thegunny Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Was cleaning out the storage shed today and got a bit of a shock when I took stock of the kits I had sitting around protecting the floor from dust. Macross related kits first: Just a few Valks Some Battroids etc Some Zero & Plus kits A bit of resin (found a few more after that aren't in the photo like the 1/48 Club M Super/Strike, Cat's Eye (copy), complete Moscato Booster & tractor set & all of the Moscato mecha) Some Mospeada Southern Cross (just about all the Macross resin, Mospeada & Southern Cross kits have come from the good members of this site ) A bit of Patlabor A bit of Nadesico (also found a Musasiya Nadesico resin kit later) A lot of Gundam And finally a few kits from various shows such as GITS, VOTOMS, Sakura Wars & the game Virtual On. As well as about 15 Star Trek & Star Wars kits that I didn't photo because they are packed away right down the back and too hard to get to So enough of my portion of the national debt, lets see yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 3 Fei-Yens? I always assumed I was the biggest Fei-Yen fan here---and anywhere. (though I haven't even built my Marz one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 3 Fei-Yens? I always assumed I was the biggest Fei-Yen fan here---and anywhere. (though I haven't even built my Marz one) Soon to be 6 as I need another Cinderella Heart & 2 Vivid Heart kits to make all the colour variants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpore Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) Argh... You're a show-off. *cries in loneliness without those models* If I had all those, I would be the happiest guy on earth.... at least until a new one came out. But seriously... are you thinking about selling any? Or are you actually going to put them all together? I'm sure there are a lot of people here that would be willing to, eh... help you clean out the closet? Edited September 30, 2008 by CosmicSpore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 man that would have to be one of the most complete macross collections in Oz. I thought I was doing well but I'll have to tip my hat good man Berttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Fah! I've got a closet and storage unit full of unbuilt kits. The hobby of model building has a notorious reputation for turning into model kit collecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Those Wave Fenics kits are horribly engineered. Nice parts, but lousy engineering. Closet is full, overhead rack is full, shelves are full... actually starting to sell stuff off that I know I'll never get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) To me is the realization that, because I have a modeling addiction, I could have used the money to buy another motorcycle, take a trip to a few countries to Europe or pay a few semesters at college instead... In the end I can't complaint because building them (whenever I have the time to) makes me happy and keeps me away from ever more harmful stuff like drugs, women and sex.....oh, and driving 70 mph to work because I took too long putting greeblies on my fine molds x-wing.. Edited September 30, 2008 by 007-vf1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Who dies with the most kits, wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The Gunny obviously HATES the Hase kits ! Let's just say I have a walk in closet full of models and a few clothes (my half). I can only wear one thing at a time anyhow . I keep my kits in giant plastic boxes to protect and easily move them around. The last two moves were easy! Just grab and go! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is very impressive. All that rare resin stuff is great. Good luck on buliding all this in this lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Who dies with the most kits, wins. That's apparently how my Grandpa felt. Some roof work after his death lead to the discovery of his stash: 1/24 scale classic cars all the way to the rafters, all the way around the house. My Dad and I seem to be hoarders as well. I think it's genetic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpore Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Who dies with the most kits, wins. Actually, I think the real winners there are their heir or whoever buys out their estate at the auction. Hoarding + modelling = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This thread makes me angry. Models are made to be built, and proudly displayed. Just imagine if you were a model, knowing you could be assembled, lovingly painted and put on show to the world through photography and display. Then some meanie goes and keeps you in the dark all these years... :lol: For the record, I only buy models I know I will build. I have a backlog of a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This thread makes me angry. Models are made to be built, and proudly displayed. Just imagine if you were a model, knowing you could be assembled, lovingly painted and put on show to the world through photography and display. Then some meanie goes and keeps you in the dark all these years... For the record, I only buy models I know I will build. I have a backlog of a dozen. It reminds me of Toy Story 2 with Jesse and Stinky Pete who were in boxes for so long waiting to go on display at the konichi