It's not only the model boats of course. I was late to the party starting about 6 years ago but I've already amassed quite a collection of modelling tools, including powered ones, building materials, batteries, chargers, RC equipment and my stock of parts!

And all my drawing equipment from when I was working - ink pens, pencils, adjustable set squares, compasses, scale rules etc. I eventually took my parallel motion drawing board stand down the tip as it was taking up too much room, but kept the board. The French Curves and Circle Templates are useful for modelling though and I've added a set of Dressmakers Curves for bigger work.

Then there's all my DIY and garage tools and photographic equipment, the list goes on!

Chris

Hi Roy,
Your thoughts are not wrong at all! My boats already have their next location in the family, and they also bear the name of the future owner . .
Everyone here knows that everyone has to pack their bags for their last endless journey. That's why it's important to talk about inheritance documents with your children. Many people suppress this and leave a mess behind, which then causes the descendants to despair . .
Marriage and inheritance contracts, clear instructions regarding the grave and living wills are the be-all and end-all.
Once you have clearly organised all of this, nothing stands in the way of further tinkering.
Find the courage to talk to your loved ones. . .for this you have to jump over your own shadow!
I've done it, but the shadow is still with me. As long as I can see it, I know that I'm alive!
Your little philosopher
Michel C(laude)

Ps: Yes, Roy, it's great that you exist!

I am the contact for model boats and sailing on our club web site and although it is tempting to make an offer to the club for kits etc I have more than I can cope with.

I am currently trying to dispose of one large yacht 3 feet long but nearly 6 foot in height a 50 inch yacht (not a Marblehead) in need of mast and sails a PBM kit of an off shore oil rig supply vessel and an Artesania Latina Amsterdam tug boat the 2 kits are unstarted.

The club can only absorb so many items and then the donation to club funds offered becomes derisory.

At the last visit / contact, I left behind me an unstarted IngaIV kit which I thought was rather rare and I set up more country wide advertising with instructions for price for the owner.

I find the sons and daughters are so pleased to get advice, it is rewarding in itself. I like it best when they keep back some models to remember 'dad' by.
Sometimes when I have known the modeller well I have asked where certain items are? On one occasion after a search, it was only on going down some stairs that I saw what I was looking at eye level under a cupboard.

It was a scratch built London underground train, all 6 coaches in OO gauge. It sold well at a local model railway club auction.
It is best if models are disposed of early on rather than linger in a damp garage.

Even better if modellers decide to dispose of their models before departing this world. I recommend this as they will also receive the thanks of the recipient and advise on any queries.

I hope the above is not depressing but your models can 'live on' if considered in the right way.
Roy