Things You'll Need:
- Historic Wooden Ship Models
- Blue Water Navy Ship Models
- HMS Victory Plastic Ship Model
- Soleil Royale Plastic Ship Model
- T.M. Corporation Aircraft Models
- Maisto, Guiloy, Classic Motor Works car replicas
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Step 1
Know the interest of the person for whom you're buying the model.
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Step 2
Remember that there is virtually no limit to the historic replicas available. You can choose from airplanes, automobiles, ships, boats, armored vehicles, trains, motorcycles and NASA rockets.
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Step 3
Remember, too, a completed scale model may provoke a deeper interest in a youngster. Maisto, Guiloy and Classic Metal Works manufacture detailed scale car models with prices beginning around $25.
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Step 4
Consider where the person will display the model. A model displayed in a business setting should be more sophisticated than one kept in a less public area.
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Step 5
Check the person's current collection to avoid duplication.
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Step 6
Consult family and friends for recommendations.
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Step 7
Note the scale of the replicas the person displays. Buy something similar.
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Step 8
Buy a variety of economical models rather than one expensive model if you're offering a gift to a new collector.
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Step 9
Check out specialty stores and auction houses to learn about types and quality.
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Step 10
Ask a store or auction house for literature.