toy museum in Japan. I feel guilty too. I am working as fast as I can on my kits and do plan to build them all but still feel bad about them sitting in my tools closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I only buy models I know I will build. Oh that's what I used to think, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It's just that, if you don't buy them when they're released, they'll sell out. If you wait until later, you'll have to pay through the nose to get them. And that's only if you can find the kit... That's why my collection is so big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Enough talk of big collections, full closets & cupboards. Talks cheap let's see them . Show me the money (or kits in this case) I intend to one day make most of them. It's a matter of space to dispaly them really and with around 100 or so in storage waiting for some display space to become available I'll have to do a major shuffle of the cabinets. It doesn't help that I've become a bit lazy over the past few years and have brought more toys than I should have that are taking up the space. I also collect the kits for other reasons. The way they are thought out, the box art, the instructions just to name a few. Grab 'em while you can is my motto. Why miss out or pay twice as much years down the track Yep plastic tubs are the go. That's why I was sorting through them, pack 'em, rack 'em & stack 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It's just that, if you don't buy them when they're released, they'll sell out. If you wait until later, you'll have to pay through the nose to get them. And that's only if you can find the kit... That's why my collection is so big. Same here. Nice collection Gunny. I have 1/72 Q-Rau envy How about some pics of the display cabinet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 How about some pics of the display cabinet? All my cabinets are full of toys at the moment (damn things cost so much thought I might as well show them off for a while). I have just had a rush of blood and have finished 3 Moscato destroids, a couple of Armorcast mechs and a few Gundam kits so once they are painted (weather not too painting friendly down here at the moment) I'll certainly get some pics up. The destroids might upset a few purists though as they will be painted in battletech colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It's just that, if you don't buy them when they're released, they'll sell out. If you wait until later, you'll have to pay through the nose to get them. And that's only if you can find the kit... That's why my collection is so big. you're right, who knows how long it takes to have the new batch. I usually order two MG at a time, or more if they are on sales. Hasegawa Macross kits I have at least three of each with exceptions of the vf-1 fighters. I guess half of my stuffs are Gumdam - 80% MG, 10% HG, 10 % PG - I still have 6 w0 customer pg in boxes. and probably 6 pg zaku in boxes? need to do inventory again, I'm moving next month. The rest split between Macross and real world stuffs. I'd like to build them all, but working always get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here's my modest collection. It's grown considerably since I took this photo a few years back. I also have 2 of each Moscato Macross kit and the 1/72 Cat's Eye and Mike's 1/72 Monster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Very nice. Seeing your Bandai Valks reminded me that I have some missing kits to look for. Completely forgot about those as they were some of the first I brought many years ago, damn what have I done with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I keep my kits in giant plastic boxes to protect and easily move them around. Me too. At least we now know where all HLJ's stock has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I keep my kits in giant plastic boxes to protect and easily move them around. The last two moves were easy! Just grab and go! - MT me too, and I keep track of where everything is with a notebook. not to mention the plastic boxes are water prove too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Here's my modest collection. It's grown considerably since I took this photo a few years back. I also have 2 of each Moscato Macross kit and the 1/72 Cat's Eye and Mike's 1/72 Monster... How long are you gonna hold onto two Cat's Eye kits? I know a good home in Australia that will take good care of one Or, if Tanmen isn't making them anymore maybe we could make moulds from one, like the VF-4 last year So bummed I missed Tanmen kits but stoked to be on MW for Moscato resin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 How long are you gonna hold onto two Cat's Eye kits? I know a good home in Australia that will take good care of one Or, if Tanmen isn't making them anymore maybe we could make moulds from one, like the VF-4 last year So bummed I missed Tanmen kits but stoked to be on MW for Moscato resin! I only have one copy of the Cat's Eye and it's a recast. I'm actually planning on building that one. Maybe during summer vacation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpore Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I can understand having a dozen or so kits, maybe... some kits sell out fast. But how come most of you buy 2+ of the same kit? Do you REALLY think