Topic: the 7th National Warship Weekend 12/13th July 2014 (Read 5899 times)

big_bri · « **on:** February 24, 2014, 10:17:14 pm »

Hi Guys.
The Scottish Model Warship Association are pleased to announce the 7th National Warship weekend will be hosted once again by GRMBC and will take place at Richmond park Glasgow on the weekend of 12/13th of July 2014.
Exciting new displays both on and off the water are being planned and a number of traders will be in attendance.
Could I ask all clubs/individuals who wish to attend the event please let us know your requirements regarding tables. We intend to hold the off water displays in gazebos as in previous years as this has proved most popular.
Please check the GRMBC website http://www.glasgowrichmondmbc.co.uk/ for directions to the event.
More details Re. start time, clubs and traders attending will be posted soon
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Kindest regards to you all.
Brian.

david5 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2014, 05:26:03 pm »

Hello Big Bri,can we have 6 tables please,we need a gazebo as well,please let me know if you want us to bring our own.
David5

davidsg1a · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2014, 10:23:36 pm »

Looking forward to the event.

David5 could you submit your request for tables to smwa2008@gmail.com
Just so we can keep track of things.

David

captain ron · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2014, 09:17:12 pm »

Hi David,
We'll need about 6 tables reserved also.
I'll also confirm it through the SMWA e mail as well.
Got our own gazebo and table covers.
captain ron

Sandy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2014, 02:36:44 pm »

THREE WEEKS TODAY ....and tomorrow

Not long now.

The SMWA and GRMBC are very much looking forward to welcoming all visitors to this event at Glasgow Richmond Park.

Our friends from Belgium are coming over again and they brought some excellent models last year (just how they got the radio gear in those little 100th scale tugs was a marvel) so we are looking forward to seeing what they have been building over the past year.

We know there are some super (and this includes a super-carrier) models coming up from down south too.

There are quite a few new warships on the local scene as well and, like previous years, there will be a rush of first sailings over the next couple of weeks to get the bugs sorted out.

Last years success was hugely attributed to by having so many boats on the water so everyone is encouraged to sail and enjoy the harbour facilities ... and avoid the U-boats.

See you there!

All the best
Sandy

Sandy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2014, 05:29:18 pm »

Less than two weeks to go

big_bri · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2014, 06:42:45 pm »

Lots of visitors from far and wide, have confirmed there coming along for this event.
We`re looking forward to meet up with some of our old friends again.
We`re planning a meal on the Saturday evening at one of our local hostelries, its a great chance for a chat over a nice meal and a wee drink, if anyone attending would like to join us please let us know and well get the tables booked

david5 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2014, 10:06:25 pm »

Hello Big Bri,Three from Edinburgh for the big meal please.
David5

captain ron · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:35:56 pm »

Davie,
Will be good to see you guys again.
Ronnie

big_bri · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:46:08 am »

Quote from: david5 on July 02, 2014, 10:06:25 pm

Hello Big Bri,Three from Edinburgh for the big meal please.
David5

OK David, see you guys soon

big_bri · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2014, 12:21:54 pm »

Less than a week to the start of arguably, the largest model warship show in the country.
All the preparations have been made, just need you guys to come along and have a great weekend.
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones.
See you there

captain ron · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2014, 01:41:15 am »

To all,
Looks like it will be a cracking show this year again.
Lodsa really nice looking models getting ready for the display.
Hoping to see you all there.....not to be missed.
captain ron

derekwarner · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2014, 05:25:45 am »

Captain Ron.........

....for all other members ...& some 22,000 km away

....please post plenty of images from the day

We wish you fine weather

.........Derek

Sandy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2014, 05:28:32 am »

Cheers, Derek. Will do.

marinemole · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2014, 02:28:21 pm »

Devastated I can't make this year's show. Hope everything goes well over the weekend.

