patches
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Post by patches on Dec 20, 2006 20:21:51 GMT 12
hey i havent posted here in ages
anyways one thing i would love to see and i would buy alot of is plasticard and plastirod
this is the main object needed in conveting tanks and vehicles
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so plese could this be considerd as a product ;D
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Post by dustand on Dec 21, 2006 6:21:59 GMT 12
One good idea that was in another post here was using the cheap signs from 2 dollar shops, your likely to only get one thickness but its a lot cheaper than proper sheets and rods
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Post by c0d3monk33 on Dec 21, 2006 8:02:54 GMT 12
This is actually a bloody good idea, and one I should definitely investigate as there's several $2 shops around us. Modeller's plasticard is quite expensive - although patches it's carried by almost any hobby shop that sells model railway stuff. Usually in a twirly stand thing in a darkened corner in my experience  |
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patches
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Post by patches on Dec 21, 2006 9:44:17 GMT 12
yes thats the point "almost" the on in whangarei doesn't sell it  so i will investigate the $2 shop thing |
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Post by c0d3monk33 on Dec 21, 2006 10:55:13 GMT 12
If it's mail order you want, check out www.acornmodels.co.nzAnd search for 'evergreen' for plastic rod and sheet, or just 'sheet' for everything including brass sheet, balsa etc. |
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Post by PitYak Studios on Dec 21, 2006 15:45:58 GMT 12
actually those two dollar shop signs work out more expensive than shop bought plastic card i find. having said that, I never buy the packs from evergreen as they are scandalous, but my local shop usually has a few sheets of various thickness for about $1 - $1.50. I think they might be offcuts or something, but they beat the heck out of those packs, which are about $7 or 8 I think
but basically, I can buy it retail cheaper than I could get it through the offical channels and sell on, so unfortunately I'll have to say I can't help you there.
Plastic rod's not that expensive though is it? i buy the odd pack every now and then and it seems to last me ok. (don't forget you can always stretch plastic sprue if you are on a tight budget)
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kreativescenery
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Post by kreativescenery on Dec 21, 2006 19:07:54 GMT 12
Quote Phil
basically, I can buy it retail cheaper than I could get it through the offical channels and sell on, so unfortunately I'll have to say I can't help you there.
There are two schools of thought on this one.
The First
Never let an opportunity to make money pass you by.
The Second (And my persoal view)
Money is easy to make if thats all you want to do with you life.
So I say, on sell it, even if you have to offer it at more than the competition. Someone may buy it and you don't have to waste your time pushing it :-)
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kreativescenery
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Post by kreativescenery on Dec 21, 2006 19:11:32 GMT 12
Oh by the way that means that I don't wish to waste my life just making money. Feel free to help someone out by make a little on the side :-)
(original post may not have come accross that way)
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Post by PitYak Studios on Dec 21, 2006 19:38:48 GMT 12
thing is, it's an unreliable supply, and I want it all for myself!
secondly, margins and all, it's just not worth it
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