Ok i think its getting out of hand

fatherjack · 03-17-2008, 02:21 PM

While sorting my aircraft out today (they were all over the place) i've realised now i've amassed over 700 (708 to be precise) individual 1/400th scale models. This is in just over 2 years. Thats virtually one a day! And theres still more i want to get! I think i need some therapy!Richard

MarathonA340 · 03-17-2008, 03:14 PM

I'm sad to report that the only therapy I've found is buying another model. I have 940+ and am still going. I have actually started to thin the collection out a little, but am still going strong with the buying. One a day average is a little out of control, but as long as the wallet can withstand the outflow of cash, what the heck.

cyhupilot · 03-17-2008, 03:17 PM

I say switch to 1:200. You will have less place for your models which will force you to buy only the ones that you really really want rather than the ones that look nice. Because let's face it, THEY ALL LOOK NICE

C-Rex · 03-17-2008, 03:20 PM

Hey FatherJack,
I'm out of cash, but got alot of free space available. If you need help in displaying them or store them

Feel free to send them to me. :-)

fatherjack · 03-17-2008, 03:44 PM

I even remember what the first on i bought was and where i bought it. It was a gemini Delta MD11 in the old colours (it was that or the delta tristar) and from the aviation shop that used to be in Schipol airport. Then i kind of didnt by any for a year or two then it came back with a vengence when i got a load for £5 at a toyfair. Richard

CO777/200 · 03-17-2008, 03:45 PM

I can't imagine that the wings900 users can help you!

C-Rex · 03-17-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CO777/200

I can't imagine that the wings900 users can help you!

You just remember, I called in first.

flyingdoc · 03-17-2008, 04:18 PM

I always find it reassuring to know that I am not alone in this mania called collecting - I can even justify it when I see that there are others in it just as badly as myself!

fatherjack · 03-17-2008, 05:31 PM

I do have a few 1/200th scale ones such as the BA a320 by gemini and the inflight BA B732. I'm planning to get the Monarch A321 as well. I also do plastic kits in 1/144th scale. I've done some homemade FR and EZY b737s and i've just got a transfer sheet from the nice people at aviation megastore which will allow me to do another 6 easyjet aircraft. The only 1/200th scale i havent got that i want is the BA ERJ in the Union Jack colours. One day!Richard

n777co · 03-17-2008, 05:39 PM

Well it sounds like you are up there with Emil (Eherren) he has almost over 3,000 total models. BTW I got in second!

fatherjack · 03-17-2008, 05:41 PM

I will be getting rid of some of my copies (none of the samples though). I will list them when i get round to it. Richard

Abraxas · 03-18-2008, 04:10 AM

Holy Crap! You've got 708 in 2 years?! And I thought I needed help with 200 in 2 years...

I'm with Doc in saying that it's good to know I'm not at the umm... 'very addicted' end of the scale! haha. But well done! and WOAH!

Dan

coilsw6 · 03-19-2008, 05:14 AM

Have to agree with Doc. It's all about justification. I don't care as long as there's another model I'm sure I can always find another excuse for buying it. I've also only been at this a few years and there IS NO LIGHT at the end of the tunnel....Good luck to us all I say.

fatherjack · 03-19-2008, 02:46 PM

If you think that is obcene i also trade in model railways an my current collection excluding busness items stands at over 1200! I wouldnt want to trade in aircraft though as there really isnt any mark up to be made. At least in s/h model railways a 100% mark up can be easily achieved. having done the sum most aircraft would only make around 40-50% mark up. Richard

uncle beat · 03-19-2008, 03:15 PM

I fail to see the problem. Keep collecting and enjoy!!

03-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Ok i think its getting out of hand While sorting my aircraft out today (they were all over the place) i've realised now i've amassed over 700 (708 to be precise) individual 1/400th scale models. This is in just over 2 years. Thats virtually one a day! And theres still more i want to get! I think i need some therapy!Richard

03-17-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
MarathonA340 RJ Second Officer A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 61 Posts: 137	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I'm sad to report that the only therapy I've found is buying another model. I have 940+ and am still going. I have actually started to thin the collection out a little, but am still going strong with the buying. One a day average is a little out of control, but as long as the wallet can withstand the outflow of cash, what the heck.

