Hi;
No, I don't want to get Morbid here. Just the Facts . Many of us Pass without a Will. Those who do are not necessarily covering Everything either! There-in lies the problem for those left behind. I don't have a will yet. I am still making one out. It changes almost every six months. Why? Well it's the acquisition of Models and Tools is way ahead of the inventoried list!
This was NOT intentional. With models coming as gifts and rare purchases the count changes on a Bi-Annual basis. Same for the equipment to a point. I have two Tool-Boxes full of Model-Master and Regular Testors Paint. One smaller one, full of Now Tamiya and Vallejo Products. So. Here's the question. What have you done to ensure they get to where you want? You can procrastinate or just have a Garage sale.
The other Method is easier. Leave a Registered Letter in a Fire-Flood resistant, safety Box in your office or Bedside table. Make sure the specific person you designate knows where you keep the key. In this letter be generic. You know." I So and So do designate and desire the named person Below to take charge of my MODEL Stash and All related items ( Tools and Paints Etc. ) and Remove them To The Largest V.A. or such facility that will accept them for recreational Therapy.
If a Family member should step forward to make a valid claim for the material this gets priority. Otherwise the above is what is to be done. No strings, No argueing. Just load them in the car after making the phone call that finds this material a home.
There See? It's not that hard. Built models can be, if accepted, given to the appropriate Museums or Display Venues. You have to be realistic here. Some of us do create everytime or from time to time museum class models.They should be seen and appreciated, But here's the hitch. for instance. I built a model for a Venue. Very Expensive I might add.
Ten years after the fact they re-modeled.The Model and it's very Expensive Case (A piece of furniture created for this model.) went into storage. When I called to ask if it was still there for a friend going there to see, that's when I found out it wasn't being used anymore. I was then asked if I wanted it! My reply was "Of Course Not" " Your venue paid me Five Thousand for it" It belongs to the corporation"!
I recommended two Museums that might accept it. I do not know of they did that or just Gave it away or just Dumpstered it! So think about what I've said. Think hard, then " Do the right Thing!