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Title: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: stevebooty on March 18, 2011, 07:42:29 am: The Model Boat Convention - 27th & 28th August 2011

Due to completely unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances the Show has had to leave Birchwood Park. The owners are redeveloping the restaurant in such a way that the available space will be considerably reduced and the layout will also be compromised. Also, this redevelopment work is currently scheduled to be carried out over the August Bank Holiday period. After a great deal of consideration and consultation with the Manageress at Birchwood, and with much regret all round, we feel that the Convention has no alternative but to leave.

However, we have been extremely fortunate in finding an alternative venue, a mere seven miles up the road, in Haydock Park Racecourse. This venue is easily accessible from the M6, Junction 23 and is well signposted. There is ample parking, has substantial good quality space suitable for our needs, and if we wish to use the 1st floor facilities excellent provision of lifts.

The Holiday Inn is located right next door, and there are Premier Lodges, a Thistle and a Ramada Hotel close by.

Currently our only problem is the provision of sailing water. We will have the ‘kids’ pool as used at Birchwood, and are investigation the provision of a larger temporary pool, as unfortunately there is no natural water available at the venue. We will advise you of progress on this issue ASAP.

We do hope you will feel able to join us at Haydock Park Racecourse.

For further information or responses to queries please ring 01492 583433 or 07789 348817 and speak to Jean Barlow.

How to get to Haydock Park
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http://www.haydock-park.co.uk/finding-us (http://www.haydock-park.co.uk/finding-us)

By Road: Haydock Park is located one mile from Junction 23 of the M6 and is well signposted. Cars and coaches should enter the course from the A49, the main car park being accessed for the A580 East. Please note there is a speed limit of 15mph on the Racecourse Drive and car park

By Rail: The nearest train stations is Newton Willows on the Manchester (Piccadilly) to Liverpool (Lime Street) line. On the main London to Glasgow line the nearest stations are Warrington and Wigan, both approx. 8 miles from the course. Ring 08457 48 49 50 for further information

By Public Transport: Use either the 620 (St. Helens to Bolton via Ashton & Haydock) or the 320 (St. Helens to Wigan via Ashton and Haydock). Ring 0870 608 2608 for further information.

Steve Booty
Chair, The Model Boat Convention Committee
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2011
Post by: Sub driver on March 18, 2011, 08:48:49 am: I will be attending as usual..... :} :}

No probs thx for the info. :-))

regards Sub.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Stan on March 18, 2011, 12:12:37 pm: Kirklees Model Boat Club will also be attending.

Stan
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Roadrunner on March 18, 2011, 12:20:21 pm: Should you need a Pool as this seams to be an issue at present, there are option out there to rent a portable pool for the event.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=29350.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=29350.0)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: balders on March 18, 2011, 09:54:39 pm: Good luck at the new venue.I am sure we will all continue to support you as we appreciate the hard work that it must take to stage such an event.At risk of stirring up a hornet's nest can you get your heads together and bring the two factions together for the benefit of all.
Speaking personally I do not know what may have happened in the past and as the saying goes"I don't give a damn".I think we share a great hobby and it will benefit both punters and traders to get the two parties to show some maturity and make this one of the truly top shows. If my observations offend I apologise and I know this topic has been discussed at length on this very forum,but I think this may be the best time to put the past well behind us.

Andrew(Balders)
Derby M.B.C
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: brianc on March 18, 2011, 10:06:24 pm: The guy`s from the Scottish Model Warship Association are still looking forward to attending :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Davy1 on March 19, 2011, 12:53:08 pm: The Association of Model Submariners look forward to attending as usual.

(But please make any pool as deep as possible!)

David Forrest
AMS Treasurer
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on March 19, 2011, 03:21:56 pm: Quote from: Davy1 on March 19, 2011, 12:53:08 pm
The Association of Model Submariners look forward to attending as usual.

(But please make any pool as deep as possible!)

David Forrest
AMS Treasurer

Hi Dave.

I will look forward to seeing you and the other Dave there again this year.