03-17-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
cyhupilot RJ Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 23 Posts: 420	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I say switch to 1:200. You will have less place for your models which will force you to buy only the ones that you really really want rather than the ones that look nice. Because let's face it, THEY ALL LOOK NICE __________________ My CYUL Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/21835153@N03/

03-17-2008, 03:20 PM	#4
C-Rex Second Officer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 693	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Hey FatherJack, I'm out of cash, but got alot of free space available. If you need help in displaying them or store them Feel free to send them to me. :-) __________________ /JP

03-17-2008, 03:44 PM	#5
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I even remember what the first on i bought was and where i bought it. It was a gemini Delta MD11 in the old colours (it was that or the delta tristar) and from the aviation shop that used to be in Schipol airport. Then i kind of didnt by any for a year or two then it came back with a vengence when i got a load for £5 at a toyfair. Richard

03-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#6
CO777/200 Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Giebelstadt, Bavaria Age: 26 Posts: 1,041	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I can't imagine that the wings900 users can help you! __________________ Julian \|\| scale600 - The #1 site for 1:600 scale model aircraft \|\| \|\| My aircraft photos at JetPhotos.Net \|\|

03-17-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
flyingdoc Master ATP Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 45 Posts: 4,747	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I always find it reassuring to know that I am not alone in this mania called collecting - I can even justify it when I see that there are others in it just as badly as myself! __________________

03-17-2008, 05:31 PM	#9
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I do have a few 1/200th scale ones such as the BA a320 by gemini and the inflight BA B732. I'm planning to get the Monarch A321 as well. I also do plastic kits in 1/144th scale. I've done some homemade FR and EZY b737s and i've just got a transfer sheet from the nice people at aviation megastore which will allow me to do another 6 easyjet aircraft. The only 1/200th scale i havent got that i want is the BA ERJ in the Union Jack colours. One day!Richard

03-17-2008, 05:39 PM	#10
n777co ATP Captain A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: hoffman est. IL Age: 17 Posts: 3,068	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Well it sounds like you are up there with Emil (Eherren) he has almost over 3,000 total models. BTW I got in second! __________________ CHICAGO TO HOST THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS! http://chicago2016.org/news/pages/splash.html http://www.trainsandplanes.biz/index.php Check'm out! Respect those who serve in the Armed Forces Owner of a Windows Vista Laptop! 48 Models and counting!

03-17-2008, 05:41 PM	#11
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I will be getting rid of some of my copies (none of the samples though). I will list them when i get round to it. Richard

03-18-2008, 04:10 AM	#12
Abraxas RJ Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 520	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Holy Crap! You've got 708 in 2 years?! And I thought I needed help with 200 in 2 years... I'm with Doc in saying that it's good to know I'm not at the umm... 'very addicted' end of the scale! haha. But well done! and WOAH! Dan __________________ Reaching for the Skies... Flights 02/10/08 EY451-EY011 SYD-AUH-LHR A345-A346 \| 24/10/08 EY038-EY450 CDG-AUH-SYD A332-A345 01/11/08 QF575 SYD-PER A332 \| 03/11/08 QF582 PER-SYD B743 COLLECTION \| TRADE \| VIDEOS

03-19-2008, 05:14 AM	#13
coilsw6 Silver Wings900 Supporter A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia. Age: 48 Posts: 391	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Have to agree with Doc. It's all about justification. I don't care as long as there's another model I'm sure I can always find another excuse for buying it. I've also only been at this a few years and there IS NO LIGHT at the end of the tunnel....Good luck to us all I say. __________________ All the best, Colin.

03-19-2008, 02:46 PM	#14
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand If you think that is obcene i also trade in model railways an my current collection excluding busness items stands at over 1200! I wouldnt want to trade in aircraft though as there really isnt any mark up to be made. At least in s/h model railways a 100% mark up can be easily achieved. having done the sum most aircraft would only make around 40-50% mark up. Richard

03-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#15
uncle beat Second Officer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 703	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I fail to see the problem. Keep collecting and enjoy!!

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