Models as part of 'Interior Design'

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

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 .

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

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 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 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.