Model club etiquette ?

[Guest]

Read with interest all the replys to this Alan as I am thinking of joining my local model (well I think it's the localest one to me at Witham) and I, as you was concerned, my models are not up to your standards, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[Alan 45]

Thanks for the support folks it's much appreciated

[eddiesolo]

Oh aye, if it is free tea, coffee and biccies then don't go overboard and stuff yaself stupid...wait until the third meet to do that

Si

[flyjoe180]

I don't belong to any model club, but the whole point of a club to me, is to share ideas, common interests, and to socialise with other like-minded people. Just be yourself and enjoy the meeting Alan. If they are good people then you will be fine. If not then you don't have to go back, it's not a conscription

[spanner570]

Like Joe I don't belong to a club....As far as I know there isn't one anywhere near where I live.

I suspect everyone would approach joining a club differently, it all depends on your personality.

Some would jump in with their best, or favourite model and just gauge the response....and see if they like the people present.

Others, perhaps more reserved, would take a model and leave it in the car and hope it comes up in the conversation...then show it.

There are others would not take a model for fear of having it 'pulled to bits' by club members.....Which are you Alan?

I suspect and hope, the first!

The worst mistake folks could make is thinking their model will not as good as the members efforts, and hesitate before knocking on the door!

Everyone is nervous about the first night at any kind of club, but the right one I reckon, would be a great place to be a part of. I would think all clubs, no matter what type, have their share of tossers. I personally love these, they are ripe for the worm on the hook treatment and with the right bait can be hauled in dead easy!

So Alan, I say go to the meeting, take your favourite model, slam it on the table and be damned...."Wadda ya think about that then?"

The nice people will soon come forward, the tossers will huff and puff...Ignore them. You are sure to meet some great people and form new friendships.

Go for it and have fun.....

Ron

[Alan 45]

Well Ron I went and I took these two [ATTACH]82874.IPB[/ATTACH]

And I bottled it no one asked to so they stayed in the car , but I'm going again and I'll show them something then
They seemed like people off here and model for the enjoyment of it I was made very welcome and no one left me out of the conversations so I feel more relaxed about showing them off

[yak face]

I don't belong to any model club, but the whole point of a club to me, is to share ideas, common interests, and to socialise with other like-minded people. Just be yourself and enjoy the meeting Alan. If they are good people then you will be fine. If not then you don't have to go back, it's not a conscription

Dont forget Joe , yourself and Ron ARE members of a club , the best one -here!

[flyjoe180]

Dont forget Joe , yourself and Ron ARE members of a club , the best one -here!

This is true Tony. Well said actually, I hadn't thought of the forum like that.

[spanner570]

I had....All hail S.M.!

But remember mucker, there's a difference between taking flak, cyber wise (Not that we have any of that on here) and one the other hand , standing with some modellers on the receiving end and not being able to pull out the plug!!!

So I would think this 'Live' club lark could still be a nerve racking experience....First time.

[Alan 45]

I had....All hail S.M.!But remember mucker, there's a difference between taking flak, cyber wise (Not that we have any of that on here) and one the other hand , standing with some modellers on the receiving end and not being able to pull out the plug!!!

So I would think this 'Live' club lark could still be a nerve racking experience....First time.

Yes Ron it was but to be fair they did make we feel welcome and never left me out of a conversation so it made me relax , I gave one of them a lift home after and told him I had those in the boot and he said show them next week just bring them in for us to see and at the end of the day if your happy with them that's a that matters.

Thing is I think I'm one of the only ones who does a mixture of builds I got the impression they only stic to one type so I'm sure it won't be too bad on me as I can get an interest from most of them because I build what they do although they make my stuff look a a five year old was let loose in paint factory lol

[spanner570]

That's a good start Alan.....They sound a good bunch of blokes and you have the first visit under your belt!

That's interesting you writing the individual modellers seem to build just one type of model, so that puts you in good stead, being able to 'Have a go at anything' and I'm sure the members will appreciate that...I certainly do.

So here's to the next monthly meeting and a full report please......

[Alan 45]

That's a good start Alan.....They sound a good bunch of blokes and you have the first visit under your belt!That's interesting you writing the individual modellers seem to build just one type of model, so that puts you in good stead, being able to 'Have a go at anything' and I'm sure the members will appreciate that...I certainly do.

So here's to the next monthly meeting and a full report please......

Cheers Ron no probs on the report ext one is a week Monday . they meet every fortnight