peteski Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 I've been watching Paul's eBay listings for some time. He just sold another a one-of-a-king built resin model. He does such a good job with models which will likely never be produced. Here is a link to the (closed) auction listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/154850234323
Erik Smith Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 His models are awesome. I wonder how he ships them. I’ve had hard glass bottles shattered and new models completely destroyed by mail services and can’t imagine one of my feeble creations surviving the journey.
iamsuperdan Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 Seriously? $3k?! I suppose it's cheaper than a real one.
wrenchr Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: Seriously? $3k?! I suppose it's cheaper than a real one. Seen them sell for that much, the real ones. not the last few years with the way everything has shot up in value though.
Monty Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 As a kid, there were a couple people on my paper route who had Mark IVs, and I was instantly hooked on the look. They were offered in a variety of sharp colors, but I love 'em in black. I'll just have to hope that someday the cost of 3D printed stuff will come down enough that I can get a kit of one of these.
Rusty92 Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 34 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: Seriously? $3k?! I suppose it's cheaper than a real one. I agree, why spend $3K on a model.
MrObsessive Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Erik Smith said: His models are awesome. I wonder how he ships them. I’ve had hard glass bottles shattered and new models completely destroyed by mail services and can’t imagine one of my feeble creations surviving the journey. Erik, I've gotten a number of resin kits from Paul in the last couple years (one very recently in fact), and he packs them VERY WELL. You could throw them against the wall, and they'd not break they were packed so well. I've also read his feedback later on for auctions where someone won his cars.............they've all complemented him on how well they were packed. I watched that auction as it was running, and I suspected the Lincoln would cross the $3k barrier. It's definitely a one of kind model with interior and all, as Robert has been making only bodies for others. How many of them will get built like this one? Edited February 28, 2022 by MrObsessive
MrObsessive Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rusty92 said: I agree, why spend $3K on a model. Paul I suspect has a loyal following (some no doubt with deep pockets), that will spend that much and MUCH more for his one of kind models. I have seen some where they've not met the reserve, while other times I've seen the auctions go for waaaaaay more than the 3K this one went for.
Lunajammer Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 I hope he doesn't mind me tooting his horn with pics... 2
Erik Smith Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Rusty92 said: I agree, why spend $3K on a model. It’s more than a model. It’s somebody’s hard work and presentation of a skill set that most people do not have. $3k is t even his high sale. 1
niteowl7710 Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 If he spent 100hrs building that $3k is $30/hr. What's your time worth?
ChrisBcritter Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 Just amazing. I have a few issues with some of the kit's shapes but not with Paul's workmanship - this is probably the best model of a Mark IV we'll ever see.
2doors3pedals Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 4 hours ago, niteowl7710 said: If he spent 100hrs building that $3k is $30/hr. What's your time worth? As they say, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. $3K for a work of art by a recognized master seems appropriate. By the way, this Lincoln is built off a 3d printed body. The interior is mostly scratch built as are many details. Awesome work Paul!
Mark Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 The final sale amount of this one item reflects an excellent reputation which has been carefully built over a long period of time. I did a couple of builds for payment a while back, which taught me that I simply cannot do good work to a deadline. If Mr. Hettick can get what he gets for his builds, more power to him! I don't understand the negativity. If someone takes notice of it (similar to that WSJ article of a while back), it will lift the entire hobby, and people not currently knowledgeable might just take notice and think in more positive terms... 3
peteski Posted March 1, 2022 Author Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Mark said: If Mr. Hettick can get what he gets for his builds, more power to him! I don't understand the negativity. If someone takes notice of it (similar to that WSJ article of a while back), it will lift the entire hobby, and people not currently knowledgeable might just take notice and think in more positive terms... Whenever the subject of relatively high price being paid for a finished model (like this one) is brought up, I don't see the comments as negative. At least in this thread. What I see is the amazement and puzzlement of why (according to the values of the person making the post) would someone spend *THAT* much money for a model. I don't think that is a negative comment - just surprise. We all have ideas of what values to assign to what things, and what is extravagant spending. There are obviously collectors out there who are ok with spending $3k on a nice model, just like there are collectors willing to spend millions of dollars for a piece of canvas with some oil paint applied to it (and find it valuable even if the thing shreds itself). I started this thread mainly because I thought it was a really nice one-of-a-kind model. As for the final price, it was a bit surprising to me, but as others have said, more the power to Mr. Hettic. As a side note, he also had his '77 T-bird complete resin up kit for auction that same evening , and it fetched $327.50. That's is for unbuilt kit. So even model builders have no problem paying more than an average resin kit cost for a unique resin kit.
Lunajammer Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 Also, not to be overlooked, is there were 55 bids. I don't care what your art is, if you've developed such a consistent reputation for quality that loyal buyers will haggle to own one then you've earned that price. 2
peteski Posted March 2, 2022 Author Posted March 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Lunajammer said: Also, not to be overlooked, is there were 55 bids. I don't care what your art is, if you've developed such a consistent reputation for quality that loyal buyers will haggle to own one then you've earned that price. Yes, but those 55 bids were made by 12 individual bidders. One of the bidders place bunch of what I call "nickel and dime" bids early in the auction. Still. 12 bidders is nothing to sneeze about. Bids: 55 Bidders: 12
Oldcarfan27 Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 On 2/28/2022 at 7:34 AM, Rusty92 said: I agree, why spend $3K on a model. I'm impressed that there are buyers willing to pony up that kind of cabbage for a miniature that many folks consider "adults playing with toys" Gives us builders some legitimate clout when talking to non-builders! I don't begrudge Paul or any others the opportunity to profit from their efforts and obvious talent. "A rising tide raises all ships". It makes the hobby look better to the general public.
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