Soverein of the Seas Manatua 787 figurehead

[twintrow]

I recently asked to finish an unfinished SOS model.  I was asked to  finish it to honor the now deceased builder.

I received several bags of materials, and many pieces are missing.  I can build the ones made of wood OK but the cast metal figurehead is missing.  It is a horse and rider and an important piece.

Anyone know where I can locate one reasonably priced.

 

I.ve located one for $157 and really hate to ask the family to pay that much.

 

Appreciate any suggestions,

 

Thanks

Tom

 

[GrandpaPhil]

Cornwall Model Boats has a wood one for $71 and the brass one for $42.95.

Edited November 17, 2021 by GrandpaPhil

[mtdoramike]

I order from Cornwall all the time. They are great, but expect 2-3 (probably 3) week shipping time. Is the family intending to keep the model? If so I'm sure they would be happy to spend the $157.00 for the part especially when you explain to them that the minimum appraisal for a nicely built SOS is $10.000.00 and better. 15 to 20 years ago, I could have built and sold 3-4 SOS models for $5000-$6000,

It wasn't the money issue it was the time involved, none of them wanted to wait 2 years for the build to be complete, which is a hobby schedule, not a business schedule. This was back when you could buy the kit for $600.-$800.00. 

Edited November 21, 2021 by mtdoramike

[twintrow]

Got what I needed, thanks for all the info.

 

Tom