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                        Thoughts of the after life... and the models left behind

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                        nkm1416@info.com.ph
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Thoughts of the after life... and the models left behind
                        Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 2:46 AM
                        Got wind recently of a story of a widow from a neighboring town disposing the late husband's collection of 80 plus 1/48 aircraft models.

                        We all very well know that when our time's up and our names are called on the roll call from up there or down below, our connection with this modeling world will cease to exist.

                        I remember from previous topics in this forum, others see their collection as their kids inheritance or as some sort of insurance policy that their heirs can turn to cash (maybe like the widow above). The great models I've seen here I think should go to museums for posterity.

                        I wonder what the thoughts are of other modelers
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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 4:56 AM
                        If my kids think that they're going to throw my stuff away after I croak, they better be ready for a first class haunting!!

                        I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 5:59 AM
                        My wish would be that my son gets all my models and related modeling stuff. If he doesn't want them then my wife can sell them on ebay, if it helps her out. If I have went to heaven then I'd already have my new hobby bench set up and tons of first rate kits would be there waiting for me to start. Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        willuride
                        • Member since
                          May 2015
                        Posted by willuride on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:11 AM
                        i told my wife to sell all my models unless she wants to continue modelling without me.

                        On the bench Knoxville, TN:

                        1/48 Monogram F-4 Phantom "Black Bunny"  I wanted to relive the past....Never again

                        On the Bench Manchester, TN:

                        1/48 Revell F-18E 

                         

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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:40 AM
                        Wow, well I'm faaaaaar away (God willing) to think about that, but I don't think that any model collection would be a viable source of income, unless you leave behind at least a hundred kits. Built ones don't tend to really sell THAT well (I"m sure there are enough on e-bay). If I want to leave something monetarily significant to my loved ones, it wouldn't be my model collection, well, at least as it stands now :)
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                        eagle334
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: plopped down in front of this computer.
                        Posted by eagle334 on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:44 AM
                        I will be the first person to have a U-Haul hooked up behind the hearse. I'm taking everything with me. A friend of mine said he would write me a check for my cash to take in the casket so there wouldn't be so much bulk, what a true friend. Smile [:)]Smile [:)]

                        really though, I would have some friends from the model club take care of my modeling stuff that wasn't wanted by family. They have a better idea of what the stuff is worth and then they could give the money back to the family or wherever I decided it should go.
                        Wayners Go Eagles! 334th Fighter Squadron Me and my F-4E <script language="javascript" src="http://www.airfighters.com/phgid_183.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:58 AM
                        I have seriously considered thought of starting a model placement service (or even my own museum) for homeless model collections. You know that a lot of heirs-in-law are going to say, "What are we going to do with all this junk? Let's pitch it - he'll never know the difference." Maybe you can't blame them.

                        A lot of models representing dozens if not hundreds of hours of patient work will end up either in the dumpster or sold at a garage sale for $2. Most people wouldn't know the difference between a superdetailed piece of art and a diecast toy, nor would they care.

                        I would guess that a lot of museums, airports, etc would find room for a display concerning their subjects. Maybe if there were more displays, there would be more people interested in the hobby.

                        Does such a program already exist?
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:28 AM
                        My will states that my collection is to be donated to the local orphanage - or something to that effect. I know my wife and daughter are less than interested.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:35 AM
                        From someone returning to modeling after a long long layoff, I can tell you that not a single model from 25 years ago made it past my parents garbage can.

