Re: [VAL] Wally's original plans built trailers

[MaryDotson@xxxxxxx]

I think there are more ways to skin this cat than stealing images of  the 
plans...  
 
It seems that the Holmans have a valuable stock of paper, that they own  and 
control--and that is disintegrating.  They probably realize that the  paper 
needs stabilization to stop it from falling completely apart. This  can be 
rationalized by pointing out that the documentation is a big part of the  trailer's 
value.  The family also wants exclusivity.   That is perhaps, a tougher 
problem.

 
So, achieving document preservation and making  the plans available for study 
and use are the objectives.   Maybe they can be mutually supportive.  Why not 
suggest a deal where  the VAC (?) pays for preservation in exchange for the 
image.   Alternatively, what about making the image only available for a 
(perhaps high?)  license cost, with proceeds returning to the family.  
Alternatively, make a  deal where it's only available for study use for a certain length of 
time.   Or negotiate terms for image release as a bequeathment.  Just  
remember, there are many options--and probably one the family could  accept.  The 
most important priority now has to be preserving the plans,  though.
 
Anyhoo, that's my 10 cents--good luck!
Mary