portchieboy Posted January 1 #1 Posted January 1 This is just an initial foray, as it were, into what I can do with a completed project. I spent a very enjoyable 15 years building Victory, but all good things come to an end! Personal circumstances are changing, and I am beginning to think about the ultimate fate of the model. At present, I am lucky enough to have a 4th bedroom, now the Boatroom, but we are thinking about downsizing. That would mean that without doubt that there would be no room for such a massive model, and none of the family has room to take it. I know from working there that places such as Portsmouth Naval Museum are not interested, indeed they are offered numerous models every year, So, whilst it would be nice to sell the boat and get something back, I will probably just have to move it on. Remember, this is the biggest model, it is very heavy, and very fragile, so expensive to transport anywhere. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what to do, how to usefully move the boat on. Plenty of time yet, so ideas please!!!
mtaylor Posted January 1 #2 Posted January 1 You might take some photos and show them to the folks at your local library. Ours does accept them and rotate them around on display. We also have a children's center that does the same thing with things like planes, cars, etc. and some ships. portchieboy 1 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
paul ron Posted January 11 #3 Posted January 11 (edited) have you tried any yacht clubs in your area, golf courses, catering halls, seafood restauants? its a shame, all the work that goes into building these models... we cant even get minimum wadge for the time invested in them. where are you located? Edited January 11 by paul ron portchieboy and mtaylor 2
Thunder Posted January 11 #4 Posted January 11 Hi, Assuming you are in the UK. I have been giving the same thought and are thinking of the smaller museums around the coast. Also some of the RNLI stations, can sell or exhibit as they wish. Last time i was at the Portsmouth museum the shop on the site was selling someone's collection of built kits. I was rather saddened by it. They were extremely well built. paul ron, mtaylor and portchieboy 3 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
GrandpaPhil Posted January 11 #5 Posted January 11 (edited) The local restaurant is a great idea, especially if it’s one you really like. Another idea is that I’d bet your local Navy recruiter would love to have that model in their office. Edited January 11 by GrandpaPhil mtaylor, paul ron, Gregory and 1 other 4 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Thunder Posted January 12 #6 Posted January 12 The only issue with the smaller museums is that they are having to put exhibits away to improve access and display the new essential politically correct exhibits. portchieboy, GrandpaPhil and paul ron 3 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
mtdoramike Posted January 13 #7 Posted January 13 I donated a built Victory to my local Library and also another large ship model to my local Hospital, which holds an auction once a year to raise funds. Now, my question to you is, is your Model Victory in a display case? If not, then most places will not accept it due to possible damage and becoming a giant dust collector. Both my model donations came with display cases. portchieboy, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 2 others 5
portchieboy Posted Wednesday at 10:05 AM Author #8 Posted Wednesday at 10:05 AM Thanks everyone for your help. Plenty to think about. It will be a wrench, so I will not rush into it. Many good points raised, especially about a case. No, it is under plastic wraps at the moment, because of cost, and also weight. A local manufacturer has told me it would weigh over 15 stone to build a case, and have safe glass or perspex. Btw Thunder, yes, I am in UK. Cheers all. paul ron, mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 3
paul ron Posted yesterday at 01:24 AM #9 Posted yesterday at 01:24 AM On 1/15/2025 at 5:05 AM, portchieboy said: Thanks everyone for your help. Plenty to think about. It will be a wrench, so I will not rush into it. Many good points raised, especially about a case. No, it is under plastic wraps at the moment, because of cost, and also weight. A local manufacturer has told me it would weigh over 15 stone to build a case, and have safe glass or perspex. Btw Thunder, yes, I am in UK. Cheers all. oiy, bring it to yor local pub mate?🖐️
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