Bob B.

Hi Roger,

I saw some of Ed’s work thus far.  Absolutely amazing!  Can’t wait to see the finished model!

thanks!

Thanks Jaager,

I learned that my great grandfather lived in NYC and then moved to Ramsey, NJ later on.  According to my dad who is 88 now, his grandfather was in the Navy or Merchant Marine, but he wasn't sure.  Also, he was some sort of a master builder/carpenter.  He had built his own home in NJ.  My dad is also 99.9% sure that the model was scratch-built and took about 2 years to build.  Of course we have no way of knowing how much time was actually dedicated on a daily basis.

Kind Regards,

Bob

Thanks to all for taking the time to provide me with valuable recommendations!

The closer I look at the model, the more I think it may be scratch-built, but I really don't know for sure.  I will attempt to expand my knowledge of the model and model ship building and reach out to some of the links that were so kindly provided by some forum members.

For now, I covered the model with light weight plastic - Thanks Bob C.

Will begin to plan building a storage crate for it too.  I like the idea of putting wheels on the bottom too - Thanks Jaager.

Thank you everyone and happy model ship building!

Kind Regards,

Bob

Hi mtaylor,

That idea is very interesting.  I like it!  Will definitely consider it.  

Thank you!

Kind Regards,

Bob

Hi CDW,

I am finding out that the placard with my ship is not your standard type.  Usually I see a brass or some other type with ship name and a little blurb about it (ship name, date, built by, etc.).

Agree with you that cardboard is too flimsy.  Have to go with something sturdier.

Thanks for your advice!

Kind Regards,

Bob

Hi Ken,

Funny, that's what my mother suggested. I live on Long Island, NY and have not looked into that possibility yet.  However, being by the ocean, I'm sure there's some maritime museums around.  Still undecided about what to do though.  Thinking of boxing it up for now until I make a decision.

Thanks!

Kind Regards,

Bob

Thanks Roger!

Could not find a storage bin large enough.   Was thinking of building box with plywood.  If so, wondering if I should fill inside with some type of foam or bubble wrap.

Thank you Chris and Richard!

Very glad I joined the forum.  Went to the local Home Depot to ask for any remnant cardboard and was informed that they bundle and sell it!  Could try elsewhere I guess.  Very nervous about the ship being out in the open now on my pool table.

I am planning on getting into model ship building as soon as I retire, but that's a few years away.  Used to love building all kinds of models when I was a kid.

Thanks again and if anyone else has any other ideas or comments, please feel free to chime in!

Kind Regards,

Bob

Thanks Chris!  Greatly appreciate your feedback.  I’m now thinking about renovating our basement and possibly setting up a display case for it.  However, this will take some time... and money!

The display case that my dad had the model in was a permanent custom built-in job.  This leads me to my next issue of how to package and protect the ship until we can sell or display it.  Can’t find any cardboard box big enough anywhere.  Thinking of building a custom cardboard box for it.  Anything more extravagant I think would cost too much.  Any ideas of how to protect it would also be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Bob B.

Hi All,

Recently had to help my parents sell their house and they gave me a wooden model ship “The Young America” that I always had admired since I was a boy.  They had it in a sealed case in a beautiful custom cabinet with a light inside.  My great grandfather had built the model back in the 1920’s.  I don’t know if it’s scratch-built or a kit or how much it’s worth.  Unfortunately, my wife doesn’t like it because it doesn’t quite go anywhere in our house.  I was going to package and store it for a while, but now I’m thinking of selling it.  Just don’t know how much it’s worth.  Was hoping someone in the forum could give me some ideas on how to appraise and sell.  I added some pics.  The ship measures 60”L x 39”H x 16”W and is affixed to a wooden stand.