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  1. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thanks, Keith. This is an awesome learning experience for sure. For now we are going to keep it safe in a spare room away from the kids and the 3 cats! Will do some more physical checkup on the boat model itself, in case if we missed any marks.
  2. Howard_And_Olivia
    Hi, Keith. Thanks for the information. Unfortunately, no tag there. What is the manufacture's name of this Germany company in the photo? Perhaps I might be able to Google on to see if there are some reference to some ship models? Will keep you posted. Thanks.
  3. Howard_And_Olivia
    First of all, Happy New Year. My bother-in-law just saved this battleship model boat from the curbside. It was from an apt building, so no idea of the previous owner. To my limited knowledge, this battleship does not appear to be modeled after any real one, I think. Is this something worth having a professional to restore/fix? or should we use this as an opportunity to learn how to fix/repair on our own? Thanks. Howard
  4. Howard_And_Olivia
    That's a great point, Roger. I did a search on US patent for that number, however, it appears it's for Mowing Machine (See image attached). I will take a look when I am there, and see if there are holes in the stem and stern posts.
  5. Howard_And_Olivia
    That's a great point, Clare. I did a search on US patent for that number, however, it appears it's for Mowing Machine (See image attached)
  6. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thanks, Clare. From the look of the wood, does it appear to be in the mid 1800? or early 1900? Also, is there a searchable database for the museum catalog number on the internet? Have a wonderful weekend! Howard and Olivia
  7. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thanks, Bob. I did a quick research and found patent 19,693 (Joseph Francis);URL links below. Guessing from the 19083 vs 19693 (610 difference), I suppose they are likely from the same year? https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_844264
  8. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thanks, Clark. We might have them professionally restored in early Summer.
  9. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thank you, Keith. Will do. Any recommended display stand for this patent model boat?
  10. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thank you, Baker, for this awesome and amazing information. Was Pile, Ernest Edward a model ship builder and/or naval architect?
  11. Howard_And_Olivia
    He was with Science Research Associates, then IBM's field engineering dept until retirement. There are no other inscription on the stem post. The shadows adjacent to F19083 inscription are brass nails. I will take another look when we are there later on today.
  12. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thank you, Bob, for the detailed information. In regards to the "F19083", what do you think it meant? Howard and Olivia
  13. Howard_And_Olivia
    Hi, Bruce. We are (Grandfather too) in USA, East Coast (New York).
  14. Howard_And_Olivia
    Upon further estate cleaning today, we found this interesting model boat carefully packed inside a steamer trunk. It was wrapped in newspaper dated much older than both of us with Grandpa's handwriting description that says "Patent Model Lifeboat". We are not sure what that means, but definitely look interesting. There's "F19083" written on the interior wood (not Grandpa's handwriting), so we don't think Grandpa built this one. It's about 30 inches long and very light in weight. The side are all wood with tiny little brass nails and a few tiny brass screws on the bottom base. Any idea what this model boat is for? Howard and Olivia
  15. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thanks, Bob! That's a great point.
  16. Howard_And_Olivia
    That's awesome. Thank you, Roger, for the wonderful and very educational information! Things are definitely made much better in the old days, just like older TV that still works perfectly from the early 80s! Sorry if this is a silly question-- Just curious, why the old kit models don't have any collector value? I would imagine they should increase or at least hold its value due to the high standard of quality? We will try finding a local New York restoration, and also looking to the possibility of exploring on your own as you suggested. Thanks! Warmly, Howard & Olivia
  17. Howard_And_Olivia
    Thank you, Chris, for the informative details about those 2 sailboats. I assume the cost of having professional restoration work done will definitely exceeds the market value and or any collector value? Yes, please let us know if there are any located in the New York area. We are located in New York (NYC, Manhattan) and can travel NJ or Upstate NY, if needed. Warmly, Howard & Olivia
  18. Howard_And_Olivia
    Hello. We have recently inherited 2 model sail boats from my wife's Grand-Father's estate. Attached are 4 Photos. We don't know anything at all about model boat/ship. These are our first encounter. Sorry for the photo quality and the messy background, as we are still clearing out the estate. The rigging needs TLCs and some other minor repairs. We are not sure if they were built from scratch or from a model kit. The question is if they are worth anything in collectible value that we should get professional doing the repair/restoration? If not, we will try doing the restore/repair on our own because they do hold sentinel value. Thank you all for any information that helps us to the right direction. Howard and Olivia.

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