Model Boat Mayhem
Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events => Commercial Events and News => Topic started by: Stavros on October 23, 2016, 10:33:39 pm
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We will be returning next year to the Norbreck Hotel with a Bigger and better show..............details will follow soon
Dave
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Clubs and traders have allready started to book in so if any clubs...traders or individuals want to book in then go to the website
Dave
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looking forward to it.
Jim.
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Hi Stavros,
The Mutual Model Boat Society, Heywood is keen to participate but the website seems to cover the Coalville Show only, have I got the wrong one?
Keith
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rawdon model boat club will be there with there stand.Not been showing at blackpool for a long tim but myself and other members were impressed the way you and component shop have turned the show around to one not to be missed.Will be posting the form off tomorrow
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Right Bear with us at the moment due to a certain BRITISH company pulling down the Blackpool server and Iain is working his derrier off at the mo rebuilding the site up again from Scratch...as soon as it is up and running again either Iain or myself will post a link to the new web page....SORRY for all the inconvenience caused
Dave
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OK folks, thanks for your patience. I think that I have now got the web site up & running again on its new server (thanks very much Plusnet for deleting the old site without any notice!)
If you experience any problems accessing the site, or you prefer to have a booking form sent to you by e-mail / post just let me know.
Once I am happy that the new server is behaving itself I will be adding the facility to buy tickets on-line, more details of that will follow in due course.
Of course I will be adding details to the site of clubs & traders etc that will be at the show as the booking forms come in.
Iain Lewis (Component-Shop)
Show organiser.
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:-)) That's good, we have our flights, hotel and mini-bus all booked and looking forward to the show. Regards to all Jim (Jersey)
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Have you got a link to the new site Iain
Dave
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The web addresses are unchanged from last year & are:
www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk
www.blackpoolmodelboatshow.co.uk
These are just 2 addresses for the same site, there aren't 2 different sites.
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Grand job Iain - Will get the booking form sorted at the weekend.
Linkspan Models will be most happy to be a part of this again :-)) :-)) :-))
Carl 8)
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(thanks very much Plusnet for deleting the old site without any notice!)
Iain Lewis (Component-Shop)
Show organiser.
PLUSNET, did you say Iain.
thanks for the info, I was planning to go to them from TalkTalk , another totally useless provider so will search for another service provider when my contract is up later this year.
Jim.
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Plusnet were hopeless when I was dealing with my late Mother in Law's estate. The word bargepole springs to mind.
Colin
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HI if you check out the news today four of the major providers did not score very well no surprise there then.
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Good luck with the Show Iain, I hope it is a great success. Hope I canget to it.
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Stavros, any chance of a down loadable entry form for the Bring and Buy, it would reduce confusion on the day, and give a chance for mine to be legible!
See you on the Friday as we set up the Rawdon stand.
Cheers Jim
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Stavros, any chance of a down loadable entry form for the Bring and Buy, it would reduce confusion on the day, and give a chance for mine to be legible!
See you on the Friday as we set up the Rawdon stand.
Cheers Jim
Check your email inbox Jim. What would the Blackpool B&B be without at least some confusion?
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Thank you for a most efficient reply.
Jim :-))
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Is the web site going to be updated with the clubs and traders attending.need to see how much cash I will be spending
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I will be updating the site in the next day or two with all the details I have at the present - there are still a number of clubs & traders who have not returned their paperwork as yet (hint hint) Any clubs/traders interesting in attending who have not already expressed an interest, there is a very limited amount of space still available, but get your booking forms in quick as there are already more at this years show than last years.
Booking forms can be downloaded from the show web site (www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk) or you can phone us & we will post one out to you - 01238 719353, outside of office hours there is an answerphone, so just leave us a message.
I shall also be adding a ticket purchase option to the web site as well, this will hopefully speed up the entry into the venue as there was quite a queue early on Saturday morning last year, this way we can have a second (faster?) entry for those with tickets, so there will be a much smaller queue for those paying on the day.
All in all the show is shaping up to be a great weekend, with several exhibitors who have never been to the Blackpool show before, there is bound to be something new to see.
Iain Lewis
Component-Shop
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Oops, sorry, typo in the phone number. It should read 01248 719353
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Save us a space Iain....... I will get the paperwork over to you midweek if that's ok.
C :-))
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hoping to go to the Blackpool show in October getting hooked on this model boating lark !
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very good hobby, you will learn a myriad of skills when building. Go to the Blackpool show, have a thorough look round, ask all the questions and queries that you might have and keep your hand on your wallet firmly in your pocket. Best wishes, nemesis
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Thanks for advice, hoping to see illuminations at the same time
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Not been to Haydock before, but, i have been to the Blackpool show many times, the tool stand if he is there this year, got to be very expensive, to much to explain to the boss. Took them in bit by bit!!!! Stavros runs a great show, even better now with the truck show as well
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Sounds good !
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Gardener,Get to Haydock this weekend it,s only just down the M6 from Lancashire you will love it.
Dave
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Going today Saturday, looking forward to seeing what's going, believe theme is lifeboats ...
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I have finally had chance to add a bit to the show web site (www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk)
Current traders list goes as follows:
Component-Shop
Chris Brown Models
Deans Marine
DK Figures
Linkspan Models
Macs Mouldings
Magnafix
Michael McGuinn (model Guns)
Mobile Marine Models
Model Boat Bits
Models by Design
Mountfleet Models
Peak Tools
Pendle Steam Boilers
Protean Design
Scale Flags & Ensigns
Scoonie Hobbies
SHG Model Supplies
RC Heli Guru
Speedline Models (TBC)
Tony Green Steam Models
There are still a number of traders who have expressed interest but have yet to return booking forms, so it is quite likely that this list will grow.
Blackpool Model Show (www,blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk) Boats, Trucks, Tanks, & more.
21-22 October, Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool.
Entry prices: £6.00 for 1 day, £9.00 for weekend, children free.
Food / refreshments at the venue, lots of free parking, disabled access, kids "have a go" sessions
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That's a pretty good list Iain - looks like more traders there than do attend Warwick!!! :-))
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I shall also be adding a ticket purchase option to the web site as well,
Iain Lewis
Component-Shop
Hi Iain, has the option to purchase the tickets been added to the website yet? I can't find it.
