There was just a handful of members at last night's meeting so it was quite short.
We have not heard any more as to whether we have a stand at the Paisley (Renfrewshire MRC) exhibition at the beginning of December.
The new method of Zoom meeting notification was discussed and while posting a block of dates here on the forum was felt to be a good idea it might be better to email out a reminder a few days before a meeting to those on the distribution list. If anyone would like to be added (or removed) from the mailing list please email me.
Modelling-wise, Alan showed us an Athearn American HO freight car kit he'd assembled and Tom showed a new version of his 009 3D printed bulk grain wagon which has improved running and is now a hybrid kit with a Plasticard roof. I gave a brief mention of the motorized 'Lazy Susan' turntable I'm attempting for my Hatton Burn pizza layout.
Tom also showed us his TS100 portable soldering iron which he has adapted to use the 18 V battery pack from a cordless tool that he is very please with. I'm not sure where he bought it, but this is the type:
https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/ts100-soldering-iron-b2-with-xt60-lead (https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/ts100-soldering-iron-b2-with-xt60-lead)
By all accounts it would appear to be a very handy piece of kit and a cordless tool battery should be able to supply ample current over a useful period of time.
Our next meeting is Wednesday 5th October at 2000.
Graeme
I for one would prefer a reminder. Whilst, due to grandad duties, the Monday meetings are always a bit hit or miss for me I missed the previous Wednesday meeting simply because I forgot all about it!😕
Malcolm