When your wife says you have too many models...

dboyd001 · 06-10-2008, 11:13 AM

..... If my wife ever says I have too many models (I know she's probably thinking it), I'll show her this:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3479494

..... I'll bet most of us, especially those of us 30+, started with a plastic kit. In my youth and since I've put together some great model airplanes. Some of my favorites:
Airfix Lockheed Hudson (in fact I have an unassembled one on the shelf)
Airfix Grumman Gosling
Aurora(?) United 727
Airfix Short Sterling
numerous DC-3/C-47s
Revell or Aurora TWA L-1049G (cat caused a fatal crash landing from my bureau)
Airfix Fairey Swordfish (an uncle flew them in WW2)
Revell B-17

..... I put together very few jets. A plane just had to have a freakin' propeller! I had until recently quite a few kits I knew I would never get around to put together or have room for. I hated to part with an Airfix Boeing 314, but it did fetch more than $50 on eBay (and I thought I'd be lucky to get $9).
Dave (and now they complain about plastic parts on Dragon Wings)

yyzjo777 · 06-10-2008, 11:25 AM

Wow, that is absolutely unbelievable! (shocked speechless).

If a woman is complaining that her guy has too much of something ... the guy should comment on stuff she has too much of - eg. shoes, jewellery, perfume, clothing ... all the crap that I have ZERO interest in!

Jo

B-16707 · 06-10-2008, 01:28 PM

holy crap. whats the enjoyment of having all those planes? build it and shelve it never to look at it in detail again.

to each his own!

CitationDrvr · 06-10-2008, 02:25 PM

Now this, friends, is motivation at its finest!

24r · 06-10-2008, 04:21 PM

When she says that , it's time for a new wife.

Mark

1:200Freak · 06-10-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-16707

holy crap. whats the enjoyment of having all those planes? build it and shelve it never to look at it in detail again.

to each his own!

I guess he can't build them because he has so many out already

B773ER · 06-10-2008, 04:35 PM

Looks like Crownvic has a World Record to strive for!

1:200Freak · 06-10-2008, 04:37 PM

Maybe the networks have not discovered Crownvic...YET!!

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Dang!

What a record to strive for.

yyzjo777 · 06-10-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1:200Freak

I guess he can't build them because he has so many out already

Yeah, and then he blows up duplicates using firecrackers!

Sheesh! If I need a loan, perhaps I should give this guy a call as he seems to have so much extra money to "burn" (no pun intended).

Santos · 06-11-2008, 12:20 AM

I´d like to see him removing the dust from all these models. eh eh

Nice and huge collection. Congrats to him, his collecion is absolutely fantastic.

aerozo · 07-08-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dboyd001

..... If my wife ever says I have too many models (I know she's probably thinking it), I'll show her this:

ksl.com - Holder of Guinness record for model planes lives in West Jordan

awesome video. It's amazing to see how much passion and wills an individual can put into his hobby.

Shanghai · 07-08-2008, 10:56 AM

He spent about $250,000 on models? If we did that with our hobby, with planes about $25 a piece, then that would be 10,000 models! Holy

!!!

fazeman · 07-08-2008, 03:19 PM

If your wife asks you about your collection, just tell her you have "Imelda Marcos Syndrome." She'll understand.

A Tupolev · 07-08-2008, 06:19 PM

I show my wife this web site and ask her if she rather I collect toasters.

The Toaster Museum

MarinerOne · 07-08-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by A Tupolev

..........................

Do toasters come in 1/10th scale?

SouthwestAirlines103 · 07-08-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24r

When she says that , it's time for a new wife.