                        You see TV shows where someone moves out and the parents leaves the room just as it was with models hanging from the ceiling, concert posters on the wall. Nope, not my mom. New paint, wall paper .... zip bam a new sewing room Banged Head [banghead] she didn't even give me a chance to get the models. Censored [censored]

                        Ooh well, Sigh [sigh] I guess when I move out again (I pray upward) I hope the wife will see all the pleasure the hobby gave me and treat the resulting model collection with more respect but since she probably won't, I will take as much pleasure from them while I am here and know that they were appreciated even for a short time.
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:51 AM
                        hadnt given it much thought. once that event happens my interests and hobbies will only be memories. (other peoples) i wont turn this into a religious discussion ( i dont talk politics or religion) but once life leaves this body of mine modeling wont matter. however until that time i will enjoy it to the full extent of my abilities and beyond.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

                        Where you can find me:

                        Workbench on FaceBook  Google Plus  YouTube

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                        nsclcctl
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by nsclcctl on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:55 AM
                        I love what I build but do you guys really think there is a market for this stuff? My guess is when I check out, my stuff is going in the trash or my youngest sons toy box where it will last a day.
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                        Swanny
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
                        Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:19 AM
                        I maintain a detailed computer inventory of what I have, built/unbuilt and accessories including what I actually paid for each item. I've shown my wife and my kids the inventory and what various grades of built models sell for. My unbuilt collection is currently valued around 7G and my family is aware of that. If they want to throw it away after I am gone they will at least be aware of what they are throwing away. I would hope that they would sell the stuff (none of them care to model) and use the money for something useful or fun. I have a designated caretaker for my website who will be provided with all access codes upon my death and my site will either continue as a seperate entity or be incorporated into his web site (which is also pretty good). I know that it is hard to plan for this stuff but after nearly buying the farm a few years ago I realized that it is best to have a plan (or will) and have a few relatives aware of it's existance and how to find it when needed.
                        Swanny's Models
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                        72cuda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by 72cuda on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:17 PM
                        Hey Folks:
                        well I have this covered, when I go my wife will donate the built kits to the local AF Museum, and for the ones that need to be finished, I have a friend who'll finish them off and hand them over to the same Museum, but for the unbuilt kits in their boxes they will go to a local recreation center for the kids to build as a project build and to get them addicted to modeling just like I was

                        84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

                        Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer   

                         'Cuda

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                        Swanny
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
                        Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:45 PM
                        Yeah Cuda, I can see you standing at the corner by the schoolyard "Hey kid...wanna model? Give ya a free sample." You open up the trench coat and its lined with 1/144 heller kits.
                        Swanny's Models
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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:54 PM
                        LOL good one or maybe the collection of unbuilt kits could go to the USO and be sent to soldiers overseas on deployment to give them something to enjoy

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        scottrc
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
                        Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:05 PM
                        What ones the family doesn't want, I have it in my will for the club to auction, sell, or distribute and have donated the proceeds to the club.

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                        Anthony
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by Anthony on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:13 PM
                        Hello folks,

                        Ever heard of Emperor Qin, the first emperor in China. He buried with him thousands of live size soldiers figures and chariots models(made by clay, in fact each soldiers were made in unique appearence) in his tombShock [:O]. Well, I think we can bury ourselves with dozens of P-51s, P-47s, F-15s, F-16s together with Spits and Mossie. With such a strong fleet, it can certainly escort us to the other side.Big Smile [:D]
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                        Quagmyre
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: and just won't go away.
                        Posted by Quagmyre on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 3:05 PM
                        Swanny - It is so comfortable to hear I'm not the only one tracking his "plastic" assets. I forget the value of my stash and I'm screwing off at work now so I don't have access to the numbers, but it's not as impressive as yours.

                        nkm1416@info.com.ph - You should volunteer to auction off her husbands models for 30 -40% of the gross on eBay. I'm sure I'd bid on a few of them. Got some holes in my fleet that could be filled with a pre-fab or two.



                        Current and Subsequent Projects:
                        1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
                        1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete 
                        1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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                        MIG17
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by MIG17 on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 3:39 PM
                        Who Cares?! I'm Dead!

