We had a virtual meeting via zoom, kindly provided by Ian McAulay, on the 17th May. We had up to 15 members in attendance.
The evening had a show n tell with some interesting points raised throughout, who knew Base Toys Commer trucks could be converted into rail trucks, thanks Garry, a future build for me to pursue.
The highlight of the evening included an in depth report on the finer details of 3D printing, hosted by Tom Alexander, he covered the pros and cons on using the various filaments associated with printing. He stressed the importance of levelling the printing bed, to showing finished fine looking examples of 3D printing. The questions raised by members helped clarify points in buying and using this type of tech. Including how to print finer objects and in what direction to print them for the best finish.
Members also shared locomotive builds and kit builds sharing progress and how these kits can be changed or kit bashed into other versions.
Brian Elder shared his ideas of how a narrow gauge railway 'could of' existed in Vietnam during the war 60s/70s. Ideas and progress will be posted in the layouts area of the forum.
Many thanks to our Chairman Julian and Garry Whiting for taking time to join our meeting and Paul, all the way over in Wisconsin, showing the strength of doing meetings online, which help include members on foreign shores.
Please ask or suggest any ideas/topics you feel would could cover and discuss in future, as these meetings grow and the chance for face to face meets may happen by years end?
Thanks To Graeme Dunbar and Ian McAulay for support and advice.
Yes, it was a great evening an I learned a lot. Thanks to all the participants and the organizers. We do seem to be 'settling in' nicely and although few of us have met in person there is a great 'clubroom' atmosphere. :)
Thanks Brian and Tom!