[modeleng] Re: Swarf!
- From: Allen Messer <al_messer@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 13:53:33 -0800 (PST)
Well, these model builders have certainly raised the
bar----how high is Mt. Everest, by the way??
Al Messer
--- Alan Stepney <alesara2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am sure we all know of examples of "today not
> being
> as good as yesterday", but perhpas sadly, none of us
> is in the position to make any major changes.
>
> However, just to show that there are still skills
> about, Tim Rickard sent me some photos of the Model
> Engineer exhition at Sandown park last week.
>
> Very sad.
>
> No, not the exhibits. Whilst there may not have been
> as many as in some prior years, the quality is
> SUPERB.
> Thr sad point is that whilst I keep thinking that my
> workmanship is improving, I then see some of these
> models and realise that I have a long way to go to
> be
> up with the best.
>
> The photos can be seen at,
> http://www.modelengine.co.uk/101.html
>
> Take a look at that fantastic GWR 0-6-0 (2/3rd down
> the page) and for those who like IC engines, the
> half
> size Matchless motorcylce engine is excellent, but
> then, what about that Deltic?
>
> Alan
>
>
>
>
>
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