tock..tick ..tock... No time...😅😊
Another great video peter. Following a recent major move I rationalised my stash along with building a new Cave/Build Room. I went from well over 300 to 246. I am averaging about 22 built kits a year and figure I have roughly over 10 years worth of builds. I know I will add and subtract from that over time but feel like it is a manageable size now. Lets see how I go reducing the stash more by the time you do your Part 3 video next time !!
You can do it! 👍🏻
Hi Peter, another video for everyone to ponder. “To stash or not to stash model kits”. All modellers have a stash of kits and that includes me. I tend to fall into the category of I should buy this kit because it might sell out or it might not have another production run for some time. However, it’s the prerogative of the individual to have a stash and there is nothing to be ashamed of.
As for airbrushes I have settle for a Neo by Iwata for general primer work; and both the Ammo by Mig Jimenez Air cobra and Air viper airbrushes. I do use a combination of various manufacturers acrylic paint, varnishes and weathering products.
Where after market detailing products are available, especially etched metal and resin, I tend to only buy products which really complement the finished model. With etched metal I only use some of the major parts because too much detail can kill a model. Often the phrase “less is more!” comes to mind.
In the future Peter will be possible to see a model finished in ICM acrylics? Keep up the good work with the enthusiasm and entertaining videos.
I really must do that! 👍🏻
I'm only at about a dozen kits with accessories waiting on the shelves and already feel some anxiety when I get the urge to pull the trigger on another purchase. I lean toward higher end expensive kits so I need to practice some restraint going forward. Good topic that needs attention.
Well I’m Adding My Numbers to
The mix. Years ago My “Stash”
Was Over 2k!
No Joke! But I Sold Off ALL Of Them took a break! Now Back at it right now 240kits!
I’m 68 years old
They say life expectancy is around 75! I’d better Get on it!
Great Channel!
Blessings
D.Killingsworth
Monrovia Ca
USA
All modellers live to 150,despite the glue we inhaled as kids by accident. You're OK,loads of time. The actual problem is shelving!!!
@@RedViking2020 You’re Correct!
150 to 200 sounds about right
Model on Brothers
I love using a brush for my models. I think it gives me nostalgia from when I first started modelling. Nice video again Peter 👍
@@benmanning4340 Thanks Ben, Yes, I sometimes do that too if I build an old Matchbox for the same reason.☺️
Hi Peter, thanks for the follow up to the ‘stash’ video. Maybe another follow up in another two years would be in order to correlate some kind of case study into the subject.
I did clear out my stash around 15 years ago through selling and scrapping, it was brutal but it cleared space and was very cathartic.
My stash had grown again but after watching the video I have decided to put the handbrake on it.
The value is one thing but the boxes of models almost become a bit of a burden and clutter up houses and minds.
So a big sell off will be coming up and a sensible level will be found.
To be serious as I get older I don’t want to leave too much stuff for my wife to deal with if the unexpected happens, no that I’m expecting anything to happen but I’m sure you get my meaning.
Otherwise thanks for the video and I look forward to the next.
Cheers Neil
@@creativetimewasting Thanks Neil...Unexpectedly losing my old school friend recently (a year younger than me) did make me focus on this too. It's not the size of the stash that brings the enjoyment, it's what's in it.👍🏻
Great watch Peter....glad to see your back on form with your unique sense of humour 👍🤣
Thank you kindly 😂
Thanks Peter, love the video. Your comments have certainly hit home and planted a seed. I have acquired most of my kits from the swap and sell table at model shows in part because they were all cheap. And of course here they sit in the stash unbuilt. Always look forward to your next video.
@@daviddillon5908 Thanks David! ☺️
I've got just under 100 kits I think, plus lots of aftermarket. Mostly 1/32 aircraft and some 1/35 scale armor, so they take a lot of space and are not cheap. Don't want to know what it cost me overall. But my excuse is that 1/32 scale aircraft kits don't stay in production forever, so you have to buy them at some point otherwise they won't be available anymore if you wait to long.
Don't you just LOVE a bargain?? 2 Tamiya Fairey Swordfish 1/48 scale here- both had at a discount of amazing sizes. One was found at a Hobby Lobby in upstate NY. It's original price sticker was 79.95 and it was on the shelf awhile and got re stickered twice before I spied it and ZOOOMM out the door I went- final price from 79.95... 28.95 😅😅😊 How's that for a grabber??
Swordfish - great subject.
Happy Birthday Peter! I just got back into models a year ago. Due to my collection addiction... I have focused on 1/72 scale WW1 & WW2 pacific theater aircraft only. EVEN with that restraint -I have 147 model kits in my stash!!!! Working on 3 models with none complete. HELP!!! :)
@@ADxG1369 Ohhh! That's BAD! 🫣🫢 But not quite as BAD as me yet! 😵
Ill be at work for this one ( as per norm )..BUT , I will definitely be watching when I get a chance. Has your stash achieved sentience Peter? Do you hear the cry of its people? ' build us, buuillld uss' 😆
@@AubreyStJohn3000 Thanks Aubrey...ALL will be REVEALED, but the clue is in the thumbnail! 🤭🤣
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Home from work and just watched the rest of this one....Do you use ze scalemates stash list? I reckon I've got about 300 in ze stash...did some rough calcs and I'm looking at around 20,000 AU. The lady of my life probably thinks its worth around a few thousand....No idea why..lol.
Scale modeling seems to be in a fantastic resurgence/renaissance lately and a lot of us are finding subject matter that we have wished for decades are finally available, hence our burgeoning stashes. Not to mention the amount of available aftermarket and tools these days. ( just bought an IWATA HP CS.)
Such a GREAT time for our hobby but possibly many fads and indulgent temptations we can live without in truth.
I intend to build them but am realistic that being in my 50`s now I probably won't get around to achieving this, HOWEVER....It makes me very happy to curate my menagerie of scale plastic.
I find myself rationalizing my build schedule which tends to start with the cheaper and easily replaceable kits, when maybe we ought to be building our most precious of treasures and enjoy every moment!
Great subject and discussion Peter. Bravo!
A modest collection. 105 full kits in the stash, 12 started, and 80 completed since the early 1970s (as far as I can recall). Plus various after market items. Still need to add a few of the Tamiya 1/48 military figures that I have completed... On scalemates as Emjay.
A very good subject Peter. I rarely buy a New and latest kit as I find the are over priced and you just know they will come down in price. But that can back fire like the Airfix 1/24 Spitfire MkIX, I have about 100 kits to build. Mostly easy build shame the box type ie Airfix, Tamiya, Revel and Italari. Just about all I plan to build at some point. I am also getting near retirement in a few yrs time and of the opinion that I shan't need go buy any once retired and unless money. Then along comes Christmas and my very understanding wife buys me a kit or two so it only seems right to jump the queue especially when they are Accurate Armour and KFS 1/24 kits(£££). I dont buy after market except some wheels for the Revel Land Rover a s the kit ones are shocking. Stevie wonder would pull a face at those. Money wise as in value. I look at them as Tax Man free assets. I could sell them when needs be
509 in the stash here. Some are ones I built when I was 10 and wanted to revisit or pass on to my son so he can build them when he is a bit older. Some are investments in that I got them for such a great deal that I can sell them today for twice what I paid. Some are because I simply wanted to have them on the shelf because their boxes are awesome, the kits are awesome, and because I can. And some I am excited to build once I finally quit/retire (which I can do today but I just can't pull that trigger). Will I get more? Yep. There are many more expensive, invasive, hobbies out there...this one just isn't regulated/banned yet in the US so I can collect model kits at least for now. Surely there will one day be a tax and regulation because of our ever growing nanny state.
Cheers.
I like the 5-year rule lol. I've only been collecting for 4-years. I have one year to build everything!
I have total, absolute control of My Precious. Cough..miya, Cough..miya, Cough..Cough..miya
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Happy birthday Peter. I have building and new in my stash of 160 models.
There is always room for more kits that I may want.
16 kits at the moment, but goes up and down in the teens, have a list as we'll
This reminds me to update my list…and build faster!
Happy birthday Peter, I’m ashamed to say mine numbers near 300 with 8 of them Airfix Skyhawks. I need to down size but it’s hard to decide what to off load.
