Hms victory

[Presteigne]

Hi
Could anyone give me an indication of value of a completed hms victory Panart kit 1:78scale with copper hull, additional detail to drawings, waxed rigging. Mounted on an oak Base with 4 bronzed decorative figures

 

[Corsair]

There are many, many variables. There are people that provide appraisals, but a good one will only do it in person.

 

[Y.T.]

Most probable no one will make any meaningful offer. The model is looking great. Lots of time (endless time) was put into it. The question is who could spend any money on it. There is no market for the built models. Note that the market exists for untouched ship model kits.
I spent years and bought thousands dollars of tools to build my model. I however have no any hope I will be able to sell me model for anything. I for sure will be able to sell the tools. As for models the dotation is an option or when I die I will not care.

 

[Jimsky]

Most probable no one will make any meaningful offer. The model is looking great. Lots of time (endless time) was put into it. The question is who could spend any money on it. There is no market for the built models. Note that the market exists for untouched ship model kits.
I spent years and bought thousands dollars of tools to build my model. I however have no any hope I will be able to sell me model for anything. I for sure will be able to sell the tools. As for models the dotation is an option or when I die I will not care.

You're absolutely right. Yuri, there's very little market value for completed ship models, regardless of the skill or time invested in them. It’s a tough reality for many of us. But perhaps there’s another way to think about it: instead of selling or donating anonymously, why not consider gifting your models to close friends, family members, or even a local museum, school, or library?

A well-built model, especially one with personal stories behind it, can become a meaningful keepsake or conversation piece. It's not about monetary value; it's about the connection, the craft, and the inspiration it might spark in someone else.

Even if the wider world doesn’t offer a fair price, the joy and appreciation from someone you care about might be worth far more.

 

[Y.T.]

You're absolutely right. Yuri, there's very little market value for completed ship models, regardless of the skill or time invested in them. It’s a tough reality for many of us. But perhaps there’s another way to think about it: instead of selling or donating anonymously, why not consider gifting your models to close friends, family members, or even a local museum, school, or library?

A well-built model, especially one with personal stories behind it, can become a meaningful keepsake or conversation piece. It's not about monetary value; it's about the connection, the craft, and the inspiration it might spark in someone else.

Even if the wider world doesn’t offer a fair price, the joy and appreciation from someone you care about might be worth far more.

I agree with you, Jim, 100%. My plan always was offering my models to my daughter (I still never told her this) . Off course it will work only if she is able to take them. Getting these models requires giving away some livable space which not everyone has.

 

[manning16]

Yes, the only value is in the satisfying time you spent building your ships.. I am donating one to the Hope Lodge, some to the grandkids. others to friends.. yes, I built some on commission..worked out about ten cents an hour.. the upside is you keep those synapses in your brain connected..what's that worth? Shipping fully rigged ships is expensive..which is why my ships are now all Admiralty Board style ..lovely build I might add..someone spent a lot of time on her..

 

[Y.T.]

fully rigged ships is expensive

true. I spend 50 times more time rigging compared to all other work on the model. Let me see if I ever finish it.

 

[AllanKP69]

there is no market for the built models.

I respectfully disagree based on my own experience as well as the experience of several other model builders I have known. This came up again recently here at SoS as it does on occasion, and one option is to put it in a shop on consignment with a percentage going to the shop owner. If you are near the shore, try a marine gift store, art shop, or even a seafood restaurant. As to price, it depends on the model itself. Quality of the materials used, accuracy, etc, matter, but often it can be an impulse buy. If you speak with shop owners that are interested, they can give you an idea on pricing. There is always Ebay where prices are from ridiculously low to ridiculously high.
Allan

 

[Namabiiru]

The photos appear to show a skillfully built model, but also a rather dusty one. To the degree that you might fetch a price with a well-built model, cleaning it will be a chore and likely knock the bottom out of what you might hope to get for it.

That said, if you can clean it up, it shouts FAMILY HEIRLOOM to me.

 

[Van]

I respectfully disagree based on my own experience as well as the experience of several other model builders I have known. This came up again recently here at SoS as it does on occasion, and one option is to put it in a shop on consignment with a percentage going to the shop owner. If you are near the shore, try a marine gift store, art shop, or even a seafood restaurant. As to price, it depends on the model itself. Quality of the materials used, accuracy, etc, matter, but often it can be an impulse buy. If you speak with shop owners that are interested, they can give you an idea on pricing. There is always Ebay where prices are from ridiculously low to ridiculously high.
Allan

Well this one's not on the low side...

48” NAVIS Galleon – Executive Redwood Ship Model, Museum Attributed RARE | eBay

Executive-Grade Redwood Galleon (Circa 1980s–2000s). • ✅ Redwood body construction (rare, ultra-light, historically accurate). • Redwood or padauk-bodied construction. The core construction and joinery remain intact, and the piece is fully reassemblable.

www.ebay.com

 

[calt4]

I have given away about 5 ships to friend and family
I have one display at a community center
I found that most people like the none sailing ship like tug etc.

 

[MisterCA]

Invaluable. The value was in the build and that’s over with.

 

[Tangopapa]

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One thought is that if a local nonprofit, such as a museum, would like to take it as donation, they can give you a tax receipt for a gift in kind. Marginal tax rates where you are might not make that attractive, but it was to me here in Canada a few years ago and the resultant tax refund is better than a poke in the eye and people get to enjoy my work and what it shows of local (Great Lakes) history.

 

[Craig C]

This is an interesting blog. There may be little market for a finished ship. I wouldn't say there is no market. The problem is to find someone interested in buying. Many years ago I happend on a very small shop in the San Fernando valley in Southern California and the owner had a mix of nautical items some of which were finished models. My recollection is that the finished ships were very fine and he commanded a handsome price for them. I was fascinated because I had just started modeling. That was in the late '60s or early '70s and that shop is long gone.

My point is that there may indeed be a buyer for your husband's ship but finding that buyer may be difficult. There is a nice shop near me that deals will all kinds of second hand items from glass ware to ceramics to lamps and other furniture collectables, etc. This is a not a junk store. It's very popular and does a thriving business. I don't know where you are but I would suggest looking for a similar kind of shop that deals in quality second hand items that may be of some help.

Good luck.

 

[Roger Pellett]

Three problems:

1. It’s not in a case. Its life in a consignment shop is tenuous.
2. It’s HMS Victory. Models of Victory are very common. Look at the number of builds on SOS alone.
3. It’s built from a kit. Serious collectors are looking for unique models built by known builders.

It does look like a very nice example of Victory. I hope that the market in the British Isles is different and better than here in the USA.

Roger

 

[BarrySR]

FWIW I would like to suggest that clean it if it needs cleaning. Then put it in a case. I think that a clean model sitting in a case is more likely to sell than an invaded model. IMHO a cased model looks more appealing. As for cleaning the model, YouTube has many videos detailing how to correctly clean a ship model.
Try to sell it locally as crating and shipping costs can be exorbitantly expensive. If you choose to ship it you can get quotes from companies that specialize in shipping fine art and high end antiques
But the bottom line is unless it was built by a famous or well known ship model builder it will be tough to sell for any meaningful price
Unfortunately it’s sad but true