BrainFireBob Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Does anyone have a tool they use for organizing their collections? I have somewhere over 60000 points of stuff primed, most of it painted, divided between several armies. I'm starting to photo-document for reference, but I'm wondering if anyone has a pre-existing template they use? If not, I can go ahead and make my own. I realize I'm a bit more rigid than a lot of people on this kind of issue, but my armies broadly fall in to Imperial Marines (Codex, DA, some BTs) and Chaos Marines (Iron Warriers, Night Lords, Black Legion). The guy I game with most often has Chaos Marines, Chaos Demons, and Guard. To match the size of my imperial forces for Apocalypse games, he normally borrows from my Chaos stuff, so this is partially so I can give him a reference for what I have painted and available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 You mean organize an inventory? I don't actually inventory the models, but have them organized on shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 You are a beautiful person BFB, I can't be bothered to organize a darn thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necrontyr Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Excel. Excel is your friend here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Excel. Excel is your friend here. Excel is always your friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgosaurusrex Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I considered setting up a SQL database to keep track of my Warhammer and MTG inventory, but I was quickly dissuaded when i realized how much data entry that would be. Excel would be a little easier, but that's still a ton of data entry. Would make a fun weekend project, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Would make a fun weekend project, though. You and I have drastically different definitions about what "fun" means. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 An organized collection is a happy collection! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 This is probably why I'm so poor... Being productive isn't as fun as being silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necrontyr Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Glad I'm not the only one who finds Warhammer Excel sheets fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torg Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I need to this myself - can't remember what I have - where it is or if I sold or gave it away lol. Getting old I guess. The tool would need to have a search feature - and a quick image viewer to hunt for stuff. Maybe numbers will work. Or maybe hunt for something else :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well, I've got a friend that keeps his models in glass cases per painted army, and neatly sorted per unpainted army. That said, this player lacks the time to actually play 40k or WHFB....He collects and paints. He seems pretty content and I do envy how clean his home is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgosaurusrex Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 You and I have drastically different definitions about what "fun" means. Yeah, I really don't mind data entry and programming as long as there is good music playing (usually Amon Amarth). That image makes me nauseated, lol. I would also design a webpage report where you could search your entire collection and specify parameters, but the entire project would take 30-40 hours. Not happening any time soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbina Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have an organization question. Is it better to keep bits on the sprue or pop them off and put them in a tackle box or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you have the time, I find it better to take them off the sprue. Saves space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainFireBob Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Beading boxes. Cheap, and you can assemble model specific partitions for projects 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Definitely off sprue. It helps you actually think about the bit and therfore have a better thought on what bits you have. When you leave them on the sprite it is just this big mass of plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Also, 60000 sounds high. Maybe I Should inventory mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threejacks Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Shelves...lots of shelves... I just added another layer last weekend for some terrain im planning to do. But it would be nice to have a nice glass case I can put in the more formal area of the house for some of my better painted models,heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainFireBob Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Before I got my last vanguard and sternguard, I was at 27800 for my primary army, 12k for my das, 6 k for my iw, 2k for my nl, 2k for my bl, and that is without my fortifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbina Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Ikea has nice display cabinets. Planning on picking one up when I finish this Orks list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Heh nice. Pics or it didn't happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torg Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have one of those ikea cabinets… they are pretty good for the price. -d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necrontyr Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have one of those ikea cabinets… they are pretty good for the price. -d Me too. They're pretty awesome, and relatively cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombking Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Glad I'm not the only one who finds Warhammer Excel sheets fun. I spend my working day doing server builds and related records "paperwork" updates. My personal PC time is for watching video and playing shooty boomy games. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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