Topic: THE BIG ONE....THE BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW 15th 16th OCTOBER 2011 (Read 9928 times)

The long Build · « **Reply #35 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:19:54 PM »

Quote from: HS93 on September 21, 2011, 10:00:19 AM

It must have been alterd stright after posting then.

Peter

That would also show, like in Martins post.

justboatonic · « **Reply #36 on:** September 26, 2011, 08:24:33 PM »

Sorry, Im not being critical (might be being thick though

) but I may be wanting to sell a couple of boats at this show.

If I wanted to do this, how do I go about it \ who do I need to let know etc etc? Although I live local, I currently work in Manchester so there's no way I could get stuff down to Norbreck 'Friday afternoon.' Can stuff be taken down on Friday evening?
TIA

The long Build · « **Reply #37 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:04:40 PM »

Quote from: justboatonic on September 26, 2011, 08:24:33 PM

Sorry, Im not being critical (might be being thick though ) but I may be wanting to sell a couple of boats at this show.

If I wanted to do this, how do I go about it \ who do I need to let know etc etc? Although I live local, I currently work in Manchester so there's no way I could get stuff down to Norbreck 'Friday afternoon.' Can stuff be taken down on Friday evening?
TIA

MalcolmFrary is proberly your best man to speak to. (see a couple of posts up)

HS93 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:15:54 PM »

Quote from: A Model World on September 20, 2011, 02:45:52 PM

To answer some of the points on here ...

There is a phone number of 01606 891999 for any show questions more than happy to answer as we cant keep our eye on every forum

There will be a number of extra lights this year ..as ever we cant get it right as some don't want anymore lights

George Turner has booked and is coming we have wrote that on the traders list... so why we need to confirm it again, but there you go. However if you want something specific perhaps a quick call to him...
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We like transparency and you cant get much more transparent than that

if you read Number 6 posts you will see why I asked the question and I have given up ringing as he never answers these days , I expected the sarcastic remark, we will see who was right
Peter

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #39 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:47:56 AM »

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Quote from: justboatonic on Yesterday at 08:24:33 PM
Sorry, Im not being critical (might be being thick though ) but I may be wanting to sell a couple of boats at this show.

If I wanted to do this, how do I go about it \ who do I need to let know etc etc? Although I live local, I currently work in Manchester so there's no way I could get stuff down to Norbreck 'Friday afternoon.' Can stuff be taken down on Friday evening?
TIA

MalcolmFrary is proberly your best man to speak to. (see a couple of posts up)

We are normally on site until about 7.00p.m., when we have generally decided that enough is enough for one day.

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If you read Number 6 posts you will see why I asked the question and I have given up ringing as he never answers these days , I expected the sarcastic remark, we will see who was right
Peter

With any show such as this, and in fact almost all model boat shows, the traders are either one man bands or cottage size concerns. Until the show opens with them on site, nothing is certain. This is a fact of life. In the past we have had traders who have had their vehicles break down unexpectedly, sickness has struck, either the trader and/or a family member, in one case a vehicle was burglarized. We have also had the occasional club who booked a lot of space and never showed up, and couldn't be bothered to let us know before, or apologize after. When an announcement is made, it is safe to assume that the companies listed have agreed to attend. Whether this turns out on the day is another matter. Show organizers don't have any more knowledge than anybody else regarding anybody elses' situation or intentions unless the concern in question has actually contacted them, only that space has been booked and a deposit paid.
Which particular comments should be regarded as "sarcasm"? I have not detected any ridicule or mockery in replies to your posts, just a heartfelt wish that good sense should be used.

Macsmouldings · « **Reply #40 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:48:09 PM »

Hi Guys, Macs Mouldings will be attending again this year, come and say hello.
regards,

Martin.

A Model World · « **Reply #41 on:** October 01, 2011, 08:38:45 AM »

I have spoke with George Turner and he is coming so barring fire pestelence or flood or any other major mishap he will be there I quote from teh horses mouth (not tahts he is a horse but to coin a phrase) I am going into slt cars but have alot of boat prudcut so as Blackpool is my biggest show I do I am intending selling it all there' end quote

Forgive me it wast intended as a sarcastic remark it was merely to point out a more important point that you would be better asking him to bring what you are looking for if taht is your only reason for going to the show (Now it woukld be a shame itf its your only reason for going)

To explian what I mean... Macs Mouldings has just posted he will be there and we all have an idea of his product range barring some new ones and a cracking line up it is, the quirk (call it what you will with GT) is that he does have or did have an ever changing product range for sale...so even when he is there.... will he have brought what you want...but likley someone else willl ...Likely Macs Mouldings may have what you are looking for ???

