Hi Tony
Glad to hear the "King" is coming along so well.
The thrill of completing a model after the countless hours and
hundreds of little challenges is something you can be proud of for
years to come. They actually look better as each year goes by and you
astound yourself with what you were able to accomplish.
As soon as she's finished, don't forget a PORTRAIT of you and the
"King" so we can put it into your place in Paddleducks which is at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Paddleducks/files/Files > "MODEL GALLERY" > "PADDLEDUCKS" MODEL GALLERY > Tony's
Riverboat (4)
Another thing that I think is very important when you are building
STATIC MODELS is the question of PROTECTING your investment in TIME!
First, a display case SHOULD be made to protect them from dust and
accidental knocking. Without a cover, they really do accumulate dust,
and regular cleaning can be fraught with danger. There are so many
little pieces which can be broken and are such a pain to repair and
often NEVER look the same after they've been repaired. Expecially
rigging, as breaking a fine spar on a static model can sometimes
result in you almost having to re-rig to get the tension back.
So if you havn't built a protective case for her,consider it
now...it's not difficult and this was something I did even BEFORE I
started building a static display model. I'm glad I did, as they seem
to be still in the fine condition they were when I built them, in
spite of moves half way across a continent. Display cases often "show
off" a model to their best advantage. Make sure the top can be easily
lifted if you are entering the model in JUDGED competitions as Judges
will usually not permit a model for competition INSIDE its display
case.
2nd thing is to make sure they are adequately insured. Only YOU know
how many hours have gone into the model. It is virtually
irreplaceable, but in the event of a theft or a fire, you WOULD like
to be compensated for substantially more than the replacement cost of
the kit or material. (What would it cost you to buy the identical
model IF YOU COULD EVEN FIND IT?) So make sure you have pictures of
the finished model along with details of any awards you receive, and
if possible even a video. Have the model appraised by a professional
but be wary of unscrupulous appraisers who charge FAR too much for
what they do..ascertain their charge FIRST..often it's a percentage of
the valuation..in which case...you may want to walk away) You can
find somebody in your local museum or the owner of a reputable hobby
store who might be able to do this for you...it's a question of you
having an appraisal accepted by your Insurance company which
they will either insured by itself (more expensive) or as a featured
item added your current household policy. Your Insurance Agent can
advise you. Just have a look around and see what it would cost you to
buy a top class ship model, they're every bit as valuable as a piece
of jewellery or antique piece you might insure separately. Most can
be included in your household insurance..but remember HAVE it itemized
and valued on the policy. When I ask this question of modelers, I am
staggered by the few who actually have their models insured properly.
Don't undervalue your skills and the amount of time using them to
complete a model. Enjoy it every day and preserve it's condition
like a piece of art, so others will enjoy it too..long after we've
gone!!!
PJ
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