Models as part of 'Interior Design'

Yes absolutely. When the big 1/96 sailing ship plastic models came out in the 50's and 60's, they were certainly marketed to decorators.

Of course it all comes down to the opinion of SWMBO.

Tanks on the mantle usually a non-starter.

I think a nicely done sailing ship,or even a warship like a BB or a CV has its place in a den,family room,or library.

Yes, I often display a 1/48 aircraft in our living room.  Currently it's a Monogram (what else? ) Mirage 2000.  It's just waiting for an opportunity to present itself for a photo-trip to the local airport!

Gary

I think that's an excellent way to approach a build!!

There is a problem with that ;

   These so called interior decorators , with all their so - called knowledge would rather put a poorly made decorative piece ( highly overpriced , From Bangladesh ) in a house than supply a beautifully done accurate scale model .

   When it comes to that they wouldn't know a great , museum grade model for the trash you can buy at flea markets ! Shoot , they would probably offer ten to twenty bucks for one of the models in the Kreigstein Collection !

     I had areas of my house that were for Books , Paintings and then Model  Ships and one special blacklighted one for the wife's Dragons . All were alcoves specially designed and lighted . Yes , I designed my house myself !

 Now all these years later , after it all blew away one December day , I realize the impermenance of it all and just agree , one well built Ship , on the mantel is acceptable .

My wife likes my ship models so much she insisted on having the Sark and Thermopylae in the living room!

Well ;

   If you did a bang up job , Why Not ? Philo  - She is just acknowledging your abilities . You owe her dinner for that !

OH yeah!I knew it came out great but she rarely pays attention until she saw it after I finished it!

My wife was redecorating the den a few years ago with a "Beachy Theme" she called it.  She had a lighthouse border around the edge of the ceiling and a small fishing net (from her father) on the wall with shells caught in it and beach type pics on the walls.  She asked me to build her a model sailing ship to put somewhere in the room.  I gave her my catalogs and told her to "pick one" and I'd build it for her.  It took her a few weeks to pick one out.  She picked the Artisania Latinia "Scottish Maid".  I ordered it and completed the build in 2 years.  She loved it and had me make a shelf for it right next to the entry to the den.  I personally think it looks good there too.  She shows it to everyone.  I use it for my Avatar.  

Jim 

My wife hates the stuff and complains about too many airplane models, so I keep them in the basement "man cave".  However, she didn't mind a crudely made, cheap, generic  sailing ship model from the pre made junk shelf at Hobby Lobby.  I pitched it last time we moved, and no one has missed it yet.  Go figure.

I'll agree that a ship, particularly a sail, is the one type that has the broadest appeal. I think the fact that the majority of offerings out there are military oriented and therefore don't have that "universal" appeal that can get them into mainstream acceptance.

Absolutely; it's a reflection of the skill and interests of the homeowner. I have models all over the house.

Hi ;

    You are right there ! Now if the Missus doesn't like them then a separate room is the answer  .I have known folks who labored for years on a project and then when they put it on display the wifey was livid . "What ? You're putting that thing were visitors can see it ? " Then over time it is damaged to the point you remove it .Get the point ?

If tastefully done and placed right, there's no reason they shouldn't be used as decor. My wife and I are currently looking at shelving, cabinet, curio and other options to help work some models into our decor.

Let's face it, just scattering them around does start to look a little silly.

I sure do, but the wife does not agree for the most part.... Although I did sneak a 1/24 1941 Chevy pickup into her "curio cabinet" of OWLS last week tho... I built it with my 10 year old daughter as her first skill level 2. I think she will stick with the snap-together ones for now, just not enough attention span or instant gratification...

I wanted to hang my B-36 model from the ceiling in the family room, but it got vetoed, of course.

Personally I think they're relatively small works of art that should be displayed. Tastefully of course or any other way you can get them in the living room....Terry

Hey Philo ;

   Maybe she is like my second missus was  . Not really interested in the process , just the final result !

Terry ;

  That's what happened with my first missus .I proudly showed her my 1/144- G.R.7 Harrier , all bombed up and ready for a mission !

   She started laughing and holding on to it , went into the living room and ensconced it in a display area in one of our large end table lamps . She said it reminded her of a really pissed off mosquito ! T.B.

Yeah she never seems interested when I discuss paint to thinner ratios and the best brand of putty or how much weight I had to put in the nose of the B-25 to prevent it being a tail sitter!Who could have predicted that?

Hello!

Recently I put my first wooden sailing ship under glass at my parents' house:

And yeah, I believe in models as house interior ornaments, but only with people with some understanding - or, to put it in other words - only at houses of people who specifically ask for it

Thanks for looking and have a nice day!

Paweł

Looks like the AL Swift!I made one the version that does not come with sails and donated it to my local library.

Yeah philo426 - I remember you tackling it. Mine took a little longer - but now it's done and corrected, too. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day!

Paweł

Yeah!it was a stealth deal;I just brought the Swift in and put it on top of one the bookcases and then walked out!I go back periodically and she is still there!

GMorrison

Yes absolutely. When the big 1/96 sailing ship plastic models came out in the 50's and 60's, they were certainly marketed to decorators.

Of course it all comes down to the opinion of SWMBO.

Tanks on the mantle usually a non-starter.

Ok, I've tried my best to figure this out, but can't, so I just GOTTA ask - what does SWMBO mean/stand for?

She Who must Be Obeyed

Ahhhh! Makes sense to me now.

Yep!if she is not happy,you will not be happy!