tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293175883157636914.post2751970981608145727..comments2024-03-28T20:19:52.869+00:00Comments on Wood End and Beyond: Circus.Chris Fordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126638769396595508noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293175883157636914.post-439913713957028592010-05-08T20:04:20.325+01:002010-05-08T20:04:20.325+01:00Because it's fun talking to other modellers an...Because it's fun talking to other modellers and yes, it is nice to be told several times a day how great your model is.<br /><br />Most importantly, for me, it give focus to the hobby. I don't run layouts at home as operating without an audience bores me. Without showing I'd never get things finished as I'd flit from project to project.<br /><br />Mind you, at the end of a show I'm always happy to get home. A weekend spent on my feet talking is hard work even if it is enjoyable.Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293175883157636914.post-88775584071146035352010-05-02T20:33:38.051+01:002010-05-02T20:33:38.051+01:00Hmmm, that's a good question!
I don't thi...Hmmm, that's a good question!<br /><br />I don't think anyone would admit to it being an ego boost but having exhibited layouts and demonstrated a number of times at Scalefour North it is nice when people say they like your work! To be honest for my I like it more if people want to hear <em>how</em> I'd done something rather than just saying they liked it.<br /><br />My dad and I have built a couple of versions of one scheme which is a permanent layout - the third version is to be commenced soon. There's a focus on operation too - with trains having a defined 'purpose' - so we know why they are passing through or stopping for this or that. This layout exists purely to please us! <br /><br />I am also heavily involved with <a href="http://botanic-gardens.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Botanic Gardens</a> and this is very much an exbition layout - it won't even fit in the club room when fully assembled due to its size! The main thing about this is the satisfaction of building I think and we've said no more than two exhibitions, three at a push, a year when it's finished.<br /><br />Both projects are fun to build and will provide a lot of satisfaction when finished too. The social side at shows is nice but ultimately I think it's just fun to build models with purpose and run them. If other people like what you've done, well that's just an added bonus!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072693030824618334noreply@blogger.com