OK, this has got to STOP!!!

[BarryC]

With the help of Andrew at Haya I've just completed the purchase of his Chieftain along with some upgrade items. Enough is Enough, this has to stop!

I say that because my spending cost me "nearly" equal an amount in Gold Jewelry for my better half.
Well hell its will be our 43 Anniversary at the end of the month so she is like a "sea anchor" she lets me drift but keeps me from drifting too far.

Like the Centurion I've always like the Chieftain, I believe it goes back to the Tamiya 1/25, kits super cool kits! IMHO the two best looking British designed tanks.

Barry

[Max-U52]

Just gold? You're lucky and have an understanding wife. Some guys have to pay for their tanks in diamonds.

[BarryC]

Just gold? You're lucky and have an understanding wife. Some guys have to pay for their tanks in diamonds.

As a modeler from the date we met she knew what she was getting, not necessarily how expensive but, I've bought my share of diamonds as well!

Barry

[lmcq11]

i think i convinced my wife these models are in fact investments. I did sell a few items at a profit as proof. Storage is an issue though. The only time she was really mad at me was when the box of the Dragon 1/6 Sherman entered the house. I should have pre-approved that one.

[PainlessWolf]

Good evening,
I have already mentioned to the Spouse who to contact if anything untoward happens to me. With all the time and work gone by, they should get a little recompense for the money I spent building them. ;o)
regards,
Painless

[tankme]

They are not necessarily monetary investments for me, but they are an investment in my sanity...

[jarndice]

If the lady who fills my heart with joy ever discovered how much I had spent over the years on my hobby and how little if any financial return there would be when my estate was put up for sale I would almost certainly be living in a tent on the common.

[Panzerjaeger66]

With the help of Andrew at Haya I've just completed the purchase of his Chieftain along with some upgrade items. Enough is Enough, this has to stop!

I say that because my spending cost me "nearly" equal an amount in Gold Jewelry for my better half.
Well hell its will be our 43 Anniversary at the end of the month so she is like a "sea anchor" she lets me drift but keeps me from drifting too far.

Like the Centurion I've always like the Chieftain, I believe it goes back to the Tamiya 1/25, kits super cool kits! IMHO the two best looking British designed tanks.

Barry

Barry, I completely agree! Our hobby is expensive; I‘d love to spend more money for ... and of course the Centurion (an Chietain) is the best looking british tank ever!

[43rdRecceReg]

What's needed is a tower, or wing to the house, occupied by a 'Madwoman'- like the secret Mrs Rochester in 'Jane Eyre' In reality, of course, it will be brimful of tracked RC boys-toys

I took the precaution of getting a divorce some 20 years ago (tho' we're still friends- having met at Uni 50 years ago )- and then investing in a part-time partner who lives 600 miles away; but on visits here, she kindly 'overlooks' my studio and tank eccentricities, when feted with good living; a view to die for; and the freshest air on the Planet. Oh, yes, and the occasional exotic shrub Sod the diamonds- I'm a Highlander

Good choice, Barry!! After, let's say, an inauspicious start Andrew Haya has really put his money where his mouse is, and become a real entrepreneur.
I think he should be applauded for producing that amazing Chieftain, and more besides...
Doubtless, you will also be applauded when you give it the characteristic- and unique- Barry refinements.