Never had to use filler / putty on any of the matchbox kits i have built....yes the fit of the parts IS that good
3:04... "My precious-s-s-s-s-s-s-s......" 🤣
Peter another brilliant episode from your good selves. Now mine is roughly double the size of yours (to avoid any confusion, I mean stash). Do I need help?? YESS, with getting it all build and finished🤣😂🤣
Peter I watched this one again and imagine your hobby was riding motorcycles, 9k spend on a stash over the years as compared to riding, maintaining and owning a bike is not that much I'd like to think, just think of 10 years insurance and road tax alone. The bike probably takes up less space in the garage, although some guys I knew had them in the house (livingroom even). No need to feel half guilty in any way with building up a stash and still buying after you have an enormous one, just think of the pleasure you have with every new buy😂🤣😂
I have 16 kits in my stash, And i forbid myself to buy anymore and just build them. Also i have Some electric guitars which i will sell to compensate for the money. That way its under control. But i totally understand the buying urge, especially you come across kits at half price :-)
A stash you say or as my wife says whers does it end ?. Happy birthday Peter and thanks for sharing your intellect with us all.
Thanks 👍
Less is more as the saying goes. I have a small stash as time is not on my side with the current circumstances. However will treat myself at Telford/Chrismas etc. It's easy to forget that paints, masking tape, brushes etc all cost money too! Chris
Trying to keep my stash under 100 and doing OK, 75 according to my scalemates account. But 95% of them are less than 30 years old and decent quality (you find my stash under TravisT)
Peter since your 1st Video on this subject I had about 50 my stash is now currently around 200 so no I’ve no control over it at the moment the most recent addition was the 780 quid Porsche 917 from pocher which is on pre-order
😵How much? 😵
This was a great episode. I’ve only got maybe twenty or so models in my stash but I am continually adding them.
I have TWO stashes...1st is current /modern releases to build and my 2nd stash is ONLY vintage kits that i have NO intention of building.....simply buy to have for the sake of having them from a nostalgia piont of view
Perfectly valid and logical tactic.
@@Martin-x2t absloutley...my holy grail is the Matchbox F-14 in mint condition
I'm not a collector, but I have a collection! I do intend to build all, let me see, at last count, 140. I have been fortunate enough to get a lot of my kits on consignment, up to half price or even more, at my local hobby shop. I have picked up the Mini Art P-47 in I/48. I haven't started it yet because it looks like a "project" kit, that will take a while to build. But you know, a lot of my stash are project kits anyway! They tend to sap away my modeling mojo. I enjoy your program, keep up the good work.
I very much enjoyed the story about the thousands of kits. I laughed out loud in agreement with your reasonable assessment.
Glad you enjoyed it. 😅
Great video, Peter. My model-making days are well behind me, and I now live vicariously through a handful of model makers such as yourself. Perhaps you guys can use people like me as fractions to divide your stash cash value since a substantial part of your world comes from the generosity of demonstration? As for me, even the smallest, cheapest 1/72 kit should be considered as a gateway drug 😂. Don’t be too hard on yourselves … stay safe
I "believe" I have more than 300 model kits bought from 1980 till now. A number of them are old Revell, Esci, Airfix, Frog, Matchbox, Italeri etc and most are OOP. My precioussssss😊
Longer-term stashes are more forgiveable: Mine started in 2009 so not so good! 🫣
Peter, thank you for that original video. It was a real wake-up call to me and caused me to re-examine my buying habits. I was a completer, meaning I wanted all kits of Japanese WW2 planes, all Luft 46 kits, all German WW2 vehicles, etc. You woke me up to the stupidity of this approach, especially as I was not actually building them!! This year I have purchased about 5 kits (mainly to complete a diorama build). Your video saved my life!!!
Wow! I never though of my vids as 'life savers' before but thanks...they might be wallet / mortgage & divorce savers, mind. 😊
Just managed to watch this
In the model railway world there are people with huge stashes of locos and stock. Partly to blame is short runs of models and people are likely to buy something that they might not need now but if they don't buy it now they may not be able to get it. You are right about social media influence. They don't call them influencers for nothing!
If the phenomenon of stashes didn't exist, i.e. people only bought kits which they were going to build immediately, sales and hence the pipeline of new kits would presumably be much less.
@@Shamrock100 You are spot-on. 👍🏻
And the supply of second hand ones would be none-existent
When your earlier video came out my stash was really small - like 3 kits. Now I'm up to 22 with a lot of the additions being second hand. My main focus of interest is WWII aircraft. They have however, been joined by 4 armoured vehicles, 2 ships and complimentary figures.
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In my stash I have around 24 of them but they get build right away I'll start one and move to the next one they get prime and painted even at the model store I look into the old model bin I pick up a few go throught them and start building them mine they can get over whelmed when there finish like all over the place meaning no room for other going to add a bookcase some where display them
Another brilliant video Peter, and very thought provoking. I'm going to count my own stash tonight. But you raise an important issue. 'It's like a fix, like a disease, you can't stop it!' It should be fun but for some it may be attempting to fill a vacuum?