Apologies if I have missed it. :D
JaB.
Registered MOG. 8)
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Haven't added that page as yet. With a bit of luck I will get chance to add it tomorrow.
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Thanks for that Iain, I'll keep a lookout for it now, I'm keen to go both days, missed out for years due to poor health so...don't tell the wife !!!
7 weeks tomorrow O0 :-))
JaB.
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I have finally had chance to add a bit to the show web site (www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk (http://www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk))
Current traders list goes as follows:
Scoonie Hobbies
Lovely to see this trader making a return to Blackpool, and a real welcome addition to the list from what friends have told me.
Hopefully more of those that didn't like the last regime and voted with their feet will also return to the show. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Jim.
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To get Scoonie on board took no small amount of persuasion. I hope that everyone will be "nice" to them & part with enough of their hard-earned pennies to make the journey down from the frozen north worth their while. :}
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To get Scoonie on board took no small amount of persuasion. I hope that everyone will be "nice" to them & part with enough of their hard-earned pennies to make the journey down from the frozen north worth their while. :}
Yav dun well lad.
Jim.
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looking at the list of traders and clubs seems a few are coming back to sell and set up club stands after the last regime
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Well i was going but i"ve been snookered again. Hope someone will do a decent report with photo's. Jab. Present address....Royal Preston Hospital. Critical care unit.
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again ! Food just arived. Not what i orderd. My nurse sort it out for me .8
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Get well soon John. :-))
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Sorry to hear you are inside so to speak...GET WELL SOON
Dave
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Still kicking..thanks guys. Major heart surgury next monday
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Good luck jab, :-)) may the force be with you.
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and from me too..........take care and get well soon,
Jim.
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Good Luck Mate !
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Up and about in 3 days, jogging inside of a week, London Marathon next year!!!!! Get well soon mate
Mark
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Hi all
Thinking of going to Blackpool this year will be my first time.Can I just ask the question is Blackpool a much bigger show than Warwick? I only ask because Blackpool for me is a long way.
Regards
Mike
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Hi Mike, cant answer the question but can say the new Blackpool organizers have a great set up, indoor pool with a good range of traders, and they brought in Trucks and Tanks last year, giving demos on a purpose built track, not been to Warwick, but Blackpool for you is a 400 mile trip, bring the wife for the weekend a see some of the shows and the Illuminations could make a great weekend away
Mark
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Hi Mike (Captain Bligh), if you are going to make a weekend of it then yes worth the travel up if you are only coming to the show then no save the journey for Warwick. This is only my personal opinion I enjoyed Blackpool but Warwick was the bigger and better of the 2 for me.
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According to the Warwickishire ex center web site the Size of Warwick Show is 2280 sq meters and Blackpool is a total of 2700 sq meters I hope this will ans your question.
Blackpool has a main hall where the pool is situated and another Ballroom atatched to it .
If you need any more info then don't hesitate to message me or contact Iain directly off the website
http://www.blackpoolmodelboatshow.co.uk/index.html (http://www.blackpoolmodelboatshow.co.uk/index.html)
Tickets NOW available for sale link on website
Dave
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Hi all
Thinking of going to Blackpool this year will be my first time.Can I just ask the question is Blackpool a much bigger show than Warwick? I only ask because Blackpool for me is a long way.
Regards
Mike
Whilst the Blackpool show covers a slightly larger floor area, these are very different shows, so it is a bit like comparing apples & oranges.
Warwick is a great show & has always been a firm favourite of ours. The Blackpool show is more diverse & the town with all its "charms" can make for a great weekend break. Really the best advice I could offer is to come to both shows, I'm sure that you will enjoy them both as there will be loads of different things to see at each one.
Iain,
(Blackpool organiser & hence a little biased :-)) )
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Never been to Warwick, but can say that the show at Blackpool is a great one and as said, Blackpool itself has some great entertainment for young and older plus some good eating houses and pubs plus shows that are always on.
doubt if Warwick can match such entertainment diversity.
Jim.
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Thank you for all your kind replies I'll give it some thought :-))
Mike
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Thank you for all your kind replies I'll give it some thought :-))
Mike
Problem with shows like most things, you ask 100 people and you will get 100 different reply's, even from those who go regularly, Blackpool now in its 2 or is it 3rd ? year under New Management is back on an even keel, I went back last year for the 1st time in 4 years after favouring Warwick, however last year decided to go to BP as will be doing so again this year, Not because it is closer but because it is more diverse, I am not into trucks and tanks but still found the displays interesting and was something different and SWMBO likes the chips from the shop just down the road. :-)
Yes its a long trip, but at the end of the day you will never know what it is really like unless you give the show a visit to make up your own mind.
Larry
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There appears to be some indications of quite a rapid fall off in footfall at shows all over the country over the last year or two. Presumably people getting older or falling off the perch and not being replaced. Also, club stands require a lot of effort to set up and man during the period of a show and some clubs are finding it difficult to do this. Reduction in footfall impacts on trader takings and thus their willingness to attend.
If all the shows try to cling on by their fingertips then there is a very real risk that they will all suddenly go the same way as Coalville and Ellesmere Port and Brighton etc. and we will be left with none!
I rather feel that there needs to be a degree of consolidation in both location and timings to attract the maximum attendance at each one. If people are having to decide whether to go to Warwick or to Blackpool then one of those shows is going to have one less person through the door.
From what I have heard, none of the existing shows are very healthy financially although some are better off than others.
Colin
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Colin - I will also add that, for the likes of us (new to the game and still finding our feet), certain shows are charging the traders a price that is becoming unsustainable, regardless of the visitor attendance.
At the risk of putting my neck on the block - and this is purely related to us - we find that we get as much 'exposure' at shows such as Haydock and Blackpool as we do at Warwick but at a much more acceptable cost. My view is that we (Linkspan Models) attend the shows to show what we can do and to chat to potential customers. If we sell any kits at the show then we are most grateful and look upon that as a bonus. We are finding that most customers like to see what they are potentially going to get, chat to those that developed the kit and then go away and mull it over for a week or two. Now, the charges for Haydock and Blackpool we can accommodate..............but Warwick? To be frank, unless the organisers wake up and seriously think about what they charge us, we are going to have to think very hard about whether it really is cost effective for us. I would rather put the cost of attending Warwick toward the cost of having a full stand at Dortmund!!!!!
