Sterling Models from the 50s

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Earl Scherzinger - 26 Oct 2007 04:43 GMT

Does anyone know if 'Sterling Models' are still in business? If so, do
they have a website? Did anyone take-over their business?

I'm looking for information about TWO of their popular model boat kits
from the 50s and 60s. Their 'Christ-Craft 50-Ft Catalina Cruiser' and
their '63-Ft Christ-Craft Motor Yacht'.

EarlOfTroy

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icerinkdad@gmail.com - 26 Oct 2007 18:35 GMT

> Does anyone know if 'Sterling Models' are still in business? If so, do
> they have a website? Did anyone take-over their business?
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> EarlOfTroy

Sterling went through maybe a dozen owners before being purchased by
Estes Industries. Estes tried to reintroduce several of the airplane
designs but was not very successful so it appears to be gone for
now. They still own the name but I am not at all sure they own the
rights to all the designs as some of the planes are being done as
reproduction kits. I think the boats dropped out of production
sometime in the early 60's in one of the many changes of ownership.
Keep looking on Ebay but I suspect that any kits will go for collector
prices.
Bob Furr

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Geoff Sanders - 27 Oct 2007 21:45 GMT

> Does anyone know if 'Sterling Models' are still in business? If so, do
> they have a website? Did anyone take-over their business?

It might not hurt to contact Pat Tritle and see what he knows. He
designs Dumas boat kits, and knows a lot about who sells what. >
http://www.patscustom-models.com/

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