My Uncle in NY passed away a few months ago. He was 96 n a model builder since a kid. He got me into it n we both were in the Navy. At one time he was my boss on a minesweeper. I inherited some of the ships he built. One is the last he worked on I will complete. Another is the same one I built n lost in a fire a Sterling Scout. The tall ships I have no info on n would like if anyone recognizes them? I will sell them as they are complete n all are display ships. I may RC the Hercules tugboat as it’s the unfinished one. His grankids bought it for him at price of $500. He still has more at his house the Robert e Lee, two rear paddle wheels and several multicast sailing ships. Here are pics I took of the four I have brought home.

Thank you. He was building hills n ratlines with patience I didn’t inherit. He never got into RC but in 1950’s did control line. He built airplanes then with O&R gas engines. I wish I saved kits he gave me when I was a kid. Glue then was heavenly, haha. We both built the Sterling Scout ship but he detailed it better than I. I was looking at his last night the cargo hold covers were not glued. He did glue superstructure so RC is out. I’ll make a case n exhibit it in our front hall with my other Military 5 ft ships and Creole Queen. Next trip my Aunt may part with more of his ships. I wonder where all his plastic ships went? He had just about every model ever made from 1965 on? Thanks again all. Keep hobby alive. Btw 2nd Hand Hobbies in Norton MA I discovered n visited last week. May be a source for ships n planes to sell n buy, ask for Matt tell him DEVO sent you! He will treat you right. He is trying to keep our hobby alive.

I will put some like the Sir Winston on EBay with a few more. I will finish building the Hercules tug Boat. I started to build the row boats and some detail parts. I will make a case for the Sterling Scout and display it next to my 5 foot other ships. If anyone interested in them contact me direct. I’m good at shipping fragile ships n aircraft over seas too. I want to thank all you who helped me identify the ships. Also happy holidays n stay safe to all my ship mates on here!