Regards Sub.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: kinmel on March 19, 2011, 05:07:31 pm: Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club will be manning their stand as usual.

We look forward to seeing the new venue :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on March 19, 2011, 07:52:09 pm: Haydock ,,its along the East Lancs road ,and a dodle to get to ,
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on March 21, 2011, 04:30:40 pm: I'll be attending as usual, shame it's not at Birchwood with the nice outside pool. Haydock is very simple to get to, probably easier than winding your way through the estate at Birchwood to be honest. just hope there will be something to sail on?? Dave. {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on March 21, 2011, 06:43:20 pm: The water jumps ,quite a few .
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HUNTER on March 25, 2011, 04:15:04 pm: Hi Guys,
We at Hunter Systems will be attending the Show as normal. We look forward to seeing both old customers and meeting new customers in this new venue.
By the way, the local Holiday Inn is very good!!
Regards to all,
Graham & Cherry
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: billy01 on April 04, 2011, 08:08:12 pm: I feel that this move of venue is actually a very good thing. The one criticism of the old venue was that it was too small to accomodate all who wanted to go (both trade & exhibitors) now that problem has been resolved, all be it at the cost of the lake that was an excellent feature of the old venue.
The fact that the show is moving to a quality venue such as Haydock Park is a big plus, I would have been worried, had it moved to some dingy sports hall, but at Haydock Park I think it will continue to go from strength to strength. Needless to say we (Component-Shop) will be there as usual. Of all the shows we attend each year, the Model Boat Convention has always had the best atmosphere, I'm confident that will continue.
In due course we will add details (maps etc) to our web site & post a link here to help people find the place - although Haydock Park is very well signposted.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: 6705russell on April 04, 2011, 08:43:34 pm: That's all very well for a trader to say that but some of us like to sail as well as look at the boats on display. I personally think it's a blow...

Russ
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on April 04, 2011, 09:38:32 pm: Quote from: 6705russell on April 04, 2011, 08:43:34 pm
That's all very well for a trader to say that but some of us like to sail as well as look at the boats on display. I personally think it's a blow...

Russ

Hopefully only a short term blow, there are 5 months to go and although there will be nothing like seeing some visitors up to their knees in rescuing boats :} at the lake at the Conference centre, all possibilities are being investigated..
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on May 08, 2011, 10:45:37 pm: Website Details for The Model Boat Convention 2011

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on June 14, 2011, 12:27:10 am: With this show getting ever nearer

The “Model Boat Chandlery” will again operate to satisfy the needs of modellers wishing to sell either their model boats or indeed any associated items at a hobby trading post.

The goods will be sold on the following basis, the choice of the options being left to the modeller: -

A daily display fee of £3 an item, whether the item is sold or not (payable in advance each day). Items less than £10 in value = £1

Please find a downloadable form here...

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk/page3.php

The Model Boat Convention is a non-profit organisation, run by Volunteers. From the excess funds generated from the 2010 show we were able to make a donation of £500 to the RNLI, £300 to the MacMillan Nurses, and £200 to the Hoylake 1810 Memorial Fund This was to raise funds for a Statue to commemorate the 1810 lifeboat disaster at Hoylake.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: patrick simmonds on June 14, 2011, 05:49:23 am: the statue was unveiled on December 2010 at Hoylake
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: JayDee on August 26, 2011, 07:41:13 pm: Hello,

Just returned from helping to set up the Runcorn Model Boat Stand at The Haydock Park show.

What a fantastic setup !!, huge rooms, really big Club and Trader tables, and FREE parking for thousands of cars !!.
The rooms are well lit and airy, some are carpetted too !.

The Park is about one mile from the M6 Motorway, along the A49 trunk road to Ashton in Mackerfield town.
Looking forward to a good Weekend.

John. :-)) :-)) :-)) <
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 26, 2011, 10:03:44 pm: As John says, the new venue for the Boat Convention looks great, and some fine models being put on display, seen one in the Chandlery as well but I have been given VEry , Very Strict Instructions and also advised of the consequences if I come home with another boat... 8) as if...

