Topic: Mayhem at Wicksteed - 2008 - May 24, 25 (Read 77095 times)

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #150 on:** April 09, 2008, 10:36:56 pm »

Quote from: ray111 on April 09, 2008, 09:45:43 pm

hi all can anyone tell me do you have to bring your own tables to display on???

i did just that

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #151 on:** April 09, 2008, 10:47:19 pm »

I don't think the Wicksteed Gazebo will be available this year but i hope to borrow another one from someone.
Anybody else got room for a garden gazebo in the back of their car?

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #152 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:33:26 am »

Is anyone coming from the Felixstow / Ipswich area please?

I am negotiating the purchase of some back issues of Model Boats and the postage has alarmed me.

We are talking back issues for up to five years. You can imagine how heavy they might be. I would willingly reimburse you for your trouble, and I might let you drive 'Red Pelican'

Thanks for reading

Ken

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #153 on:** April 10, 2008, 07:22:19 pm »

and if all goes well, Nord Icelandia will be sailing there, along with the nuclear trio

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #154 on:** April 10, 2008, 07:43:11 pm »

I can bring my gazebo, its about 4 mtrs x 3 mtrs with 3 sides, will that do ?
(oh and Stavros---bring the box !!) I will also have spare waders for those brave souls
Phil

chingdevil · « **Reply #155 on:** April 10, 2008, 07:55:16 pm »

If I can sweet talk the daughters boyfriend I can also get a gazebo the same size as Phils

Brian

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #156 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:05:41 pm »

sounds a good, and given the current weather, with rain, snow, rain hail, (some) sun, rain.... a few extra gazebos wont go a miss. :)

chingdevil · « **Reply #157 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:13:59 pm »

Martin
Would Wicksted loan us some tables?? I only have a pasting table methinks not strong enough for boats complete with batteries.

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #158 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:22:03 pm »

Hi, Brian
I have 2 x 6ft tables, metal legs and frames, they can take a lot of weight, I'll bring them as well (I'm gonna need a bigger roof rack / caravan !)
Phil

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #159 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:18:35 pm »

bri how many are ya bringing, I have a plastic pasting table that will take 60kg with ease! I know, I tried it, I weigh 61kg and used the table to stand on. thouigh I plan on bringing 4 to the show, with some shuffling I may be able to accommodate you

chingdevil · « **Reply #160 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:07:48 pm »

Ghost
I will have three springers with one other boat.

Brian

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #161 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:57:14 pm »

JUST TYRING TO GET OUT OF WORKING THAT WEEKEND >:(
FIRST THEY SAY I'M OFF - NOW THEY SAY I AM GONNA BE IN GERMANY WORKING...????,

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #162 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:18:14 pm »

As the weather will be great, we'll have a Bar B Q Saturday evening. We'll bring the disposable Bar B Q's you bring your own stuff to cook.

Also if you have anything you want to Sell, Swap or Give Away, bring it along and you never know your luck... especially old Model Boat mags.... bagsy first dibs!

PS. Guy...... how does anyone actually "work" for a toy company?!?

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #163 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:23:16 pm »

Quote from: chingdevil on April 11, 2008, 03:07:48 pm

Ghost
I will have three springers with one other boat.

Brian

bri, if I can I will try and make space :) my table folds out to about 7x3 :)

Made it to 80 (25p Richer now) · « **Reply #164 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:56:36 pm »

Working Guy that should be a novelty

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #165 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:51:50 am »

I have just phoned Wicksteed to book my camping space for the weekend. Spoke to George, who said that camping has been delt with by the boat club, so I just need to turn up and claim my space (so no money has changed hands) Do we think this is all OK. How is everyone else getting on with booking their camping spot ??
Phil

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #166 on:** April 15, 2008, 10:29:13 am »

sounds good :)

is someone briniging a generator for charging batteries at all?

chingdevil · « **Reply #167 on:** April 15, 2008, 10:39:34 am »

Phil
That is strange as I have just spoken to George and he is sending me a booking form to camp for that night, last year they did it over the phone with a credit card. :-\ :-\

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #168 on:** April 15, 2008, 03:41:00 pm »

Hi Brian
Have just spoken to George, I think I have it sorted now. He will be sending me a camping booking form (I'm sure it was easier last year) many thanks.
Almost time to start counting down-------
Phil

bbdave · « **Reply #169 on:** April 15, 2008, 07:31:24 pm »

Quote from: Ghost in the shell on April 15, 2008, 10:29:13 am

sounds good :)

is someone briniging a generator for charging batteries at all?

