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[tigertiger]

Unless its a RTR or a fast electric they loose interest when you tell them the cost of the bits and the time it takes.

As ign of the times.

Maybe not, I was just as impatient ::), and speed impressed ::) as a 14 year old.

[cbr900]

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Maybe not, I was just as impatient ::), and speed impressed ::) as a 14 year old.

Not true in all cases mate well over 60 here and have three speed boats, all electric, do not run them very often, but every now and then feel the need for speed and have some lunacy for a while it does you good to do something different every now and then...



Roy

[Daryl]

One thing I have noticed when I attend exhibitions as an exhibitor is that anyone under the age of 20 when they spot a ship with a gun on it thinks its DKM Bismarck and if it is a passenger ship then automaticaly its a model of the Titanic.

Of course you got to answer every question as though you have never heard it before. Occsaionally you get a junior who is fasinated and goes on to enjoy the hobby, it worked for my son.

Daryl

[tigertiger]

... Occsaionally you get a junior who is fasinated and goes on to enjoy the hobby, it worked for my son.

He had a good role model. :)

Perhaps you could do a car ferry together. That could be a role on role off model ::)

[Malc Reade]

I expect they also like their spare time

perkasa,

What's spare time?   

Yesterday, (Sunday) when I made that post, I was waiting for one of my injection moulding machines to cool down before doing a colour/barrel change.  I finally finished manufacturing at around 7pm and then went indoors to do all of the trimming, finishing and assembly that was necessary to post an order to another trader today. Got to bed at 12.30 this morning. Altogether a 15 hour day. Nothing out of the ordinary in that though.

Up again at 6am this morning and off to work (where I am now) at 7am.  Leave for home again at 4.30 and then work on getting ready for Blackpool show (every evening this week) until midnight. I must try to remember that I only do it for the money. 

Those of you who are retired and keep good health are really lucky.

Regards, Malc

[Daryl]

Hi tundertiger,
 For the last few years a chap comes over from France to the Weymouth show and brings with him his ro-ro Brittany Ferry. He has detailed the interior, full working lights and front ramp raises and lowers. What a fantastic model allways a delight to see. Last year I got talking to him and he mentioned be only able to sail it in ponds which has flat calm water due to the lack of stability, the draft being so small.

This year someine was sailing a 4ft model of the RMS Titanic which was very well detailed and drew a large crowd. one thing I did spot was when turning it tended to lean a bit.

I hope Weymouth continues in some form as it is very good publicity for the hobby.

Daryl

[perkasa]

Hi Malc,

Just for the record I am not retired although  [ I work part time ]. Health is not always as good as I would have liked thats why I stopped working long stressful hours.

I certainly was not knocking you or what you do. Hope you did not get that impression. Like I said the hobby needs people like you.  Regarding spare time. Make some it can be done, although as I do not know your circumstabces that may not be as easy as it sounds.

Just keep up the good work

Reagrding the service you give. I found it very impressive and look forward to meeting you at a show sometime in the future.

Pete

[Malc Reade]

Hi Pete

I didn't take anything as 'knocking me' hence the smileys...

I guess that I was trying to convey that there is a helluva lot more to this business than turning up at a show and selling loads of accessories.  We have to make, finish and pack them too!  All in all it makes for a regular 80+ hour week.  Why do we do it?  Don't know really, it's certainly NOT for the money - it probably pays less than minimum wage if you analyze the figures.

I think a lot of it is down to a desire to continue with the business that dad started just after WW2.  We're justifyably proud of dad, and what he started.  He was (still is) a first class injection mould toolmaker and was a personal friend of most of the 'greats' in the model industry, Max Coote, founder of RipMax, Eddie Keil of Keil Kraft etc.  All sadly gone now.

I suppose we're just trying to continue with a proud family tradition?  I do smile when I read posts from modellers who think that being a manufacturer/trader in this business is some sort of gravy train?  Those days have long gone I'm afraid.

Thanks for your kind words about our levels of service, they are much appreciated.

My best regards, Malc