What to do with built models

tommyboa

Member since
March 2007

What to do with built models

Posted by tommyboa on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:20 PM

I have built models, mostly ETO WW II aircraft and some armor for years. Our grandsons and family have little or no interest in these items and one wonders "what do other modelers do with surplus models that are built out and of good quality?" There are several dozen aircraft suspended from the bedrooms our now grown grandsons one time occupied.I don't want to throw these items out....suggestions?

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:50 PM

See if there is a local VFW or American Legion chapter that might be interested in taking them as donations.

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wolfhammer1

Member since
March 2009
From: Yorkville, IL

Posted by wolfhammer1 on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:55 PM

Another idea is to contact a history teacher to see if they would like to enhance their presentation on world War II

John

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Jon_a_its

Member since
April 2004
From: UK

Posted by Jon_a_its on Thursday, January 15, 2015 5:56 AM

Um.... finish a model??? Embarrassed

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RTC

Member since
January 2014

Posted by RTC on Thursday, January 15, 2015 7:42 AM

Like Wolfhammer1 stated, check with your local schools. At one of my children's schools the librarian has military models all over the library. He even awards some students with a model when they reach certain milestones. I love going to their library!

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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, January 15, 2015 9:31 AM

eBay them, seems like there is always a market for old built up kits.

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Thursday, January 15, 2015 11:21 AM

I made over $1400 selling my old 80s and 90s builds on eBay. They weren't up to the standard that I build today, but buyers just ate 'em up. The only real pain is shipping them--you have to pack them so they don't break.

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, January 15, 2015 11:45 AM

Maybe try a local or nearby veterans home or hospital to see if they might want them for display and keep the vet's interest up and telling of history.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Thursday, January 15, 2015 12:34 PM

If you have a LHS in the area, ask if they would like to have them for display.

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, January 15, 2015 3:26 PM

Ebay gets my old builds or anything I want to pass on. It helps fund the hobby. The only big issue here is as Doog said the damage during shipping. Extra care must be taken with the packing but there are no guarantees. Blind Fold