Nancyv63 Posted November 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 1, 2020 My dad recently passed and he was an amateur builder. We have 5 completed pieces are were wondering if there was a market for them. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted November 1, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 1, 2020 Moved to correct forum area.... mtaylor and Nancyv63 1 1 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 2, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2020 First allow me to express condolences for the passing of your father. Such things are always hard. This next part will also be hard, but for different reasons. It is difficult to sell even moderately good ship models, and if they do sell, I think you'd be surprised to find out how little they fetch. Your father's models, though, are simply not built to a standard that would make them attractive to knowledgeable ship model buyers. They have too many issues in terms of general appearance, workmanship, materials, and fidelity to subject matter (but hopefully he enjoyed building them, which is the main thing for a hobbyist). In all honesty, I think you would be hard pressed to get more than a few dollars for them, if anything. Wish I had better news for you. Keithbrad80, Nancyv63, mtdoramike and 4 others 6 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted November 2, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2020 I also would like to offer my condolences for your loss. I agree with Chris on his analysis. Even though things may not equate to monetary value, they still have value to you. I would offer them to folks with children. I think they would look lovely sitting on a shelf in a Childs bedroom. Cathead, mtaylor and Canute 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted November 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2020 I’m sorry to hear about your father... It looks to me though that he had fun building these ships, which like Chris said, is probably the most important part. Good luck in finding a new owner and take care. Bradley Canute, Cathead, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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