Topic: London Model Engineering Exhibition (Read 3252 times)

Coxn John · « **on:** November 27, 2014, 08:54:35 pm »

London Model Engineering Exhibition, Alexandra Palace, London
http://www.londonmodelengineering.co.uk/

tony23 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2014, 01:26:55 pm »

I go every year but not sure why it's got awful they have made the isles so wide it looks empty and the stands display the same old stuff.

Coxn John · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2014, 01:33:32 pm »

Iv not been for about 25 years so I guess I might see something different Tony, hehe

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2015, 07:45:55 pm »

Big advert on BBC TV, The One Show this evening!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04xm4wz/the-one-show-16012015

( Featured at start and 23 minutes in. )

sparkey · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2015, 08:06:06 pm »

Went there today,yes it is much the same every year so know you what you get ,it not too far from me (about 1 hour by tube ) so no hardship and so handy hunting through the stalls for that engineering bit you cant find anywhere else, spent quite a bit on tools and steam bits and had a nice chat with Steam boat Phil from Blackhearth club so had very nice day,still look at it this way not long before the weather will improve and we can get back on the water,happy modelling and sailing guys,Ray.

Subculture · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2015, 05:42:29 pm »

I haven't attended for a couple of years. As others have said, not much new to see, and I noticed this year several traders didn't seem to be booked in.

My Dad went and was disappointed with the show.

Bob K · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2015, 06:18:44 pm »

I went today, and met up with Tony H. Nice to meet you Tony

There were some boats but it was mostly steam, lathes and trains, as the exhibition name implies.
Finding somewhere to park was a major issue as a big snooker tournament on there the same day.

Corposant · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2015, 11:12:14 pm »

Went on Saturday and, after the shock of finding Steamboat Phil without his cap!!, enjoyed the visit.
The content is a bit predictable but the percentage of model boats and their variety was, I thought, very reasonable. I always admire the engineering that goes into making the locos.
Our 12 year old grandson (not surprisingly!) enjoyed the robot wars.
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