Model Car Museums - Are There Any Out There?

[vamach1]

I'll admit the IMCM is an impressive collection with all the models, parts packs and literature and paints, etc.  Stepping outside of my modelers shoes for a minute I'll have to admit that at age 57 I would not have a clue who these builders are.  While the early days of modeling are important to many, I'd guess most modelers under 50 may not "get it."  There seems to be so much more available these days in the choice of kits and no lack of very skilled modelers.  I'll go out on a limb and guess there isn't a similar museum for the early days for planes, armor and ships but no doubt if there was it would be sponsored by IPMS.  I just wonder about the long term interest of a limited subject matter.  If you go to the Rock and Roll hall of fame it isn't just about the 1950's and 1960's.  Since there have been and there still are a lot of model car manufacturers, it would be akin to Ford, GM and Chrysler having a joint museum.  Until the day when there is a joint effort between the manufacturers, magazines, and hobbyists for a more broad endeavor, keep on building and attending NNL shows and posting here.  Maybe a virtual museum will get things rolling but it a way it is what exists not on this website now if you think about it.  Perhaps the long term answer is a tie in to a full size car museum otherwise all these great models we have built are just going to end up on EBay going to the highest bidder. 

[Brizio]

I went last year to visit the International Model Car builders Museum in Sandy UT, and I was impressed how pack it was with models and model related items. They are looking more of the history of the hobby, in fact all the most famous builder are there.