Any models you don't want you could always give to a local group for children with learning difficulties, especially the quick fit ones. Having Aspergers I find modelling has helped me calm down and become less stressed and anxious. Also it helps me concentrate too.
That old Hasegawa Spitfire Mk Ia actually goes all the way back to 1975. Bought one myself in a similar box to the one you have in 1984 aged 14. Not a bad kit, but showing it's age now. I remember really wanting it at the time as it was the only 1/72 kit that had Al Deere's markings in the box. It was also about the only 1/72 Spitfire kit at the time that included a two bladed prop and the early canopy in the box, so that was always an added bonus.
Nice stash adds. I agree with the previous commenter. Give the kits to charity, kids with disabilities! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Great video yet again Matt! I agree with previous comments about gifting them to kids with disabilities! My youngest Step Son had(now in remission) Brain Cancer and during his rehabilitation process building kits would have been a massive help to him! Keep up the great videos!
Like other commenters I agree 100% with the idea of donating your unwanted kits to Charity. And even seeing a video on it. I’ve donated quite a few unwanted kits to charity. Trust me it helps to free up space and causes like Models for Heroes are always grateful for donations. So hopefully it will help you out with your stash of unwanted model kits.
Fantastic video and a great channel too! I've only just stumbled across your channel, I've just started to dip my toe into scale models of which I fully enjoyed. I can't wait to use your channel for inspiration ☺️ I agree with everyone else, donate the ones you don't have time for 😄
I'd like to, but i'm very behind with that series, and sadly I can't keep up with the amount of stuff that people send in, along with creating my other videos
Based on recommendations from others, I have bought the Atlantic models detail kit for the Devonshire. It looks like it really lifts the quality of the model.
The acrylic primer is what you need for "vinyl". Those 1/72 or 1/76 scale figures from Airfix are soft vinyl. I like looking at my stash which is just like being in a hobby shop. But, every kit is exactly up my alley.
I have to say that I am amused by your claim that you have too many model kits. But, that being an aside, great haul mate. I have built the old Mk la and it is a nice kit. I got a ffew of the airfix kits also, lol. I Got the modelmaster series of paint by testors. I also have quite a few of the Vallejo paints. I have some humbrol tins from the early 2000's. I however, prefer the older matchbox and frog kits to the new kits. You should look up the instructions to the older kits on scalemates.
Very nice video and material Matt. Indeed it's a good idea to do something with 1/600HMS Devonshire and the 1/48 Westland Lynx. Also a nice part of this video is the Humbrol stuff. The only thing that Humbrol maybee had to put in this box was their decal (water) fix, so you could make a video of the use of this. But like a said before a very nice video 👍
@@ModelMinutes Thank you Matt. May be this it's not the best but it"s not bad either, because you have also to remember it's only 1 bottle solution, and there are other brands where you need 2 bottles!!! And even for inktjet printed decals the most brands have a problem with the shining film. I did find a nice reviewing video from Disgruntled Duck. If you like i give you the link off his review.
A joint build with the Lynx would be good to see. We hear about old and new tooling all the time but not many people actually have a good bench mark to see what that means in reality.
I'd like to see the Skyhawk built not as a paint mule, but as a regular video build. You could get the Xtradecals set for Argentinian Skyhawks and paint it that way.
Q: The Boulton Paul Defiant - I remember doing one years ago and mine was the night fighter too. Is that the Battle of France one where they fared better, or the Battle of Britain one where they didn't do so well?
pretty sure the one in the starter set is a BoB one (although it is a bit vague, it just says that it is in England in 1940 - so it could be pre-BoB just not deployed to France)
@@ModelMinutes My pet subject, sorry about that :) The AASF (Advanced Air Striking Force) was the RAF component of the BEF in France / Belgium in 1939-40. They had Hurricanes, Fairey Battles, and Blenheims based in France, backed up with more Blenheims and Whitleys based in England. I've just looked up the squadron letter codes (I'm a geek like that *lol*). YD was 252 squadron, equipped with the Defiant from Nov 1940 - Sept 1941, so post-BofB. Bit of a clanger on the box art though as 255 was a /night/ fighter squadron by then but the painting is in day camouflage.