                        Steve
                        www.thunderboltgallery.com
                        Steve
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 3:47 PM
                        And I thought MOVING was nerve-wracking! Like vac-forms!
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                        Vautour
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Canada
                        Posted by Vautour on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:40 PM
                        Better to look at the current life and all that time left to build. Being well over the half way point, I can attest that inching to get at that next 1/48 Strike Eagle kit is more pleasant than planning who will get to build it should I not be around tomorrow. Things could always be worst, your descendents could favour 1/35 scale armour!!!!!
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                        Melgyver
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Lafayette, LA
                        Posted by Melgyver on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:25 PM
                        I have had to deal with the collections of two of my friends. One his son kept all his Dad's built kits and about 1/3rd of his unbuilt kits. What the Club members didn't buy we sold at a couple model shows. We probably only got $5 to $10 a kit maybe some were more generous for some of the more valuable stuff. I have two 1/32 Mustang kits that were almost completed except paint and decals I plan to finish and keep in his memory. I know my stuff will likely end up going to friends and sold cheap but it will make a bunch of modelers happy! If the wife can get $7.50 a kit for my stuff she will make $6000. I know it's worth twice that much. The other collection is sitting collecting dust because the 5 siblings in the family can't make up their mind to part with it.

                        Clear Left!

                        Mel

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                        72cuda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by 72cuda on Thursday, April 1, 2004 5:46 PM
                        hey Swanny;
                        LOL, yeah but when I get busted from the Modeling Vise Squad I'll point them your way and tell them you're the Supplier & Importer, and your the Modeling Don of the modeling mafia

                        84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

                        Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer   

                         'Cuda

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 1, 2004 6:26 PM
                        Yeah, I know what you mean. I've thought about that from time to time. Been building these things for over 50 years, about 3000 built on the shelf and another 150 in the closet waiting to be built, if I live long enough ! And I still buy more of the darn things ! No wife or kids, so maybe they can just make my place a museum and then I can haunt it and still build stuff !! As far as taking it with me, I couldn't afford the size of the lot in the cemetary I would need !!Dead [xx(]
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                        paulnchamp
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Warwick, RI
                        Posted by paulnchamp on Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:32 PM
                        Well - I've decided that if I can't take 'em with me, then I'm not going!!Big Smile [:D]

                        Anyway, as someone else in this forum once said several months ago
                        (I forget who) "As long as you have kits to build, you'll never die."
                        Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 2, 2004 1:21 PM
                        This topic really made me think, For a while now, I've been building models and gifting them to someone who there would be a special meaning for. But for some time, I've wanted to do diorama from my family history. But now I'm thinking, I have myself stuffed and place in my model room, doing a dio of me sitting in my dio room. Then the family can come talk to me anytime they want, just like now.

                        But, as someone pointed out, I'll be dead. So who knows whose going to get them. It's certain that no one in my family will do anything with them. But their loss is someone else's dream come true.

                        Don Alien [alien]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 2, 2004 2:53 PM
                        Mine will be going into the dumpster I imagine, along with my body! ;-)
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                        JohnReid
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Montreal/Canada
                        Posted by JohnReid on Saturday, April 3, 2004 8:56 AM
                        The fun is in the building.Nothing lasts forever.Cheers! John.
                        Guide my hand in your work today.JWRR. My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am. My Photoshop: http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/JohnReid/
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 3, 2004 9:57 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by JohnReid

                        The fun is in the building.Nothing lasts forever.Cheers! John.


                        You're right, John. I have some models that hold special meaning and will keep around for a while, but Some are just Models I want to build, and if I can, find someone to give them to for their enjoyment. My kids and friends are trying to talk me into selling stuff, but then it would become a job and all the fun would get sucked out.

                        For me, the joy is in hiding the seams, getting the weathering just right, or the grass to look real. After that, I enjoy them a day or two until I get obsessed with the next project.

                        If it ain't fun, why bother?

                        Don Alien [alien]
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                        Lucien Harpress
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.
                        Posted by Lucien Harpress on Saturday, April 3, 2004 11:43 AM
                        I just had a crazy idea- what if (after you leave) you somehow get a weatherproof display case for one (or more) of your favorite models. Then mount it to your tombstone for all generations to gaze with wonder on your handiwork!

                        They do it for pictures, why not for models? I know I'm gonna try to do it!
                        That which does not kill you makes you stranger...
                        -The Joker
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