I can honestly say... hand on heart... that my stash has shrunk 'slightly' over the last couple of yrs...
However, I have moved house twice in that time, which has led to less available funds... I managed to finish about 6 WIPs, built 2 from box to finished, and only bought 2 new kits - so the 'list' has gone from 104 to 98 (I do keep it updated)
I'm settling in here now though, so I suspect the numbers will soon start to climb again. 🤦♂
And yes... I'm also guilty of cleaning out the AB between colours.
11 Kits for me with one on order from Kotare, but I do seem to be developing a Laminar flow Design thing at the mo......... btw I might not be counting the duel combo as it is only one box!
Thanks to you Peter, I managed to dodge at least one (or two) model! I really want 1/48 Sea Harrier and there was nice discout for Kinetic one with tractor for 30€. I really wanted that and Kinetic Kfir C-10 which was also in deep discout. Then I remembered your rant for Kinetic SHAR and watched it again. I also read horror stories about Kinetic Kfirs. Then I could not buy them. I still want those, but now they are at least double the price and I can reason myself not to buy them. So my stash is at least two models smaller thanks to you! (163)
And I wanted to comment the aftermarket parts for kits. I have noticed that that it raises the bar to start the kit if I have purchesed a lot of aftermarket for some particular kit rather than vanilla kit. Have you noticed similar?
I have found it can add a lot of time difficulty & frustration is many cases...I am going to be very selective with aftermarket in future...
Just had a thought, some people collect fine art to look at - we buy plastic art to look at 😁😁
my stash goes at 445, i retired in August and hope to hit the bench in October, as i moved from Lisbon to my house in the portuguese highlands of Serra da Estrela, still have to bring about 50 kits from Lisbon....my last purchase was the Heller Canadair CL-415, as unfortunately i seem them a lot here, because of summer forest fires...
Happy birthday Peter! Great video 🤣. Just counted my stash - 62 unbuild, 73 build- I feel guilty...
In the fads/ new products category, I'm probably a bit like you. For example in late 1970s enamels were the only easily available choice. Around 1994 I decided to migrate to tamiya (so called) acrylics. Last month was when I finally "retired" my last 4 tins of humbrol, as I finally accepted 3 week drying time was no good lol. I still have 6 jars of testors enamels from a 1996 gift set that still work perfectly. Was thinking about changing to one of the true acrylics, but now everbody jumping on laquer bandwagon, I decided stick with tamiya "acrylics" . Altough I did get bitten by tamiya TS clear aerosol. I'd run out of matt, last time I bought any, tamiya didn't do laquers, so didn't realise I needed to check. Thought I was buying old acrylics, however the TS laquer clears can't be applied over decals, which I found it when it destroyed decals from a monogram kit ( from my stash), with no suitable replacements available it was a PITA
I recently started using AK Real colours (lacquer based) on things like the Sea Harrier and find they work really well, they seem to self-level well and if you need to do a correction or re-spray an area, it blends together seamlessly. 👍🏻 But now they changed them again ! Grrr! 🤬
Happy birthday Peter! All the best to you!
Danke, Gunter! ☺️
I would like to see how you strip down an airbrush. It's a big barrier for me having to clean them between paints.
Maybe I should do it blindfolded like the new recruit soldiers in the US Army do with their rifles?😬
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab i just want to clean my airbrush quicker. Not join the US Army!
Happy birthday dear Peter and good evening everyone
Hi Peter. As someone just getting back into the hobby after a 30 year break, my 'stash' is non-existent 😂
Is it possible for you to do a video that recommends a few kits that are good value, with acceptable details, that build fairly easily - for the beginner getting back into the hobby? There are so many options nowadays it's difficult to know if you're buying a kit worth building....
Thanks for all the words of wisdom.