I've never built a ship / boat had some kits but sold them off, so would be interesting to see you build one and then possibly end up kicking myself for not building the ones I had 🤯
Awesome! I've only been there once (whilst passing through the area) and it was a very clean, organised and efficient looking shop. Staff were helpful too. I have a general rule that if I go into a model shop, I have to buy something to try and support them, even if it is something small like a tin of paint
@@ModelMinutes Seriously, I have an Airfix Short Stirling and a German E-Boat waiting. Where do you put those once constructed ? The airplane I could hang on the ceiling (which will probably come down after a few airplanes) though the E-Boat takes most of a decent shelf length.
Well I see allot of people selling their stashes they need to get rid of on e-bay you might try making some money doing that also it looks like what they gave you is kwel I especially like the big Air fix logo they gave you also the paints which look like they our in new bottles from Humbral an glad Humbral is getting advanced to change finally their tins our now going to bottles that is good to finally see an also the two quick builds you could donate to a school to their art department for kids to build anyway thank you for showing what you got an as the modeler shep Pain once said in America MODEL ON.
To many stash things, also quick question has anyone here built the ORIGINAL F-14 tomcat by revell from 2006 because I found it on a shelf from years ago when my friend gave it to me and I’m wondering if it’s a good kit.
Hey Matt, you got a lot of cool things from Airfix. I really want you to build the Bugatti starter set because I am thinking about getting it and I really want your opinion on the kit. Thanks 👍
Can a stash really ever be TOO BIG? No. I went to OshKosh AirVenture and the Mig29 in digital black and white camo was soo cool, I have to build one. Yet I dont have one in my stash !...
Thanks for sharing ! If ever you are unsure what to do with stuff you are given there is a channel by Hamilkar Barkas who takes donations and distributes to a kids model building group in and around his town. Or maybe you could start a group such as this. Just a thought . cheers ✌Canada✌
Starter kits aren't issued without paints - that's why mine was reduced. It was effectively a defective product hence the low price. If however you mean a normal kit (that doesn't come with paints) is more expensive, then yes, you are right. But then those are not sold as "defective". It's a bit like when you go to the supermarket at the end of the day and pick up all the food that's going out of date for dirt cheap...
@@ModelMinutes but they’re far more motivated to sell food that would otherwise have to be destroyed, while if Airfix is presumably still making a profit at £3… and 50p paints might well encourage some new modellers to take up the hobby.
@@ModelMinutes from what I understand even today with the high prices of oil the cardboard and printing costs exceed the cost of the plastic in the box. Although I don’t think that takes account of tooling costs so that’s probably only true for the reissues.
@@CycolacFan let’s not forget that the decals are made by cartograph and Airfix pays a premium for them, which means quite often the decals cost just as much as the plastic parts in the box
Seems Airfix part away with painting arts box and gone with computer arts. I love traditional aviation arts by the way and sad to see it ended by Airfix. Please this my opinion only.
Any models you don't want you could always give to a local group for children with learning difficulties, especially the quick fit ones. Having Aspergers I find modelling has helped me calm down and become less stressed and anxious. Also it helps me concentrate too.
That is an excellent idea!
Excellent idea!
Wait but your giving kids model kits that you need paint/glue for that and the sprues are sharp
@@yingsu6848 not the quick fit ones and also some other ones
Problem is I get emotionally attached to the models in my stash. That is basically the reason why there is a stash. I couldn't part with them.
That old Hasegawa Spitfire Mk Ia actually goes all the way back to 1975. Bought one myself in a similar box to the one you have in 1984 aged 14. Not a bad kit, but showing it's age now. I remember really wanting it at the time as it was the only 1/72 kit that had Al Deere's markings in the box. It was also about the only 1/72 Spitfire kit at the time that included a two bladed prop and the early canopy in the box, so that was always an added bonus.
