David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 A good suggestion made about how many untouched boxes model flyers have stashed away - ARTF, RTF, trad kits etc. Go on, spill the beans...... I knew a guy once who said he had 30 boxes in his roof, can anyone beat that? Edited By David Ashby on 23/03/2012 07:45:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 None, but have 3 which are finished but not flown yet. Now I know a man with about ten P.S. David can we have a zero option without the caveat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 About 3, but most bought as repairs or awaiting power tests, so might fly shortly. one has been on and off the bench for 14 years (mostly off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Posted by Seamus O'Leprosy on 23/03/2012 07:52:27: P.S. David can we have a zero option without the caveat? Ok, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Only 4, a Fokker DVII, a Pushy Cat, a Fusion Slope Soarer and a Great Planes Harvard, but that doesn't include at least a dozen models awaiting repair or renovation and a beautifully built Harvard which I'm too scared to fly! (PS. I didn't build it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 3, but I have to steel myself when I see something interesting and remind myself that I don't have room to store any more models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Have to finish one project before starting another or the first onenever gets finished. In my case this applies to any model, mainly original designs these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Do you include scratch built models? Two kits, (One having it's CoG sorted before it's maiden) The rest scratch built from plans with various bits obtained in various phases of construction. (5 models) I have started now to do one model at a time so to complete them !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Too many ! I decided a while ago to "stock up" on models ready for retirement (soon I hope), so I started going to auctions, boot sales, ebay etc. The result is approximately 14 aircraft, 9 boats (mainly rebuilds) and over 50 plastic kits. Apart from that I have aquired a large quantity of wood and other materials, not to mention over 1000 plans (not including internet bought plan CDs). All I need now is to retire and get on with them, but unfortunately life isn't like that and business commitments aren't giving me much time these days. Never mind. I shouldn't really be wishing my life away, but it would be nice to have more than one of them finished and flying ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi David, None, but I do have a couple that are started, but unfinished, & a few broken ones, needing fixing ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 cirrus moth dornier vampire vickers 163 lancaster all waiting for me to finish these hurricanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I've only got 2 , both of them old keil kraft free flight kits that I dont want to start because they are ones that I built as a kid. May copy the parts and build them one day. Ahh nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Prop Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I claim the right to remain silent, lest I incriminate myself........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Over 40 for me and I need to plead the 5th amendment!.. Worked away from home for a good few years and missed the hobby so much, loads of spare time but you cannot build in a hotel (I did try!).. So I reasoned I would “stock up” for when I was home all the time.. now that has happened, where does the time go..? What was more of a giggle was moving house six years back, unfortunately I was delayed and away again, the Mrs had to oversee the loft space being cleared.. this was where the stash was.. she does not let me forget it to this day.. she only thought the only models were in the garage Do not ask about motors.. A new, old, ¼ Cambrian Tri-pacer arrived for Xmas.. a gift from the management.. Enroute to hols with my folks near Tenby, I visited their factory in 70’s as a lad, for a new canopy for my Capstan.. I got a guided tour and quite a few goodies.. Now! where IS that wish list…? Mostly trad kits too, few ARTF of examples I like.. should I move a few on, I suspect it will be ARTF rather than trads... unstarted early YT Sea Fury and Ripmax F4 spring to mind. Sell one I hear you say...? Agreed! Edited By Area 51 on 23/03/2012 11:02:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Well - I answered "one". Up to about a month ago it was "three" - but started building the Elf, and knocked a quick (A)RTF out last night. So that just leaves one! Then I read the read - and someone said "does that include models in progress" - Mmm, well I've two of them - one in progress and one in "limbo". So I suppose the answer might be "three", or "one", or "two".... BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Blimey that is quite something Area 51 LOL I am no where near as bad. But as just three on my backlog list could take the next 10 years to build its bad enough. BT Spitfire, BT Mosquito, Tipsey Trainer. I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 4 including: A scratch build 1/4 scale SA Bulldog at the advanced planning, wood stocks purchased and templates cut stage (last touched a couple of years ago ) Skyways (prop driven) BAe Hawk Extra Slim 3D (which I have cut the additional parts for to build another Slim Twin) Foam profile Mustang bought on a whim ...and a myriad of rebuilds/lost causes to revisit when I get the urge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Can never walk past a good plan, stock of wood, kit, box of bits.. bargain in general.. The must have list is essential for peaceful sleeping I find... wonderful hobby ours is.. and no vices either.. The Mrs is quite chuffed I do not do golf or any other inane man hobbies.. the pleasure she see's me getting from our hobby is something even she enjoys.. on to a winner chaps.. Although I do hear of women who cringe at it..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 one - the Cygnet. As with all the others I have minimum started But I have also an excuse - my workshop is still 35 miles away from my home. Before I have not moved it I will not start. Cheers VA Edited By Vecchio Austriaco on 23/03/2012 11:46:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hey VA.. priority needs to be moving the place to closer to home.. then the warmer nights can be spent building!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I do have several - but many of them are replikit packs that were being sold off at silly low prices, and they are not really what I would classify as a kit, when compared with an ARTF - Flair - Ben Buckle - DB S&S and the like. You could say that having a plan is an unbuilt model, and I know that that is not what you mean. Plummet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Not doing too bad, only have a few. These are: WM Mustang 52 size; Extra 330l; Extra Slim Twin & Extra Slim; MFA Yamamoto 3ch kit; Ripmax Rapier Kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Guys, I wonder if it might be possible to arrange some sort of swap for all these kits. Any idea how it might be organised ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have just 2, an EDF twin and a Vic Smeed vintage jobby. Unfortunately I can't see either being done this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Towell Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 To many..... just cant find the time, have enough trouble keeping up with maintaning the ones I have let alone building any of the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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