My MFMR Demonstration – Conclusion
During the banquet at the last Convention in Truro I happened to be sitting next to two of the organizers of this years Convention. I foolishly mentioned that it might be nice to have a clinic about layout building and scenery. STUPID ME! Before I knew it I was planning a clinic.
Last weekend we had the 2008 Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders Convention and Saturday was D-Day. In my case that meant “Demonstration Day”.
I scaled my demonstration back a bit since I would be the only one presenting, and made it just about doing scenery. As I mentioned in a previous post, I built 4 18″ square dioramas. I used 1/2″ plywood cut into 1-1/2″ strips for the frame and filled the inside with 1-1/2″ foam insulation. With all the talking I only managed to get scenery on 2 of the diorama’s.
This is what it was like through most of the day. There seemed to always be 2 or 3 people around the table asking questions or just watching. Some people even brought their friends back to give their own scenery course. I had a blast!
I brought a few trees to add to the scenes and bring them to life. They looked quite good, if I do say o myself.
Scott
Yes the trees are good – expect to see your ad’s in the Model RR mags shortly!! Joking aside, great job on the clinic(s) this past weekend Scott. Cheers.
Wayne
Thanks Wayne! Making trees for sale certainly seems like a great idea from all the comments I’ve received. I’m really going to try to get a bunch made for Truro and see how it goes.
Scott
Scott it was a great job. I watched while running an engine on the UMG and saw how much interest you had from the public. Look forward to the Show next year.
Don
Thanks Don! Hopefully folks picked up a tip or two. Everyone has a different method of doing scenery. I’ve found the methods I use today are a combination of methods I’ve seen over the years. I’m never afraid to try something new. If it works I incorporate it into the methods I use. There’s usually some aspect that I find useful.
Scott
Yup, sure was a happinin’ place on Saturday. I know I learned a lot from you Scott..not enough, but a lot. It was definately worth the effort you put into it from everthing and everyone I saw.
Later
Thanks Allan! You’re still relatively new to the topic, so there’s lots more to learn. Don’t be afraid to try things. If it doesn’t work you can always rip it up and try something else.
Scott
Scott
I am glad your clinics when well. You did not miss much when you missed my clinic
On floor clinics are nice for the people who are just starting in the hobby. Hope you will be having a few in Summerside.
later
Doug
I hope so as well!
Scott