Yeah, def gonna do the early version
Nice stash adds. I agree with the previous commenter. Give the kits to charity, kids with disabilities! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Thanks for the idea!
Would love to see that double build Matt 👍👍
:D
Great video matt! Always fun to see other peoples stashes
Thanks for watching!
There’s always Models for Heroes too as well as the kids with Asperger’s which is also a great idea 👍🏼
excellent point!
@@ModelMinutes 👍🏼
I’d love to see you build the Lynx, I’ve built two of them so far and I really enjoyed both of them
thanks for the suggestion!
Great video yet again Matt!
I agree with previous comments about gifting them to kids with disabilities!
My youngest Step Son had(now in remission) Brain Cancer and during his rehabilitation process building kits would have been a massive help to him!
Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the suggestion, good to hear that your Step Son is improving :D
Like other commenters I agree 100% with the idea of donating your unwanted kits to Charity. And even seeing a video on it. I’ve donated quite a few unwanted kits to charity. Trust me it helps to free up space and causes like Models for Heroes are always grateful for donations. So hopefully it will help you out with your stash of unwanted model kits.
Thanks!
Fantastic video and a great channel too! I've only just stumbled across your channel, I've just started to dip my toe into scale models of which I fully enjoyed. I can't wait to use your channel for inspiration ☺️
I agree with everyone else, donate the ones you don't have time for 😄
thanks! Welcome to the hobby!
Are you ever thinking of bringing the subcriber showcase back.
Its nice to see what every one is up to 😀
I'd like to, but i'm very behind with that series, and sadly I can't keep up with the amount of stuff that people send in, along with creating my other videos
Nice stash, would be cool to see the heli one day
fingers crossed!
I’ve only been building airfix for a few months now and built 8 models and already my stash has already grown to 15 kits. Great vid as always
That is awesome!
Based on recommendations from others, I have bought the Atlantic models detail kit for the Devonshire. It looks like it really lifts the quality of the model.
hmmm might have to look into that for when I do mine . . . eventually lol
The acrylic primer is what you need for "vinyl". Those 1/72 or 1/76 scale figures from Airfix are soft vinyl. I like looking at my stash which is just like being in a hobby shop. But, every kit is exactly up my alley.
thanks for letting me know!
Build the ship!
thanks!
Hi Matt I’m the biggest fan of your channel in the world
wow! Glad to hear :D
Interested in how the weathering products perform.
me too!
I have to say that I am amused by your claim that you have too many model kits. But, that being an aside, great haul mate. I have built the old Mk la and it is a nice kit. I got a ffew of the airfix kits also, lol. I Got the modelmaster series of paint by testors. I also have quite a few of the Vallejo paints. I have some humbrol tins from the early 2000's. I however, prefer the older matchbox and frog kits to the new kits. You should look up the instructions to the older kits on scalemates.
My wife definitely tells me I have too many kits 😂
@@ModelMinutes I don't think you have enough kits. The real issue however is of perception. Really like your videos
Great video with great models. loved it
Many thanks!
Very nice video and material Matt. Indeed it's a good idea to do something with 1/600HMS Devonshire and the 1/48 Westland Lynx. Also a nice part of this video is the Humbrol stuff. The only thing that Humbrol maybee had to put in this box was their decal (water) fix, so you could make a video of the use of this. But like a said before a very nice video 👍
I do already have some decalfix which I've used in quite a few builds, it's ok but can be a bit sticky and leave a glossy finish when it dries
@@ModelMinutes Thank you Matt. May be this it's not the best but it"s not bad either, because you have also to remember it's only 1 bottle solution, and there are other brands where you need 2 bottles!!! And even for inktjet printed decals the most brands have a problem with the shining film. I did find a nice reviewing video from Disgruntled Duck. If you like i give you the link off his review.
