Show off your models

**Ragnar200** · 08-17-2015 09:28

Con's and game nights can be great fun, but the exposure to the remainder of the human race is about zilch. We need to create more opportunities to recruit new builders, players and collectors. Keep your eyes open for town and school events that actively encourage "show and tell". Here are some shots from our town's summer picnic. Authors, hobbyists, crafters, entrepreneurs, etc. were asked to bring displays. Weybridge being a small town, I had other responsibilities (pie judge, erecting tents, etc.). Thus I literally grabbed some boxes and extemporized. It was definitely worthwhile. People find interesting things interesting! I was sandwiched between a decoy carver and a yarn spinner/dyer. Fun!

Ron

**OldGuy59** · 08-17-2015 09:50

Oooh! Neat Idea!

I will have to look into this option. I have some paper planes, and Canadian repaints that might fit into this type of venue.

Thanks for the suggestion.

**Mike George** · 08-17-2015 10:01

How much did it cost you for the table tent space?

**Teaticket** · 08-17-2015 10:15

Great idea. We usually are just preaching to the choir so getting out into a totally different atmosphere has potential for finding new recruits to our madness!

**Ragnar200** · 08-17-2015 10:33

Table cost was zero. However, as a volunteer firefighter I did get to help transport, put up, and return the tables, chairs, and smaller pop-up tents. We think of it as having an intimate picnic for a few hundred close friends

Ron

**Tonx** · 08-17-2015 10:35

Ron. What a fantastic range of models you have: I can understand why you are so enthusiastic about displaying them. Especially liking the modern military hardware you have in your showcase ... Especially the Boeing E-3 Sentry / AWACS and the jaw-dropping Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.

Until recently I was staging WW2 / WGS Public Demonstration Days at my FLGS but these have had to take a break temporarily. But hopefully not for long. Anyway here is what I have to contribute to this thread - a good way to show off some models. The following photo is what I call My Favourite View From The Office as I work from home. All I have to do is turn my chair around from sitting facing my PC and the following always makes me feel proud:

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**Flying Helmut** · 08-17-2015 11:24

I have a local Medieval Fayre which I have attended in period costume at a small stand, displaying a medieval war game with miniature figures - it gained a lot of attention.
I never thought to try looking for a WW1 themed event to display WGF planes................
Thanks for the idea; I'll have a mooch about.

**milcoll73** · 08-17-2015 11:54

very nice display, bravo!

**gully_raker** · 08-17-2015 18:02

One avenue to watch out for is any School based WW1 Centennial events.
I mounted a display at a local Museum who were hosting WW1 information days for local primary schools.
This is a good way to spread the word to kids of a suitable age.