Is it ok to charge off a genny? i was always led to believe it wasn't a good idea

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #170 on:** April 15, 2008, 10:59:02 pm »

as long as it puts out 240v 50hz it should be ok. some airsoft sites do it reoutinely

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #171 on:** April 15, 2008, 11:39:50 pm »

Bradders and I will have our genny.... £1 per Watt!

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #172 on:** April 16, 2008, 11:39:41 pm »

watt kind of money making scheme is that?

Made it to 80 (25p Richer now) · « **Reply #173 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:40:47 am »

Cost of fuel Ghost

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #174 on:** April 22, 2008, 06:09:41 pm »

Just an update of what going on at “Mayhem at Wicksteed II”:

Bring a boat, have a sail...... well that it basically!

Also:

1. The weather has been carefully chosen and booked… you’ll just have to wait and see!

2. A model boat swap meet / bring & buy sale, especially your old mags that are far too expensive to post.

3. Slots throughout both days for free running and slots for the lifeboats boys, steam, warships, MTB's etc,
tugs, steam, fast electrics, yachts, nosey beats, etc. etc. If you want a slot, just PM me.

4. I've asked Steam boat Phil to arrange a straight running competition for straight runners AND radio controlled
modellers that also want a go, ( we'll work out the rules on the day but we might just break your rudder thumb!

)

5. Springers will be the comedy turn again this year. Featuring: Springer Football, Springer barge bulling, Springer tug
towing and Springer ‘Sheep dog trails’!!!

6. Last year I got the steering course right round me neck so this year I've asked the Wicksteed MBC to make up and
put out some simple obstacles for us based on plastic 15mm plumbing and pipe lagging. Obstacles such as a big cross
with coloured sectors, a narrow channel only anchored on one corner and a touch post. The steering course will therefore
consist of a set of instructions not a map. ( If anyone else has ideas for quickly deployed 15mm pipe lagging obstacles that
they would like to construct and bring along on the weekend , please post a reply here ). There will be incredibly cheapskate
prizes on offer for the best & worst interpretation of the instructions.

7. If enough people turn up with fast electric boats, we’ll organise some sort of handicap race for you.

8. Evening sale with lights - with Ghosty at the helm.

9. Hanna will be picking her favourite boat of the day again, and we’ll also a “Mayhemers boat of the day” too, again an
incredibly cheap award.

10. We'll have our PA again this year, (free ear plugs on offer), and hopefully a proper radio mic so I can come right up
and give you a right friendly interrogation while you're trying to concentrate on something quite dangerous!

11. All model boat traders / manufactures / shops / vendors etc are invited to attend Free of Charge. Same rules as last
year, show your products, take orders, fulfil orders but no direct trading around the lake please. ( Please let me know of
the tent space requirements by PM ).

12. Also, any clubs or associations that will be bringing tents / gazebos / tables, please let me know (by PM) of your
space requirements. I’ll also make up some display labels for any boats that you want to display, available as a download
here soon or available on the weekend, ( just name of boat, owner, club, any details you wish to share about the boat, etc.)
If you have room for portable / paste table etc. in your car, please could you bring one with you.

13. I’m not going to get the caps or Mayhem merchandise done in time for ‘Mayhem at Wicksteed’, but you could make
your own… I might buy one of you! ( Gucci 17.5 inch regular fit shirt for me! ) there will be award for the best and tackiest
Mayhem Logoed item – chosen by Little Miss Mayhem!

14. Mrs Mayhem has agreed to do the tea & coffee again this year, (only just finished paying her for last years efforts).
Bar B Q in the evening, we’ll bring along a few disposable Bar B Q again. (Mrs Mayhem is bring along a big pot of curry for
me and Bradders… but you can’t have none, health and safety and all that! But we’ll eat it right in front of you so at least
you can enjoy the beautiful smell of a true home made Caribbean curry and fresh baked bread … Mmmmmm!

15. There will be a couple of better prizes such as a Slipway RTTL kit and a Protech Yacht in competitons yet to be thought of!

16. Anything else I missed or you think is a good idea?

Thanks & Regards,
Martin – http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php

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