Re: This engine collecting lark is getting out of hand!

mitchg95 Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:08 pm

i got a peewee .020, and a teedee .051 from the lhs 3 days ago for $32.20

Mark Boesen Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:53 pm

Years ago at a swap meet in Wisconsin, some guy was selling wooden gift boxes for cheese/sausages. This was about the time I started collecting 1/2a's, the o'l light bulb went off and I built this wooden engine box...unfortunately, i quickly out grew it and now use these plastic cases that work great: http://www.planomolding.com/toolboxes/toolbox-products-2/ I still use the wooden box for my "Holy Grail" of engines!
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microflitedude Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:26 pm

That is awesome!

Jason_WI Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:46 pm

I use Plano 3700 for the small engines and Plano 3730 for 049 up to the Olumpic 15. The larger engines fit in the front 3 compartments in the 3730.

I then store all the these in a large plastic tub with a cover. I can carry my entire collection anywhee if needed.

Jason

Mark Boesen Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:23 pm

opps, here it is:
932 RACK ORGANIZER
Includes Three 3700 Series ProLatch™ Organizers
Includes Two 3450 StowAway® Organizers
Integrated Handle
Protective Front door
Porsche Red
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p.s. I also use the 3700 containers for my bubble gum football helmet collection...don't ask how may : ^ )....

SuperDave Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:48 am

Rusty:

The first thing you must do to get past your small engine addition is to get through the denial stage.

"Aw, but just ONE more." is just clear evidence that you're not there yet. You might find help if we form a support group on CECF. We could pattern it after AA and hold theraphy sessions on-line. Laughing

Ivanhoe Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:06 am

SuperDave wrote:Rusty:

The first thing you must do to get past your small engine addition is to get through the denial stage.

"Aw, but just ONE more." is just clear evidence that you're not there yet. You might find help if we form a support group on CECF. We could pattern it after AA and hold theraphy sessions on-line.

Yes, repeat after me "I do not need another engine, I do not need another engine, I do not need another engine........!"

(Need no, WANT, yeah! yeah! yeah! (Mumbled while rubbing together hands wearing fingerless gloves))
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Ivanhoe Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:08 am

Mark, that is definitely the way to do it, if only I could be that organised!!

crankbndr Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:26 am

Im still in the denial stage, whats on my plate today.

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SuperDave Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:58 am

crankbdr:

OMG! That picture alone could cause me to "take the cure"!

I HAVE progressed in my recovery to the point that I WILL NOT buy any more "collector" NIB engines. A small step but a starting point in breaking my addition to small engines.

crankbndr Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:23 am

Maybe if I was on a small deserted island I could stop!

nitroairplane Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:24 am

If I was on a small desert island I would go mining for bauxite !

PV Pilot Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:28 am

Well, there is one way to fix those NIB "collector" engines ya know,,,

My very best devil's advocate rationalization/guilt cure advice,,

That'll be 5¢,,as per Lucy's psychiatry booth.

crankbndr Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:30 am

Run um?

Ivanhoe Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:05 am

crankbndr wrote:Run um?

Give um ter me?

John Goddard Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:29 am

PV Pilot wrote:Well, there is one way to fix those NIB "collector" engines ya know,,,

My very best devil's advocate rationalization/guilt cure advice,,

That'll be 5¢,,as per Lucy's psychiatry booth.

That was NIB at the begining of the week Keith.
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The genie's def outta the bottle...
lol!

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