[Martin71]

Hi all

As a member of focus modeling I would like to add a bit more to what Richard has said. This is the first model train club I have joined and to date it has being a fantastic experience for me. I pick up so much info and help from the guys and spend nearly every Saturday down there. I even find myself making excuses or telling clients I'm busy on a Saturday so I can go down.

It is over about a 1 hour drive from my place and its my reward for a hard weeks work.

I saw the first custom spray booths Richard has built for the w/end, 6 in all and boy they look good! They have 2 industrial ball bearing extraction fans with special heating lights. I know they were for sale for people that come down but since I have started building Brass loco's which by the way I learned at focus I couldn't help myself and had to have one. My bet is none of the 6 will even make it to the general public and will be purchased by club members! Excellent price too.

What I like, the is modeling info and help is freely passed and for me the single biggest thing the genuine friendly atmosphere down there.

For the Perth people this is a w/end worth attending. As Richard pointed out lots happening very diverse and you will meet some fantastic modelers and finally put a face to a name. I'm the handsome one!

All welcome and hope to see you there.

Martin

 

[Martin71]

Hi
It really was a good w/end with lots of good quality workshops held throughout the day. I have booked myself into 2 and I am considering a 3rd.

It was great to see the spirit down there, everyone put in and gave their best. In the focus group their is a father and son who attend all the time. I hope someday that I will have that bond with my kids and they will consider it cool to hand with their old man.

I think the second one Richard runs will be very big as word of mouth will insure this.

All in all one of the best w/ends I have had in a long time.

Thank Richard and Focus for a great w/end

m

 

[Martin71]

Hi

Same as you point construction and spray painting.... got to get some use out of that spray booth I got from Richard. Nice bit of kit.

If I had a choice it would have to be point construction no doubt about that. I will talk to Richard tomorrow about it in the afternoon. I think the sooner the better...hint hint.

I may have some problems soon as I am going to Boddington Gold, finished at the refinery next week.

m