you're going to have to time to build each one more than once, or do you just enjoy staring at those boxes in your storage spaces? Even if I had all the money in the world, I still couldn't see myself buying more than 1 of each model, unless it was one of my favorites and I needed an extra one to practice on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I can understand having a dozen or so kits, maybe... some kits sell out fast. But how come most of you buy 2+ of the same kit? Do you REALLY think you're going to have to time to build each one more than once, or do you just enjoy staring at those boxes in your storage spaces? Even if I had all the money in the world, I still couldn't see myself buying more than 1 of each model, unless it was one of my favorites and I needed an extra one to practice on. Some of us buy a 2nd copy of the same kit as an insurance policy for when we screw up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Some of us buy a 2nd copy of the same kit as an insurance policy for when we screw up. no it isn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I like to build them in different color schemes... That, and what Vifam said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have multiples of various kits as my intention is to recreate scenes from the TV show. For example I have 3 Valks & a Cat's Eye for ep 10 "Blind Game". The Valks are for Hikaru, Max & Hayao. I have more Valks to do Roy, Max fighting Millia's Q-Rau & to use with the Moscato boosters ffor ep 30 Viva Maria. I don't have many Supers or Strikes as they really didn't feature in the TV show and that's all I'm interested in as far as modeling is concerned. I have at least on of each other type or enough to do one of each of the main players. I only get singles of the kits from series that don't interest me (such as M Plus, M7 & M Zero and to a lesser extent MF) but they are still needed to complete the set Same thing goes for Patlabor. The same kit has parts to build all the different variants, so that's why I have multiples of them and some are originals. The Nadesico kits are doubled up because some are original issue and some are re-releases. Thank goodness most of the Gundam mecha are custom one off's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Some of us need like 20 of a kit so we can fill up a massive model of the Daedalus. I get seconds to make various versions. Other kits I purchase just for parts! Don't worry, no Macross kits will be harmed I'll work on getting some pictures up. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 With the older kits I get two or more as a build one and keep one mint in box type thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) It would take too long to pull out all my kits to photograph them, I do keep an inventory of them on Excel though Name Rarity Scale MFG Series Zentradi Vrlitwhai Ship C 1/20000 Arii Macross Zentradi Quamzin Ship C 1/20000 Arii Macross Zentradi Zjentohl Auedy LST Ship C 1/20000 Arii Macross Zentradi Zjentohl Auedy STD Ship C 1/20000 Arii Macross SDF1 TV version Cruiser Mode R 1/5000 Arii Macross Zentradi Glaug R 1/72 Arii Macross Armored Battroid VF-1J R 1/72 Arii Macross Oberth R 1/4000 Thorsten Macross QF-3000 Ghost R 1/72 Thorsten Macross VF-1S Super Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie (Max) (Parts) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1D Valkyrie (Variable) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1A Valkyrie (Variable) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1S Valkyrie (Variable) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1J Valkyrie (Max) (Variable) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1J Valkyrie (Milia) (Variable) C 1/72 Bandai Macross VF-1S Ultimate Detail Strike Valk (recast) U 1/48 Club-M Macross YF-19 (recast) VR 1/48 Club-M Macross Plus YF-21 (recast) VR 1/48 Club-M Macross Plus YF-19 Fighter VR 1/72 Club-M Macross Plus YF-21 Fighter VR 1/72 Club-M Macross Plus VF-4G Lightning III Fighter VR 1/72 Club-M Macross-VFX Zentradi Queadluun-Rau VR 1/72 Club-M Macross VF-11 (Wonderfest Special) Unobtainable 1/72 Club-M Macross Plus VF-4 U 1/72 Hobbyexpro Macross-VFX VF-11 Armored Battroid U 1/72 Hobbyexpro Macross VF-1 Valkyrie Photo-Etched Detail Set C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1A Fighter Valkyrie clear w/special decals U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1A Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1S Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1A Super Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1S Strike Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1 Valkyrie Weapon Set C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VT-1 Valkyrie "Super Ostrich" C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VE-1 Valkyrie "Elintseeker" C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross YF-19 Fighter C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Plus VF-1 Battroid C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross YF-21 Fighter C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Plus Macross Display Stand C 1/72 Hasegawa All VF-1A Super Battroid C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1S Strike Battroid C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-0A/S Battroid