Andy

Sandy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2014, 10:15:06 pm »

Derek,

Some photos to keep you going till tomorrow and Sunday:-

ATB
Sandy

derekwarner · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2014, 11:12:42 pm »

Thanks Sandy....if I not mistaken we see a model of our OZ HMAS Melbourne .....FFG 05

Is that USS Clark beside her?

Here is a video of Melbourne's GMLS13 launcher.....mind you it sounds a bit like a bag of bolts & nuts in her train motion.....

.... totally unacceptable noises in my days of maintaining them ....Derek

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDUQtwIwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYR6_5MqHAHA&ei=hV_AU-3kMsSVkwW734DgBg&usg=AFQjCNG3Ctloo3x6NW1G88hKUCUl_TGhoA&bvm=bv.70810081,d.dGI

captain ron · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2014, 11:38:31 pm »

Andy,
Aka marinemole we are devastated you'll not be there

....your our own photographic guru.

captain ron

dreadnought72 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2014, 11:54:37 pm »

I stopped by this event today for a few hours and:

Thoroughly enjoyed myself.

I took a hundred pictures on a borrowed camera and ... none were recorded to the disk.

Hopefully someone with a working camera will put some up tomorrow. Best model for me was the HMS Lord Nelson: a lovely job!

Going with my wallet all-but surgically removed from my person, naturally I spent a few quid on "essential items".

...But best of all was the atmosphere - great banter, a real camaraderie, and a willingness from the participants to answer a bazillion questions. All-in-all, a great show - and I didn't even get rained on.

Many thanks to all concerned!

Andy

(I will participate with a model in 2016. Or 2022. Possibly. At this rate.)

big_bri · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:33:43 pm »

Glad you enjoyed yourself Andy, why not bring your fantastic carrier to next years show, we pride ourselves in displaying " works in progress " as it gives people an insight into how a model is built.
We will happily accommodate you in one of the gazebo`s

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the National Warship Weekend, but a special mention to the following....
Rex and Mandy, Adam and his better half, Michael and his friend from Southern Ireland, the Belgian contingent, Steve Pickering {Chylds Hall Model shipyard} Robin and John {Scale shipyard} our great friend Dave Wooley, the boys from Balne moor, Nick and his son, the Edinburgh guys and of course, our friends from our local clubs,
Most of these guys travelled hundreds of miles to join us for the weekend and we are truly grateful. without your continued support, the show would not be as successful as it is.
2014 was in fact, our most successful show to date, the count was 176 warships on display, this must easily be the largest dedicated Model Warship Event in the country.
The prize winners were......
Best in show....USS Nimitz..Chris Bullock
Runner up......HMS Melville..Michael Loney
Bill Loney Memorial Trophy........HMT Three Kings....Gary Mills.
I have a few hundred photos to sort through and will post them up as soon as I can (Work is a pain sometimes)

The dates of the 2015 National Warship Weekend will be published when we have them finalised, so watch please this space

captain ron · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2014, 05:12:18 pm »

Must say guys this was a great show.
Don't miss next years.
A big thanks to all who participated in the competitions. There was over 25 entrants for the single manoeuvres alone.
Single manoeuvre winners were 1st Kurt (MBV Hofstade Belgium), 2nd Eddie H (GRMBC), 3rd Eric (Balne moor).
Team manoeuvres winners were 1st 'Team Belgium', 2nd 'Team WW2' and 3rd 'Team Canberra'.
Check out www.glasgowrichmondmbc.co.uk for show report and pictures.
captain ron

david5 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2014, 05:40:22 pm »

Hello all,thanks from the Edinburgh club for a great weekend (again),the lads from Glasgow put in a power work,much appreciated.
David5

gingyer · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2014, 09:35:38 am »

Well finally I have managed ti get the pictures I took uploaded
a great show and met plenty of old friends and made new friends

so here are a few pictures

gingyer · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2014, 09:43:19 am »

On the water shots

I hope everyone who attended enjoyed the show and hope to see you in 2015

pugwash · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2014, 11:37:00 am »

Some really excellent models and good weather to boot, what more could you ask for.

Geoff

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