It is a dilemma.....................
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There appears to be some indications of quite a rapid fall off in footfall at shows all over the country over the last year or two. Presumably people getting older or falling off the perch and not being replaced. Also, club stands require a lot of effort to set up and man during the period of a show and some clubs are finding it difficult to do this. Reduction in footfall impacts on trader takings and thus their willingness to attend.
If all the shows try to cling on by their fingertips then there is a very real risk that they will all suddenly go the same way as Coalville and Ellesmere Port and Brighton etc. and we will be left with none!
I rather feel that there needs to be a degree of consolidation in both location and timings to attract the maximum attendance at each one. If people are having to decide whether to go to Warwick or to Blackpool then one of those shows is going to have one less person through the door.
From what I have heard, none of the existing shows are very healthy financially although some are better off than others.
Colin
Hello Colin
I think you are mixing up the Warwick shows . The Engineering show is the one that Clashes with Blackpool . The model boat show is in November. So no model boats shows clash
John
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John,
No I am not mixing them up. It's not a question of there being a direct clash but of two shows being held within two months. Many people will only attend one of them.
Colin
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Colin You raise an interesting comparison with Dortmund. This is a very diverse show in terms of the range of modelling on display. Specialist shows seem to have had their day (perhaps with the exception of model railways ).perhaps the Dortmund approach is the way to go.
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This is an interesting line as to the health or other wise of the specialist model boat show . Colin is absolutely right in his view of the current situation and not unsurprisingly as our European friends at shows such as Intermodellbau Dortmund are experiencing what could be considered show fatigue . But ever the optimist perhaps its time to ask ourselves what we as modellers want from such shows specialist or diverse . After Haydock it was muted to me that the show was a success with the modellers and traders but the chance of drawing the thousands that once visited the Convention back in the 1990s a distant dream . Colin mentioned many of the basic reasons for this change . Perhaps if we wish these shows to continue in their present form and be financially viable the old taboo of asking modellers of clubs displaying at these event to chip in with a small fee isn't beyond the pale as it once was. For example model boat shows such as Haydock are not just a place to display and purchase modelling bits but it has evolved into a social gathering and a superbly enjoyable one in excellent surrounding . If we do or say nothing then the decline and eventual demise of the specialist or even the more diverse model show will become a real prospect.
Bowwave
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Asking clubs to pay to display would kill the shows dead in the water simple. Costs have to be covered for the venue beyond that you are talking about making a profit ,why would club members contribute to another organization or individual making money?
At times the venues leave a great deal to be desired, difficult to get to, poor lighting , disgusting toilets, uneatable food I have been to shows like this and still enjoyed them if the models on display are top quality.
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I fear that the point has been missed. Colin said that people will decide on a show visit regards distance and cost, what he didn't say was most of the people sailing and building are getting on a bit!!! pensions etc, or getting towards that time, costs matter, 2 shows in 2 months follow Colins theme. W e seem to have lost Ellesmere Port which was always the season opener. Stavros and Component Shop have saved Blackpool by diversifying, Warwick is more central to the country, but, with fuel costs etc it is a long haul for a few hours visit. I live in Manchester, Blackpool is 1 hour away, Ellesmere Port is 1 hour away, Warwick is 2+hours away, Doncaster is 11/2 hours. Colin in a previous post has indicated his reluctance to travel the distance, fair comment, there are not many diehard modelers left that will or can afford to visit long distance shows. They are mostly regional, dont expect too many modelers from out of area eg. Midlands, Northwest, South, Scotland etc, much support is gained from the Isle of Man, but again high costs are involved. Intermodellbau style show, 1 big show for the year??? NEC for the week??? Aircraft, Drones, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Plastic modeling??? the list goes on. SUPPORT who knows.
Thats my hat in the middle tell me what you think!!!!
Mark
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Asking clubs to pay to display would kill the shows dead in the water simple. Costs have to be covered for the venue beyond that you are talking about making a profit ,why would club members contribute to another organization or individual making money?
At times the venues leave a great deal to be desired, difficult to get to, poor lighting , disgusting toilets, uneatable food I have been to shows like this and still enjoyed them if the models on display are top quality.
I very much appreciate what you say but what is the cost of a cup of coffee . The equation is I fear to say quite simple if we fail to address this issue then all of the shows will go and then all we can do is say how nice that show was .
Bowwave
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I simply don't see asking clubs to foot the bill is the answer.
My prediction for what it's worth is that the first show that tries this will be dead in the water.
Perhaps club open days is the future and we can but dream of the great days out we had in the 80s and 90s
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Just as a Foot note Haydock is organized by members of clubs from the area for the benefit of modellers and the trade .All of the funds are plowed back into the functioning of the event apart from any donation given to the likes of the RNLI.
Bowwave
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That sounds like a plan for the future to me, perhaps clubs could make a contribution to the said charity.
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So all that said and done, and getting back to the original show post as this seems to have been hijacked onto a different topic.
Who is going to the Blackpool show then?
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i will be there with the rawdon club stand.
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For us living in Jersey it gets quite expensive to get off our rock, so we look for something new to go to. We have done Blackpool 3 times now, Doncaster a couple of times as well as Ellesmere twice also other shows around England. What swung it for us this year at Blackpool is the fact that there will be other types of models, trucks,tanks etc to have a look at. As usual it will be- how can we get that back on the plane?. But really we regard it as a Jolly Boys Outing, meet up with friends, buy what we can bring back, and order what we can't. 8 of us are looking forward to a good show.
Regards to all Jim. :-))
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Asking clubs to pay to display would kill the shows dead in the water simple. Costs have to be covered for the venue beyond that you are talking about making a profit ,why would club members contribute to another organization or individual making money?
