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Title: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: A Model World on March 09, 2012, 01:10:54 pm
Come and stock up for winter and see the wonderful kits on display competing for the Tower Trophy with a visit to
                         
It has been said by many this show is now to modellers as famous as the town its held in.
                       
THE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 2012

 
Bigger and better than even
Saturday 20th October 10am till 5 & Sunday 21st October 10am till 4.00pm

The Norcalympia Hall at The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9AA
Admission £5.50 on the door for all .. includes a ticket to win a model boat
2 day/weekend £9.00. Family tickets 12.00 2 adults up to 4 children

We have an abundance of clubs many in fact 6 new ones this year including and a whole host of private exhibitors on display, the pool for sailing in, the biggest model boat selection of trade for buying from, fish and chips, a tram ride and Blackpool what more could you want...
refreshments and food available, Free Parking. Disabled access, (all children must be accompanied)
Contact for further details 01606 891999


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Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: ELVIS on July 07, 2012, 06:32:21 pm
Hi all.
Love this show and will be there again.
see you there. :-))
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: wullie/mk2 on July 10, 2012, 12:43:18 am
Quote from: ELVIS on July 07, 2012, 06:32:21 pm
Hi all.
Love this show and will be there again.
see you there. :-))
Remember my stick of rock,Elvis,
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Norseman on July 10, 2012, 03:55:19 am
It'll be Jailhouse Rock for you Wullie - anyway, are you going?
I am hoping to get there this year.

Dave
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: justboatonic on July 27, 2012, 09:30:41 pm
Hi, why dont you contact the Blackpool Evening Gazette to advertise this nearer the time? There's never anything locally about it so if people arent modellers, they wont know it's on!

Just a thought  :}
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Norseman on July 27, 2012, 10:01:06 pm
Ring the BBC tomorrow and say there will be a model of an Olympic torch on show

National prime time tv coverage is guaranteed  O0

Dave
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: jaylock on September 02, 2012, 07:54:24 pm
Yes it will be great to see some of my friends from the fleetwood club with their classic ic powered boats.
see you there. mike. brian and all.  :-))
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: irishcarguy on September 21, 2012, 07:15:36 pm
Wullie where have you been, great to have you back, I missed your twisted sense of humour & smart remarks, to Dave (Norsman) you just have to make that show they need your money, by the way where are you,still on holiday ? .Mick B.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on September 21, 2012, 10:25:41 pm
Looking forward A great show,look out for us on the Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society Display Stand. I have encouraged a few Cornishmen to attend,and one from Devon as well!
Mick F
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 06, 2012, 09:32:53 pm

I'm going, first time for this show .... what's the lunch like?
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Marks Model Bits on October 06, 2012, 09:45:14 pm
Take your own or there is a good chippy just over the road......

See you there.

Mark.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 06, 2012, 10:15:30 pm
Quote from: Marks Model Bits on October 06, 2012, 09:45:14 pm
Take your own or there is a good chippy just over the road......

See you there.

Mark.

 :-))
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 06, 2012, 11:44:26 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 06, 2012, 09:32:53 pm

I'm going, first time for this show .... what's the lunch like?

marks out of ten, martin.......-1

as said a decent chippy over the road, or take some nice butties........see you there........will be good to meet up with you at last.
neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: tt1 on October 07, 2012, 02:10:47 pm
Biggest drawback I feel, apart from the food(?) that is, is the poor lighting. Gives the feeling of being out in a dull overcast day, a shame really for such a big show.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 07, 2012, 02:36:17 pm
 
Bring a flash gun and lots of batteries then!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: tt1 on October 07, 2012, 03:55:39 pm
Will be there on the Saturday will wear me cap and hope to meet you Neil if make the Saturday, always good to see you again Martin - just watch what and where you flash!  {-) {-)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Netleyned on October 07, 2012, 04:03:17 pm
No Flasher Macs please when wearing a Mayhem Cap  >>:-( >>:-( >>:-(

Ned
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Norseman on October 07, 2012, 06:08:22 pm
Just a cap it is then Ned - bet I get thrown out.