Those are some very nice additions!
I was very fortunate
A joint build with the Lynx would be good to see. We hear about old and new tooling all the time but not many people actually have a good bench mark to see what that means in reality.
I think both versions of the Lynx I have are the same tooling, the main difference will be the version/decal scheme
I'd like to see the Skyhawk built not as a paint mule, but as a regular video build. You could get the Xtradecals set for Argentinian Skyhawks and paint it that way.
I have the same kit already in the stash, so i might use the decals from that in the future . . .
Please have a look at a ship model soon👍
thanks for the request :D
Q: The Boulton Paul Defiant - I remember doing one years ago and mine was the night fighter too. Is that the Battle of France one where they fared better, or the Battle of Britain one where they didn't do so well?
pretty sure the one in the starter set is a BoB one (although it is a bit vague, it just says that it is in England in 1940 - so it could be pre-BoB just not deployed to France)
@@ModelMinutes My pet subject, sorry about that :) The AASF (Advanced Air Striking Force) was the RAF component of the BEF in France / Belgium in 1939-40. They had Hurricanes, Fairey Battles, and Blenheims based in France, backed up with more Blenheims and Whitleys based in England. I've just looked up the squadron letter codes (I'm a geek like that *lol*). YD was 252 squadron, equipped with the Defiant from Nov 1940 - Sept 1941, so post-BofB. Bit of a clanger on the box art though as 255 was a /night/ fighter squadron by then but the painting is in day camouflage.
@@julianmhall Interesting!
I've never built a ship / boat had some kits but sold them off, so would be interesting to see you build one and then possibly end up kicking myself for not building the ones I had 🤯
You might change your mind in the future :)
@@ModelMinutes I slightly regret selling the ships already
A dual build of the F4F-4 would be nice.
thanks!
Hi Matt, have you ever gone through the Airfix catalogue and ticked off the ones you have? Or given the size of your stash would that be too scary? :)
I think i did as a kid, and then made notes of the ones I wanted to get . . . but by now i've probably had most of them lol
Will also be interested in you being out of your comfort zone by building a car. You never know where that might lead for your stash 🤔😉
haha maybe!
Hi matt the kit stop in brikenhead is my local shop love going in
Awesome! I've only been there once (whilst passing through the area) and it was a very clean, organised and efficient looking shop. Staff were helpful too. I have a general rule that if I go into a model shop, I have to buy something to try and support them, even if it is something small like a tin of paint
My youngest 2 little Humans like the quick builds , the inner stuff works well with Lego . What you do with your booty is up to you
thanks!
You're not alone in that.
good to know! :D
Hobby 2000 are Hasegawa moulds.
Thanks for the reminder!
My boxed stash isn't such a problem but I have no storage space for when it's built.
yeah, i have that problem too
@@ModelMinutes Seriously, there is an Airfix Short Stirling waiting, and an Airfix E-Boat
@@flitsertheo those are some big kits
@@ModelMinutes Seriously, I have an Airfix Short Stirling and a German E-Boat waiting.
Where do you put those once constructed ? The airplane I could hang on the ceiling (which will probably come down after a few airplanes) though the E-Boat takes most of a decent shelf length.
I would love you to build the Devonshire.
:D
The hms Devonshire os something in my list that i might buy.
I believe Plastic Alchemist has taken a more in-depth look at that one, worth checking out
Well I see allot of people selling their stashes they need to get rid of on e-bay you might try making some money doing that also it looks like what they gave you is kwel I especially like the big Air fix logo they gave you also the paints which look like they our in new bottles from Humbral an glad Humbral is getting advanced to change finally their tins our now going to bottles that is good to finally see an also the two quick builds you could donate to a school to their art department for kids to build anyway thank you for showing what you got an as the modeler shep Pain once said in America MODEL ON.
Thanks 😊
Would love to see the cars on the channel
:D
HMS Devonshire build would be great.
thanks!
