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Title: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on November 30, 2011, 06:11:56 pm

The Model Boat Convention

2012

Theme : Tugs


Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2012 

at

Haydock Park Racecourse
Newton-le-Willows Haydock
WA12 0HQ

Hundreds of models on display
Specialist Trade Stands
Model Boat & Model Boat material and equipment traders.
Children's activities, including 'have a go'

£5.00 for Adults
Children (under 5 free) 5 to 16 £ 1.00

Saturday 25th August 2012     10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday   26th August 2012     10.00am - 5.00pm

Refreshments and snacks available on site.

FREE Parking                  Disabled Facilities

For further details contact Mrs Jean Barlow   email [email protected]

Clubs and traders already confirming, see the website for updates.

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Stan on November 30, 2011, 09:07:43 pm

HI Longbuild. Kirklees Model Boat Club will be attending again.Great event lots to see over the two days.

Stan :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: kinmel on November 30, 2011, 10:19:17 pm

Really looking forward to the 2012 Convention, it promises to be bigger and better as it beds in at Haydock

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on December 01, 2011, 08:59:45 am

I'll be there, am trying to get our club (Potteries MBC) to do a stand but they don't seem to like doing shows for some reason? Dave.  ok2

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: 6705russell on December 01, 2011, 10:14:51 am

Yes I agree Dave, as committe member I will put this forward....

Can anyone let me know what the cost is to have a display at Haydock please?

Thanks

Russ

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on December 01, 2011, 10:19:37 am

I think between the 2 of us Russ we've got enough to fill a stand anyway. Dave.  O0

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: andyn on December 01, 2011, 10:19:59 am

Free for clubs :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on December 01, 2011, 10:26:12 am

I thought it was but didn't like to say in case I was wrong. I think our club would complain at free though.  O0

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: 6705russell on December 01, 2011, 10:37:48 am

Who do I contact and are the tables supplied?

Thanks

Russ

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: brianc on December 01, 2011, 10:43:16 am

Here you go Russ...http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk/page10.php

Tables are suppied, Jean will give you all the info you need :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 11, 2012, 05:31:51 pm

With The Model Boat Convention 2012 only just around the corner here is a bit of an update..

There are 27 Clubs displaying , 23 Traders and 5 Individual Displays.

Not 1, But 2 Ponds will be in use throughout the Convention, a new deep one and the regular shallow one.

For Clubs / Individuals Dispalying
Competition entry forms (available on our Download page) Please note that these need to be in the Secretary’s hands by the 10th August latest in order that the necessary preparation of judging forms can be done for the judges.
For Junior boat builders please note the age of the competitor on the form.
Entries will not be accepted at the event so please ensure that your members who wish to enter boats have the necessary paperwork.
We have enclosed a sheet headed “The Judges Viewpoint” (also on the downloads page) which may be of interest to competitors as it explains the criteria used in judging model boats. All prizes must be collected by the winner in person on the Sunday at 4.p.m.

Keep Checking the Website for Regular updates.

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 30, 2012, 09:50:47 pm

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Just a Reminder that ..

Competition entry forms (available on our Download page) Please note that these need to be in the Secretary’s hands by the 10th August latest in order that the necessary preparation of judging forms can be done for the judges.
For Junior boat builders please note the age of the competitor on the form.
Entries will not be accepted at the event so please ensure that your members who wish to enter boats have the necessary paperwork.
We have enclosed a sheet headed “The Judges Viewpoint” (also on the downloads page) which may be of interest to competitors as it explains the criteria used in judging model boats. All prizes must be collected by the winner in person on the Sunday at 4.p.m.

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HUNTER on August 01, 2012, 03:40:02 pm

Hi Guys,
Just to let you know that due to a recent forced stay in hospital with a triple bypass, I am not able to work for 8 weeks or drive for 6. Which means that I will not be attending the Convention in person or with my stand Hunter Systems. However my colleague Dave Watts from Mastman will be carrying a lot of my stock so that I do not let anyone down.
So if you want to purchase Hunter Systems products etc - go along to the MastMan stand.
Thank you for reading this.
All of the best
Graham

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: boat captain on August 01, 2012, 04:11:21 pm

Hi
Not long now to the Premier Model Show in the northwest.  Liverpool MBC are attending with our new look stand.  Like the Phoenix we have risen from the ashes of the fire at our boat house.  We have had to move to new sailing waters in Newsham park, and are gradually re equipping ourselves.  Unfortunately we do not have a boathouse, but have the use of a room in the local comunity centre for meetings etc.  The friends of Newsham park and the park forum group have been very helpful, hopefully in the future we may have some storage space in a sports pavilion that has been built.  So when we get the space we can start holding regattas and invite other clubs as there is no restriction on parking as we had at our previous water.

