Simon
Flying Squad
Please could the assembled company critique this proposed textual accompaniment to a display of modelling to be put on at the next G1MRA agm meeting.
Many thanks for any/all comments.
Gauge One Modelling Display
This display is intended to show a more “modelled approach” to Gauge One than is currently the norm within G1MRA and seeks to address the question of how G1MRA can attract more new long term members.
Some observations:
· A large pool of potential G1MRA recruits exists amongst those railway modellers currently active in the smaller scales, most notably within 4mm and 7mm scales.
· Those most likely to consider moving up to Gauge One from this “pool” will be relatively experienced modellers who will be used to a high level of prototype fidelity. They will see Gauge One as an opportunity to create more impressive models and model railways and will probably not be initially attracted by the live steam possibilities of Gauge One.
An Assertion:
As presently constituted and perceived, G1MRA does not appeal to this particular audience of potential recruits.
Why do we say this?
A Quick Analysis of G1MRA right now:
Strengths
· Live steam practitioners “par excellence”.
· Vast experience of garden railways.
· Strong “social scene” of shared running and experience.
Weaknesses
· Majority choice of less attractive scale in 10mm. 1/32 better matches “our” gauge.
· “Broad Church” approach seeks to satisfy disparate and conflicting approaches.
· Track standard is flawed. Chosen for sound reasons in 1947 but by the 21st Century is looking dated and is perceived as “coarse” by most small scale modellers.
What can we do about this?
Simple! Encourage the growth of a more “modelled” approach to Gauge One within G1MRA by those that are interested. Promote and publish results in Newsletter and Model Press.
How might we encourage this “more modelled approach”?
· A modelling competition or competitions.
· Different classes to encourage participation and a wide range of entries.
· Here are some suggestions of ours.
· What do you think?
Simon
Many thanks for any/all comments.
Gauge One Modelling Display
This display is intended to show a more “modelled approach” to Gauge One than is currently the norm within G1MRA and seeks to address the question of how G1MRA can attract more new long term members.
Some observations:
· A large pool of potential G1MRA recruits exists amongst those railway modellers currently active in the smaller scales, most notably within 4mm and 7mm scales.
· Those most likely to consider moving up to Gauge One from this “pool” will be relatively experienced modellers who will be used to a high level of prototype fidelity. They will see Gauge One as an opportunity to create more impressive models and model railways and will probably not be initially attracted by the live steam possibilities of Gauge One.
An Assertion:
As presently constituted and perceived, G1MRA does not appeal to this particular audience of potential recruits.
Why do we say this?
A Quick Analysis of G1MRA right now:
Strengths
· Live steam practitioners “par excellence”.
· Vast experience of garden railways.
· Strong “social scene” of shared running and experience.
Weaknesses
· Majority choice of less attractive scale in 10mm. 1/32 better matches “our” gauge.
· “Broad Church” approach seeks to satisfy disparate and conflicting approaches.
· Track standard is flawed. Chosen for sound reasons in 1947 but by the 21st Century is looking dated and is perceived as “coarse” by most small scale modellers.
What can we do about this?
Simple! Encourage the growth of a more “modelled” approach to Gauge One within G1MRA by those that are interested. Promote and publish results in Newsletter and Model Press.
How might we encourage this “more modelled approach”?
· A modelling competition or competitions.
· Different classes to encourage participation and a wide range of entries.
· Here are some suggestions of ours.
· What do you think?
Simon