The Model Boat Convention is a non profit making show, we the organisers do not make a penny out of the show. Any excess money is donated to various charities, over the years this has amounted to quite a considerable sum.
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I simply don't see asking clubs to foot the bill is the answer.
My prediction for what it's worth is that the first show that tries this will be dead in the water.
Perhaps club open days is the future and we can but dream of the great days out we had in the 80s and 90s
Beale park show did and their long gone. The amount of model and quality drop off very quickly
John
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Right then lets get back to the show.
Preparations this end are on going,still time for clubs or traders to book in. Make it sooner rather than later as the show guide needs to go to print etc.
As i was reading the prize list out to Mrs Stav...Catherine pips in and comes out with a classic.....Mummy when is Uncle Iain going to bring me some rock !!! So looks line Larry has some competition for the rock prize
Dave
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Does anyone know the dates for 2018, in order to book holiday with the GPO ! ( Got to be in by 4th Oct)
Cheers
Jim {:-{
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Topic Split - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,59085.0.html
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Does anyone know the dates for 2018, in order to book holiday with the GPO ! ( Got to be in by 4th Oct)
Cheers
Jim {:-{
I will speak to the hotel next week & see what the diary looks like. Last year & this year they had something on every other weekend during October, so there was no choice beyond the weekend we took, I expect it to be similar for 2018
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I have heard there will be more traders this year , Could anyone please give a up to date trader list
Regards Dave :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just check their website %)
http://www.blackpoolmodelboatshow.co.uk/
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I have heard there will be more traders this year , Could anyone please give a up to date trader list
Regards Dave :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Yes, there are more traders this year. Apologies that the web site is not up to date, I have been a bit ill over the last couple of weeks, but should have everything updated tomorrow. I will also put the full list of traders here as well.
Iain.
(Blackpool show organiser)
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I will speak to the hotel next week & see what the diary looks like. Last year & this year they had something on every other weekend during October, so there was no choice beyond the weekend we took, I expect it to be similar for 2018
I have spoken with the hotel about possible dates for 2018 & have now pencilled in the weekend of 20th - 21st October 2018. This is only likely to change if sufficient numbers of people come to me with a strong argument for a different date, however I think that is unlikely as the only other weekend that is currently free at the Norbreck during October is the weekend of 27th-28th & personally I feel that is getting too close to the Warwick model boat show.
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I agree Iain,
The earlier date would be much better,for the reason you have given,the later date is far too close to the Warwick Show.I would suggest if possible,to make it even earlier if the hotel is agreeable,to give those of us who travel a great distance,time to recover.
The most important thing of course,is that we all try to make THIS years event the best ever.One suggestion,is to put a large banner advertising the event at the front of the hotel,as far as I know there hasnt been any in recent years,and this would attract many more people who would see it from passing cars buses and trams?
I will be there joining my pal Neil,with his display!
Mick F
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Sadly there are no other dates available in October & I feel that September is too early, so I think we are stuck with what we have.
As for the banner, this is something I wanted to do last year, however I am told by the hotel that there is a very strict anti-fly posting policy in place across Blackpool, which kind of makes sense because with so many things going on in the town if everyone put up posters it would look a mess. Even though the banner would be within the hotel grounds, the management were totally against it because of this policy. I tried.......
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The full list of traders for Blackpool goes as follows:
Component-Shop
Christopher Wyn Brown
Deans Marine
DK Figures
Linkspan Models
Macs Mouldings
Magnafix
Mastman
Michael McGuinn (Guns)
Mobile Marine Models
Model Boat Bits
Models by Design
Mountfleet Models
Peak Tools
Pendle Steam Boilers
Propguy
Protean Design
Scale Flags & Ensigns
Scoonie Hobbies
SHG Model Supplies
RC Heli Guru
Scale Hobbies
Speedline Models
Tony Green Steam Models
Verkerk Modelbouw
There will also be charity stands from:
The RNLI
The Ann Letitia Russell Rescue Group
It is not impossible that there could be a late addition or two to the list, as there are still a couple of traders who initially expressed interest, but have yet to give a final yes or no.
Iain.
www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk
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I should perhaps also mention the raffle. All proceeds of which are going to the RNLI, we are taking nothing from the proceeds, not even the cost of the tickets. The prize list is growing all the time, but so far we have the following:
Weekend break for 2.
Day cruise on lake Windermere (family ticket)
Day cruise on lake Coniston (family ticket)
Digital battery charger
Round of golf for up to 4
£20 gift voucher from Barton Grange Garden Centre
Tea for 2 at Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier (Whitefield, Manchester)
Stick of Blackpool Rock!
All in all some pretty good prizes, so please pass on some of the shrapnel from your pocket when you see the raffle tickets on sale.
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Iain, you and Dave a doing a superb job, just hope you get the support this deserves
Mark
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I have to second the last post. So lets make Blackpool this year one to remember and long may it and other shows continue for many years to come.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just a thought on dates for the Blackpool Show - As a trader, we are most happy with the status quo.
Any later and it gets too close to Warwick. For us, September is reserved for the Deans Marine Open Weekend (and, I would guess, this would rule out Deans Marine from attending as well!!!). August contains the Haydock Show, so the October date would fit in just nicely.
Having the shows too close together makes it very difficult for a small outfit like ourselves to re-stock between shows.
Really looking forward to the show - see you all there!!!!
Carl & Flo
Linkspan Models
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In support of Carl, July and August, lot of people on holiday, end of August, Haydock. September Deans Marine, October Blackpool and November Warwick, whats the problem?? these shows are spread around the country giving most people a chance to see quality models, fingers crossed Ellesmere Port will be on for the March start to the season. We cant all run round the country to every show, support the one in your area, don't moan, attend!!!!
Each show has about 4 - 6 weeks between.
Mark
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When we first started the Blackpool show in the Tower in 1997, it was timed (mid November) for when the illuminations was ending as an end of season boost to the Tower company and local hotels.
This continued through our time in the Winter Gardens Olympia. At that time, Warwick happened the weekend before the Blackpool show, which did not help with smaller traders who did not have time to restock.