Mark

At least you won't need to worry about that

Chansen · 07-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Bader a person who use to have their own forum here at DA.C and who introduced me to here use to have that record!
Read here.:

BADERMODELS

Flyin' Hawaiian · 07-10-2008, 07:53 PM

good speeches

06-10-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
dboyd001 Ex Machina Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: western NY Posts: 930	When your wife says you have too many models... ..... If my wife ever says I have too many models (I know she's probably thinking it), I'll show her this: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3479494 ..... I'll bet most of us, especially those of us 30+, started with a plastic kit. In my youth and since I've put together some great model airplanes. Some of my favorites: Airfix Lockheed Hudson (in fact I have an unassembled one on the shelf) Airfix Grumman Gosling Aurora(?) United 727 Airfix Short Sterling numerous DC-3/C-47s Revell or Aurora TWA L-1049G (cat caused a fatal crash landing from my bureau) Airfix Fairey Swordfish (an uncle flew them in WW2) Revell B-17 ..... I put together very few jets. A plane just had to have a freakin' propeller! I had until recently quite a few kits I knew I would never get around to put together or have room for. I hated to part with an Airfix Boeing 314, but it did fetch more than $50 on eBay (and I thought I'd be lucky to get $9). Dave (and now they complain about plastic parts on Dragon Wings)

06-10-2008, 11:25 AM	#2
yyzjo777 Loquacious Jo, Rare Bird Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 910	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Wow, that is absolutely unbelievable! (shocked speechless). If a woman is complaining that her guy has too much of something ... the guy should comment on stuff she has too much of - eg. shoes, jewellery, perfume, clothing ... all the crap that I have ZERO interest in! Jo __________________ I shop Aviation Delight Jo-Anne Talk Nerdy To Me, Lewis Skolnick! Last edited by yyzjo777; 06-10-2008 at 11:34 AM.

06-10-2008, 01:28 PM	#3
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,456	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... holy crap. whats the enjoyment of having all those planes? build it and shelve it never to look at it in detail again. to each his own! __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

06-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 295	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Now this, friends, is motivation at its finest!

06-10-2008, 04:21 PM	#5
24r Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mississauga, Ontario,Canada Age: 47 Posts: 785	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... When she says that , it's time for a new wife. Mark __________________ Shop Aviation Delight. It all Starts Here >>> Aviation Delight

06-10-2008, 04:35 PM	#7
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,327	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Looks like Crownvic has a World Record to strive for! __________________

06-10-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
1:200Freak Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,836	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Maybe the networks have not discovered Crownvic...YET!!

06-10-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
Horizon CRJ700 Village Idiot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KPDX Posts: 873	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Dang! What a record to strive for. __________________ "the first thing any country, no matter how poor it is or how war-torn, must do upon independence is buy a 747 and fly it to Heathrow".

06-11-2008, 12:20 AM	#11
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,753	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... I´d like to see him removing the dust from all these models. eh eh Nice and huge collection. Congrats to him, his collecion is absolutely fantastic. __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

07-08-2008, 10:56 AM	#13
Shanghai Canadian In Kansas City. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On My Computer Age: 13 Posts: 229	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... He spent about $250,000 on models? If we did that with our hobby, with planes about $25 a piece, then that would be 10,000 models! Holy !!! __________________ Justin STAR ALLIANCE pwns Sky Team IMO!

07-08-2008, 03:19 PM	#14
fazeman Setting The Pace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Age: 49 Posts: 1,988	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... If your wife asks you about your collection, just tell her you have "Imelda Marcos Syndrome." She'll understand. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steve

07-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#15
A Tupolev Grande Jefe Design Bureau Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,691	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... I show my wife this web site and ask her if she rather I collect toasters. The Toaster Museum __________________ I am the Great Cornholio! Are you threatening me? Do you have T.P. for my bunghole. More Tupolev planes please, Ty-114, Ty-134, Ty-144 My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-3750.html

07-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#18
Chansen Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,974	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... Bader a person who use to have their own forum here at DA.C and who introduced me to here use to have that record! Read here.: BADERMODELS

07-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
Flyin' Hawaiian Hawaiian Collector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 41,000 feet above the pacific Posts: 213	Re: When your wife says you have too many models... good speeches __________________ www.hawaiianair.com

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