@@nzdigital I will certainly consider that soon! 👍🏻
Hi Peter - as a relatively new scale modeller I have exactly 3 in my stash! However Model Railway Loco's - that's a completely different story! Agree about the AK Pens - seem a bit of a gimmick to me and £60+ to buy a set with a lot of colours I probably wouldn't use seems daft. I do struggle a bit with brush painting small parts - have you done a video on brush painting? would be interested to see how you go about it. Cheers Reggie
Thanks Reggie. But I avoid build vids usually, just showing my build montage photos at the end, - because a huge amount of time for editing is required that I just don't have. All my figures are hand painted though. 👍🏻
I believe my stash size is in and around 60-70 and I intend on building all of them. Any time a new one does arrive though my dad will say I should finish a couple more before I order more online 😂
I love the honesty of your videos. Quite new to your channel & I am enjoying what you do. I am on the side of not having enough models in my stash (only 12) so I definitely need more 😀. On a serious note how much time do you actually get to spend building, paining etc? A lot of your time will go into preparing your presentations leaving not a lot for model making. So by my reckoning you will have far too many models to ever complete 😟.
You are spot on there! I am a slow builder too anyway. Kinetic 1/48 Sea Harrier=175 hours, Tamiya 1/12 Senna Mclaren= 220 hours, Tamiya 1/12 Honda Bike=250 hours, 1/32 Tamiya Mustang =320 hours! I cannot build tons of kits and keep folks entertained too...😂
Always a pleasure to watch.
My stash (20 odd kits) has been in the loft for over 20 years untouched. Last year I decided I was modelling again and it's grown to 70 armour kits. This week Italeri announced a new Italian SPG and rfm a new Sherman... Of course I needed them. My thinking is buy for retirement!.
@@ianfisher7360 Careful Ian, or the DARK SIDE will take a grip on you...😈
Don't know exactly how many kits I have and don't really want to know. I've been buying them or getting them as gifts since elementary school. I'm 56 now.
@@markjustice7894 Ignorance is bliss! 🫣
Maybe 30, older kits now, Matchbox/Monogram to modern Airvelliya.
The stash never goes down! However, I have decided to part with my TSR2 from my stash (being replaced by a Tamiya honda, as yet unbuilt).
How stupid? I pay $400 per month for a climate controlled storage locker.20x24! Yes that stupid!
Oh my Lord! 😮 ...😂
I checked out my Scalemates record, which I've been running since 2017. I filtered for kits and it said I had 330. Now I know that couldn't be true because the 3rd item on the filtered display were some am gun barrels. A short count later revealed 129 am guns, decals, seats, wheels, stores etc. 1st lesson, understand that SM is not a perfect accountant! I have probably 8 or 9 builds at various stages out of the 201 kits listed, most bought 2nd hand or in sales. What is my stash worth? I could check my purchase records and tell you what I'd spent, but I learnt a long time ago that any item is only worth what people are willing to pay, and not a ha'penny more.
I'm happy with what I have and shall probably build them all before I shuffle of this mortal coil, I do know I don't but anywhere near as many as I did, maybe three this year since New Year.
I take what you say about tools and paints etc. I'm pretty much Tamiya paint as I just couldn't get the dropper bottle under wunderkind to work properly for me, so I took the decision to stick with what I know and understand, there's plenty of good mixing guides out there for Tamiya and that is part of my enjoyment of this hobby. Agree too about the scrapers, I have the IPMS one and another generic scraper that are really good for tubular shapes. My one weakness (that I'll admit to) is paintbrushes, there's probably a couple of hundred still in boxes and packets.
I keep my stash very small, so it's barely a stash. 6 full kits incomplete, 7 figure sets, 4 aftermarket "stowage" items. Probably worth ~$400. But I also have an extensive Lego collection that can't all be displayed at once...
I built 6 kits so far this year and 13 last year. I would rather run out of space to display completed models than space to store incomplete ones.
@@evilbobthebob Wow! 😯 You are a Jedi master at mind & self control...an example to us all.👍🏻
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab It helps to live in a small townhome with limited storage :D
Happy birthday Peter🎉 probably won't be able to watch tonight but looks forward to when I get a minute
I’m pleading the 5th. Not to mention all the 3D downloads I have rather printed and not built or not even printed.
Oooof! 🫣
It’s a bit like gambling, if you can to afford to lose it (spend it) without hardship to you or your loved ones then no harm but if it leads to addiction then you need to do some soul searching as to where you are going.
My associated book 'stash' maybe larger than my kit 'stash'. possibly more valuable as well? (oh its kits 500, books 600)
I estimate between 250 and 300, but I’d have to do an exact inventory. I think my wife said that if I live to be 80, I’d have to finish one kit every 2 or 3 days for the next 15 years to build them all. The “math” ( or the “sums” as you would say ) is frightening 😳
@@bradwolfgang1037 Yikes! 🫣😱
The correct number of kits in a stash is just one more!
