Bits bin

[dalej2014]

Last, but not least in this trio of tips, for a cheap and simple bits bin, buy a bunch of matchboxes (10 for a quid or so), then simply glue them together, side by side, and top to bottom, to make a set of "drawers". Instant storage for your small parts, and you can label each. As an added bonus, once you remove the match head, you have pretty good scale timber, ready to add to your diorama.
Thanks to my dear old dad for this one. Also forever grateful to him for starting my interest in modelling.

 

[rtfoe]

Great idea Dale but not for the likes of John The FlameThrower.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[JR]

How come I manage to get in any posts with the mere mention of either accelerant, hair spray, matches, or combustible materials

 

[Gern]

How come I manage to get in any posts with the mere mention of either accelerant, hair spray, matches, or combustible materials

We're just jealous of your expertise as a known pyromaniac ! .... and it's always good to have a wide range of experts to call on when their special talents may be needed by us mere mortals.

 

[JR]

We're just jealous of your expertise as a known pyromaniac ! .... and it's always good to have a wide range of experts to call on when their special talents may be needed by us mere mortals.

Thank you Dave, you have restored my faith in mankind !

 

[Steve Jones]

How come I manage to get in any posts with the mere mention of either accelerant, hair spray, matches, or combustible materials

Its a double edged sword mate because you are always mentioned in posts that talk about heart throbs, international playboys, gigolo, stud, and all round great guy.

Great tip as well Dale. Nice one!

 

[JR]

Its a double edged sword mate because you are always mentioned in posts that talk about heart throbs, international playboys, gigolo, stud, and all round great guy.

Great tip as well Dale. Nice one!

In my dreams Steve !

 

[adt70hk]

Thank you Dave, you have restored my faith in mankind !

John, I can only dream of reaching your level of expertise in the world of pyromania.....

 

[rtfoe]

I will remember to tone down the topic of Chinese New Year and fireworks next year.

BTW Dale, I have quite a collection of plastic containers that name cards come in from the printers. Great free storage for my small parts.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[dalej2014]

Well this thread blew up! It's on fire! Smoking!

(I'll get my coat...)

lol

 

[dalej2014]

Well this thread blew up! It's on fire! Smoking!

I am intrigued now though. What exactly do you do @John Race ? Is there a website I can look at?

Atb.

 

[JR]

I am intrigued now though. What exactly do you do @John Race ? Is there a website I can look at?

Atb.

Er no not really Dale , but the guys on here know quite well by now I do use fire in the production of my dios. Roofs and tarps have been set on fire. Much to the amusement of the forum members. There is one coming up in the future .I shall let you know well in advance of the time date and place. Of course the front 4 rows are always left clear, the next rows consist of members with fire fighting experience or extinguishers

 

[Tim Marlow]

Those of us with evil grins on our faces just have to crane our necks over the health and safety rows to get a better view….

 

[boatman]

Those of us with evil grins on our faces just have to crane our necks over the health and safety rows to get a better view….

YEA Tim i'll jion you there well back just to make sure J/R knows what he doin as just in case he blows himself up lol
chris

 

[The Smythe Meister]

..... and just to think.....
all that time ago when i allowed Mr.Race into the cab of my Precious van.......
.... Little did i realise the nutter sat beside me!!

 

[boatman]

..... and just to think.....
all that time ago when i allowed Mr.Race into the cab of my Precious van.......
.... Little did i realise the nutter sat beside me!!

OH Andy he not that bad just a little OTT LOL
Chris

 

[Jakko]

for a cheap and simple bits bin, buy a bunch of matchboxes (10 for a quid or so), then simply glue them together, side by side, and top to bottom, to make a set of "drawers". Instant storage for your small parts

I hope you’re not suggesting this as a way to store leftover parts from kits — I would need to buy a great deal of matchboxes for all of those I have

 

[dalej2014]

I hope you’re not suggesting this as a way to store leftover parts from kits — I would need to buy a great deal of matchboxes for all of those I have

Family size matchboxes for you sir!

 

[outrunner]

Er no not really Dale , but the guys on here know quite well by now I do use fire in the production of my dios. Roofs and tarps have been set on fire. Much to the amusement of the forum members. There is one coming up in the future .I shall let you know well in advance of the time date and place. Of course the front 4 rows are always left clear, the next rows consist of members with fire fighting experience or extinguishers

John, can you wait until I finish building the Soviet fire truck?

Andy.

 

[dalej2014]

Er no not really Dale , but the guys on here know quite well by now I do use fire in the production of my dios. Roofs and tarps have been set on fire. Much to the amusement of the forum members. There is one coming up in the future .I shall let you know well in advance of the time date and place. Of course the front 4 rows are always left clear, the next rows consist of members with fire fighting experience or extinguishers

I look forward to seeing some soon. Watching this space with intersst (and from a safe distance).