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[eddiesolo]

As some of you know I made my fisherman diorama http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,44366.0.html for a bit of fun and it worked well. I have decided to make three with different fishermen doing different things to sell.


One will be sorting a rope, one will be sat mending a net and one will be just looking down. The general theme will be the same as the original all on a jetty that is gnarled and worn. They will be housed on MDF plaques to keep costs down. Not sure on price at the moment but think they will be around the £20-£25 mark, seems a lot but they will hand made, painted etc so after material costs has been taken off I am taking home, as it where, around a tenner for 2 days work-so not really making loads on these even at minimum wage. 

Going to put one on ebay and see how it goes and the other two will probably go to my boat club. If they sell okay and folk like them then I may make some more, depending on my disability. I am waiting for the fishermen to arrive and work will begin in a couple of weeks, looking forward to it.


si:)

[Netleyned]

Good luck withe the project Si.
You should find a few buyers out there.
You are selling a Quality product.
Just beware of the dwp spies out there.

Ned

[eddiesolo]

Good luck withe the project Si.
You should find a few buyers out there.
You are selling a Quality product.
Just beware of the dwp spies out there.

Ned

I will Ned, like I said going to do it in stages when I can and then sell on. It is a hobby more than going to a business, probably won't make any more after these three but they keep my hands working, painful as they are so DWP can stuff it, my disability means I struggle at what I like to do, had to give my crossing job up and haven't sailed a boat in months but I can potter with static models, slowly. I am grateful for the money I get and although I struggle I will always try to live a life as best I can...if making a model is a no-no and trying to re-coup a few quid and get enjoyment out of it...then what else can I do?






Si:)

[hmsantrim]

Hi Si.
 Flea-bay now take  15%  of your sale. E--bay increased their final value fee's to an average of 9%, then PayPal which is owned by eBay is taking 5% from you on the payment transfer!  you may want to consider other selling sites.
 Frank. 

[Shipmate60]

Si,
If you are considering selling them have you considered making them of a size that you can put inside a clear plastic box and supply the box for display.


Bob

[hmsantrim]

Si,
If you are considering selling them have you considered making them of a size that you can put inside a clear plastic box and supply the box for display.Bob

All well and good to suggest that bob but don`t think you realise that Si does this on a shoe string budget with many recycled items to create the diorama unless you have a cheap source of supply its not viable.
        Frank
 

[eddiesolo]

Hi Si.
 Flea-bay now take  15%  of your sale. E--bay increased their final value fee's to an average of 9%, then PayPal which is owned by eBay is taking 5% from you on the payment transfer!  you may want to consider other selling sites.
 Frank. 

Ta Frank, one to bear in mind then. May look to sell privately then.




Si:)

[eddiesolo]

Si,
If you are considering selling them have you considered making them of a size that you can put inside a clear plastic box and supply the box for display.


Bob

Nice idea Bob, but due to budget restraints this could be more expense, will look into into as you never know.


Thanks for your input, ideas are always welcome.




Si:)

[eddiesolo]

All well and good to suggest that bob but don`t think you realise that Si does this on a shoe string budget with many recycled items to create the diorama unless you have a cheap source of supply its not viable.
        Frank
 

Yep, shoe string is the word lol. I try and use what I can find etc. Biggest cost so far has been the fisherman...£12.00 for three, doesn't sound a lot but there is £4 there on the model before other parts are added and my time.


Si:)

[Shipmate60]

Frank,
I realise that Si does his work on a budget.
I was not suggesting custom made cover but something reused but plentiful.
We are forever throwing out used packaging.
It all depends on the finished size of course.


And depends on how many thousand he is planning on producing   


Bob

[eddiesolo]

Frank,
I realise that Si does his work on a budget.
I was not suggesting custom made cover but something reused but plentiful.
We are forever throwing out used packaging.
It all depends on the finished size of course.


And depends on how many thousand he is planning on producing   


Bob

LOL, thousands... ...I can just see the wife's face when the house is full of these little 4x4 dios...I'm dead 




Si:)

[hmsantrim]

Hi Si
 wot about him
 Frank
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290964386610?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

[Netleyned]

Watch out Si
Fishermen frae the Broch  are known for
their love of a dram 

Ned

[Circlip]

Six in a box for same price on that site. Doesn't say how tall.
 
  Regards  Ian.

[hmsantrim]

Si:)

LOL, thousands... ...I can just see the wife's face when the house is full of these little 4x4 dios...I'm dead 

 Si if you want to  make a few dozen figures you will need to get one of these to go and hide in out the way of the swmbo 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160781978631?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
Frank

[eddiesolo]

Hi Si
 wot about him
 Frank
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290964386610?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

I did spot them but thought they didn't look good enough for what I had in mind, saying that if they're cheap enough then I may knock some out and just plonk them on and charge £50 a pop...yeah, I know, more like a fiver.


Si:)

[eddiesolo]

Watch out Si
Fishermen frae the Broch  are known for
their love of a dram 

Ned

My wee fella's will have to be tea-total, cannot afford any drunkenness-they may fall off the diorama...

Si:)

[eddiesolo]

Six in a box for same price on that site. Doesn't say how tall.
 
  Regards  Ian.

Ta Ian, will take a gander.


Si:)

[eddiesolo]

Si:)

LOL, thousands... ...I can just see the wife's face when the house is full of these little 4x4 dios...I'm dead 

 Si if you want to  make a few dozen figures you will need to get one of these to go and hide in out the way of the swmbo 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160781978631?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
Frank

LOL, I like it...she will still get me...oh, the pain...the beatings...feeling sorry for me yet?


Si:)

[sparkey]

  Hi,Eddie, I think I am in the dog house something about my boats being all over the place,I don't understand what she is on about I think they look great on the dining room table! hope you are feeling better today,Ray

[Netleyned]

There's posh you have a dining room table to show off
your models
I have to keep mine in the Servants Quarters

Ned

[sparkey]

  I think if they stay there much longer that's where I will be living,Ray.  

[eddiesolo]

I think if they stay there much longer that's where I will be living,Ray.

Heh heh! My wife will allow no, zero, nada models in the lounge or dining room...apart from my large RC boat...nowhere to put that yet and I am still working on it as there is not enough room in my man-cave (shed).


Si:)

[eddiesolo]

I have been working out costings and to be honest it looks like they're going to struggle to sell at £20 a pop. Maybe a tenner, but that just covers materials really so just going to make for fun.


Si:)

[Shipmate60]

Si,
If you want to test the water just put the one you have made on ebay.


Bob