Topic: Ellesmere Port spring show - 7th and 8th of march (Read 34988 times)

tugboyben · « **Reply #50 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:50:43 pm »

hi all

hi all just got back from the show with some pictures for you all to look at

kind regards jason

Bowwave · « **Reply #51 on:** March 07, 2009, 05:05:52 pm »

Superb day with plenty to see . Just a taster and my congratulations to the organizers, clubs and traders for a job well done. More tomorrow if you haven't been yet ?

Bowwave

The long Build · « **Reply #52 on:** March 07, 2009, 05:39:54 pm »

Well the weather held with only a very small sprinkiling of rain, and a good flow of visitiors .

The long Build · « **Reply #53 on:** March 07, 2009, 05:42:53 pm »

wideawake · « **Reply #54 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:51:34 pm »

I spent an enjoyable few hours at the show today. Lots of people about and plenty to see. The saddest thing is the number of boats in the museum collection which they can't afford to restore or even prevent from deteriorating

I've added another boat to my "want to build some day" list. I've thought for a while that I should perhaps have something a bit smaller and electric that could be taken around easier than the other models on my list which are all in the 4 foot long range. I think I've found the answer. A very pretty model only 27 1/2 inches long, Mountfleet Models River Queen.

Also a public word of thanks to the lovely lady on their stand. The River Queen has a couple of circular tank or bunker lids which are just what I have been looking for as water tank filler covers for my launch. Though they don't normally sell separate fittings, she kindly agreed to send me a couple for not much more than the postage.

Our resident smoke generator seemed to be getting plenty of interest in his products.

It was lovely to be back at the museum. Next year maybe I'll bring nb Virgo up and live in the basin

If you're wondering whether or not to go tomorrow then I'd say you'll have a good day out for a mere £3

cheers

Guy

DARLEK1 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:57:45 pm »

Hi guys, I managed to get there today for an hour or so, it is great back at the museum, brings back old memories, plenty of good models on display and I got a smoker for my Flower, LOL!
At the moment, it don't look good for flying over tomorrow to take ariel shots due to the wind, but, I will only know in the morning for sure. If we can do it, my tail reg will be G-IIFR, I broke xtek in the wind today again!

Paul...

balders · « **Reply #56 on:** March 07, 2009, 09:06:23 pm »

Thanks and congratulations from the Derby M.B.C. boys. We have enjoyed a great day at the show and really enjoyed being back at the Boat museum.Let's hope that all the traders who used to attend will flock back to this event when the word spreads that it appears to have been well attended today.Hope you have a successful day Sunday and you feel it worth all the effort to repeat it next year.We would love to see it back on the regular fixture list.
Anyone unsure about attending Sunday?I'd say go for it ,a great three quids worth and some interesting demo's and displays.

Regards Andrew (Balders)

conglwton steve · « **Reply #57 on:** March 08, 2009, 12:14:27 pm »

)Congratulations - back to this excellent venue and a brilliant result for all who organised it.

It was a pity yesterday that some people couldn't park sensibly and blocked a number of us in by parking three deep but non the less I really enjoyed my day.

Lets only hope that the August madness of competing events could also be brought back tho this venue which as well as being more sensible would also support the museum which I am sure all model boat enthusiasts would welcome.

Well done to all concerned

Andy K · « **Reply #58 on:** March 08, 2009, 07:44:32 pm »

I would like to thank the Ellesmere port boat club for organising such an excellent weekend.
It was a model boat show by model boat enthusiasts for model boat enthusiasts.
It was great to see a lot of old friends and to make some new ones.
Those who did not know do not know what they missed.
All I can say is that it was brilliant, a great big thank you to everyone involved. You all deserve a pat on the back.
I look forward to seeing you all again at the next tug towing event.
Many thanks
Andy Kelley

ministeve · « **Reply #59 on:** March 08, 2009, 08:00:15 pm »

Hi to all and to the clubs who attended so sorry i was too busy to come and thank you all before you all got away. Again sorry but i will say it now THANK YOU ALL you did us proud and myself Steve Clubbe , john hughes , mike Ellis and the rest of the Ellesmere port boat club thank you for all of your support we hope you enjoyed it.

