As Dave says a fuller report will be in the Journal, but in the meantime here's a mini report
I arrived Friday afternoon to find the balcony empty and awaiting work
, to my surprise I found my crew in the Public House over the road!!
having topped up on an Orange Juice
yea right!!! you didn't fall for that one again did you?
we wandered over to set up. we had 6 tables and 1 for demonstrations. Of these we decided that 2D really needed 2, so this cut us down to 4, still plenty of room for an excellent display.
At this point I would like to Thank all those members that answered the call to arms and brought along a mountain of great art to put on the table. As Dave rightly points out, we were overwelmed and another table had to be drafted in.
I would also like to Thank the societies and clubs from abroad, who also attended and put their figures on the table, the variety of different painting styles showed everyone that there is no one way of painting and this is why, especially with the general public and other based modellers showed such an interest in the art of the flat figure.
Another main reason for our continued rise in the modelling world here in the UK, is undoutedly the fact that figures are now available through 2D. Brian, Christine, their Daughter Mandy and her Boyfriend Jonathan were run off their feet all day Saturday, and I know my feet hurt, but their's must have been ready to drop off!!!! I cannot thank them enough for all they do for the Society as a whole. WELL DONE and THANK YOU.
Up until now, the BFFS ( due to 5 member's, I must add!! )
have basically been seen as going to shows, having a good time and always seen in the Bar!!!,
however, after this weekend, I think we are now seen in a completely different light! yes we do enjoy a drink, and yes we do enjoy a good laugh, but more important than this, We are very serious about our Hobby and the painting of Flat figures. And it is certainly beginning to rub off on people.
Infact, the shows Organiser's were so impressed, we have been asked back next year, with double the space.
Get painting people!!!
I would also like to Thank Ed and Chris for all the tireless effort they put in to helping setting up,and making it a great weekend, and a Special Thank you to Trevor Morgan and Eric for the painting demonstrations they did.
Congratulations everyone, and again Thank You.
Nicholas