When we were offered the Norbreck, the only weekends available were in either the second half of October or mid February. We went for October. The show has remained that weekend ever since, with a bit of allowance for dates creeping forward and the weekend occasionally having to be reset due to the unreasonableness of calendars.
The thinking is that it is a good compromise, giving a reasonable gap in the north west after Haydock and before Christmas, and, with the addition of other branches of the model hobby, hopefully not treading on others toes.
Malcolm Frary,
Chairman, B&FMBC
(statement of biased interest)
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Well the background work for the show is going swimingly so to speak,Simply can not wait for the show and our annual Blackpool Break...Hard work it is but definatly enjoyable.I can Gtee everyone a darned good show...well I suppose I am Baiased but hey ho.
As Iain has allready stated the Raffle prizes are well worth the price of the tickets EVERYONE should buy some just to stop Larry Longbuild winning the stick of rock as he has his eyes on it.
I can Guarantee you one thing this year,someone is bringing along something that I have never seen at the show...OH and YES it is part of modeling...dont sumise what it is as NO discussion to what it is will be entered into !!!!!!!!!!!!
Traders are hard at it getting their wares ready so they can relieve you of your hard earned pennies and clubs are polishing the boats ready to be put on the stands...Even Malcolmfrary has joined in by polishing the Tower trophy ready to go on the club stand.
The trade is definatly up on previous years with some new traders and some who have rejoined us
Dave
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So there you go, straight from the horse's stop thinking and be there. See you Sunday Dave, on shift Saturday, keep that rock, it must be rare in Blackpool these days!!!!!
Mark
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So there you go, straight from the horse's stop thinking and be there. See you Sunday Dave, on shift Saturday, keep that rock, it must be rare in Blackpool these days!!!!!
Mark
I heard a rumour !! ok2 that Stavros had put Phil's £ 20.00 note in it as it was being made ... :}
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Has Stavros been making £20 notes again, make boats, much less hassle!!!!
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That's a very nice long list of the Traders who are attending the show,giving us all the chance of actually seeing the goodies on show before we buy!
Sincerely Dave,and Iain, thank you to both of you for all the hard work you have been putting in,last year and this,by pulling up this show from its boots,and improving it a great deal to say the least.As organiser for mere model tents,at a couple of Steam Rallies,I know the amount of planning and preparation that goes into it,so good on you.
I hope your reward will come,in the number of exhibitors,and the number of paying visitors to make it a real success.
I will be there,exhibiting god willing,with a never before seen model.and display that is absolutely unique.
So there you go guys,and ladies,come along and support this wonderful show please!
Thanks,
Mick F
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Its been said that :its good to have shows spread around the country:shame that because no more midlands show ie whitwick not on because ;not enough support from local clubs ; well our local club went every year so whats going on because rc boats is the least attended out of the rc model world and seem to need a boast to get it stronger. Been to different shows and seen numbers down on past years at the same shows. But perhaps some people are more biased to certain areas ,some shows in the past are gone and some new ones over the past few years have come along ,the midlands seems to be a no go area regarding model boat shows ,yes I know theres |Warwick in November so seems to be a contradiction to what I'm saying but most show seem to be at the end of the year now. No more ellesmere and whitwick so that's the start of the year gone for shows.yes there is model boat mayhem but that's not classed as a show but even that's getting smaller numbers there.
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Well show guide is at the printers we are all ready to rock and roll, load the pool and show furniture into my m8 van...load my boats and we are ready to go up on thursday....Thursday night pool up and start filling it...set up the hall ready for the lads to plqce the tables ready for the traders to set up and also the clubs.
Remember that we have a HUMUNGUST A BRING AND BUY and all profits go to the RNLI and we will sell anything.....ok we draw the line at the wife or pets ha hs.
Food will be available at the hotel and there is a chippy within walking distqnce so is a cash point.....plenty of parking at the rear and side of the hotel.
Lighting in the hall s much improved and so are the toilets.
So see you there.
ANY problems please see Iain on the Component shop stand or myself
Dave
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You're all working so hard I'll have to come and wifey too :-))
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Looking forward to next week.Busy getting my models ready for our club display.So lets make the show a total success come along meet the model builders please ask your questions we do not bite.
Stan
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Coming upto Warrington Thursday visiting grandkids, then my first proper boat show Saturday :-)) really looking forward to it. Wishing all concerned good luck.
Colin
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well said stan , see ya there
Regards Dave
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Question?
Just bought our tickets for Sunday.
Is it essential to print them or can they be presented on a large smart phone?
I know the QR codes work ok when scanned from my screen from past experience.
EDIT wifey says I'm stupid as it says you can on the website :embarrassed:
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Will be there on Sunday :-))
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Best wishes to Iain & Stavros for a successful Blackpool, hopefully your efforts will produce a great event. I hope all the exhibitors, traders and visitors have a great time and enjoy yourselves.
For those who are not going to the north west but intend to be at Warwick (International Model Boat Show) then I look forward to seeing you there ..... come say hi at the pool side.
Steve Dean
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this is getting serious............for the first time in my life I have decided to dust off my model for the Blackpool show..........mind you, as I'm putting it on Stavs' stand with mick French, I thought I'd better not show myself up, lol.
so I bought some air dusters from Poundland..glad I didn't spend more than a quid a tin...............would have got a better result with a hose pipe, lol.
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It was out with the polish for my model and base last night too!!
I must admit she really is looking good.The van is all but packed,she is on charge on the driveway,the pastys were collected todayand are in the cold box(I tried one to make sure they are ok,believe me,they are!!)We have the school run to do in the morning,and then will besetting off.We are splitting the trip into two this year,and staying overnight at a campsitenear Ross on Wye,and continuing up the A49 to avoid a lot of motorway travel.Sadly we know it will be the last time at Blackpool for us,but really looking forward to it,and seeing old friends.
When we return home,we will be off again the following day,to Southampton,where Channel 5 will be filming my two Cunard models,in a test tank,to compare the results with the real ship!
Really looking forward to that also!
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Hi I am going saturday morning with 2 models for southport model boat clubs stand, as i cant get there on friday, what time can i get in to put the models on the stand i know the show starts at 10 am and will someone be there. kind regards Allan.
