SMA What's New In Your Stash?!?

[Rimmer]

Picked up one of these to go with my Matilda and Valentine.

 

[Down Time]

Now I can build a copy of the Abercrombie.
Being a Linberg kit I have some hesitations, I'm sure it'll be a skill builder.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Now I can build a copy of the Abercrombie.
Being a Linberg kit I have some hesitations, I'm sure it'll be a skill builder.

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Wow, that is a very old model for sure! It's in such pristine condition for a 1975 kit. I'm not sure I would have the nerve to unseal a kit like that being 50 years old itself...lol.

 

[Down Time]

It's already been challenging.

 

[Edbert]

Being a Linberg kit I have some hesitations, I'm sure it'll be a skill builder.

If your result looks better than the box-art, you have an accomplishment on your hands with a Lindberg kit.

 

[Down Time]

I love how straight the deck is

If your result looks better than the box-art, you have an accomplishment on your hands with a Lindberg kit.

Appreciate that!!

 

[TimM63]

I love how straight the deck is

Appreciate that!!

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I found that the Lindberg ship kits are seriously lacking in detail but with a little work you can make them look decent.

 

[Down Time]

It's coming along, it's not a complicated kit, the devil will be in the detail paint.

 

[Down Time]

It's coming along, it's not a complicated kit, the devil will be in the detail paint.

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Moving this to the right place

 

[mcs1056]

I'm not (wasn't?) a big "stash guy," but I got these today through FB Market. Got an excellent deal for this, plus six more not pictured tht he threw in. I'll never build all of them, so some are available. I've not been through them fully yet, so the list doesn't exist (though ALL of the NASCARs are for sale).

Now...how to hide this from the wife...

 

[BarleyBop]

Holy Mega Haul Batman!
Now you gotta buy the paint!

 

[mcs1056]

Well; I'll save on paint by selling the NASCAR kits. $7.50 each plus shipping to this group.

 

[Pantherman]

I love how straight the deck is

Appreciate that!!

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That must be so it looks like it's on a stormy ocean........ Pantherman

 

[PatW]

I still don't know how you all buy so many kits at once! We have very few actual shops in the UK to buy from and the kits are top prices!

 

[Jakko]

Second-hand, somebody selling a whole bunch at once, going to a show where there's lots of traders (who may give discounts), etc.

 

[PatW]

Second-hand, somebody selling a whole bunch at once, going to a show where there's lots of traders (who may give discounts), etc.

Well we only have one major show here in the UK each November.

 

[mcs1056]

The guy's father-in-law passed. He was a hoarder/collector of many things. The guy I got them from wanted most things gone, and Mike came to the rescue. I was surprised to see most were still in plastic.

Hey. I missed out on the '66 Fairlane convertible my roommate saw and bought from the neighbor's driveway 30 years ago. This was finally my turn.

Mike

 

[Jakko]

Well we only have one major show here in the UK each November.

There are plenty more model shows and smaller meetings in the UK, aren't there?

 

[locomotive]

I still don't know how you all buy so many kits at once! We have very few actual shops in the UK to buy from and the kits are top prices!

EBay and Vinted work for me.
On eBay I find those who won't post have the best prices because most people don't want to collect.
E.g I just picked up a box of Hornby wagons and locos for 50 quid. I went through it and there is at least 300 quids worth.

Straight back on eBay!

 

[locomotive]

There are plenty more model shows and smaller meetings in the UK, aren't there?

Not a huge number to be honest. And the prices people ask are often the same as retail shops or more than online.