Don't forget the opening Ceremony will take place at 11 am In the Foyer if you are there first thing..
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 06:18:08 am: I'll be there nice and early, will try to take some photos and will post them later. Dave. :-)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: kinmel on August 27, 2011, 05:58:23 pm: Just arrived back from the two Model Boat Convention venues and I must say that Haydock Park has proved itself to be an excellent replacement for the old Birchwood venue.

Parking the car is no problem at all and is just yards away from the exhibition hall.

There is now plenty of space for traders to show their wares and room for us visitors to closely examine them. Visitors can move around in comfort and take time to enjoy the excellent Club displays.

Haydock Park itself and the Convention organizers are to be congratulated on what they have achieved in their first year and I am already looking forward to next year's Convention there.

The Birchwood Leisure Centre venue is exceptionally poor value now with it's £2 entrance fee. Fewer than 10 traders and just one display stand of model boats. For a short time at around 11.30 am this morning, I was the only punter in the room and I never saw a dozen visitors while I was there. I doubt I will go back to the Leisure Centre event next year, even if entry was free and I expect a number of traders will vote with their feet.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 27, 2011, 07:04:56 pm: I Am glad that this new venue has been approved ,myself I needed no telling ,having used Haydock for other conventions ,it really makes a good show ,,, better and no doubt will the first of many the easability and the access ,lighting ,all first class .
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 07:20:31 pm: The day was great and althought a bit wet in the morning this cleared up for the Display pond to be put into good use for Have a Go by the Junior Vistitors to the show, a great display by the RNLI Teddys.. :} Blind Steering, The Ribble Probably overpaid Pollux tug Football team..(only 5 in the photo as one was sent off (or went to get a coffee ) and the Hovercrafts who used the pond and then progressed onto the tarmac area for a bit of speed drifting..

A few pictures from the day, many more pictures taken , a few more of my favourites on here on Sunday, all the others I will put on the Conventions Website after the event.

Also If you have any pictures from the Weekend and would like them put on the Convention site , please Pm me or see me at the show..

Larry R.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: JayDee on August 27, 2011, 07:22:34 pm: Hello,

Day One of the Haydock Show was a resounding success !!.
Visitors galore, traders with crowds around their stands and money changing hands.
Club stands were very busy all day with happy visitors.

This Show has got to be the best Show I have ever been to.
Best part of it is - - - - its on again tomorrow !!!

John. :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 07:49:17 pm: Evening all, I was going to post some photos but have managed to delete them off my camera, doh. Good show at Haydock Park but I missed not having the lake to sail on, that was part of the fun at the other site. I thought this was only a temporary move?? Plenty to look at, especially liked the huge Mobile Marine FTX tug on the second floor and Tyne Models 'Maersk Master' seems a bit pricey for a hull and plan though. Many thanks go out to the guys on with the Scottish Model Warship Association stand for bringing my winter project down from Glasgow, I hope Captain Ron is feeling a bit better now...
The show at the Birchwood leisure centre was quiet by comparison but still worth going to, personally I got more bits and bobs there than at Haydock Park. I think if the traders there go to the trouble to putting on a show then we should try and support them, it's not far away from Haydock Park after all. Some of the traders like Andy Griggs from Models By Design spend a day travelling up to these shows and back home again, the least we can do is go along. Afterall these shows won't be put on if they're not going to be supported, Dave.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Darklord on August 27, 2011, 08:01:24 pm: I went to both shows today and got what I wanted :-))

The Haydock park venue I found to be a bit cramped (Two way traffic in narrow passages) and stuffy in places, lacking a few traders and a bring & buy. But otherwise there was plenty of lovely boats to look at for inspiration and ideas.

