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  • flyjoe180
    SMF Supporters
    • Jan 2012
    • 12429
    • Joe
    • Earth

    #76
    Originally posted by Murfie
    I'm very fortunate in that my partner encourages me to buy any kit I desire as an offset to her own collecting of various objects. She realises that the cost of a kit divided by the hours spent in construction, gives the hobby a very low cost per hour.
    Ironically now my partner encourages my hobby, I've calmed down with buying kits. I think it was partly the thrill of sneaking them past her...

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      #77
      Originally posted by Lee Drennen
      Ok here is a very small portion of my Truck and Car model stash. Some of these I bought when I was 15yrs old and on Thursday I’ll be 52yrs old so I’ve had them awhile.
      I read somewhere that in the 1960s/’70s, in the USA the most popular subject for modelling was cars. Your stash seems to confirm that

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      • Lee Drennen
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 7711

        #78
        Jakko. Yes you are right. Semi trucks wasn’t offered till 1968.The AMT Peterbilt California was the First if you look I have that truck. It by the brown California Hauler

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        • Ralph
          • Oct 2020
          • 158

          #79
          Originally posted by Lee Drennen
          Ok here is a very small portion of my Truck and Car model stash. Some of these I bought when I was 15yrs old and on Thursday I’ll be 52yrs old so I’ve had them awhile.
          Are you feeling unwell Lee?
          I think you may have carowner virus :smiling3:.

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          • Allen Dewire
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 4741
            • Allen
            • Bamberg

            #80
            Originally posted by Strenko J
            all of these tubs are full,of 1/35 scale armor, upgrade detail kits, figures, etc..
            Hey Joe, hope you are well in downtown Ohio and how many shares of Rubbermaid stocks do own. Looks like you keep them in business Bro!

            Originally posted by Lee Drennen
            Ok here is a very small portion of my Truck and Car model stash.
            Wow Lee, That collection sure does bring back a lot of memories of my youth...Haven't seen a Jo-Han kit in years...BTW, do you have any of these in the stash too,

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            I only have one and a Tiger II doesn't fit. Oh, and the rubber bands are not included either I'm afraid...................

            Prost
            Allen
            Life's to short to be a sheep...

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            • Lee Drennen
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 7711

              #81
              Ralph. I’ve had that virus for 40 yrs with out a mask and social distancing

              Allen I often thought about buying that case. I have more Johans in the stash I’ll try to get some pics and post them in the Competed model car thread

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