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8 am onwards
Dave
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Right just finished packing the van with all the gear ...show furnature and Iain's stand bitsBoats cars and secret Display are all in...cars packed even Me is packed....pick up Mrs Stav up from work at 10m straight up to Blackpool...van unload and Nigel and myself will burn the midnight oil setting the hall out ready for the tables to go out on fri mng.
Iain should arrive at around 9pm so its pool time...might get time for a pint ! After putting the pool.
24 Traders 26 club stands should be a good one
Dont forget to bring your boats bits and bobs to sell...Susan will sell anything for you
SEE YOU ALL THERE AND DO SAY HELLO HONSETLY I DONT BITE
Dave
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It was out with the polish for my model and base last night too!!
I must admit she really is looking good.The van is all but packed,she is on charge on the driveway,the pastys were collected todayand are in the cold box(I tried one to make sure they are ok,believe me,they are!!)We have the school run to do in the morning,and then will besetting off.We are splitting the trip into two this year,and staying overnight at a campsitenear Ross on Wye,and continuing up the A49 to avoid a lot of motorway travel.Sadly we know it will be the last time at Blackpool for us,but really looking forward to it,and seeing old friends.
When we return home,we will be off again the following day,to Southampton,where Channel 5 will be filming my two Cunard models,in a test tank,to compare the results with the real ship!
Really looking forward to that also!
PASTIES did anyone mention PASTIES
Dave
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Too late!! Orders taken and no spares sorry!!
Will give you the address of the best pasty shop in Cornwall lol
Mick F
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Thanks Dave for the reply ,kind regards Allan
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Too late!! Orders taken and no spares sorry!!
Will give you the address of the best pasty shop in Cornwall lol
Mick F
WELL WELLWELL simply NOT good enough Mick ....you are BARRED ok2 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Dave...will have to do with a stick of Blackpool rock
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looking forward to the show had a great time last year and this year we have bus full 39 people from clubs up in newcastle and gateshead area coming on the saturday.
see you all there.
regards
mick
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WELL WELLWELL simply NOT good enough Mick ....you are BARRED ok2 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
Dave...will have to do with a stick of Blackpool rock
I thought I was banished to the Tower anyway! Just going to have a pasty for tea,sat here just outside Hereford on our way up lol
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you'll look like a pasty one of these days. {-) O0 ;D
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130 to bed we go
Dave
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Good mng from the Norbreck and we allready have 5 ins of water in the pool ....the lads will be here soon to put the tables up and everything we need to do.
Traders will arrive at approx 12 and then the clubs....happy days
See you here
Dave
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Great to see you are so ecstatic, you and Iain saved the show and taken it 3 steps forward, see you sunday mate, now is the time to enjoy the hard work you have put in over the last year.
Mark
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the show is shaping up to be a cracker.....I left at 16.05 for my tea, leaving Stavros frizzled and kernackered, but in good humour and a few traders and a couple of clubs to make their entrance, but I hear that travel on the motorway network has been slow going.
forgot my pasty that mick French brought for me, so going back for it now.........hope all have a good run up or down to the show this weekend and spend plenty of money. take care on your journeys and enjoy the show.
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Well we ate set up pool filled bring and buy is heaving and boy oh boy are there some bargains there.
ALL TRADERS are here
All clubs here
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW
Dave
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Well we ate set up pool filled bring and buy is heaving and boy oh boy are there some bargains there.
ALL TRADERS are here
All clubs here
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW
Dave
top notch dave..........a stirling job......well done.........hope you get some sleep tonight.
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Hope all have a great show over the weekend :-)) :-))
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just got home from the first of my two days at the show....made an ass of myself sailing one of my lifeboats....mick French and baloo taking it in turns to sail the other one confidently and professionally..........I even forgot which boat I was sailing at one stage...whoops,
All the traders were busy showing and giving advice on their wares and Adrian and Terry were in good form on the Speedline stand. Terry seems to have made great strides in organising the magnificent work and models that Adrian is designing and producing. They make an excellent team and I can see many very happy and satisfied customers in the forthcoming weeks with the delivery of products ordered.
It is a thankless task when you are ill, to keep your head above water, especially when you have and are having problems, but I for one came home happy this afternoon that customers who have already paid for their kits will be wholly satisfied within the next few weeks.
the show itself was a great testament to all of Dave[Stavros's] and Ians hard work and the crowds shown throughout the day, and not just a surge at certain times shows that this new form of introducing new facets of modelling to the "Ship" show will improve and grow. who would have thought not a couple of years ago that we would have had a man selling magnetic clamps, showing how aeroplane construction can be applied to model ship building, with a side table stacked high with beautiful wood veneers of all sorts of hard woods.
this show just gets better, and i'm glad I am there for two days.
Thanks to all concerned for making this show, my local show...........one which is going from strength to strength.
and don't forget Adrian............I owe you a beer tomorrow.
neil. O0 :-)) O0
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I too have had a great day at the show,and like Neil,feel I must also compliment Stavros,and Ian,on bringing us all together to make it a wonderful two days.I hope the crowds attending today have made it worthwhile forveveryone,traders and exhibitors alike,and it will happen again tomorrow,Sunday.I have had a lot of interst,and comments about my model of the Solomon Browne Lifeboat,and as an added bonus,I have also sold a couple of copies of the Penlee Lifeboat History.Hopefully there will be some more sold tomorrow.
If you are in the area and havent seen the show,then please come along,there really are plenty of superb models to see,not only of every type of boat you can think of,but trucks,tanks,jcb'sand even Thomas the Tank Engine.For those of you that need some hard to find parts,or even a new model kit,I am sure you will find the many traders in attendance will have it here.
Mick F.
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blackpool looks a great show :-)) im interested in attending next year couple of questions i understand there a pool is it outside & how big is it ive not seen any photos of boats on the pool yet :-) and when is a good time to book in to attend the show
thanks
regards ray
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Ray I'll pm you when I've got home from running the show
Dave
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Sorry I couldn’t attend this year, all set to come down today, but unfortunately ended up in hospital, what a bummer, it sounds as though I’m missing a cracking show {:-{
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Thinking of you m8 get better soon...Kelly sends her love
Dave
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Wifey just bought me a 1/12th Shannon class 8)
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Great show the atmosphere was buzzing ,i was talking to one trader who said it was the best show of the year by far .