The Birchwood show was badly sign posted but luckily the Sat-nav got me to the massive car park opposite the venue.
The venue is good, but there wasn't many people there. Only one display stand, but it did have a good deal of traders though and a bring and buy! Shame the swimming pool wasn't available? {-)

What I don't get about it is why were there two shows? Or do I sense a bit of politics?
Shame
Anyway. Big thanks to both organizing teams and traders of both shows.
Steve
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:08:03 pm: Quote from: Darklord on August 27, 2011, 08:01:24 pm
I went to both shows today and got what I wanted :-))

The Haydock park venue I found to be a bit cramped (Two way traffic in narrow passages) and stuffy in places, lacking a few traders and a bring & buy. But otherwise there was plenty of lovely boats to look at for inspiration and ideas.

What I don't get about it is why were there two shows? Or do I sense a bit of politics?
Shame
Anyway. Big thanks to both organizing teams and traders of both shows.
Steve

Passages were actually larger than the old venue at the convention centre, also not quite sure how you missed the bring and buy section opposite Hoylake and the three sisters club ?.. 4 Long tables full of items for sale, I saw plenty of models being sold..

Also 17 traders were there ..

As regards 2 shows, this is old news , just search the forum and you will get your answers. Any debate about it on this thread will be deleated.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 27, 2011, 08:09:33 pm: Quote
What I don't get about it is why were there two shows? Or do I sense a bit of politics?

Lots of Politics unfortunately. :((
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 08:13:24 pm: Quote from: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:08:03 pm
Not quite sure how you missed the bring and buy section opposite Hoylake and the three sisters club ?.. 4 Long tables full of items for sale, I saw plenty of models being sold..

Must admit myself and 6705russell never saw a 'bring and buy' at Haydock Park either....
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:17:02 pm: Quote from: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 08:13:24 pm
Must admit myself and 6705russell never saw a 'bring and buy' at Haydock Park either....

:o Did you not read the programme supplied at the entrance (Big Pile of) can only assume you did not make it to the 3rdout of 4 rooms where
Hoylake, Three Sisters, Lifeboat Modellers Etherow , Air Water Land Hovercraft, Mastman , Model Boat Bits, Orion Mouldings and the Convention Chandlery were .. :-))

I did see a glimpse of you and then you vanished..
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: ixion on August 27, 2011, 08:18:33 pm: Quote from: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 08:13:24 pm
Must admit myself and 6705russell never saw a 'bring and buy' at Haydock Park either....

I bet you missed one of the rooms out then, a few people didn't know it was there!
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:22:29 pm: Quote from: ixion on August 27, 2011, 08:18:33 pm
I bet you missed one of the rooms out then, a few people didn't know it was there!

Most Likely, additional posters were put up ..

So for anyone attending Sunday

There are 4 rooms...3 on the ground floor and 1 on the 1st Floor.. With the Main stairs at the reception being the way to the displays on the 1st floor.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:23:46 pm: Quote from: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 07:49:17 pm
. Many thanks go out to the guys on with the Scottish Model Warship Association stand for bringing my winter project down from Glasgow

Which is !!.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 08:43:00 pm: Quote from: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:23:46 pm
Which is !!.

Bit annoyed we missed another room...

and as a quote from The Prisoner says...... O0
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:46:00 pm: We want information, information...
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 08:55:22 pm: I'll not make any deals with you, I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own....

Ok, you and Rover win. Not too exciting really, small winters project, Dave.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 08:58:23 pm: If thats the MMB one, I think it is a cool (get it Cool doh) winter project, almost a kitchen table job.. :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 27, 2011, 09:01:59 pm: That it be TLB...
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: john44 on August 27, 2011, 09:19:45 pm: Does anyone know if there is there a lift to the 1st floor?
john
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 09:36:19 pm: Quote from: john44 on August 27, 2011, 09:19:45 pm
Does anyone know if there is there a lift to the 1st floor?
john

Yes there are.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 27, 2011, 10:57:44 pm: Quote from: The long Build on August 27, 2011, 09:36:19 pm
Yes there are.

