It has been a long time between posts! Christmas came and went...much fun was had by all and my poor house sat neglected waiting for the lighting to be done. I now have all the lights and have diligently made grooves for the wires...It was a bit tricky as I used an old woodworking tool and brute force to do this. I don't have any fancy equipment! The lines are a bit wiggly but no-one will see that when the flooring is done. (I hope)
The aim is to get all the wires to the back of the house and then tidy them and bring them round to the side where I can get to them if I need to disconnect one. I am using a system of plugs and a long gizmo to plug them into. Sorry I don't know the technical names! The long gizmo might have to sit in the cupboard with the transformer. It might not have been such a good idea having the house made to fit in a tight space....I didn't think about the wiring but it looks like it might work this way. Goodness knows where the transformer will fit. At this stage it looks like I will have to drill a hole in the wall unit and put the transformer in the cupboard.....should be ok if I can do it without telling my husband as it won't be noticed when it is in place... hmmmm. A friend is going to come over and help me but if all else fails I might have to ask one of the experienced gentlemen in the club.....probably David as he built the house!
Meanwhile I have fallen in love with 144th scale and completed one sweet little house and bought about four more. I want to do gardens for them and have a little village with people and cars, even animals. Last night I bought a whole set of 144th scale furniture kits....they are pretty small and I can't wait to have them delivered. Hope I can cope to make them all!
The internet has so much, it's just a case of finding it. I am trying to design my own 144th scale house.....but thats another story............
Welcome to the website of the South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts (S.A.M.E.)
S.A.M.E. helps promote miniatures through the club meetings, workshops and our annual festival. In doing so we not only help others learn about our hobby but we also raise money for children's charities through our annual festival.
Our club was founded in 1983 and meetings were originally held in one of the members homes. Over the years our membership has grown so much so that we now meet in a hall big enough to accommodate all our members and visitors, who we always welcome. We have now become a little 'web-wise' (as of 2010) and looking forward to being more available to the general public via this site.
Meetings
The meetings include a brief introduction, followed by workshops, demonstrations, occasionally member's trade tables and of course a cuppa! Our meetings help members gain information about, and an understanding of, the hobby of miniatures and collectibles. We share the love of miniatures and also friendship as well.
Meet: 2nd Wednesday of the month (except January - no meeting)
Time: 7.30pm
Where: The Payneham Community Centre, cnr Arthur Street and Payneham Road (the old school building opposite the Marden Shopping Centre)
Festival
Each year we hold a weekend festival of miniatures and dollhouses, the first being held in 1986. The festival includes miniature displays, local and interstate traders, demonstrations of many different techniques for making miniature products (including miniature wood turning), raffles, lucky dips and food to delight the taste buds!!
Next festival: 11th and 12th August 2012 - there is a mixed theme this year -
'SHEDS' and 'MEDIEVIL' along with many miniature houses and scenes of varying scale.
So please come and join us for another wonderful display.
Time: 10.00 am to 4.30pm both days.
Where: Payneham Library Complex, cnr O G Road & Turner Street, Felixstow
Admission fees: Adults $6.00, Concessions $5.00, Children under 16 $3.00, Family of 2 adults & 2 children $15.00
All welcome. Proceeds from the festival benefit children's charities in South Australia.
Any member of S.A.M.E. is encouraged to access the members only page, ask questions, give hints and share photos of your miniatures with the whole group. To become a web page member you will need to forward your email to the address below. You will receive authorisation back to your email - then follow the prompts.
S.A.M.E. helps promote miniatures through the club meetings, workshops and our annual festival. In doing so we not only help others learn about our hobby but we also raise money for children's charities through our annual festival.
Our club was founded in 1983 and meetings were originally held in one of the members homes. Over the years our membership has grown so much so that we now meet in a hall big enough to accommodate all our members and visitors, who we always welcome. We have now become a little 'web-wise' (as of 2010) and looking forward to being more available to the general public via this site.
Meetings
The meetings include a brief introduction, followed by workshops, demonstrations, occasionally member's trade tables and of course a cuppa! Our meetings help members gain information about, and an understanding of, the hobby of miniatures and collectibles. We share the love of miniatures and also friendship as well.
Meet: 2nd Wednesday of the month (except January - no meeting)
Time: 7.30pm
Where: The Payneham Community Centre, cnr Arthur Street and Payneham Road (the old school building opposite the Marden Shopping Centre)
Festival
Each year we hold a weekend festival of miniatures and dollhouses, the first being held in 1986. The festival includes miniature displays, local and interstate traders, demonstrations of many different techniques for making miniature products (including miniature wood turning), raffles, lucky dips and food to delight the taste buds!!
Next festival: 11th and 12th August 2012 - there is a mixed theme this year -
'SHEDS' and 'MEDIEVIL' along with many miniature houses and scenes of varying scale.
So please come and join us for another wonderful display.
Time: 10.00 am to 4.30pm both days.
Where: Payneham Library Complex, cnr O G Road & Turner Street, Felixstow
Admission fees: Adults $6.00, Concessions $5.00, Children under 16 $3.00, Family of 2 adults & 2 children $15.00
All welcome. Proceeds from the festival benefit children's charities in South Australia.
Any member of S.A.M.E. is encouraged to access the members only page, ask questions, give hints and share photos of your miniatures with the whole group. To become a web page member you will need to forward your email to the address below. You will receive authorisation back to your email - then follow the prompts.
Workshops
Keep your eyes on this spot for future workshops to be held in the group.
Contact
For further information you can ring
Judy 0408 896 465
Keep your eyes on this spot for future workshops to be held in the group.
Contact
For further information you can ring
Judy 0408 896 465
What we did with our money from the 2009 Festival
Every year at out Annual General Meeting, with funds raised from our Festival, we make a donation to a children's charity or charities. This year we were pleased to present a donation to a representative of The Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation. This enabled the purchase of a "Hart Walker" (an orthotic device which allows children with moderate to severe physical disabilities, especially those with cerebral palsy, to stand and to experience hands free walking.) We felt as a group that this is a very worth while cause.
2011 - We were fortunate enough to have raised enough money to once again offer a donation to another childs mobility unit.
2011 - We were fortunate enough to have raised enough money to once again offer a donation to another childs mobility unit.
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