I'm scared to count mine. I work early tomorrow so when i get home i think i need to count them all. I'm pretty sure i won't build them all before i die and I'm 48.
I did buy the same kotare Spitfire as you, i don't think my ordinary skills will do it justice.
I'm defo going to put together a spreadsheet.
Hi Peter, Cool as always. 👍
Thank you again
Really enjoyed the video Peter and was chuckling away to the very end 😀 More please!
P.S. My stash = 42 which is also the answer the meaning of life, universe and everything...🤔 Coincidence not!!
@@NPractitioner THE PERFECT NUMBER! 😑👍🏻
We see some HLJ packages daily from the DHL 767 we unload here in Greensboro NC. 😊 Hobby Link Japan
When I add kits to my list, I put a green dot sticker on them with the year and price purchased.
Yes I do that with the Matchbox collection.👍🏻
Happy Birthday Peter 👍 Enjoyed the video! Chris
@@tail_lamp7538 Thank You Chris! ☺️👍🏻
An expensive Dispäe circle cutter will never help you cut corners.
I haven't counted my kits for bit now, so I just went and counted them ( Not my Reskit detailed parts kits though). At at one time had about 210. I sold the ones I wasn't interested in any more ( and of course MOST of them I took a loss $$$$, didn't make my money back; a few I did better than the original purchase price ). I think I whittled my stash down to around 103. But now it's up to 151 😆 But then again, I am NOT married, so I don't have to hide any kits from anyone!
I really don't follow BRAND NEW trends in products. I know what works and stick with it. Though I have been down the road, trying some new paints. That's because, MOST paints, especially, acrylics I have had NOTHING but problems with. Air brushing with acrylics for "me" was/is a less in frustration. And getting the results was a chore, rather than enjoyment. That was until I discovered MRP ( Mr Paint ) lacquer paints. This stuff has once more brought the FUN back into my air brushing. And I will NEVER try and more paints, as I found the paint for me!
Enjoy your videos and rants Peter!! Now, let's NOT talk about my rugby match shirt collection, there I am REALLY sinful sometimes!!🤣Cheers from California!
happy birthday Peter. ah the stash ,its a collection is my excuse! to myself that is. I would be scared to add up the cost of them all . mines low by the sound of it the same as yours around 200 kits .But i will build all mine, honest!
@@Spruejunkie72Thanks...so,you are only 11, right? 🤣
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab I’m going to stay away from the calculator thanks
Hi mate , watching your stash video. The way I justify it is its like swings and round abouts. I suddenly found an interest in copper state model WW1 armoured cars so I use my stash to sell on evil bay. I mostly get my money back sometimes make a small profit but its how I justify having a stash of about 200 kits. I only realised I had so many after moving house and putting everything in storage.😮
@@simoncooper3490 200? Tut-Tut! 😨 Wanna share a ride to the modellers anonymous meetings?? 🤭
In my head I will build them all, in reality your right I can't build them all. But surely if you start selling your stash then are you adding to some else's misery
Happy birthday, Peter - I think that this episode qualifies you for a glass of your favourite tipple.
@@chriswhite2997 Thanks, Cheers! 🍷
Well....now I don't feel so bad about my tiny 20 model stash. But it is growing.
@@ronniefoley-m8y "Your journey towards the DARK SIDE will soon be complete."😈
i feel i have far too many kits but still end up buying more...but i think my thinking is once you have them they are there and there may come a time when you cant afford to buy them so you are kinda future proofing yourself...if you know what i mean
Ha ha,im 58,been future proofing for years,it was literally the excuse for buying.If i spent the rest of my life making kits,and lived to a ripe old age,i could not build them all,but it's nice to know i have them!
Money in the bank can disappear overnight in a financial crash. You get pleasure from your stash and in an emergency you can sell or barter it. Seems a no-brainier to me.
I got a 120 /60 shop for the farm. Wonder how many kits can fit in there. Highly impractical business wise. The wife would lose her mind but….. more thought is required on this. Lol
How do I send you a photo Peter from my cellphone? It's in a storage place and needs much organization :)😊😊
Happy Birthday! Where is the bottle of vintage champers (or good Australian shiraz)?
@@markgordon2260 Don't worry we had some champers afterwards...But I have a reputation for on-screen accidents with drinks like that so had to keep it away from the PRECIOUS Matchbox classics! 😂 Cheers! 🥂
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 🥂🥂And I trust that it is MY PRECIOUS with a sibilant "s"!