Dave
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 07, 2012, 08:08:01 pm
Quote from: tt1 on October 07, 2012, 03:55:39 pm
Will be there on the Saturday will wear me cap and hope to meet you Neil if make the Saturday, always good to see you again Martin - just watch what and where you flash!  {-) {-)
I'll be there both days tony, either on the Lifeboat enthusiast stand or chatting to Dave metcalf.
see you there .
neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 07, 2012, 08:09:27 pm
Quote from: tt1 on October 07, 2012, 02:10:47 pm

 Gives the feeling of being out in a dull overcast day, .

be just like the whole of this summer then Tony..........you'll feel at home  {-) {-) {-) {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: wibplus on October 07, 2012, 09:02:32 pm
I will be turning up to get some gear from Mr ACTion for the Happy Hunter I obtained from fleabay recently.  :-))
Usually a great show, very enjoyable.   :}
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Stan on October 11, 2012, 09:52:29 am
High TT1 Will be visiting Saturday hope to see you at the show.

Stan
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: pima on October 11, 2012, 01:02:34 pm
anybody know if tyne models are attending this show.
ken.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Dean's Marine on October 11, 2012, 01:26:18 pm
Dear Modellers
 Deans Marine will be attending the Blackpool model show on the 20-21st October
We will have on display the three new releases that have been added to our range in
 2012, plus prototypes of the new models to follow, the new mingear range of r/c sets, new parts, fittings and accessories
 Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 18, 2012, 06:37:59 pm
 
We seem to have lost a couple of posts here too - SEE on Saturday chaps!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 18, 2012, 07:34:26 pm
You Not there Sunday !!  just bought an anti glare screen for my camera for your's and Mark Of MMB shirts. :}  MInd you not sur if yu have watched the Gangnam video but I quite fancy the yellow jacket the guy is wearing in one of the dance sections  %%
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: pettyofficernick on October 18, 2012, 11:37:20 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 18, 2012, 06:37:59 pm

We seem to have lost a couple of posts here too - SEE on Saturday chaps!


Will you be wearing a carnation and carrying a copy of The Times? ( or Model Boats would be more appropriate ) so we can all see you easily.... :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 19, 2012, 08:33:56 pm

Well here we are in sunny Preston ..... any one know a good fish chip place in Blackpool for tomorrow?
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 19, 2012, 08:49:23 pm
Hey Martin,
you should read some of the posts on here ! This subject has been covered before,so as you we wouldnt like you to miss out   go to YORKSHIRE FISHERIES,TOPPING STREET Blackpool
Just come back from there,and still as good as on my previous visits
Cod ,Chips and mushy peas,slice of lemon,cup of tea or coffee,bread and butter    all for £7.50 and fresh cooked!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 19, 2012, 09:46:52 pm
 
    "read"...?!????!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 19, 2012, 10:56:04 pm
woops sorry! but its not joined up writing so should be easier for you! lol
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Jonty on October 20, 2012, 12:02:13 am
Never mind fish'n'chips, Martin. There used to be a great oyster bar on the front. Just remember to check that they twitch when you squeeze the lemon on them. And anyway, there's still no chippie to touch Brian's of Far Headingley.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 09:38:57 am
Quote from: Jonty on October 20, 2012, 12:02:13 am
Never mind fish'n'chips, Martin. There used to be a great oyster bar on the front.

Long gone...the visitors can't afford them!!!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:29:39 pm
shall I start the ball rolling.....neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:33:47 pm
a few more.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:36:23 pm
and more.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:39:31 pm
some more!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:42:12 pm
who was she........just got into camera lens at the wrong mo!, {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)looks a little like Duchess of Cornwall.................oooopppsss...............sorry..Audrey Roberts off Corrie street %% %% %% %% %%
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 05:47:11 pm
I think these are the last, and just wanted to take general views of the Show............if anyone wants some close ups of a particular model, Martin was there spending hours taking shots........he might have some......neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: DickyD on October 20, 2012, 06:13:13 pm
Excellent Neil, thanks for that.  (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/tumb.gif)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: heritorasphodel on October 20, 2012, 06:24:21 pm
If anyone has any close ups of the little Liverpool between Neil's Field Marshal and Mrs Smuts and the Flying Christine I would greatly appreciate it.

Andrew
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 08:22:10 pm
I'll do some of that for you andrew tomorrow when I go down to the show.

speaking of the show, can anyone enlighten me as to who the judges were and whether theywere MPBA affiliated judges..........

as I was standing there one rather bossy "young" lady who had already told me in no uncertain manner that I hadn't filled my form in correctly and that documentation was imperative for the judges, then was heard to say.........."how can we judge boats like this that are full of dust"........