A Model World · « **Reply #42 on:** October 01, 2011, 08:48:15 AM »

LATE BREAKING NEWS LATE BREAKING NEWS LATE BREAKING NEWS

We have just had confirmation from Horizon Hobby or at least their UK distributor of the same name that they are attending the show, to show off not only their range of Spektrum radios and all other things that they do in that line but also there new PRO boat range

Where we are going to put them goodness knows .. the floor plan is being re arranged slightly.....agian ah!!! they will fit there....

As a footnote and in avodance of all doubt because they are a distrubutor who do not sell to the public they wont actually be selilng from their stand but their products can be bought at the show on other stands and they will happily demonstrate products and direct you where you may purchase probably at some show special prices

Number 6 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:22:22 PM »

Should be there on Sunday all being well with a couple of other club members. John44 will be after some more bits for his trawler cat so hope macs mouldings has plenty of stock! Dave.

Jindivik · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:59:26 AM »

Hi,
I was selling George Turner’s stuff on his behalf at the Hop Farm and as mentioned there wasn’t a lot left because we had sold most of it! There is still plenty of stock in George’s storage which is available on his website by mail order.
Yes, George is into slot cars, see his website, but he will be selling his figures etc. at Blackpool and Warwick. After Warwick there will be no further shows and sales will be via the website only.
It is worth mentioning that like many other small specialist companies, George Turner Models is a one man operation.
Hope this helps to clarify the situation.
Dave

nhp651 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:47:49 AM »

Sadly, as mentioned before on this and other forums and from personal experience, George Turner has a very poor track record of replying to emails and other forms of communications sent to him on the www, so how is he ever going to sell his stuff on the web if he doesn't reply to people's questions.

just a point of interest and bone of contention for quite a few people on here.

If you are a friend of his, perhaps you could mention these facts and concerns to him before he is left with stock he can't sell.

neil.

HS93 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:02:33 PM »

I sent him one last week Via his web site, still no answer, seems he doesent want to trade.

Peter

nhp651 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:55:50 PM »

just a quick note to anyone coming up to blackpool for the show this weekend....I recommended to Rottwieler a good fish and chip resteraunt to eat at in the heart of blackpool rather than the over priced Harry ramsdens on the prom, and he sent me a pm tonight, saying that to encourage others to a good chippie, I could publish his pm to me..........

hi Neil, thanks for the invite,I would love to take you up on it,IF I can persuede other half and our friend we are staying with, to go to a garden centre(which I hate) while I come to visit you!! Will give you a ring if at all possible.
Fish and chips were superb,wish I had room for the large portion. Nice clean premises,very friendly staff,and excellent prices.I will go back there again,before I go back home! You can copy and paste this onto mayhem if you wish,to encourage more people to go there. We looked in H...y Ra.....s,but at over £8 a portion, he is as bad as Rick Stein, and they are really nothing to write home about.Cheers,for now,
Mick

the fish and chip resteraunt, eat in or take away is called Yorkshire Fisheries on Topping Street, just up from the Winter Gardens and also behind the (what once was ) the Bus station on Talbot Road.... bon apetite.

neil.

Norseman · « **Reply #48 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:29:27 AM »

Anyone want to recommend some cheapish but clean accomodation?

I took my Mother in law and wheelchair to Blackpool a few weeks ago - I even brought her back home! She insisted on having her fish and chips in a slot machine arcade cafe that we were just passing. I didn't expect much but I have to say it was a great fish in every way - and quite cheap. So it seems you don't have to go to a restraunt if you are cost concious - and want your pennies saved for the boat stuff.

Regards Norseman

nhp651 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:52:34 AM »

Just seen a sign on a lamppost in Fleetwood this morning.

For all those taking Swmbo's and other halves who are not interested in model ships ( oh I'm sure there are some,

) ......there is an Antique's fair on at the Hilton hotel on the promenade this sunday as well, so pack them off with the family heirlooms and jewels, and you have an excuse then to spend some money at the show,

neil.

A Model World · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:05:05 PM »

Have to hand it to Neil and the Hilton Antiques fair..

Anyway some more late breaking news and in good old style of you can never tell whats turning up (see the George Turner bit ) George Turner is still coming incidentally but this morning Yes two days to go to set up...we have just had a phone call from Mtroniks and they would like to come along and have a stand...Not selling... but their stuff can be bought on other stands ... Now they maybe struggling with the Saturday and they are working on it but they are definitely going to be there on the Sunday...

