I am thinking of donating a model to this museum.Opinions please.Cheers! John

Opinion? Good idea, I suppose. Unless you have something specific in mind, then I might suggest asking them :
a) IF they want a model
b) WHAT they might want a model of.
c) Would they consider giving you a tax credit receipt for the donation. This last is important as museums will usually give you a tax credit note that reduces your taxable income, essentially giving you some government money for donating a model.

I really enjoyed that museum and the models that were on display so I would do it. But Paul has a point make sure that they want it and that they are going to display it properly. Do they still have that giant F-104 that fits a GI Joe?

Regards.

Thank you Paul.Yes ,I am aware of the tax thing as I donated a fullsizeTravelair biplane to The Canadian Warplane Heritage many years ago from my fathers estate.It is not so much an issue of money as this is a hobby for me.My primary interest is to have my work seen,especially by kids.as I would like to educate the new generation as to how these old airplanes were built.Therefore I want them (3Dioramas) to go to a museum where they would be displayed.I have already contacted the War Museum and RCAF Museum ,Trenton. They are both interested in my work. My concern is that they would accept them and then stick them in storage never to see the light of day.If that were the case ,I will keep them in my ownbasement. If you would like to see my dioramas go to www.largescaleplanes.com click on Articles,then click on the Golden Era and scrool down to Albatros and Nieport by John Reid. Cheers! John

Good, I had hoped you weren't planning on getting rich selling models to Museums. :-)

Seriously, I know the money isn't the issue, but it's not a bad perk if you can get it, no?