--- In [email protected], "Barry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> There are a lot of people in this hobby who will make up all kinds
of excuses why they
> can't do something because they just don't have the guts to try it.
> My exposure to S came through the guys in the S-Scale Workshop.
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/bobcatt/ssw/
> This group should be an inspiration to us all. Unfortunately, I've
learned since then that
> they are the exception, not the rule in S.
>
> The real problem for me, is that there just aren't enough MODELERS
in S-scale.>
> Barry Silverthorn
> Grand River Models
> http://grandrivermodels.com/
>
> What Barry says is true. It is amazing how much time and effort we
spend on NOT modeling. Now it may be true that, on a percentage
basis, the small amount of actual modeling activity in S-scale is not
that much different from the other scales. However, the small
population of S-scale modelers, coupled to a low percentage of active
modelers, creates a non-economical market for S-scale manufacturers.
We have been blessed that Don Thompson and Ron Bashista have managed
to offer great products to the scale community, by having the
AF/hirail folks shoulder the economic burden for us. But, when
manufacturers like Grand River Models and Pine Canyon attempt to
service S-scale MODELERS, they find the response disappointing.
This is not about saving the manufacturers! Someone wisely
said "Life is not a dress rehearsal". Rather than diving into each
modeling project with joy and gusto, we look for ways to accumulate
materials, plan projects, and identify reasons why each project
cannot move forward TODAY.
Why not resolve today to make S-scale a true MODELERS scale! If we
want to attract others to our ranks, not to mention if we really want
to enjoy the hobby ourselves, there is nothing better we can do than
to MODEL, MODEL, MODEL. And share your efforts frequently with this
group.
I propose that the members of this group begin a conscious effort to
make sure that the majority of the postings have some relevance to
modeling: ask a specific question, describe your current project,
post a lot of photos. If you find you can't participate in the
discussion, that is a clear indication that you are not MODELING.
Why wait? Head down to the basement this evening and get started.
Have a great time and don't be afraid of making some mistakes. If we
can show the model railroad community, and the manufacturers, that S-
scale is different, not because of its size, but because modeling is
actually spoken here, we will attract many new members and many new
manufacturers, too.
Oh, and by the way, we will have a great time along the way.
Spending a lot of time posting this message instead of modeling,
Dan Vandermause
Ellicott City, MD
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