I think I spent half of the day in it , Nice bit of walnut on the walls, good show food ok ish lots of doors but plenty to see big bring and buy saw someone walking out with a nice Missouri.

peter
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on August 28, 2011, 07:41:44 pm: Just returned home from the show and a great weekend at the Model Boat convention at Haydock park.
Great venue for the show, really nice rooms and all with overhead TV screens showing model boat videos taken at various club and show events. Although this is a new venue the good friendly atmosphere has followed us to Haydock park from the Birchwood convention centre, thanks to all that dropped by for a good old natter and for everyone that showed interest in my efforts,
I even won an award.

Many thx for the convention commitee for organising the event.

We all had a " smashing time........................ more cheese gromit !." :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards to all
Sub.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 28, 2011, 08:12:57 pm: Must Say ,,Sub ,,, nice display you had ,well done ,it was a good show want it ,,
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Stan on August 28, 2011, 08:57:00 pm: A big thank you from the members of Kirklees Model Boat club to the event organisers for finding such a great venue at short notice. I must agree with the comments from sub driver a great weekend with some 570 models on display covering all aspects of model boating with something for all to see. A great venue to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Lots of questions have been asked over the two days of the convention. I think that this new location will prove very popular with both clubs and traders and will get better every year.

Stan Reffin

Kirklees Model Boat Club :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 28, 2011, 08:59:20 pm: anyone know how many models where on display at the other local event ?

(Not counting Jewellery)

Peter
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 28, 2011, 09:34:44 pm: Yes another great day was had, The Video display screens across all 4 display areas was a nice touch, It kept me rotating around the building to swap and change the disc throughout the weekend....

A few items were found at the end of the day once everybody had left..

A Small Camera (Pocket Type)
A Part made wooden kit ,boat , left in the Chandlery area.
A Rain mac , found in the reception area..

If these are yours, or you know who they may belong to please PM me.

Larry
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 28, 2011, 10:48:55 pm: Only comments about the show you attended please.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 28, 2011, 10:54:46 pm: Has anyone got a video of the Pollux tug fleet in action?

What about the Kranoplan boat/ plane?
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 28, 2011, 11:03:46 pm: Quote from: Martin - admin. on August 28, 2011, 10:54:46 pm
Has anyone got a video of the Pollux tug fleet in action?

What about the Kranoplan boat/ plane?

Yes I have a video taken today of the football match, it wa so funny.. I will try to get it uploaded today, my main pc is running slow, need to find the hammer. :}
As regards the plane, its one of my projects I have (picked up the glue I needed from Model Boat bits) today.Not the plan ein the picture but the one mentioned a while back in Model Boats.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: gingyer on August 28, 2011, 11:31:41 pm: Well the scots are safely accross the border, and heading to the next wedding :-)) {-) {-)

We as always had a great time at the convention and as said recently it is good to meet up with old friends and make some new ones.

to answer HS93 the other show had the mutual model boat club displaying, but I am not sure how many models they had.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 28, 2011, 11:42:34 pm: Quote from: gingyer on August 28, 2011, 11:31:41 pm
Well the scots are safely accross the border, and heading to the next wedding :-)) {-) {-)

We as always had a great time at the convention and as said recently it is good to meet up with old friends and make some new ones.

to answer HS93 the other show had the mutual model boat club displaying, but I am not sure how many models they had.

thank you for that

Peter
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: brianc on August 29, 2011, 12:55:33 am: Back home from a fantastic weekend at Haydock.
A big thank you from the Scottish Model Warship Association to all the organisors, for a superb event, we had a great time and are already looking forward to next years show.
Also to all the other exhibitors, a fantastic, friendly bunch of guys who are always up for a laugh.
A bit cream crackered after a pretty hectic weekend, so I`ll post my pics tomorrow :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 29, 2011, 01:06:24 am: In the meantimee , here is the Pollux Football Away game on the Sunday (it was a bit Windy)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEWUW0Cqypo
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: madrob on August 29, 2011, 01:21:25 am: Thats bonkers
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: davidsg1a on August 29, 2011, 11:04:08 am: I would like to say thank you to all the organisers of THE MODEL BOAT CONVENTION for a fantastic show and it just gets better and better, fantastic place for the show and it will keep growing, also a big thanks to all the other clubs for the big effort in promting our hobby, look forward to seeing you all again next year. :-))