Well done to Lain and Stavros and all those who made the effort and attended the show.
Dave :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Thinking of you m8 get better soon...Kelly sends her love
Dave
Thanks mate, tell Kelly and the kids I’m asking for them and sorry about the sausage pies, I’ll bring some the next time I see you all. :-))
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brilliant show, with a great friendly buzz to it.............met many old friends there.....saw dave wooley in the distance but like a will o' the wisp when I went to chat he's gone...........see you soon old friend......
fantastic array of models , and sadly before I could add mike pendlebury's sons LARS unit to my collection he and dad had gone.........but that should have been added to my personal choice of my own favourite models in the show, in no particular order.
the following pages are my choice.
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next lot.
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and the final ones as shown, but I have to say that the last two of the diorama of St Andrews Dock hull had to be the one that made the hairs on the back of my neck tingle and above all the models including as you know my preference for model lifeboats, this was the icing on a 5 tier cake.
Why?.
many people who looked at it without looking closely at the trawlers in the dock or reading the folder supplied will not have realised that this was a wonderful, beautiful and fitting tribute and monument to [all] those trawlermen who have been lost with their ships over the past 6 decades of fishing from Britain, and Hull in particular, ..........for every one of the trawlers modelled and in the docks have either been lost with all hands and or sunk with a great loss of life.
And had I not wiped my tears away, coming from another fishing port, Fleetwood with similar losses in my lifetime, I would have made an ass of myself in that busy hall. IT WAS/IS a wonderful model.Even the tug Lloydsman that took a very "ACTIVE" part in the "cod wars" of the 70'2 was represented at the exit of the main locks to St Andrews dock.
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Ray I'll pm you when I've got home from running the show
Dave
thanks dave :-))
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THANKS
Many thanks for posting the pictures, Neil. I spent far too much of the show wringing sense out of the competition to actually see much of it.
Some statistics - I don't have any idea how many models were there, but, there was over 230 models on the score sheet list that the various "volunteer" judges who gave up a chunk of their pleasure time had nominated. Hopefully, nobody went away disappointed, because the standard of exhibits was incredibly high, and the winners were truly exceptional.
A really important statistic - the Bring N Buy raised £1147.50 for the RNLI, composed of the commission that is charged, plus some of the items sold are donations. Last year was amazing, this year was unbelievable. Thanks to the team for their efforts, also to Component Shop for providing such a generous facility at a show that they are paying for.
And thanks to all who braved the weather to get there. Without the guests, there is no show.
Malcolm Frary
Chairman, Blackpool & Fylde MBC
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Jolly good show and much appreciated :-)) Yes the weather was dreadful and wifey had to forgo staying to see the lights . I'm so glad {-)
Total spend £1055 %%
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Excellent show well worth the trip, Managed to keep the spending to a minimum {:-{ will definitely be returning next year.
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Just to add my thanks to the organisers. Also my thanks to the modellers who displayed their models.
Had a great time spent some money :-)) also spent longer than expected watching the trucks, tanks and diggers a nice addition in my view may even be tempted. So will see you next year with grandson so long as you have diggers and lifeboats for him to see lol.
Thanks again for a great Saturday.
Colin
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Hello,
Really, really enjoyed the Show.
Yes, the weather was bad, but it was soon forgotten once inside the halls.
Met lots of very nice people, talking about my boats and exchanging ideas.
Roll on next year, I am sure it will get even better !!.
John. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Hi all the weather this weekend at Blackpool was very windy and wet but the sunshine certainly shone on the Blackpool show. Trade support was excellent. Club stands were all to a very high standard and once again model tanks and trucks proved very popular. May be a sign of things to come in the future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Iain and Natasha and all the staff of Component Shop, Stavros and the Blackpool and Fylde M B C for all the hard work that is needed to make the event a success. It was 20 years to the month since I bought the hull of Gambier Bay from A Seddon at the Blackpool Model show which took place in the Blackpool Tower. This weekend was the last time that Gambier Bay will be seen on public display as it his now getting very hard to transport and put away after shows so now is the time for its retirement. It came as a complete surprise winning best naval vessel, a fitting end to a model that has been around since 2009. I would like to thank you all for you comments on this model it has made it worthwhile taking it to shows.
Stan Reffin
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Hello,
My Stand at the Blackpool Show.
Loads of room!!.
John.
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Anyone lost a transmitter at the show...if so pm me to let me know roughly where you lost it and definitely the make and model as I have it
Dave
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Right then an organiser perspective on the show
Thursday....arrived at the venue
At around 7pm Nige arrived with a van load of Equipment so that was duly offloaded into the hall of the Hotel and Nige went to book into his hotel.
I then started to set out the hall so the lads could in the morning set out the tables.....first job was to move all the show flooring that had been left by a previous show.
Then I started to set up the hall for our club stands,Nige soon arrived back and we then carried on moving the tables to form the basis of the rows.
930 Iain arrived and we then proceeded to put the pool up and water was flowing into it at around 11pm.I must confess that a few pints was also consumed...thirsty work this show malarkey !!!!
We then carried on putting up the rows of tables and then moved all the table stacks into the rows ready for the mng.
The Component shop stand was next and we actually got to bed at 130am
Approx mileage walked 6.5 miles
Friday
Myself and Iain were in the Hall at 7am ready for the lads from Fleetwood and Blackpool clubs to assist with setting up.250 tables were soon put into place in the Main Halls and the Ballroom and all the chairs were put into place.
The pool was filled by around 11am which was a record for us !
Soon the clubs and traders arrived and were soon setting up
The bring and buy was full by around 6pm and boats were being sold even then.
Around 630pm we had a what could be called as a Major panic as Iain noticed the pool sides were bulging so he went out to B&Q and got some plywood and this was soon attatched to the pool sides...crisis over.
A cpouple of traders rang to inform us they were stuck in traffic and asked if we were still there....the Last trader arrived at 11pm and was soon set up and we went to bed at 1130.