I just wonder whether she has produced any boats of technical brilliance herself..........I haven't a clue who's these boats were that were full of dust, {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) but they were also dripping with water too, AND  had a grab rope hanging off that  had just been ripped off on the pool as they had just been on the water..........does this dripping water and battle scars also count against a boat when judging...... {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(

After hearing that I am more than ever convinced that judging at shows by anyone other than hired professional judges is a total FARCE
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 20, 2012, 08:29:08 pm
Good god man, you are not suggesting that boats should be used with and put into Water !!!  What ever next  :}
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 08:34:50 pm
Quote from: TheLongBuild on October 20, 2012, 08:29:08 pm
Good god man, you are not suggesting that boats should be used with and put into Water !!!  What ever next  :}


 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

arhhhh but I see now after looking through the pictures I posted.........the judges were from a club with a load of lifeboats on their stand..................I see a conspiracy theory brewing here........... O0 O0 O0 %% %% %% %% <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(

I demand a rejudge......... {:-{  {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

now..where's me dustpan and brush??? :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: john44 on October 20, 2012, 08:45:32 pm
I,d better polish my brass props up then.

john
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 20, 2012, 09:02:20 pm

Looks great.  Thanks for posting Neil.  Let's hope they come over to to Warwick show in November.   :-))


Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: chris gillespie on October 20, 2012, 09:05:04 pm
well thats my first model boat bash,

some fine models on display, plenty bits and bobs to be had....if your patient or cue barge in ( you know who you are )>>:-( >:-o :(( <*< <:( :P

could have spent a fortune, spent more than intended. I like value for money..the worst value for money was the quid thimble of cofee....but hey ho

ill maybe make the 8 hour round trip next year
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 20, 2012, 09:35:41 pm
I thought they were complaining that the dust wasnt to scale Neil? I did say that you had made the dust also,and not many people could say that! LOL
Mick F
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 20, 2012, 09:54:55 pm
Quote from: rottweiler on October 20, 2012, 09:35:41 pm
I thought they were complaining that the dust wasnt to scale Neil? I did say that you had made the dust also,and not many people could say that! LOL
Mick F


sshhhhhhh!!!.......I don't want anyone to know they were my boats..........YOU STUPID BOY {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: black magic racing on October 20, 2012, 10:06:21 pm
went today and although scale and vintage is not my scene i must admit i was very surprised how big it was  when we got there,loads to see met up with a few people we knew,and enjoyed looking at what was on display,would recommend this to anybody even got a few bargains so not a bad day at all,thanks alot,,, :-))   kurt   black magic racing
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 20, 2012, 11:16:46 pm
Quote from: Neil on October 20, 2012, 09:54:55 pm

sshhhhhhh!!!.......I don't want anyone to know they were my boats..........YOU STUPID BOY {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
  I didnt tell anyone any names,honest Mr Mannering !
Pike
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 20, 2012, 11:21:39 pm

The traffic jam on Blackpool seafront was extraordinarily bad - it took us hours to travel just over a mile!   >>:-(
We've never seen so many  chippies, Kebab shops or slappers out a Saturday night .....er....ever!

Good shop I thought, great venue, very busy! Well done Mark (A Model World) et al!
 
Great photos already chaps, thanks. Mine to follow as soon as my feet stop burning!


Martin

PS. We're staying Widnes tonight. Couldn't find the hotel so we took the midnight tour of Runcorn and Widnes..... 3 times be fore we fount it... drove past it twice but couldn't find the entrance road!!!

PPS.  Rottweller, found that chippy .... but couldn't park with 10 miles of the place!!!

PPPS. Any of you know the Runcorn bridge? VERY impressive at night!

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6676013171_fd1b16df68_z.jpg)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: pettyofficernick on October 20, 2012, 11:28:50 pm
I once lived practically under the approach road to Runcorn Bridge, on the old dockworkers estate, and it is indeed a most impressive bridge....
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 20, 2012, 11:33:05 pm
Check out our club site Martin
www.runcornmodelboats.co.uk
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 21, 2012, 12:42:08 am

My Favourite Model of the Show...


Port Maud by Derek mailer

(http://s12.postimage.org/rvnog4795/DSCF7055.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rvnog4795/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/f5jg30zax/DSCF7058.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/f5jg30zax/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/6bsjlxcc9/DSCF7063.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6bsjlxcc9/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/a9ftbbz5l/DSCF7067.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/a9ftbbz5l/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/oha3dq189/DSCF7069.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/oha3dq189/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/ttyxrup4p/DSCF7071.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ttyxrup4p/)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Footski on October 21, 2012, 08:07:37 am
Neil,

Brilliant and thanks for your efforts. I really do miss going to shows like this. As for the lady judge, she has obviously never built a model in her life or she would not say such things.. :police: :police: :police:

As for putting them on water, make sure you dry them properly with a microfibre polishing cloth or the drying marks will be over scale and cost you points!  %% %% %%
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: barriew on October 21, 2012, 09:02:37 am
Neil,

I don't know about the Blackpool show, but when A Model World ran the 'alternative' Ellesmere Port show they certainly were not MPBA judges, as I was asked to join the judging team :embarrassed: - I declined!.