To many stash things, also quick question has anyone here built the ORIGINAL F-14 tomcat by revell from 2006 because I found it on a shelf from years ago when my friend gave it to me and I’m wondering if it’s a good kit.
hmm, can't say i've built that one, maybe there are some reviews online?
I don't suppose you have an Airfix Saturn 1B, kit number A06172?
sadly not
@@ModelMinutes Thanks anyway.
Hey Matt, you got a lot of cool things from Airfix. I really want you to build the Bugatti starter set because I am thinking about getting it and I really want your opinion on the kit. Thanks 👍
thanks for the suggestion!
Can a stash really ever be TOO BIG? No. I went to OshKosh AirVenture and the Mig29 in digital black and white camo was soo cool, I have to build one. Yet I dont have one in my stash !...
yeah, maybe it isn't big enough yet lol
Pagani Huayra stuck knee deep in that mud diorama.
oooo nice!
Nice
Thanks
Definitely HMS Devonshire please !
thanks!
Thanks for sharing ! If ever you are unsure what to do with stuff you are given there is a channel by Hamilkar Barkas who takes donations and distributes to a kids model building group in and around his town. Or maybe you could start a group such as this. Just a thought . cheers ✌Canada✌
thanks for the idea :D
Oh you had exactly the same as you matey.. how strange lol
Lol what were the odds! haha
give them all to me now!
lol
@@ModelMinutes hehe
i love your vids
damn you have a lot of stuff :O
😂
Ill take some if you cant build them 😂
It is clear what you should do with them...
...send them to me in the U.S. 😃
So it can sit in my stash and collect dust. 😯
lol, i'll keep that in mind :P
I'd like to see you build the Pagani just so you have to say the word "Huayra" a lot 😆
I'm evil I know
haha!
HMS Devonshire!
:D
Nice.. :)
I think you should send me the lot! Or, atleast some.. ;) j/k
:D
Interesting that a starter kit minus the paints is £3, while a starter kit issued without paints and glue is somewhat more expensive…
Starter kits aren't issued without paints - that's why mine was reduced. It was effectively a defective product hence the low price.
If however you mean a normal kit (that doesn't come with paints) is more expensive, then yes, you are right. But then those are not sold as "defective". It's a bit like when you go to the supermarket at the end of the day and pick up all the food that's going out of date for dirt cheap...
@@ModelMinutes but they’re far more motivated to sell food that would otherwise have to be destroyed, while if Airfix is presumably still making a profit at £3… and 50p paints might well encourage some new modellers to take up the hobby.
@@CycolacFan I’m not sure they are making a profit if the sell a kit for £3…
@@ModelMinutes from what I understand even today with the high prices of oil the cardboard and printing costs exceed the cost of the plastic in the box. Although I don’t think that takes account of tooling costs so that’s probably only true for the reissues.
@@CycolacFan let’s not forget that the decals are made by cartograph and Airfix pays a premium for them, which means quite often the decals cost just as much as the plastic parts in the box
i love ur vids
thanks!
Hi Matt
hi! Thanks for watching
A stash does not get too big you just get more options
haha nice
Seems Airfix part away with painting arts box and gone with computer arts. I love traditional aviation arts by the way and sad to see it ended by Airfix. Please this my opinion only.
I think Adam, the artist, is very talented in what he creates using digital techniques :)
@@ModelMinutes yeah, you are right, that guy really good and talented with digital media and it's norm this day and probably a way of the future.
could i have some?
I'm sure you will have loads as time goes on :D
@@ModelMinutes are you going to make a build video on the Handley page victor ?
Well if you ever want to thin your stash and help a fellow modeller out........
thanks for the offer :D
..........get building.....................
that's the plan :P
There is no such thing as too big a stash... (similarly addicted)
I suppose when I really run out of storage space is when it will become a real problem
@@ModelMinutes you buy a shed
@@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835 might need to buy a garden big enough to put one in 😂
Please not the hands thing!
What hands thing?