Total mileage actually walked was 10.5
Saturday
Myself and Iain were in the hall at 730 and the traders and the club lads arrived and we were ready to open at 10am.
The public simply poured in all day and the girls said it didnt stop till around 330pm.
A rough total for the day was 1100 a Show record for us
Everything was locked down by 6pm and a few more beers were consumed.
Mileage walked was 6.5
Sunday
We were in the hall at 830 ready for the traders and clubs to come in and we opened the doors at 10 am
Yet again the public piled in ok not as busy as the sat But significantly more than last year
The award were presented at 3 and then the big strip down commenced....The pool was emptied and all the tables and show infrastructure was all taken down by 7pm
Mileage walked was 7.5
So the conclusion to this was I actually walked a total of 31 MILES !!!!!!!!!!!...MMMM no wonder my little legs were throbbing
Right then a big congratulations must go to all the show winners in all the categories,especially the Best in show as this was trashed in a break in a few years ago and had to have a new hull and fully rebuilt so in my opinion a worthy winner.
Right then you who attended will have seen my Model railway and some commented Yes we need more...so yes we are branching out next year...excuse the pun....after all it is a model show as well as a Boat show.
Thereare also Big plans for next year as 5 new clubs want to join us...Wait and see is all I can say...it will be Awesome Trust me on this.
Right then I need to THANKS quite a few People for their HELP in putting this show on,and in no particular order either.
The general Public who came to the show
All the clubs who cam and displayed
The St John Ambulance
Blackpool model boat club members setting up and all the donkey work
Fleetwood model boat club members setting up and all the donkey work
Nigel Davies for getting a van load of show stuff up to the venue and all his hard work
The Hotel staff who bent over backwards to help
The girls and David on the front door
Adrian(granddad ha ha) for doing the announcement at the end
Iains Daughters for doing the advance tickets scanning
Kelly my long suffering wife who looked after the girls all weekend and didn't see me at all
Ma and Pa for helping Kelly
Last but not at all least as Believe you Me on this one they both have worked so so hard in putting this on
Iain and Natasha Lewis of Component shop for putting up the monies to run the show
I thank you all for your HELP
Dave....
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Best Blackpool show we have been to. Well done to all who organised and took part. Well worth the trip up from Jersey, all of us enjoyed it. :-))
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Hello,
Yes, the weather was bad, but it was soon forgotten once inside the halls.
John. :-)) :-)) :-))
it was quite a gentle breaze for us lot up on the Fylde coast, john..........we get used to walking at 45 degrees from birth, {-) {-) {-)
on a serious note.........I loved the way the hall was set out, and made looking at all the models very easy. A first class job and those that all helped to make this, my local show, a great success should be very proud of their efforts.
thank you every one.....it was wonderful, and so nice to meet so many old friends.
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Dave, I was there on Sunday and the atmosphere in the 2 halls was superb, the traders seemed to be doing a roaring trade, queues at most stands. the clubs were kept busy with onlookers and happy to answer my questions. the bring and buy seemed well supported and the truck and tank areas were in use all the time.
The way this year went, I can see you going down the wide corridor towards the rear of the hotel, like it was years ago. more clubs booking, hopefully more traders once the word gets round.
31 miles of walking, several sets of fingernails, sleepless nights, YOU did us proud. Event management is a thankless job, especially when faced with the tailend of a tropical storm. Everyone I spoke to were complimentary.
Just 1 question, how did you get rid of the water from the pool???
My compliments for a superb show
Regards
Mark
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Getting the water out of the pool was very simple threw a pump into it and away it went
Dave
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WoW is that Elderflower lovely jubly !!!!
Dave
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Well while you lot were all enjoying the show inside, I Won a prize , Yes I did !!, It was the outdoor Submarine race ,( What you did not see that one on the Competitions List ) unfortunately due to a little storm, Brian the underwater Cameras were not operational so I only have the surface shots.. Start ,half way and Finish.. :}
And one thing I did learn from this was not to leave it around when you have a teenage Child !!!!
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Apologies for the delay doing this - been a bit busy the last couple of days! A massive than you to everyone who made the Blackpool Model Show such a great weekend, whilst I put in many. many hours of work to organise the event in advance, it wouldn't have happened without Stavros' help on the run up to & over the weekend, the Blackpool & Fleetwood clubs assistance, George Barnes, Pam, Elaine & David on the door, Jenny & Katya doing their best to scan tickets with faltering wifi, Ann for looking after the pool, John Sidebottom for bringing boats for kids to have a go, Susan & everyone else on the bring & buy, the staff of the hotel for being just superb (the fabric of the Norbreck, as we know, is not without its problems, but the staff were nothing short of brilliant), Chris Burr & the lads from Durham for providing the truck roadway plus of coarse all the clubs & exhibitors for sharing the fruits of their hard work with us all. Last but by no means least is a big thank you to all those who braved a breezy Blackpool to come & visit the show, hopefully you enjoyed it as much as we did.
I know there is another post to this effect, but just in case you haven't seen it, the 2018 Blackpool Model Show will be on the 20th - 21st October (the hotel is already booked) & it will be bigger with even more variety & more stuff that you probably won't have seen before.
Until next time.....
Iain & Natasha Lewis
Component-Shop
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There is also a whole bunch of pictures now on the show web site (www.blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk) If anyone has any interesting pics that they would like including on the site just e-mail them to me at info@blackpoolmodelshow.co.uk
If you have a look at the gallery page on the site, I recommend that you scroll down to the bottom of the page & look at the last video which is the inside of the model garage of John Eva, which I personally found really impressive.
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Really great photo coverage - the vehicles and the garage - whole different hobby there from boats!
Thanks for posting them.
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...Hi Guys...
First of all...A Massive Well Done to the Organisers for a Fantastic Show...
I spent around 3 hours at the show on Saturday with my 10 year old son who loved it as much as Dad did...Harry loved the Trucks Display the best...
The Atmosphere was great and the Club Displays were " Pure Dead Brilliant"
The Traders were all very helpful and sorted me out with the bits that I needed...I will defo be back next year...
...Best Regards & Well Done To All...