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crw59@earthlink.net - 23 Feb 2007 19:56 GMT

Not counting the year or so they sat partially built on the shelf, but
finally they are put together.

Now painting them is another issue. That will probably never happen,
but at least I don't have to worry about losing any pieces over time.
I'm finding it easier to deal with the hobby by deciding that just the
building of the kit may be enough for me. People spend a fortune on a
nice dinner, and then in an hour or so, it and your money are gone.
While spending a small fortune on kits, the "pleasure" of being able
to still figure out the instructions, etc, finding a harmless
diversion from life's hassles may be enough. I seriously doubt I'll
ever build the gazillion diorama plans I have, or finish a kit with
paint and decals. The stash will most likely end up as cannon
fodder for the old trusty Crosman bb rifle.

Craig

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teem - 27 Feb 2007 00:39 GMT

>Not counting the year or so they sat partially built on the shelf, but
>finally they are put together.
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>Craig

I sorta have the same issue:why get the painting part involved,just
build it.on some models masking will take on a whole new
meaning.i.e.,you'll find one way,or the other to NOT get paint on
certain areas.

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Count DeMoney - 27 Feb 2007 00:50 GMT

> On 23 Feb 2007 11:56:53 -0800, "c...@earthlink.net"
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> meaning.i.e.,you'll find one way,or the other to NOT get paint on
> certain areas.

I found a different way. I bought a Brewster B-239 Buffalo, a Fokker
D XXI, and a Messerschmitt Bf109, Curtis P-36, and a Fiat G-50.

I didn't build anything but I now have 5 "Finish"ed aircraft kits (:>

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e - 27 Feb 2007 02:09 GMT

>> On 23 Feb 2007 11:56:53 -0800, "c...@earthlink.net"
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>I didn't build anything but I now have 5 "Finish"ed aircraft kits (:>

my problem is starting kits, putting them away and starting
another. i probably have 20 started. i do get back and do
more work, then it goes away again. whuzzamatta me?

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Mad-Modeller - 27 Feb 2007 21:55 GMT

> >> On 23 Feb 2007 11:56:53 -0800, "c...@earthlink.net"
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> another. i probably have 20 started. i do get back and do
> more work, then it goes away again. whuzzamatta me?

Heh, you should see my 'cripples' section. I really should finish some
of these just to sell them but I don't find monetary reward all that
motivating. I got to 'wanna' build it and so far the wanna just hasn't
materialised.

Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.

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e - 27 Feb 2007 22:10 GMT

>> In article <1172537413.237918.21650@s48g2000cws.googlegroups.com>, "Count
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>Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.

yeah, know that one.

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Uffe Bærentsen - 27 Feb 2007 11:45 GMT

With every risk of being banned from the group forever,
here are some comments.

> Not counting the year or so they sat partially built on the shelf, but
> finally they are put together.

You are way ahead of me ;-)

> Now painting them is another issue. That will probably never happen,
> but at least I don't have to worry about losing any pieces over time.

Just wait until the kids want to play with the models.

> I'm finding it easier to deal with the hobby by deciding that just the
> building of the kit may be enough for me. People spend a fortune on a
> nice dinner, and then in an hour or so, it and your money are gone.

Yes, and you have a nice diner with friends/loved ones, to remember in years
to come.

> While spending a small fortune on kits, the "pleasure" of being able
> to still figure out the instructions, etc, finding a harmless
> diversion from life's hassles may be enough. I seriously doubt I'll
> ever build the gazillion diorama plans I have, or finish a kit with
> paint and decals. The stash will most likely end up as cannon
> fodder for the old trusty Crosman bb rifle.

Welcome to the club!

:-)

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mvh Uffe

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teem - 28 Feb 2007 02:14 GMT

>With every risk of being banned from the group forever,
>here are some comments.
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>:-)

Seems like sanding/prepping the things has more motivation than
painting,weird.

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