Model club etiquette ?

[Alan 45]

I went to my first show yesterday and met loads of members of Torbay model society and was asked by everyone to come to the meeting tomorrow evening

Now shall I take a build or should I just go alone to meet and get to know them first

[papa 695]

Well Alan I would just go by myself for the first meeting to see how it all goes. But if your going by car you could always put a model in the boot just in case they would like to see one

[Alan 45]

That's not a bad idea Ian I might just do that but what to take ?

I have loads but I don't think I have anything even close to what these chaps put out mind you it could give me an indication of how elitist they are and this is what worries me

[Guest]

Alan, do they have a website with a gallery so you can see their work?

Personally, if l was you, I'd take your recent 109 coz that's an excellent build.

But at the end of the day, you're a great modeller, so don't feel intimidated by anyone else.

I'm in the same boat as I'm going

to attend my local club for the 1st time next week. Quite daunting especially as I'm usually very shy by nature.

[Guest]

Take your best build Alan. Best way to get integrated into the crowd.

They will love to look at a new members work. They will take it to bits all the know alls who probably do not do much but are experts !!!! I used to be active in a film making club and that was typical the clever devils never ever showed their films.

But who cares. I bet you will get a good reception.

Go with out a model and no body will have much interest.

Laurie

[eddiesolo]

Take your best build Alan. Best way to get integrated into the crowd.They will love to look at a new members work. They will take it to bits all the know alls who probably do not do much but are experts !!!! I used to be active in a film making club and that was typical the clever devils never ever showed their films.

But who cares. I bet you will get a good reception.

Go with out a model and no body will have much interest.

Laurie

Agree, take a model it is a ice breaker. As for rivet counters-stuff em. I guarantee after 4 meets you will see if the club is for you and who are in their little gangs and who will shun you and your builds. But, have a good time there will be folk who like your builds and you should get some good tips etc.

Si

[Alan 45]

Cheers folks I might take my Rommel build for a laugh as he's the funkiest figures I've ever seen and the half track is not a bad build

Thanks for the support lads it's much appreciated

[Guest]

As for rivet counters.

Great phrase Si must put that in the reusable locker.

On clubs they can be divided into the "knowalls", the bored and in for the night, nearly interested, those genuine model makers, the fanatics whose model they profess to be the best and the tops those who produce good models and pass on their tips and help those who are starting out. Those last described are the heart of any club and the ones to join.

Laurie

[Guest]

it will be just like a nudist beach. don't worry about what the others have, just be proud of what you have on show

[Guest]

There is a chance they might be intimidated when they see your work - don't worry, life's too short. Cheers Derek

[Alan 45]

There is a chance they might be intimidated when they see your work - don't worry, life's too short. Cheers Derek

I doubt that mate I've seen some of there stuff and it's very good

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Like others have already said, you could always take a model with you in your car.

I'm not keen on rivet counters I build to relax and enjoy my results, but I have picked up one phrase I sometimes dish out when questioned about my builds,,, " I wasn't there!"

Adrian

[Alan 45]

Adrian that is a very good answer I might just nick it

[monica]

just like to wish you luck , take it all with a grain of salt, and enjoy it ,if its not for you

you will know, and the lads have all given good advice,

[Guest]

I'm with Moni, try to have fun and my best whises, good luck

Don't worry about which model to take. My opinion is that you are an "all terrain" modeller, this is your best presentation :P I'm sure many of them will be great modellers....but maybe on only one topic O_o