Anyone Interested in Taking my Cutty Sark?

Of course I would love it, truly.

But at this time it's kind of impossible. 

You might consider selling it to a collector.

Nice offer, Dave!

Bill

Thanks, Bill.

Yes, it's a tricky time right now for everyone.

I wouldn't know how to find a collector, and honestly I don't need to make any money from it...but your suggestion did give me an idea...I wonder if any businesses near the waterfront would accept it as a donation to keep on display?  I may reach out to some local organizations, at least any that may be open and operating these days.

Thanks again, hope things are going well!

Dave

David_K

Thanks, Bill.

Yes, it's a tricky time right now for everyone.

I wouldn't know how to find a collector, and honestly I don't need to make any money from it...but your suggestion did give me an idea...I wonder if any businesses near the waterfront would accept it as a donation to keep on display?  I may reach out to some local organizations, at least any that may be open and operating these days.

Thanks again, hope things are going well!

Dave

 

Some fine dining restaurants tend to like those kinds of decorations.  I have an old French galley I want to get rid of, and am thinking of contacting French restaurants in the area, to see if they'd take as a donation (wouldn't mind a free dinner).

Depending on the quality of the build you can make several hundred dollars selling it on ebay. The packing/shipping is a big deal specially the packing. You can list it as local pick up only to avoid tha packing headache. Just a thought.

All great ideas!  I just reached out to a local yacht club to see if they're interested in it...seems like an obvious choice.

Thanks!

Dave

Restaurant is a great idea!

If not there, then maybe one of the places in Pike Market, a charter office or the ferry offices.   Or one of the museums in the area.

How about a library or a history class at a local high school?

I have a USS Kearsarge going on the mantle of a library in an historical house that is now used for the meeting room of our Retirement Village. That is if and when this lockdown is lifted. When you ask around, you'll be surprised at the suggestions that you'll get.

Jim  

Stay Safe.

The Bar Room at the Sardine Factory in Monterey, CA. The man who built this model passed away last November. I never knew him although I would have liked to. He was a chef who came to the US from Italy.

I've become friends with his family and have worked with them to put together a cookbook that he illustrated with really wonderful pencil drawings.

I was given his tools, leftover materials, and a collection of instruction books. If anyone needs the plans for an old HECEPOB model, I probably have them.

Bill

Nice photo Bill. Now that's the way a nice room with a mantle should look.

Jim  

Stay Safe.

Do you know anyone with an empty fireplace mantle?

fox

Nice photo Bill. Now that's the way a nice room with a mantle should look.

Jim  

Stay Safe.

 

Gosh I miss going out.

Crossed one off the bucket list the other day. We've been going there for years, and decided to drop in at the last minute one night. Full room so I slipped the Captain a $ 10. That bill was missing from my hand before I even looked up. Presto, table by the fire.

Here's mine. Both sides of the living room.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/enscZRVw2CLtKqsE6

Jim  

Stay Safe.

Dave,

I have no doubts that someone will want that beautiful model you did. Heck, if I could, I’d drive up and pick it up myself. Or you’re more than welcome down here. Although, I happen to have a couple of Cutty Sharks myself and a Thermopylae thrown in for good measure.

Hope you and the family are safe and well bud.

Steve

GMorrison

 

 

fox

Nice photo Bill. Now that's the way a nice room with a mantle should look.

Jim  

Stay Safe.

 

 

 

 

That's our favorite date spot. A Manhattan, a cup of abalone bisque, a glass of white wine and fried calamari.

 

Gosh I miss going out.

Crossed one off the bucket list the other day. We've been going there for years, and decided to drop in at the last minute one night. Full room so I slipped the Captain a $ 10. That bill was missing from my hand before I even looked up. Presto, table by the fire.

 

ohh dang that sounds like a GREAT night out!

*New projects* Dave?

If worse comes to worse..you can use the case and stand for another model or several smaller models.  Repurpose those at least.