David
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 11:12:12 am: Great show, Haydock Park easy to find and a good place for a show.
Here's some pictures.
(http://s2.postimage.org/umh5fx44/Model_Boat_Convention_2011_Haydock_Park_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/umh5fx44/)

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 11:17:20 am: A few more pictures
(http://s2.postimage.org/updcas84/Model_Boat_Convention_2011_Haydock_Park_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/updcas84/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/upllzip0/Model_Boat_Convention_2011_Haydock_Park_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/upllzip0/)

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 11:27:15 am: Some for the Tug fans
(http://s2.postimage.org/urfrheg4/Model_Boat_Convention_2011_Haydock_Park_032.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/urfrheg4/)

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 11:38:49 am: A superb display of RNLI vessels
(http://s2.postimage.org/uu6zq82s/Model_Boat_Convention_2011_Haydock_Park_019.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/uu6zq82s/)

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 12:14:47 pm: Club stands
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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: richtea on August 29, 2011, 12:26:08 pm: More clubs,
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My apologies to any club that I missed,
May I thank the organisers, clubs and trade stands that put on a great show.
Regards
Richard :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Howard Q on August 29, 2011, 06:19:19 pm: Having just returned from the Boat Convention at Haydock can I say that the venue was superb, plenty of room and a feast of models, the halls being carpeted were not so hard on the feet, access to the ground floor was easy with large doors, not sure how the Clubs on the first floor faired, but there was a number of very large models on display , the organisers are to be congratulated on their choice, I believe a reasonable sized pool is in the pipeline for next year, this should allow the modellers an opportunity to sail their models. Well done. Howard Q.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on August 29, 2011, 08:05:36 pm: A few more pics of the convention for your perusal. All the below photos were taken prior to the show opening so you could see the models .
regards Sub.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on August 29, 2011, 08:11:04 pm: More .
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on August 29, 2011, 08:12:23 pm: More.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Sub driver on August 29, 2011, 08:16:20 pm: And finally..
Regards Sub.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Citroenzxdriver on August 29, 2011, 09:08:50 pm: Evening all, here goes, two firsts in the same weekend, my first reply on mayhem, hello everyone ! second my first time attending a model boat show on the club stand (Kirklees Model Boat Club). Throughly enjoyed myself. I have attended other shows as a visitor and have attended other race courses for model railway exhibitions and this venue out classes them by far. I think I'm hooked, cannot wait for my next show invite (if the Boss OK's it)

Gary :-)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 29, 2011, 09:20:10 pm: Quote from: Citroenzxdriver on August 29, 2011, 09:08:50 pm
Evening all, here goes, two firsts in the same weekend, my first reply on mayhem, hello everyone ! second my first time attending a model boat show on the club stand (Kirklees Model Boat Club). Throughly enjoyed myself. I have attended other shows as a visitor and have attended other race courses for model railway exhibitions and this venue out classes them by far. I think I'm hooked, cannot wait for my next show invite (if the Boss OK's it)

Gary :-)

Firstly welcome to the Mayhem.. :-))

Secondly Oh I,m so sorry that as your first display they put you with the Kirklees crowd :} :} :} No seriously they are a great Club and Host some superb Events themselves, Glad you enjoyed the weekend.. Hope you have some pics to post..
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: JayDee on August 29, 2011, 10:36:58 pm: Hello,

Not enough pictures of the Yachts!!, too many Grey boats !!.
Try these !!! :-)
John.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Scribe on August 30, 2011, 08:47:35 am: Great Show, terrific venue, look forward to next year!
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: hover tim on August 31, 2011, 06:11:17 pm: i missed the show as i was away at the hover museum open day but i have heard that there was a video of my SRN6 MK6 twin prop been played on the screens i would like to get a copy or find out which video it was how do i get in touch wiht the organizers

Tim

PS did anyone get any pics of the hovercraft
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 06:32:15 pm: If you contact Jean direct about the Video as she arranged that.. (See website for contact details)

www.modelboatconvention.co.uk

Yes I took a few and a short video which I will put up once utubed.. Also Quite a lot of pictures will be also going up on the website as well as a few more here.

