by Al Babinsky

This month clinic was opened by Al Babinsky filling in for MMR Gene Swanson who was still out due to his knee replacement surgery. The clinic was held at the Parkland fire station due to a scheduling conflict at our normal location. There were 36 modelers including a newcomer in attendance. Chip from the TNW made an announcement about their car that would on sale at their upcoming show on May 19 and 20. It was also announced that there would be a Spring Model Show in Renton.

Bill Deutscher from Tacoma Trains was a no-show and we did not have a What’s New at the Hobby Shop. Since Herb Buhl was in the hospital we had to ad lip the Model of the Month segment. The models were assigned numbers and slips of paper were passed out to all present with the instructions to write the number of their model of choice on the slip and their name on the other side for the door prize drawing.

After the break Steve Young presented his continuing clinic of progress on the construction of the narrow gauge live steam Northern. He brought the three axle tender truck along with axles, wheels, and the roll of spring steel for the springs. He showed us how the truck was constructed and how the springs would be mounted. Steve will be back next year with another segment of the ongoing construction.

For the first time that I can remember we had a draw in the model of the month category. Dennis Reeve and Diane Krause tied with their models. Dennis had a set of kit-bashed N-scale log trucks and Diane a Farm silo and shed. After the door prize drawing the clinic was adjourned. Next month clinic will be on April 12 at our usual place in the Pierce County Library Admin. Bldg. on the corner of 112th Street and Waller road, hope to see all of you there.