Joe  :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 01, 2012, 04:35:33 pm

Wishing you well Graham and a speedy recovery.... leave the women alone!  ok2

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Stan on August 01, 2012, 05:52:49 pm

Hi Graham. Sorry to hear you will not be attending Haydock this year. It has all the makings of a great convention with lots of trade support and lots of clubs as well. This year the convention team have got a 7mt by 9 mt pool and this should prove popular. No doubt there will be lots of pictures on Mayhem. All the best and hope to see you may be, before the end 2012.

Stan Reffin
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 12, 2012, 08:47:25 am

is there a stand for selling ,,ive had a clear out ,and it would be good to take some up there and save a lot on travel , a various lot ,will just never build most ,..

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: boat captain on August 12, 2012, 10:04:37 am

Quote from: dave301bounty on August 12, 2012, 08:47:25 am

is there a stand for selling ,,ive had a clear out ,and it would be good to take some up there and save a lot on travel , a various lot ,will just never build most ,..

Hi Dave

Yes their is a chandlery see website for full details of what is going on www.modelboatconvention.co.uk.

Regards
Joe
Vice Chairman

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 12, 2012, 11:18:17 am

hi Joe ,,,thanks for that ,could you tell me ,what time and were to take this boat related and models for sale ,as said ,got a fair ammount to move out ,i am aquainted with Haydock and would it be the big side gate on the left  ?o k ,regards Dave .

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: boat captain on August 12, 2012, 05:53:28 pm

Hi Dave

Are you exhibitng at Haydock?

Joe

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 12, 2012, 06:18:48 pm

No ,Joe ,ime on my own ,no one wants to go ,anyway its there loss .

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: boat captain on August 18, 2012, 10:37:23 am

Just a little update Oranda Design have just pulled out of the show.

Joe

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 23, 2012, 12:48:37 pm

See some of you there.....will be on the Runcorn Stand both days! :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 23, 2012, 01:37:07 pm

....I will be the one with the big red eyes! %%

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 23, 2012, 01:44:28 pm

Quote from: Scribe on August 23, 2012, 01:37:07 pm

....I will be the one with the big red eyes! %%

Is that after you have spent all your money with the traders ?.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 23, 2012, 02:03:47 pm

 :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: pima on August 23, 2012, 05:30:34 pm

is there no lights under the table ?.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 23, 2012, 06:33:24 pm

TID 164 is fitted with its own lights..... :-)

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: davidsg1a on August 23, 2012, 09:52:44 pm

Looking forward to the weekend, SMWA boys should be heading south of the boarder about 1000, look out haydock. {-)

David

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 23, 2012, 09:54:55 pm

Quote from: davidsg1a on August 23, 2012, 09:52:44 pm

Looking forward to the weekend, SMWA boys should be heading south of the boarder about 1000, look out haydock. {-)

David

We have lookouts..  Don't Panic

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 24, 2012, 06:36:48 pm

Went to set up this afternoon......much bigger than last year with more rooms.
Be careful when wandering around, there are extra rooms downstairs at both ends so make sure you see them all.....and don't forget upstairs.
Who cares if it rains, they are all undercover apart from the ponds.....

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: kinmel on August 25, 2012, 03:40:12 pm

The Model Boat Convention got off to a great start this morning, already plenty of visitors by 10.30 and lots of space to move around in.

The extra rooms and additional eateries have made the whole Convention seem more relaxed and you have time and room to study the models in detail.  I am very envious of the craftsmanship shown in so many of the models.

Many people ate their picnics while sat in the stand enjoying the sunshine and watching the boating pools.

The Convention goes from strength to strength and the organisers together with Haydock Park are to be congratulated on this year's event.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 25, 2012, 04:37:21 pm

 I Must add my thanks and say that the organisers did a splendid job ,as said ,bags of space and a lot of very neat and good looking models ,smiles were the order of the day too. This is a pat on the back for the people concerned ,thank you all .