Barrie
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 21, 2012, 04:55:01 pm
I recant my statement and apologise most profusely to the judges...............I won best in class with my lifeboat Field Marshal nad Mrs Smuts............at Blackpool

well done judges, and thank you..............I hadn't expected it at all. cheers.

neil/.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Footski on October 21, 2012, 05:03:04 pm
Congratulations and very well done amigo... :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 21, 2012, 05:08:44 pm
cheers matey..........don't know how i did it, the state they were in, lol
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 21, 2012, 05:10:31 pm
well done Mr Mannering!
Now all you have to do is learn how to steer it (I need the practice too,all we need is a bigger pool (and a bow thruster)
Mick F
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: gribeauval on October 21, 2012, 05:19:02 pm
Quote from: rottweiler on October 21, 2012, 05:10:31 pm
well done Mr Mannering!
Now all you have to do is learn how to steer it (I need the practice too,all we need is a bigger pool (and a bow thruster)
Mick F

Very True Mick!!!!

Not often you see mobile chicanes on a pool !!!!!!!!!!!! {-) {-) {-)


Quote from: Neil on October 21, 2012, 04:55:01 pm
I recant my statement and apologise most profusely to the judges...............I won best in class with my lifeboat Field Marshal nad Mrs Smuts............at Blackpool

well done judges, and thank you..............I hadn't expected it at all. cheers.

neil/.

Nice one Neil. She is a lovely looking boat, dust and all!!  :-))



Mike
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: heritorasphodel on October 21, 2012, 05:24:31 pm
If you think that's bad, we were once told at Chatham that under no circumstances were we allowed to get water on any of the boats. Needless to say, we ignored it.

Andrew
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Big Ada on October 21, 2012, 05:50:50 pm
I have spotted someone under 50 in one photo, not telling which one. ;D  :-X

Len.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: tt1 on October 21, 2012, 08:04:55 pm
Neil,  I do hope some of your credit (although very worthy) should be directed to your personal "dusting attendant" which helped the little lady judge to find your models  O0 {-) {-) {-) {-)

             WELL DONE RACHAEL!!  :-))      After a quick word with the judge and seeing a pic of your workshop think it made her realise just how pristine they really were.............in comparison!  {-) {-) {-)

            Seriously, really nice meeting you Neil and your boats are credit to you, they look even better "in the flesh" so as to speak, Regards, me.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 21, 2012, 08:24:49 pm
Quote from: Neil on October 21, 2012, 04:55:01 pm
I recant my statement and apologise most profusely to the judges...............I won best in class with my lifeboat Field Marshal nad Mrs Smuts............at Blackpool
well done judges, and thank you..............I hadn't expected it at all. cheers.
neil/.

{-)   Poetic justice isn't usually that swift!   {-)


Martin   ok2
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 21, 2012, 08:35:06 pm
 
Well  we've just got home!

We went to Blue Planet aquarium today (Ellesmere port), excellent, worth a visit.... but that was after another 3 (Three!) times over
the Runcorn bridge. Yes it's still impressive and with the mist this morning, it looked like it was going straight up to the stars... but  5 times
over the same bridge, in 12 hours is a bit much!

Neither, my satnav, smart phone, wife or the road signs seemed to know how the roads work around Widnes,we  just went round and round
until we just made a guess and headed for the motorway.... after another U turn at the next junction, we we're on the right road to Chester!