Personally...I have two 1/96 Cutty Sarks..one in the library and one in a bedroom.  3 large ships (1/96 Cutty diorama, 1/72 Charles W. Morgan and the 1/128 Great Republic)in the library along with 3 smaller vessels and I have to still find room for 3 more 1/96 clippers(the Sea Which, the SwordFish and the Donald McKay).  The Glory of the Seas(1/96) is on a shelf between the dining and living rooms.  The Ferreira(AKA Cutty Sark)(1/96) is on a built in shelf at the head of the stairs.

I know how you feel about *tight*.   Hope you find a solution and or a new home for her.

Rob

Come to think of it, you just need a bigger Dave Cave!

Steve

If the yacht club doesn't work out, maybe you want to check out the Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant in Everett, just north of the Navy base.  And since there is a yacht sales place next door, maybe they could sell it for you?

Good luck
Rick

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments.  I realize how much I miss the community here, haven't been very active on the forums in some time.

The Everett Yacht Club is interested in displaying the CS, I think that will make a perfect home for her.

Bill, that restaurant looks like a place I'd like to have dinner!

Rob, I've seen your collection of models, they're incredible!

Steve... I definitely need a bigger Dave Cave.  The new place has a huge garage (in which I'm currently building workbenches, storage, etc.), but the trade off is that the *office* is quite a bit smaller than our previous home (I basically had 1/2 the upstairs area for activities and project displays!)...regarding new projects, I thought you'd be interested to know that I just received Bandai's Perfect Grade 1/72 Millennium Falcon model kit.  I know you're a Star Wars fan like me...if you aren't familiar with this kit, please check it out.  I think it's going to be something special when I finish it.

Anyway, thanks again to everyone.  I do still have my Imai Spanish Galleon partially-built...when I finally focus my attention on it and get closer to finished, I plan to create a thread to share some build pics and notes.

Stay Safe!

Dave

Hello Dave,

I'm a fellow Seattleite.  Wondering if the Center for Wooden Boats would be interested?  I know it's technically not a wooden boat model but you did an amazing build on this and it represents a great piece of nautical history.

https://www.cwb.org

Cheers,

Dale

David_K

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments.  I realize how much I miss the community here, haven't been very active on the forums in some time.

The Everett Yacht Club is interested in displaying the CS, I think that will make a perfect home for her.

Bill, that restaurant looks like a place I'd like to have dinner!

Rob, I've seen your collection of models, they're incredible!

Steve... I definitely need a bigger Dave Cave.  The new place has a huge garage (in which I'm currently building workbenches, storage, etc.), but the trade off is that the *office* is quite a bit smaller than our previous home (I basically had 1/2 the upstairs area for activities and project displays!)...regarding new projects, I thought you'd be interested to know that I just received Bandai's Perfect Grade 1/72 Millennium Falcon model kit.  I know you're a Star Wars fan like me...if you aren't familiar with this kit, please check it out.  I think it's going to be something special when I finish it.

Anyway, thanks again to everyone.  I do still have my Imai Spanish Galleon partially-built...when I finally focus my attention on it and get closer to finished, I plan to create a thread to share some build pics and notes.

Stay Safe!

Dave

 

Dave,

I’d love to see pictures of your MF build. It looks like an incredible model and I know you‘ll do her proud. Last summer the family went to DisneyWorld and did Galaxy’s Edge as well as doing the MF ride twice. If you haven’t gone then I would highly recommend it.

I have my youngest working on the cutaway MF from oh so long ago. He just finished a Star Destroyer and I covinced him to use a panel wash and light the bugger up. He did an awesome job.

I’m sure you’ve watch the first season of The Madalorian. What do you think? You can always email me. 

Hope everything is cool with you and yours. Stay safe and healthy bud.

Steve

When I was stationed in Seattle (25 years ago!) there was a nautical antique shop store  in Bellevue.  They took consignments-  I sold my HMCS Snowberry there when we were getting ready to move to the East Coast.  They are probably long gone, but a nice high end home goods consignment store may be interested....

rcboater

When I was stationed in Seattle (25 years ago!) there was a nautical antique shop store in Bellevue.

Yup; it was called CuttySark of Bellevue and that area has all been converted to condos (including one of my favorite restaurants across the street).  I don't believe they still have  storefront, only doing business online as cuttyantiques.com.