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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 7:39:17 GMT -5
Morning Guys,I have a box full of spare parts on sprues.I was wondering if you cut the parts of the sprues to store them.I do have a nice multi bin unit I can use and label the drawers.  |
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Post by TRM on Jan 17, 2016 8:54:05 GMT -5
Yes!  If you have the cabinet and figure out a good way to organize tailored to you, why not? If there are parts that are specific to a subject or subjects you tend to build....road wheels, extra tools and whatnot, this is a great way to store them if needed. Like with DML where you get enough parts to almost build another model, saving a large model box and use ziploc bags for parts that might not fit in the storage rack. Like with Pz. IV parts, DML give 4 to 6 different options on exterior parts. Make up bags labeled glacis, rear deck, radios, alternate return rollers or what-have-you. Great for leftover figures or figure part....pop all the heads in a drawer! Labeling might be the key! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 9:22:29 GMT -5
Todd,thank you for the suggestion on the zip lock for the bigger parts. Looks like i'll be busy organizing parts today.  |
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Post by TRM on Jan 17, 2016 10:30:08 GMT -5
Nice! Something I need to get back to...not to mention an entire overhaul to the cave!! What a S*it-hole it s in there!  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2016 11:47:22 GMT -5
Great Idea   |
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Post by TRM on Jan 17, 2016 11:54:47 GMT -5
Well done PJ! Great setup! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 11:55:50 GMT -5
Nice PJ! I'm in the process of doing the same thing. |
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Post by kaytermarram on Jan 17, 2016 13:23:11 GMT -5
All the parts for my superdetailing or simillar projects are stored in different boxes, sorted after use: For microdetailing or in general. I cut the parts off the sprues, trim them and pack them away. Sometimes I have whole kits for superdetailing my projects, like tank interiors or such, and leave them complete in the box in the closet. But anyway I do it, the biggest work is SEARCH, gulp!
Frank
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 17, 2016 13:34:13 GMT -5
These are the boxes which I work with most times. Decals are stored in a cardboard box.  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 13:55:25 GMT -5
Nice way to store parts Lucas! |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 17, 2016 17:13:19 GMT -5
Very impressive storage! the green eyed monster of envy is getting restless! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2016 18:32:57 GMT -5
When I first really started modeling I used a fishing tackle box..............
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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 18:37:00 GMT -5
I'll bet it was hard searching for some you needed! |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 18, 2016 7:31:31 GMT -5
When I first really started modeling I used a fishing tackle box.............. I'm still using the old modelling box I got 30+ years ago for all of my paints and most of sparea are currently held in a plastic Chinese takeaway box..... |
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If you have the cabinet and figure out a good way to organize tailored to you, why not? If there are parts that are specific to a subject or subjects you tend to build....road wheels, extra tools and whatnot, this is a great way to store them if needed. Like with DML where you get enough parts to almost build another model, saving a large model box and use ziploc bags for parts that might not fit in the storage rack. Like with Pz. IV parts, DML give 4 to 6 different options on exterior parts. Make up bags labeled glacis, rear deck, radios, alternate return rollers or what-have-you. Great for leftover figures or figure part....pop all the heads in a drawer! 