Now to the traders if it wasn't for you all giving me the right responce when i asked would you go back to the museum this would never have been taken any further than just myself and john wanting to have something back at the museum so THANK YOU TOO.

Now for me. John hughes,mike Ellis and all the rest of the Ellesmere port boat club a big THANK YOU it definitely wouldn't have happend without you

a few videos will shortly be on you tube taken from the Hudson bridge which had 3 cameras recording continuesly for the two days hope you will like them .
now i am going for a lie down goodnight.

gingyer · « **Reply #60 on:** March 08, 2009, 08:20:53 pm »

we all travelled from glasgow today and enjoyed ourselves
Here is to hoping it becomes a fixed feature in the model boating Diary

The long Build · « **Reply #61 on:** March 08, 2009, 08:23:51 pm »

Well I think Andy K has said it all really.. Well done Steve and the team , a really great weekend, although I do have 1 complaint , I spent money !!!

I along with our clubs resident photographer took a number of pictures 300+ so if you are intersted and have a couple of minutes please take a look.

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/101782435

Oh and another thing , is this a new way to do modelling.

poll · « **Reply #62 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:17:23 pm »

Hi Folks, Yes every body has all ready said it, A great weekend, And thank's to guy's at E/Port. my photo's to follow.

John

poll · « **Reply #63 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:21:09 pm »

More Photo's E/Port

poll · « **Reply #64 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:23:58 pm »

There's more.

poll · « **Reply #65 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:27:07 pm »

Last One's. thanks for looking.

John

DARLEK1 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:14:25 pm »

I am just sorry I couldn't get some up close ariel shots today, the weather was too windy and unpredictable, NEXT time eh? It was more than great to have it back at the museum and all being well, we will be there in some form or another NEXT time

Paul...

madrob · « **Reply #67 on:** March 08, 2009, 11:27:26 pm »

What a great place to have a show

Nice to meet you all again

norry · « **Reply #68 on:** March 08, 2009, 11:51:58 pm »

...Hi Guys...

First of all " A Big Well Done" To The Ellesmere Port Club & Helpers...It looks like your show was a Great Success...

Secondly, My Apologies for not being there myself but due to current family happenings & next weeks trip to Northern Ireland to chaperone my Father on a Family Visit which takes in St Patricks Day in Downpatrick I just couldn,t make it Today...

I hope the rest of The Jocksters behaved themselves...and spent some money...

I am now more dtermined to make it to the North East Show later in the Month...

...All The Best From Bonnie Scotland & Again Well Done Lads...

ministeve · « **Reply #69 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:48:36 am »

The us navy was in local waters but sustained damage from an unknown threat
Tugs from the local port were in assistance but were unable to rescue the stricken vessel

barryfoote · « **Reply #70 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:12:20 am »

Thanks for all the photos guys. They brought back memories from years ago when I did used to attend this venue.

The long Build · « **Reply #71 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:36:47 am »

Quote from: ministeve on March 09, 2009, 07:48:36 am

The us navy was in local waters but sustained damage from an unknown threat
Tugs from the local port were in assistance but were unable to rescue the stricken vessel

I did'nt see Martin at the show having a go

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #72 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:11:58 am »

Oi! But it does look like my handy work!

So it was a good show then.....?

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #73 on:** March 09, 2009, 12:40:16 pm »

A good show at an impressive venue. Thanks and a big "Well done" to all who must have put a lot of work into a bold venture so early in the year.
As there looks to be room for more exhibitors, both club and trade, lets hope it becomes a major season opener in the north west.
I just hope the car parking can keep pace with the popularity it deserves to gather.

debssnal · « **Reply #74 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:03:38 pm »

Hi everyone, This was my first time at this venue. Very beautiful surroundings and very well organised

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Had a great two days there.Got to put my lifeboat on the water for the first time(unpainted - all in white). It was good to see that everything was working how it should. It was great to see the interest from other modellers and they are not afraid to come up and ask questions. Very friendly atmosphere and I hope to return in the future. Well worth the 550 mile round trip

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Thankyou to everybody who was there.

ALAN from Kent

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tugboyben

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wideawake

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debssnal