C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-0S Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-0A /S W/Ghost Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-0A Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-0B Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-0D Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero SV-51 Fighter Nora Type C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero SV-51 Fighter Ivanov Type C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero SV-51 Fighter Gamma W/twin booster C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-1 Super/Strike Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1 A/J/S Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1S Strike Battroid, Minmei Guard U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-22S Fighter C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Seven VF-1D Fighter Valkyrie C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-19 Fighter C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Seven VF-1A Fighter Valkyrie Angel Birds U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie Max & Millia Two-in-One Set U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1D Fighter Valkyrie "Max/Virgin Road" U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1A Fighter Valkyrie Low Viz U 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-0 Reactive Armored Battroid C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Zero VF-1A, VF-2 Sonicbirds C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross VF-1J Super, SVF-41 Black Aces C 1/72 Hasegawa Macross Roy Focker Figure C 1/12 Imai Macross Destroid Defender U 1/72 Imai Macross Destroid Spartan R 1/72 Imai Macross Zentradi Standard Regult R 1/72 Imai Macross Zentradi Quel Quallie Theater-Scout Bug-Eye R 1/720 Imai Macross Zentradi Fighter Pod Unobtainable 1/72 Korakorum Macross Glamour Spider Bug R 1/72 Korakorum Macross VF-1D Battroid Conversion C 1/72 Korakorum Macross Launch Arm R 1/72 Korakorum Macross Lancer II R 1/72 M-Factory Macross VF-2SS Fighter VR 1/72 Musaki Macross II VF-11C Super Battroid VR 1/72 Retppu Macross Seven Atmospheric Booster C 1/72 Captain America Macross Atmospheric Booster (Master) Unobtainable 1/72 Captain America Macross Atmospheric Booster Launch Pylon VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Atmospheric Booster Launch Vehicle VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Regult U 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Regult Heavy Missile VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Regult Light Missile VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Regult Scout VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Soldier (standing) VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Soldier (seated) VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Kamjin figure U 1/72 Captain America Macross Zentradi Gnerl Fighter R 1/72 Captain America Macross Destroid Missile Phalanx VR 1/72 Captain America Macross Destroid Tomahawk R 1/72 Captain America Macross Destroid Spartan R 1/72 Captain America Macross Destroid Monster U 1/72 Salzo Models Macross Macross Factory U 1/72 Salzo Models Macross Cat's Eye Recon Unobtainable 1/72 Tanmen Macross Fan Liner Unobtainable 1/72 Tanmen Macross Fan Racer Unobtainable 1/72 Tanmen Macross Fan Racer (recast) R 1/72 Tanmen Macross Dragon II Fighter Unobtainable 1/72 Tanmen Macross VF-17 Battroid C 1/72 Wave Macross Seven VF-19 Custom Fire Valkyrie U 1/72 Wave Macross Seven Destroid Missile Phalanx Unobtainable 1/72 Patemori Soba Macross Destroid Monster (recast) VR 1/72 Patemori Soba Macross VF-19 Sound Booster Add-on Unobtainable 1/72 Giga Macross Seven Super Armor for Variable Valkyrie Unobtainable 1/72 Corydoras Macross X-9 Ghost VR 1/72 EBO Macross Plus VF-19 Fold Booster VR 1/72 UN Balance Macross Plus YF-19 Battroid VR 1/72 Kantogakuindaigaku-Mokeidourakukai Macross Plus YF-21 Guardian Conversion set VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross Plus YF-21 Battroid Conversion set (recast) VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross Plus VF-19F/S Conversion Wings VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross Seven YF-19 Under Wing Stores Unobtainable 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross Plus Strike Cannon metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VE-1 metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VT-1 metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-1J head lasers metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-1D head lasers metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-1A head lasers metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-1S head lasers metal parts VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-0A head laser & pitot VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-0D head laser & pitot VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross VF-0S head laser & pitot VR 1/72 Gokigen-Seimetsu Macross Valhalla Mother Ship U 1/4000 Yellow Submarine Macross-VFX SDF1 DYRL Cruiser Version VR Yellow Submarine Macross Kite base C 5" Themodelbase Macross Kite base C 7" Themodelbase Macross Skull base C 7" Themodelbase Macross 129 in all, built and unbuilt Edited October 2, 2008 by Grayson72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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