[modeleng] Re: Sandown Park Model Engineering Exhibition
- From: "Terry Lane" <tel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:05:03 +1100
Well now IP, you have just hit close to my feelings re. Ms Hiil's efforts.
As much as I admire the technical skill she has put in (well beyond my
humble efforts) I just feel that her models are kinda sterile. Admitted I've
never seen her work in the flesh, just the almost pornographic photos in the
modelling press, so they might be better in real life.
> Greetings chaps
>
> One must agree that Cherry Hill has a rare and gifted talent, I don't
> wish to sound of sour grapes or bad cheese but do any of her models
> work, what a pity we never see any of them run. There were a number of
> years ago a trio of engineers called 'kendle, Gent and Taper' they made
> fine sclae museum pieces of which every part fullfilled its function. I
> would also point out the work of Barrington Hares who's pieces actually
> run and run very well.
>
> I wonder if there ought to be separate sections within the competition
> classes for pieces divided into working / running projects and glass
> case exhibits / models.........just a thought and no I am not decrying
> any of Mrs Hill's efforts.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> IP
>
> Priest & Sons Model Engineers
> http://www.kinvermes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/p1.htm
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: modeleng-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:modeleng-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Harry Wade
> Sent: 28 December 2004 22:37
> To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [modeleng] Sandown Park Model Engineering Exhibition
>
>
> At 04:31 PM 12/28/04 -0600, I wrote:
> >so it's possible for a very well done job on a rare or unusual project
> >to
> win out over a stupendous job on a simpler or more common project.
>
> I didn't mean for this to imply that Cherry Hill's models won only on
> their uniqueness, . . . . unfortunately for other entrants, they win out
> by superior workmanship also.
>
> Regards,
> Harry
>
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