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[david48]

Is there anyone out there that knows of any model shows in Scotland .I know things are dear and travel costs are high and it might not be cost effective for a show  but all them seem to be down in England. The internet is a good place to buy as we all know,going to a show and hands on is sometimes better and it is a good day out . A lot of clubs have open days and these are good and everyone is made welcome but I think a lot of model boat builders would like a show up in Scotland once in a while.

[wicker]

pentland model boat club have a small show in May but there is no trade or bring and buy stands. there is a general model show in Elgin in november run by the elgin model railway club in which the PMBC have a stand of some good model and there is normally a big selection of craft. Sorry i do not know anything about the aberdeen club  dundee have a show but not sure of the dates

[gingyer]

there is also summerlee http://sfmbc.net/page85.html   

[Argosy42]

Try these links

http://sfmbc.net/page23.html

Argosy42

[david48]

Thanks for the info Argosy42 and gingyer .Where is summerlee please
David

[wicker]

think summerlea is in the glasgow area--somewhere down there

[gingyer]

It's in Coatbridge
It is a museum that hosts the show

[G2012]

There was a show in  Duthie park about 2.5 years ago but I'm not sure if it was ever to be a yearly event.
 
ps I used to live out your way David.  Not quite as far into the mountains as Strathdon though.  Where do you normally sail?

[david48]

The sail thing has not happened yet still in build mode  ,doing Fairmount Alpine  conditions in shed to cold had to bring all the glues into the house .When finished it will be on a hill lock somewhere up here.

[G2012]

I have sailed on Loch of Skene a few times.  Its quite shallow in places and my boat suffered some damage tothe prop shaft when it struck a submerged rock!

[wicker]

There is a general model show in Dornoch in September PMBC show their boats there

[chris gillespie]

Ill give summerlea a try this year.
 
i would have thought Scotland should be able to throw a couple of big parties like they do in England.
 
It just seems disappointing there isnt much going on....slap me sideways if im missing a decent event...i was at blackpool this year, it was interesting and a decent place and a decent show...
 
Scotland could easily do a number of these.....is the problem vendors, do they not like to travel north ?
 
Is it nobody has bothered to organise a combined event....is there petty rivalries ?....our club was invited last year to be part of the falkirk wheel celebrations, i know they were planning a great deal of other clubs to be involved.....it fell through sadly...

[Arrow5]

.When finished it will be on a hill lock somewhere up here.

   There is a canal in Strathdon    ?     There used to be some sailing events over on the old swimming pool in the  Tarlair  direction, dont know about shows except the Elgin one.   The Falkirk Wheel could be a great central venue and showcase to the public for model boating. If you fancy coming over the Lecht to Strathspey we can show you plenty of lochs with sandy beaches and one even has a bar and restuarant,(Loch Insh)

[wicker]

The tarlair club now use a loch i think a few miles inland from macduff

[gingyer]

I have said that the Falkirk wheel could be a outstanding venue for a show,
But unfortunately the usual scoffers and wasters all poo-poo it 


If you are interested in summerlee John macalister ( geids on here) is the organiser for this
And he could give you more info

[big_bri]

The 2012 summerlee show was attended by Scoonies, Clyde Model Boats and Orion Mouldings as well as a fair number of club and individual displays.
Not bad for a fledgling event, it would be nice if other vendors could attend in the future as this could be the begining of a major event in Scotland
I think the major problem is someone committing the time and effort into organising large events in Scotland.

[geids]

Hi, Summerlee is being held on the 7th an 8th of September this year, Contact details for this event are:
John McAllister
email: [email protected]
Mobile:0790 8855 364
The details are the same this year as in previous events You can offload boats, tanks, planes, trains or any other model related items on the Fri between 4pm and quarter to 5 on the Sat and Sun you can offload between 8am and quarter to 9. Items can be reloaded on both Sat and Sun from 4pm. Address of Summerlee is
Heritage Way
Coatbridge
ML5 1QD