Larry
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 31, 2011, 06:41:06 pm: I think myself and Russ should get 20% discount on next years admission as we missed 1 of the 5 rooms, only joking. {-) Enjoyed the show but personally I preferred the other location as it was all on one level, and had the 'lake' to sail on too. Quite a few people I've spoken to have said the same. I hope you get a better sailing area for next year. I'd like to know how much that FTX tug weighed fully ballasted, what a beast that was, Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 06:52:28 pm: You Wish.. :} :}

As regards the old venue , if it had not been for the fact they were sudividing the room up by NON removable walls the Convention may have stayed there a few more years, There used to be more space there until they developed the upper floor and now the lower, It just was no longer suitable..Haydock Park has much greater scope for expansion.

And I have also spoken to many who thought the new Venue was superb, As always some will like it , some will not.. but the clock cannot be turned back we need to move forward and adapt and as you say hopefully a larger and deeper pond will sorted..

Ok being thick here, which is the FTX Tug..?.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: Number 6 on August 31, 2011, 07:00:34 pm: Fair enough if they've spoilt the room at the old venue, still enjoyed the show at Haydock. The FTX tug was that huge pale blue one upstairs. Dave. :-))
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 07:23:11 pm: Quite a bit I would imagine.. The one I would like to have seen in action was the Blu Marlin.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 31, 2011, 07:36:09 pm: Some of these remarks ,I just dont understand ,you come /go to a boat show convention to see what is on offer and other members boats ,you can sail on your pond at home ,by sailing at the shows ,its a strange way of a snub .The traders make an effort ,the clubs make an effort ,a small pond was there ,what is the problem with that , a few more stalls would be good ,but honestly to want to sail a model ,you can do that at your own pond surely .
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 07:55:55 pm: It is always nice as a visitor to the show/ any show to see models actually in action and that is how I read the posts. As it was even with the smaller sailing area than usual a fair number were sailed on it.. :-))

A few of the Pond area.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: davidsg1a on August 31, 2011, 08:05:07 pm: I think its good to go to a show and see boats on display and it is good to see boats sailing what they where designed to do and it helps to promote the hobby when people see how much fun it is sailing what you build.

David
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: dave301bounty on August 31, 2011, 08:24:36 pm: There we are ,a nice set up ,you can see me there too ,but what a lovely view and no horses .well done to the camera man .
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: brianc on August 31, 2011, 08:31:19 pm: Not having a big pond at Haydock was novel for me....for the past few years, I usually ended up going for a paddle O0

On the down side....I hav`nt had my feet washed this year :o {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: davidsg1a on August 31, 2011, 08:35:50 pm: Hopfully there will be a chance for you to get washed next year and I'll have the cammera ready, {-)
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 31, 2011, 08:49:21 pm: Anyone got any pictures of the Liverpool Club.

Peter
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 09:05:17 pm: I am uploading them to the conventions website but having fun at the moment, here is one of the club I took before the Show opened as quite frankly it was the only time I could get really long un-obstructed photos.
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: john44 on August 31, 2011, 09:13:51 pm: Quote from: big_bri on August 31, 2011, 08:31:19 pm
Not having a big pond at Haydock was novel for me....for the past few years, I usually ended up going for a paddle O0

On the down side....I hav`nt had my feet washed this year :o {-) {-) {-)

As they say Only dirty people wash.

I always remember as a youngster, watching an old John Wain cowboy movie where one of the characters said
" I have a bath every year whether I need one or not ",

john
Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on August 31, 2011, 10:23:51 pm: Quote from: The long Build on August 31, 2011, 09:05:17 pm
I am uploading them to the conventions website but having fun at the moment, here is one of the club I took before the Show opened as quite frankly it was the only time I could get really long un-obstructed photos.

Thanks

peter