..... ahhhhhh. no place like home.... sort of!  ok2

      Show photos to follow....
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 21, 2012, 08:36:09 pm
Quote from: rottweiler on October 21, 2012, 05:10:31 pm
well done Mr Mannering!
Now all you have to do is learn how to steer it (I need the practice too,all we need is a bigger pool (and a bow thruster)
Mick F

Thank you pikey, and all for your very kind comments gentlemen..................I realised today, sailing the "big one",in a small pool just how difficult she is to steer in such close confines.................and these boats handle similarly to the old real ones............I have even more admiration for our old lifeboat crews and coxs'n now that I did before......and they were heros one and all, already.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 21, 2012, 08:37:05 pm
Glad you enjoyed the show and your weekend, Martin.........hope to see you again sometime.
neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 21, 2012, 09:04:16 pm
 
Which boat was yours Neil and what stand was it on?
... I'll look to see what photos I took...
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: malcolmfrary on October 21, 2012, 09:07:51 pm
Thanks to everybody for all their efforts in making it such a great show this year, not just my members and the members of Fleetwood who put a huge effort into setting up, but the volunteer judges who put so much time and effort into what is really a thankless task.
I have to agree with Martin about Port Maud - I just wish there was a class to put it in, it really did deserve an "official" prize.
Then of course, there's team Chandler putting on a show to remember, the parade from stand to pool and back, plus the spectacle on the water.  And with a crew of teddy bears to cheer things up.
All we need now is for the pictures to turn up.

Malcolm Frary
Chairman
Blackpool and Fylde MBC
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 21, 2012, 10:07:17 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 21, 2012, 09:04:16 pm

Which boat was yours Neil and what stand was it on?
... I'll look to see what photos I took...

Hi Martin........they were on the Lifeboat Enthusiast stand, that we chatted at, on Saturday afternoon.
Two were on the left hand side of Rob's "rocking lifeboat" with the winning boat the left hand one of the two, and one was on the right hand side of it.
neil.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 21, 2012, 10:16:23 pm
Quote from: Neil on October 21, 2012, 10:07:17 pm
Hi Martin........they were on the Lifeboat Enthusiast stand, that we chatted at, on Saturday afternoon.
Two were on the left hand side of Rob's "rocking lifeboat" with the winning boat the left hand one of the two, and one was on the right hand side of it.
neil.

Im glad you say it was rocking , i'd thought I had, had to many coffees  :}
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: steam up on October 21, 2012, 11:31:38 pm
I enjoyed the show good company ,range of trade stands quality models but WoW the lighting sucks. :(( :((
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TheLongBuild on October 21, 2012, 11:39:27 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 21, 2012, 08:35:06 pm

Well  we've just got home!

We went to Blue Planet aquarium today (Ellesmere port), excellent, worth a visit.... but that was after another 3 (Three!) times over
the Runcorn bridge. Yes it's still impressive and with the mist this morning, it looked like it was going straight up to the stars... but  5 times
over the same bridge, in 12 hours is a bit much!

Neither, my satnav, smart phone, wife or the road signs seemed to know how the roads work around Widnes,we  just went round and round
until we just made a guess and headed for the motorway.... after another U turn at the next junction, we we're on the right road to Chester!

..... ahhhhhh. no place like home.... sort of!  ok2

      Show photos to follow....


We got you up here, don't think we were going to let you get out that easy do you !!
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 22, 2012, 07:54:57 am
well. I didn't know just how hard work it was, just being an exibitor..........I got up this morning and every bone in my body ached........my back and legs especially............could we ask for a few more chairs for old gits like me to sit on next year please, pretty please?? {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 22, 2012, 08:27:53 am
Is she one of these boats Neil?
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Footski on October 22, 2012, 09:31:41 am
Yes of course.....You can see the dust!  %% %%
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 22, 2012, 09:45:42 am
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 22, 2012, 08:27:53 am
Is she one of these boats Neil?

Yes martin...the one of the two classics and the one the left.....one of the ones that was in my "3 lifeboat build" blog

I'll forgive Barry for mentioning the dust............ {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: trawlerman on October 22, 2012, 10:05:13 am
HI Neil.....Both myself and Mick [Rottweiler] have  discussed your aching back and decided your a soft-lad, you were only there half a day....Rod and Mick  :-)) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 22, 2012, 11:34:28 am
 Couple more...
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: TailUK on October 22, 2012, 01:22:52 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 20, 2012, 11:21:39 pm

The traffic jam on Blackpool seafront was extraordinarily bad - it took us hours to travel just over a mile!   >>:-(
We've never seen so many  chippies, Kebab shops or slappers out a Saturday night .....er....ever!

Good shop I thought, great venue, very busy! Well done Mark (A Model World) et al!
 
Great photos already chaps, thanks. Mine to follow as soon as my feet stop burning!


Martin


PS. We're staying Widnes tonight. Couldn't find the hotel so we took the midnight tour of Runcorn and Widnes..... 3 times be fore we fount it... drove past it twice but couldn't find the entrance road!!!

PPS.  Rottweller, found that chippy .... but couldn't park with 10 miles of the place!!!