As a footnote manufactures and distributors like Horizon and Mtroniks will never sell at shows but usually their products are available elsewhere, so if you'd like a chat to Mtroniks come and say hello, wherever we manage to put them

nhp651 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:12:27 PM »

Quote from: A Model World on October 12, 2011, 12:05:05 PM

Have to hand it to Neil and the Hilton Antiques fair..

spent 45 years trying to understand women...............never give up, but give them just enough rope to leave you giving them a guilt trip,

ACTion · « **Reply #52 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:35:36 PM »

Quote from: A Model World on October 12, 2011, 12:05:05 PM

if you'd like a chat to Mtroniks come and say hello, wherever we manage to put them

Haydock Park??

DM

NickKK · « **Reply #53 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:30:32 PM »

Give them the gps post code .... for the antiques show ?

Number 6 · « **Reply #54 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:14:33 PM »

spent 45 years trying to understand women...............never give up, but give them just enough rope to leave you giving them a guilt trip,

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andyn · « **Reply #55 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:48:54 PM »

Well we're here, and it looks as if this is going to be a great show.

Come pay us a visit

Andy.

The long Build · « **Reply #56 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:57:33 PM »

I'll be there at some stage.. Coffee white small sugar please

justboatonic · « **Reply #57 on:** October 14, 2011, 11:04:20 PM »

Hope Tyne Models and Mountfleet have brought along a couple of kits Im interested in!

Bill D203 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 15, 2011, 04:46:46 PM »

WOT NO PHOTO'S from the Big one show??
have a nioce time I wish i could have got there.

Maybe next year

nhp651 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:07:44 PM »

here's some to please you bill.sadly the batteries ran out in the camera faster than my motors cooked in the Clyde, lol

Number 6 · « **Reply #60 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:25:44 PM »

Quote from: nhp651 on October 15, 2011, 06:07:44 PM

here's some to please you bill.sadly the batteries ran out in the camera faster than my motors cooked in the Clyde, lol

Good to see the Clyde back in the water Neil, wish I could bring the Solent up tomorrow but it won't fit in with 4 passengers in the car.

See you tomorrow, I'll have my camera with me so hopefully will get some good photos. Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:37:12 PM »

cheers dave

we'll give it a go tomorrow pm but I cooked the small motors in it, red hot on the second sail today.................and haven't any more so unless they run ok tomoz after they cool down over night, it might just sit there, sadly..I really could do with two big fan motors, but don't feel inclined to replace them as I'm trying to sell it.....a bit of a waste of money, as I won't be sailing it again after this weekend, ever again.
neil.

Number 6 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:41:21 PM »

Wish I could afford it, beautiful lifeboat. My house sale should be going through so we'll see what happens there, maybe have some pennies left at the end.

See you tomorrow, Dave.

Bill D203 · « **Reply #63 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:24:20 PM »

Cheers for the photo's You all look like your having fun

fatcat123 · « **Reply #64 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:27:58 AM »

Would like to have gone but means a total of over 6 hours driving, horrendous fuel bill, all for probs an hour i would spend there.

Plenty of photos please!

Dan

justboatonic · « **Reply #65 on:** October 16, 2011, 02:04:35 PM »

Decided not to go in the end. Would have spent a fortune on another kit when really I need to rationalise

The long Build · « **Reply #66 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:05:09 PM »

Leave money and cards at home !!

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Had a trip out there , spent a pound or so, met a load of familiar faces, and lighting above the pond was agreeable with my camera this year..

What I hope will soon become an international or at least regional event at any shows where there is water, a few polluxs or similar size tug and football -New Style..

This is not a match for the faint hearted , if Your Tug is not sealed correctly it Could sink..

due to aggresive tackling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX13Py9N4uo

Not as long as I would have liked but teh memory card was full

Possible !! next match = E'Port Spring show (someone bring a big fish catching net thing)

fatcat123 · « **Reply #67 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:37:49 PM »

Thought there would be some pics of the show on here by now

Dan

Number 6 · « **Reply #68 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:53:27 PM »

I'll put some pics on tomorrow when can use my laptop. Great show, good to meet fellow mayhemers. Star of show for me was the quarter scale Talus tractor as used by the RNLI for launching carriage mounted lifeboats such as the Mersey class. Well done to the organisers and everyone that supported the show, soon be Warwick. Dave.

The long Build · « **Reply #69 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:55:46 PM »

Other than the above video I only took a few general pictures as I was concentraing on pacific projects..

But here are a few, the ones on the pond are a bit ! blured as i did not want to use the flash and the action was so quick my camera could not keep up..

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