2004 modeling spending

Well, it's that time of year again for most of us ... time to start getting ready for tax season. While gathering my relevant tax papers, I decided to crunch some numbers on my modeling spending for 2004 just for kicks. I do 95% of my modeling spending from one account, so it's easy to track. I thought I'd share my results with you guys. $1754.79

The total includes all Ebay stuff and all non-US purchases (kits, wheels, P/E sets, decals, transkits, etc) plus paints not available in the US (Gunze, Finishers, etc) and specialty paints (HOK, CobraColors). Not included are trips to the LHS for other paints (Tamiya, Alclad, etc), styrene, supplies, and such since those are done with cash. It's a shame the total isn't tax deductible so I could write it off. Maybe something to work on. Get a bigger return to spend on more modeling stuff. :iceslolan

It seems average to me, as this year did see lots of releases that I wanted. I usually allot myself $50-$100/month for modeling stuff, thought that's more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule. Considering I spent a bit more than this on my vacation earlier this month, all is normal.

Yeah, I know sometimes it's better not to add things like this us, as the results can be scary, but I was just curious. Don't plan on spending that much this year. I need to finish building the kits I bought from last year. Though that plan could crumble with some exciting new releases.

WoW.. I don't keep track of this, but it's usualy near 500-700$ by year for me.

I do mostly harder kit now (resin, soon 1/12, special cf etc.) so they cost a bit more, but it take me 3 or 4 months to do while normal out of box kit take me 1 month. I find it cheaper to get a 100$ model, working on it 4 months, than buyin 4 models at 35$ each (and more)

well, as i'm just 2 yrs into the whole modelling thing and i'm really busy with school and my real car it was a rather cheap year for me. :)
I bought about 8 kits this year and i made, finished 3 (working on the 4).
Bought some paint and brushes, some thinner,...
I guess it would be around 300 Euros, still alot if you ask me. :rolleyes:

I just got back into modeling at the end of november, so I didnt spend much last year. 6 models about $100 total, Paints about $30 total, box of junk parts and models that was $60. So my total was probably about $200. Not bad I think.

I'm prohibably around $1000 for 2004, mostly paints and tools and stuff,

This past year, I maybe purchased about 6 kits, then paint and supplies and the like. I finished them all except one, that I'm having some issues on. I have no idea about cost, though. I do know that already this year, I've bought like maybe 6 kits already. I go to the LHS to get paint or supplies and every single freaking time I walk out with maybe 2 kits. I think I need Modelers Anonymous. I spent like $50 of my money set aside for bills unconsciously this past weekend. Houston, I think we have a problem.

Well I just went crazy during the end of 2004 and the beginning of 2005, so I'm pretty much done for this year :lol:

I bought 32 kits this year i think but maybe one or two more. ive spent about $80 a month for paint etc... and spent maybe $300 on detail stuff. but i dont want to add it up cus im sure my girlfriend would find out if i did. in the last two years ive bought 90+ kits but i was collecting alot in 2003 and ive been building alot in 2004 so more money has gone to supplies. but i spend about $90 a week on models and stuff. its bad. but Hub Hobby is very happy with me :lol2:

I'd hate to think what I spent. Some big budget items like the SMS Porsche 935 set. All I know is that this year is going to see a lot less bought, and hopefully more built!

2004 was an expensive year what with the rare 1:12 kits a lathe, milling machine and the usual 3/5 kits per month, plus after market parts, but next year will be a lot less as I have enough supplies etc now. I hope :evillol:

Boy some you guys have a BAD jones! This past year I bought all the autos I am ever going to do ( 12 ), save two-- all 1/24... most from eBay.... so for kits,tools, paints, etc. I probably spent something on the order of $500+. The next year or two will be for building, not buying.

i already spent 140! :)

A average month i would get 1-2 kits. And the price for kits in Sweden is about 20-30 $ for a U.S. kit and 30-50$ for Japanese kits.. These prices are "off the shelf" = local hobbyshop. Yepp, it`s expensive to glue plastic in Scandinavia :)

And I thought that I am the only one that was crazy lol.
My budget was a bit over 1100$ but this year I think I will brake the roof :) and get killed by my wife :)

I'd hate to think what I spent. All I know is that this year is going to see a lot less bought, and hopefully more built!

AGREED.......!!!

All im saying is that i've spent way too much & need to start building instead of just buying !!!

Mike

I think I've spent about $800...I dont even know what I spent it on, all my money sort of disappeared, and I have more modelling stuff.

I don't keep track on what I spend on my hobby. But I would guess that I am in the $1200-1500 US neighborhood for 2004. Marc

AGREED.......!!!

All im saying is that i've spent way too much & need to start building instead of just buying !!!

Mike
Same here!! :grinyes:

I'll probably follow my usual habit of spending whatever it takes to get the stuff I want. Fortunately, I have most of the kits I'm really interested in.
Too bad the IRS did away with the hobby deduction on US income taxes. There was a deduction for hobbies a couple of years ago, but you had to spend a significant portion of your income on a hobby to get the deduction. I never made it.

lol... i probably spent like $150ish. around 5 kits(not a single one is finished yet), a mask for painting, some random materials(paint, putty, etc...). i barely touch my models during the school year so i dont spend too much money on models.

Yes. More building. Less buying. Seems to be many people's resolution for 2005. Already in $80 for '05 for a pair of kits and some paints. On a side note, this weak dollar vs. the yen is really becoming a pain.

I'd hate to think what I spent.

Totally agree!! I don't even wanna know what I've spent, it wouldn't be good for my health......... :screwy:

probably a couple grand, don't telll my wife though LOL!

well I have to say it's about $2200 for me I bought alot of stuff from overseas

I purchased 23 kits, 2 donor kits and 6 diecasts. Adding shipping, supplies and after market parts, the total is about $800, which doesn't sound so bad compared to the past, but 23 kits means I have to finish 2 kits a month this year to balance the buying-building ratio.

I am a newbie, just started this hobby last year, Dec. Had already spent more or less around $1k.

Since I am just starting out, I have to get everything that I need compare to all of you who had own every basic to advance tool since years ago. Plus, I had bought 14 kits within a month. :screwy:

My gf was complaining that I am crazy as I get myself into such an expensive hobby. But, I think it is all worth it!

I don't really keep track of my spending, but I would estimate it at about £200-300. I don't keep huge stockpiles of kits like some people do, I just finish one kit and buy another.

Had a quite last 2 years as i've only brought the odd kit just to keep things ticking over. This year will be mainly a kit buying year

2002...$1500 USD
2003...$580 USD
2004...$350 USD

2002...$1500 USD
2003...$580 USD
2004...$350 USD

WoW.. If it continue, in 2 years you will make money :icon16:

Plus, I had bought 14 kits within a month. :screwy:

Yes, you are crazy. :iceslolan :iceslolan :iceslolan

Yes, you are crazy. :iceslolan :iceslolan :iceslolan

malsheem -> :biggrin2:

:lol2:

i wish i whould have only spent $1700, i spent well over $5000, i spend $400-$600 a month on avarage sometime less sometimes more. i spent $1000 this month already on model stuff alone :screwy: :screwy: