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These pages replicate the layout designer Scott
Perry's questionnaire for his clients. The contents are used here
with is permission. I have formatted it to be an series of
pages with his questions and my answers.
Personal
Interview Survey Page 4
Do you have any physical
impairment (poor eyesight, bad knees, respiratory issues, etc.)?
Nothing major yet (thank God). I wear
glasses/contacts but they correct my vision fine. My knees are okay. I do have
allergies but not enough that sawdust or insulation foam or most chemicals
bother me much. I have a serious
respirator mask and a venting paint booth just in case.
What is your favorite thing
about model railroading?
I’m not sure I have a single favorite thing.
I like tools and working with modeling tools.
I like planning (but not designing!).
I like to do historical research. I
have fun with computers, but to me they are another tool (have
ALPS
printer, designed A&Y font based on photos and SR lettering diagrams).
When I had a layout, I really enjoyed watching the train
run through the scenery more than switching, but I was quickly bored until I
started using ShipIt!, to create some operation problems.
I think that a finished layout will require some operational scheme to
keep it interesting enough that occasional scenery changes or trackwork
updates will be fulfilling too.
I would have to say that my absolute favorite thing is to work with one other
person, hopefully a friend, on any aspect of modeling a railroad.
I have really enjoyed working with club members, but I wanted something
beyond a generic theme layout. I
enjoyed working with another member on trackwork, wiring, decoders, scenery,
design, etc. I like doing them all
alone too, but I find it more fun to do it with someone else to help. I’m
really hoping that having a final goal will allow me to contact others and
find someone who wants to help me work on my layout.
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