Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I remember stamp collecting when I was younger, although I didn't keep it going for very long. And back then I also had a massive collection of Dinky/Corgi/Matchbox models....including many buses. If I still had that lot now they'd be worth quite a bit. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 hours ago, plantfit said: A man has to have many hobbies/interests just to keep sane these days, escapism is the name of the game Rog I've been trying ecapism from 'er indoor for years. Still stuck, here though. Not only that but since buying the air fryers, i've ended up doing all the cooking. Where's the justice? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I have Dinky/ Matchbox model steel car left from the early 70s its a Cortina hidden somewhere in my toolbox. I made model aeroplanes when i was kid out of balsa wood with small petrol engines i still have the scars on my knuckles. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 You are lucky Beekay, I just dont have the time to let you know the sorrow of my existence, my hobbies housework and ironing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,592 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, IAN FINN said: I have Dinky/ Matchbox model steel car left from the early 70s its a Cortina hidden somewhere in my toolbox. I made model aeroplanes when i was kid out of balsa wood with small petrol engines i still have the scars on my knuckles. Same here Ian, a 1950's (roughly) N gauge Dinky loco and carriages and balsa wood rubber band powered Hurricane Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 They look good plantfit i can smell the dope now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Who yo callin a dope ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Have not heard that for a long time thats what me mam called me when i gashed me knuckle open trying to start my model plane the she said dont come to me when you cut your finger off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 My ma once said to me when I was off swimming down the Trent, with my pals, " Be careful and don't come running back 'ere if ya get drowned". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,592 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 new stuff called "Eze Dope" now, non toxic substitute to cellulose, water based, don't smell the same though Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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