Fundamental Friday - Episode 39 - Kit Consolidation (1)

[@frizzosmodels]

KZbin got me more addicted to styrene. I didn’t know what a stash was. Now I know lol.

[@johnphillips4788]

Very good, good information thank you.

[@rogersitzes7999]

I totally agree with you, it is a huge part of modeling! I started selling off kits because I no longer had room to store them. The boxes were starting to collapse as they were stacked 10 high in some instances. I’m not a collector, I build, and most of my builds are Kit bashed, I’ve combined as many as three kits to build one model. What your saying make complete sense to me, something I had not realized was the overwhelming feeling of chaos in my modeling room was killing my creativity. Thanks for sharing this.

[@modelcars2978]

When you first started talking about putting them in bags,I thought I would hate the idea. However, this makes a whole lot of sense. 🤟🤠👍

[@kenmorris2858]

Great tips Donn, collecting these kits in their original boxes for future projects ties up a bit of real estate, cheers from Nova Scotia...

[@michaelcooke2559]

Excellent tip on how to maximize your storage space. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Great Video. I'm more of a collector and have to keep'em in the boxes. Thanks for sharing

[@waynewootton5385]

thats a great way to save parts thank you Mr. yost

[@garyparker2969]

Great Advice Don and Since I'm Watching This At 5: PM On Sunday, Have a Blessed Week Ahead 👍👍 Gary.

[@malsdca8227]

I do similar to what your saying. Though I might suggest putting tires and clear pieces in small plastic bags if they’re gonna be stored with the kit. Ive purchased some older kits hear the tires have scared the plastic parts.

[@waynewootton5385]

what a mentor he is so smart Mr. yost no wonder you have the following you have i wish i could be the man you are its hard to duplicate the man you are what a wonderful person you are and that comes from the heart

[@HobbyBarn]

Zip lock bags are just as important in the model building as any other tool. Great video Donn will be watching for the next if you do one. Have a great weekend buddy. Terry

[@damirmejric3441]

Cut the pieces off the sprues in a way that the part number is still with the part (e.g. the engine block with a few millimeters of sprue attached to it with the number "17" visible). Put these in the zip-bags, throw in a piece of paper with the model/sub-assembly data (e.g. Revell Golf GTI mk 1 engine) on it and you're good.

[@ronstewart9792]

Very cool Donn. Been using baggies for years. Ron

[@animalyze7120]

Good advice to hear. Baggies have been a savior of mine for years, especially decals (Parchment or wax paper wrapped before the baggie) and storing the tires and clear parts separately. Ziplocs are a hobby saver! Love your channel as always!

[@kevinjones7171]

Been doing the baggies thing for years with kits from all genres. I usually add the box top or side in the bag also especially if I want to reference colors. Takes up no extra space. Thanks

[@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579]

I find this approach works very well, especially as I like to build 1/25 trucks and routinely combine parts from multiple kits. Those truck and trailer kit boxes take up a lot of space!

[@leroylong78]

For alot of people they just need to see a wall of kits stacked up wether they be just a builder or a collector. I personally only keep the kits that haven't been molested in the original box and as I open and rob parts or just build the kit... I cut out the front of the box art and I keep them all In binder.

[@tracymccormick7792]

Cool idea bro

[@leroylong78]

@@tracymccormick7792 Thanks. It's cool to look back at the box art sometimes.

[@arnoldstrawn1863]

Hey Don can you send me a link to get your dvd's, im sure i cant afford to buy them all at once but with a link to go to i can order them all as i can afford them . im disabled so im on a fixed income is why i cant do them all at once or i would...thank you for all you do for us serious builders that need a pros guidance to better our skills

[@jodyblackwell9012]

I guess I'm exception to the rule I only buy one at a time and build it I have never had a stash

[@nicemanknut]

Hello 😊 Mr prof. Have a question about decals. Never try before. After laying decals, can I just spray white a clear cut over the decals? Its a F1 from NSR , Its a long time I was in the hobby, over 50 years, but its to late. Please reply. Best regards Knut

[@UlyssesSGrant-lg8lh]

Hello! I am new to building model cars. I have done 2 following these fundemental Fridays. I just got an airbrush. I have ayrlic testors paint and I was wondering, what thinner should I use ?

[@brianlewis6926]

If your interested in getting rid of some parts let me know. or if you want to trade I have a few extra body's

[@jayhammond5479]

Hey old man,I’ve bought kits recently and two had parts that were warped.Can these be manipulated somehow with heat?

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

Hot water , the bend into shape , put into cold water!….