The Nth Degree Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 As I've not long moved to the area, I had no idea I had an Area Group so close! I'd like to pop along one meeting to see what goes on and get some hands-on advice and experience with a view to joining. Is there anyone here who belongs to this Group? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I think Gingerbread gets along to meetings there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Correct - I am a fairly regular attender. Next meeting is this Saturday, Jan 28, 2pm to 5pm. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm planning to come to the February meeting. Would be great to meet up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Look forward to seeing you then. If you've not already done so, send an email (from the Wealden Area Group web page) for detailed instructions on how to get there. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 hi nth degree, I am also a member of the group and I am hoping to go along to the next meeting so I many see you there. Following on from the small tank engine you were considering, Richard who runs the group is designing a manning wardle to a slightly different scale but using 2mm track and wheel standards and 9.42mm gauge. may well see you at the next meeting, come along you would be more than welcome : ) Cheers Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm really looking forward to meeting you both. I have a whole load of new tools that I don't know what to do with so I'll bring those along so I can be enlightened. Itching to join the 2mm Scale Assoc. to get a few wagon kits but I'd like to practice a bit of soldering first. Hope to see you and David there. Do I need to bring biscuits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It's probably worth sending your application off to join the 2mm Association now - it took a couple of weeks to process mine as I recall, and this time of year is a good time to join (for the normal price of £20 for a year's membership you will get membership to 31 March 2013). Copy of the application form here. You can always order a couple of suitable kits then start practising on the spare brass from the etches before you try the real thing. Or you could pick up one of the "starter" kits from a local show if the 2mm Roadshow is there (I know the 16 ton mineral wagon that is included isn't very appropriate for your layout, but it's a chance to experiment and not worry about spoiling it).. No need to bring biscuits (there's a cafe nearby) - unless you want to start a new tradition... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks David, I will send the form on Friday. I probably won't be able to place an order with my membership form, I guess? I've already made a list of what I'm starting out with then I'll compliment those with David E's wonderful brake vans when they come back in stock and Stuart Bailey's cracking W2 cattle wagon - if he ever releases the etch commercially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks David, I will send the form on Friday. I probably won't be able to place an order with my membership form, I guess? No, the order needs to go to the appropriate shopkeeper, and I don't think you know his address until you receive your first newsletter/magazine (latest one arrived today), and you will also need to quote your membership number (which you won't know until you receive the reply to your application form) with your order. I don't know of any way to short-circuit the system, though there may be one. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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