PPPS. Any of you know the Runcorn bridge? VERY impressive at night!

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6676013171_fd1b16df68_z.jpg)


Unusual angle, don't see a lot of pics of the "new" bridge from the Widnes side.  It's an excellent shot, by the way.
The bridge was opened in the early 60's and replaced a "transporter" bridge.  behind the steel bridge you can just make out the railway bridge which carries the Liverpool-Crewe-London line.

(http://s16.postimage.org/7vqwcfsup/last_transporter1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7vqwcfsup/)
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 22, 2012, 03:09:00 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 22, 2012, 11:34:28 am
Couple more...

thanks for those Martin.......really nice shots,I forgot my camera on sunday!! {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{

just got back from dropping Rottweiler off at the Preston railway station.................if he's anything like his landlord for the weekend ,is,.....being ol' gits that they are.......he'll be asleep by now and miss his connection at Birmingham {-) {-) {-) {-)..........so anyone near London Euston at around 5.00pm tonight see's someone wandering around with 2 ASDA bags tied in the middle with tape,  looking like a dumbell and wearing a Lifeboat Enthusiast jumper/sweatshirt..................point him in the direction of Devon....ooops,sorry, Cornwall, please.........just can't take the pace {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
ta.
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Norseman on October 22, 2012, 07:45:40 pm
Quote from: TailUK on October 22, 2012, 01:22:52 pm
behind the steel bridge you can just make out the railway bridge which carries the Liverpool-Crewe-London line.

......... and many a cold wet windy horrible night I've spent working on it too .......... a nice view down the river at dawn though.

Dave
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 22, 2012, 09:53:02 pm
thanks Neil,with friends like you who needs enemies LOL. I didnt fall asleep,as I had to keep trying to stop the dumbell falling off the luggage rack...I forgot to apply the brakes!
           had a good trip home,if a little hot as it was so crowded ont train.Thank you guys for making my long weekend such an enjoyable one,I might even come again next year!
Mick F
Title: Re: ITS THE BIG ONE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 20th 21st OCTOBER 2012
Post by: Neil on October 22, 2012, 11:44:30 pm
ya did better than wodney then..........he'd have fallen asleep in the car going home, if he hadn't have been having withdrawal symptoms from lack of fags!!! {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 23, 2012, 01:06:15 am

After .... numerous attempts,  >>:-(      I've now sorted my photos and uploaded them:

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/index.html (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/index.html)


A few Highlights:

Mark ( A Model World ) with a gentleman that attended the show on his 86 birthday!
 ( Mark is no Pavarotti )

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_008.JPG)



'Port Maud' by Derek Mayler - Winner of the Mayhem model of the Show award.

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_011.JPG)



Bospokoinv (620)  & Admiral Chabanenko (BPK 650) by Richard Motyka.
 ( ALL scratch built - truly outstanding. You need to travel far and wide to find better.  My photos don't do justice...)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_031.JPG)



Nearly bought this for £150 ... but couldn't find anywhere to hide it in the car.

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_142.JPG)



Electronic Speed Controllers    RIP

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_199.JPG)



Other outstanding models...

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_325.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_350.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_258.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_250.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_277.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_319.JPG/img]

[img]http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_457.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_341.JPG)

(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/images/Blackpool_228.JPG)


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/index.html (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2012/Blackpool/index.html)


Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: BrianB6 on October 23, 2012, 02:15:28 am
Many thanks for the photos Martin.  O0
Oh! to have a show like that down here.  <:(
Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: Neil on October 23, 2012, 10:01:25 am
AND NOW for something completely different.................at the close of play on sunday, I found this small piece of fishing net and four orange bobbins attached on the slope down to the rear car park from the back entrance to the show hall.....................................obviously from one of the fishing vessels that was there..............if it's one of yours or one of your pal's boats, please pm me with the address and I'll send it back to you.

neil.
Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 23, 2012, 05:05:45 pm
 
....I think that's my hair net!
Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: Neil on October 23, 2012, 06:42:28 pm
Quote from: Martin - Admin on October 23, 2012, 05:05:45 pm

....I think that's my hair net!

 {-) {-) {-) {-) %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %%
Title: Re: BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW - 2012
Post by: Rottweiler on October 25, 2012, 06:17:45 pm
Just like to say a big Thank you! to Dave at ACTion, for taking away my P93,for repair,and doing it very speedily just 2 days after the show! Again thanks for programming my noisy thing at the show with the Tamar Lifeboat Sound. A great Service!
Mick F