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: tugboyben on August 25, 2012, 09:29:15 pm

Hi dave301bounty Would love to see a few picture's
Of the show

 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: ixion on August 25, 2012, 09:55:07 pm

A few pictures from Haydock Park

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 09:57:40 pm

Quote from: tugboyben on August 25, 2012, 09:29:15 pm

Hi dave301bounty Would love to see a few picture's
Of the show

 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Trying to get some on but my pc is not happy..

 <:(

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: tugboyben on August 25, 2012, 09:59:27 pm

Thank's guy's
Very nice model's  :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Norseman on August 25, 2012, 10:07:08 pm

I really enjoyed Haydock today - plenty to look at and nice company/conversations too.
I quite enjoyed watching the tug football match too.

Best for my money .................... that all brass landing craft fascinated me - would love to know more about it
.......... and the guy with the Hermes - how brave to take that on as a first boat build.

Regards Dave

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 10:28:21 pm

The Teddy Bear Display Team

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 10:34:41 pm

It was a bit earlier in the afternoon that a loud noise was heard and everybodies eyes turned to the skys, for a few minutes it was thought that His L'ordship Martin Of Mayhem had decided to pay the convetion a visit, But Sadly no it was just a newly wed arriving fo r their function in a neighbouring sweet

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: catengineman on August 25, 2012, 10:35:17 pm

Who bears wins !

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: mog10 on August 25, 2012, 10:42:57 pm

Some great pics but the 5 hour drive is putting me off,
 anyone know who was selling those tug hulls they look great. ?
wish i was there, maybe next year..

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 10:45:56 pm

The Ribble Pollux Team

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 10:46:38 pm

The Manx Pollux Team

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 25, 2012, 10:49:58 pm

Round 2 after Ribble were beaten last time

We Think Ribble won today but Sunday could be a different matter

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 25, 2012, 11:10:23 pm

cor, my hand looks chubby...! Will have to do something about that.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 26, 2012, 02:12:47 am

hear are some pictures, did anybody see modelboat bits ?

they are a bit limited as I was in my chair mainley liverpool club and there guard DOG.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 26, 2012, 02:14:44 am

last few
Peter

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 26, 2012, 02:16:13 am

and il do the rest from other club stands tommorow
Peter

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 26, 2012, 09:49:24 pm

Well despite the Tiny bit of rain we had last night  %% the day gradually improved until it was actually quite sunny !.  Busy again and my wallet suffering a bit loss at the Clubb 500 stall , now the owner of a off white 500 with flashing lights ..
We were going to get one of the Ghosts which I think look pretty cool but my son decided he wanted this in stead..

Took quite a few more pictures today so will post them asap, Currently uploadinmg a video of the Ribble V's Manx Pollux tugball match (Never seen so many of the Pollux's on one pond..)

GRAUPNER  if you read this get the darn thing back into production and not as an RTR as it will only get gutted.. :-))



That was quicker than I expected..

Link to the big match.

http://youtu.be/8OmDQJ73-pk

 

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Neil on August 26, 2012, 10:56:14 pm

brilliant entertainment..........it looked such good fun..........and the manouverability of thise little "ferrets" is amazing......well doen to all those who bumped and crashed around.
neil.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: davidsg1a on August 27, 2012, 12:00:15 am

Just back from the show, fanastic event, thanks to all for the great weekend. :-))

David

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 27, 2012, 10:43:00 am

that football match was great ,those little boats were absolutely fantastic the way they were bashed and still   scored ,the comentary was good too ,was a really good turn out well done to All concerned ,enjoyed by a lot of young ones ,and that can only be a good point.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 27, 2012, 12:30:40 pm

Quote from: dave301bounty on August 27, 2012, 10:43:00 am

that football match was great ,those little boats were absolutely fantastic the way they were bashed and still   scored ,the comentary was good too ,was a really good turn out well done to All concerned ,enjoyed by a lot of young ones ,and that can only be a good point.

Yes I wish Graupner would stop discontinuing nice little kits, The Pollux is a nice little tug , and also the Graupner Shark, I can Only assume that they have become popular since they stopped being pruduced  <:(

Another Video of the Hovercraft, Club 500 White Ghost and the Teddybear Display team

http://youtu.be/R3jqJytOyzA

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Subculture on August 27, 2012, 01:09:35 pm

What a lot of Pollux!

