Visited an "antique" shop this morning and found a 60" (240 scale feet in O gauge) all metal cargo ship that somewhat resembles a laker cargo ship.
Even though this vessel is 6 feet long it will be under-scale to the real thing - but it looks gorgeous. And it might make a good background to my newly being developed harbor scene. I could set it against the back wall and place my 2 1:50 scale watercraft, a three masted sailing ship and a small diesel fishing boat, in front of it. It is a waterline style model which will sit upright on a flat surface.
I am trying to negotiate to get the price in the $300 range. He wants $450.
From YOUR experience with train layouts, ships, prices, and etc., what comments or advice do you have?
The reason I didn't include a picture is because it was on a high shelf and the older gentleman gave me a ladder to climb up to look at it rather than bringing it down.
Thanks soooo much for whatever you have to offer.
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