Hi Guys
As you all may know I was planning on moving my workshop to Mexico early this year. This is proving to be difficult so I am changing my plans slightly and need the help of those that reside in Southern California, preferably South of Las Angeles, nearer to San Diego the better.
I have limited time to research for a suitable building, as you will know your local areas better than me maybe some of you might be able to help.
I am looking for a building about 1000 sq ft plus and a one bedroom apartment for rent. Or a small house with a large garage or building attached. It can be anywhere in a town or countryside.
New location plan is to maintain my workshop in the USA, but have much of my assembly done in Mexico. Being closer to the Mexico border will allow me to be able to cross in less time and make more frequent visits for business meetings there to produce future products that require aluminum casting and large parts production.
I also plan to set up the workshop with work areas for customers to bring their projects to work on. I am sure many of you have limited space for your larger projects. A small fee will be charge for the use of the work areas, this fee will include to use of all my tools and machinery and the advantage of my knowledge and advice. I have over forty customers in the So Cal area and the workshop would be within two hours driving time from most of them. Los Angles to San Diego is about two hours on a good day.
Space permitting I would like to build a large driving course with buildings, bridges etc. Once built I would have meetings on a regular basis for get together's, driving skill practices, diorama builds and just fun.
Another possibility is holding lessons on modelling skills such as resin casting, painting, electronics etc., with the help of other modelers during these meetings.
Please contact me via e-mail if you would like to help, if anyone has the luxury of a large area with a building you do not use I would like to hear from you.
Regards
Mike Stannard
6th Scale Icons Inc.