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 27, 2012, 01:44:16 pm

 {-) {-)

A few more pictures..

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 27, 2012, 01:45:36 pm

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: pdryden on August 27, 2012, 02:50:30 pm

Quote from: mog10 on August 25, 2012, 10:42:57 pm

Some great pics but the 5 hour drive is putting me off,
 anyone know who was selling those tug hulls they look great. ?
wish i was there, maybe next year..

They are Tyne Models Hulls

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: ACTion on August 27, 2012, 02:54:53 pm

What's the story behjind the coffin with all the electronic bits in it?
DM

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 27, 2012, 03:03:10 pm

From what I could gather they are all the electronic bits and pieces the owner has managed to destroy over the years.. A few pounds worth there..

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: ACTion on August 27, 2012, 04:17:29 pm

Until recently I had a drawer like that, full of customers' U/S stuff. The state of some of it was indescribable - that lot in the coffin looks positively pristine in comparison!
Sorry we didn't go, but The Finance Director/Senior Domestic Management/No 2 on Show Stands/SWMBO has decreed that we have our August Bank Holidays off - so she's outside gardening in the rain and I'm packing kits and orders instead.
I know my place................ {:-{
DM

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 27, 2012, 07:56:07 pm

Quote from: colin on August 27, 2012, 05:10:24 pm

Afternoon Dave
Hows the build going with the new workshop up and running yet

Colin

A bit off topic Colin.  Would you like to start a new thread ?

ken

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Norseman on August 27, 2012, 09:23:01 pm

I 'd love to know more about that brass landing craft ..... is there a build on any forum?

Dave

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: mrsgoggins on August 28, 2012, 09:30:38 am

The Coffin was the most expensive boat on our stand and did indeed display the constructive/destructive efforts of one man.
It sails well but will not get on the plane yet  - but watch this space!

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Bowwave on August 28, 2012, 09:30:38 am

Hello Dave  The  brass  landing craft   was built by Harry Barrow   but alas  there is no  build log . The one comment I can add it's a true work of art .
Bowwave

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 31, 2012, 09:13:42 pm

Some more pictures can be found here.

http://www.runcornmodelboats.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Howard Q on August 31, 2012, 10:46:34 pm

Excellent set of photo's, even though I was there (seen paddling in the pool) it is always good to look back on an enjoyable weekend, the Convention can only go from strength to strength, well done all involved with the organisation, looking forward to next year.
Howard Q.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Macsmouldings on September 01, 2012, 10:23:33 pm

Hi Guys , some photos Mrs Mac took during the weekend. (as normal more can be seen at are website www.macsmouldings.co.uk.

Martin


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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 23, 2012, 08:28:34 pm

 
What is the thinking behind this exhibit?

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34126.0;attach=113595;image)

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on September 23, 2012, 08:50:38 pm

Hi Martin
See Post 59. and 63

they are all the electronic bits and pieces the owner has managed to destroy over the years.. A few pounds worth there.. :-)) %%

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 23, 2012, 09:03:06 pm

 :embarrassed:

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Guy Bagley on September 23, 2012, 09:34:51 pm

anyone know anything about the ' wooden  launch' in the 2nd and 3rd picture in reply no 47 ?

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: TheLongBuild on September 23, 2012, 09:50:39 pm

The launch is on the Liverpool MBC stand, Pm Joe "Boat Captain" he should be able to help  :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: marinemole on October 19, 2012, 04:00:52 pm

Huge album of photographs of this event at

http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/carmanmole/Model%20Boats/Haydock%20Park%20Model%20Boat%20Convention%202012/ (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/carmanmole/Model%20Boats/Haydock%20Park%20Model%20Boat%20Convention%202012/)

all taken by Lachie Stewart.

Slideshow

http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/carmanmole/Model%20Boats/Haydock%20Park%20Model%20Boat%20Convention%202012/?albumview=slideshow (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv59/carmanmole/Model%20Boats/Haydock%20Park%20Model%20Boat%20Convention%202012/?albumview=slideshow)


Index photographs below are NON clickable, please go to Photobucket. I felt the number of pictures would make for an unwieldy post.

Andy

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