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17-05-17, 17:36
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Its actually a multi-dimensional spectrum; as among other things, there are those who store these things to rust away, unseen, unrestored and not for sale. There are also the ones that end up in scrap because someone doesn't know or care about the historic value.
Personally; Im ok with either of the first two examples mentioned by Ed.
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17-05-17, 19:18
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Overpriced and seller knows it
So to add to the multi-dimensional aspect, how about sellers who believe their junk is priceless and refuse to face reality. I can think of a roadside seller who had a couple of Canadian M151A2 hulks. His starting price was high four-figures or low five-figures and unwilling to budge - so I've been told. Running and roadworthy examples of those vehicles at the time were selling for well below that price range. Either he thought he had a monopoly, or was reluctant to think less of his treasures.
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18-05-17, 06:25
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Thanks Chris. Robert
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18-05-17, 13:08
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Two Approaches
I believe that perception is key, no-one goes to an art museum to see mouldy artwork on rotted canvasses so why would the public want to see dilapidated military vehicles that are falling apart in a military museum? I have travelled extensively in Europe (on my own dime) and the national museums over there have dropped this antiquated display method in favour of restored vehicles which I feel shows a respect for the artefacts. This respect is in turn passed on to the viewing public who realize that they are not looking at unkempt metal but respected historic items.
IMG_8996 copy.jpg No rusty junk in the Panzer Museum in Munster.
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28-05-17, 01:34
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James, it was a pleasure to meet you today, I really enjoyed seeing it in person and also the pictures of your extensive reconstruction of this unique vehicle. Thank you for making the effort to bring it to the Aquino event.
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28-05-17, 09:28
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Here we see the oft blurred line between "museum" and "collector" quality.
Museums should preserve and display artifacts as found. This gives a item provenance. People often think that a item rebuilt to be as new is what museums want. Talk to any curator at the CWM or IWM and you'll find the history is more important than how it looks. There is a need for both camps. Rebuilt vehicles are needed for living history displays. These venues can be taken to the public and give some idea of working items of that era. One of the biggest and popular is the Living History area of W&P. The public there doesn't know that the German panzer is actually a FV432 chassis made up to look the part. But we are all entertained.
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28-05-17, 13:43
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^ I have to totally disagree with just about everything you are stating that museums should get a pass at doing restoration work and display a artifact/vehicle incorrectly because that is now its "history". I have heard that eye rolling line at the CWM and just think it is a an easy out and excuse.
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28-05-17, 13:46
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