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When A Modeler Dies
By Nancy Blanton
It’s sad and painful when a loved one dies, but that is life. We mourn, celebrate their life, and move on with our own lives. But happens to the “stash�
My husband is a plastic modeler. He has his ‘man cave’ and his “stashâ€. But when he dies, what do I do with that room and all its contents? Well, I know I will keep a piece or two, but then what? There is the big trash can outside the back door but surely there is a better answer. My husband has been involved in helping widows clear out those rooms. But, it hasn’t been an easy job from what I’ve heard.
Some modelers have years’ worth of supplies and kits. I’ve seen some of those rooms and beyond, and all those kits could never be built in a lifetime. Then there is all the after-market stuff and paint and tools and brushes and air compressors and etc. etc. etc….
Men â€" REALLY â€" what do you expect your wife/children to do with your “stash†after you are gone?!? Have you written down instructions? I know - it’s like writing a will â€" never a fun thing to do, but IT HAS TO BE DONE! If not, other modelers get a call asking for help. I know of one instance where a guy spent days going through a deceased man’s “stash†to group, label and price items. I’m sure he didn’t enjoy it and would have rather spent his time doing something else. But, he was a friend and helped when asked.
I also know there is an option for widow/children to sell everything to a dealer/vendor for a lump sum, which, as I understand, for pennies on the dollar and probably not the best option. However, I wouldn’t know who to call, except one of my husband’s friends. Do you enjoy getting that phone call?
First, please take a good hard look at what you have. Do you really need everything that you have? Will you ever build all those kits? Wouldn’t you rather have the money? (NO, not to spend on other kits or supplies that will only sit on the shelf.) Second, make a list of what is to be done with your “stash†after you leave this earth. Make it easier on your wife/children. Give a copy to several friends so that someone else also knows of your intentions.
Well, you’ve been warned. But if you aren’t prepared while living, you’ll turn over in your grave when your precious “stash†hits the garbage can. Now, I need to find pen & paper and go talk with the husband about his “stash†will.
By Nancy Blanton
It’s sad and painful when a loved one dies, but that is life. We mourn, celebrate their life, and move on with our own lives. But happens to the “stash�
My husband is a plastic modeler. He has his ‘man cave’ and his “stashâ€. But when he dies, what do I do with that room and all its contents? Well, I know I will keep a piece or two, but then what? There is the big trash can outside the back door but surely there is a better answer. My husband has been involved in helping widows clear out those rooms. But, it hasn’t been an easy job from what I’ve heard.
Some modelers have years’ worth of supplies and kits. I’ve seen some of those rooms and beyond, and all those kits could never be built in a lifetime. Then there is all the after-market stuff and paint and tools and brushes and air compressors and etc. etc. etc….
Men â€" REALLY â€" what do you expect your wife/children to do with your “stash†after you are gone?!? Have you written down instructions? I know - it’s like writing a will â€" never a fun thing to do, but IT HAS TO BE DONE! If not, other modelers get a call asking for help. I know of one instance where a guy spent days going through a deceased man’s “stash†to group, label and price items. I’m sure he didn’t enjoy it and would have rather spent his time doing something else. But, he was a friend and helped when asked.
I also know there is an option for widow/children to sell everything to a dealer/vendor for a lump sum, which, as I understand, for pennies on the dollar and probably not the best option. However, I wouldn’t know who to call, except one of my husband’s friends. Do you enjoy getting that phone call?
First, please take a good hard look at what you have. Do you really need everything that you have? Will you ever build all those kits? Wouldn’t you rather have the money? (NO, not to spend on other kits or supplies that will only sit on the shelf.) Second, make a list of what is to be done with your “stash†after you leave this earth. Make it easier on your wife/children. Give a copy to several friends so that someone else also knows of your intentions.
Well, you’ve been warned. But if you aren’t prepared while living, you’ll turn over in your grave when your precious “stash†hits the garbage can. Now, I need to find pen & paper and go talk with the husband about his “stash†will.
