Topic: The Model Boat Convention 2014 (Read 18271 times)

JayDee · « **Reply #25 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:06:20 pm »

Hello,
Wish I had taken more !!.

John.

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:13:21 pm »

What struck me more than anything else was the lack of people under 60 - portents for the future no doubt.

LB

ixion · « **Reply #27 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:14:41 pm »

A few of the clubs in one of the upstairs rooms.

Stan · « **Reply #28 on:** August 25, 2014, 03:12:16 pm »

Seen at the Model Boat Convention this weekend a future release from Mountfleet Models. Release date hopefully around Christmas.

Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club

madrob · « **Reply #29 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:06:26 pm »

Quote from: Liverbudgie on August 25, 2014, 02:13:21 pm

What struck me more than anything else was the lack of people under 60 - portents for the future no doubt.

LB

I thought the same.

Great show tho

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #30 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:11:25 pm »

We must have passed each other, Did I not bring the age down ?

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #31 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:21:43 pm »

Quote from: Liverbudgie on August 25, 2014, 02:13:21 pm

What struck me more than anything else was the lack of people under 60 - portents for the future no doubt.

LB

Uuuum. I'm 32 if that helps lol

ixion · « **Reply #32 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:30:31 pm »

Few more photos

kinmel · « **Reply #33 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:35:16 pm »

Quote from: Liverbudgie on August 25, 2014, 02:13:21 pm

What struck me more than anything else was the lack of people under 60 - portents for the future no doubt.

LB

I was there on Saturday with my 13year old grandson and a lot of people told him they were very pleased to see someone of his age there.

He was treated very kindly as we circled the show, while he decided what model to buy.

Our club has attracted quite a few young members by allowing passers by to try out sailing our tug " Just Ask" ( Just Ask to have a go ). More importantly, Junior membership including full insurance cover is free and none sailing parents who accompany them get free Associate membership too. Quite a few parents then become fully paid up members once they start sailing with their children. In reality the scheme costs us nothing and is great public relations and has gained us 12 new members this year.

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #34 on:** August 25, 2014, 06:38:23 pm »

Nice Pics there Ixion, see PM.

Hi all
Have just loaded the results to the Convention website.

http://modelboatconvention.co.uk/Competition_Results_2014.html

gingyer · « **Reply #35 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:16:10 pm »

The Scottish model warship assoc. made it safely home and
Would like to thank everyone who works hard behind the scenes to make this a great show

as always we had a great time meeting old friends making new friends...

This year we were awarded the Manxman cup for best themed stand which was a great honour for us
and a shock that we were awarded this award with so many excellent stands on display, so thanks to everyone who voted for us, it is appreciated

Looking forward to 2015 our application was in before we left

Skimmer Fan · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2014, 07:26:32 am »

Congratulations to all members of The Scottish Model Warship Association on winning the Manxman Cup for best themed stand.
Your display and quality of finish on your models is superb.
Chairman RDSMB

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #37 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:20:35 am »

Quote from: gingyer on August 25, 2014, 11:16:10 pm

The Scottish model warship assoc. made it safely home and
Would like to thank everyone who works hard behind the scenes to make this a great show
as always we had a great time meeting old friends making new friends...

This year we were awarded the Manxman cup for best themed stand which was a great honour for us
and a shock that we were awarded this award with so many excellent stands on display, so thanks to everyone who voted for us, it is appreciated

Looking forward to 2015 our application was in before we left

One thing about you guys is watching the way you load up your van is like a military operation..

gingyer · « **Reply #38 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:36:30 am »

Quote from: Skimmer Fan on August 26, 2014, 07:26:32 am

Congratulations to all members of The Scottish Model Warship Association on winning the Manxman Cup for best themed stand.
Your display and quality of finish on your models is superb.
Chairman RDSMB

thanks I will pass this to those that are not on mayhem

gingyer · « **Reply #39 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:37:50 am »

Quote from: TheLongBuild on August 26, 2014, 10:20:35 am

One thing about you guys is watching the way you load up your van is like a military operation..

I still think back to our first years when we had about 40 models in the back we have cut it down now

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #40 on:** August 26, 2014, 09:32:54 pm »

What , just 35 now !!

HI All.
I have just uploaded all the pictures of the Models on display at the Convention , follow the link below, They are grouped with the first picture of each group being the Club. There is an option for slide show or individual pictures..
I am in the process of editing a small video of the Hovercraft displayed by the Crewe and District club, as well as the Mixed Pollux Football match with Ribble and Crew.

http://modelboatconvention.co.uk/Convention_Pictures_2014.html

Larry

gingyer · « **Reply #41 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:21:33 pm »

Good pictures Larry.

35 nah.....down to about 34

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #42 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:28:34 pm »

And room for your Trophy

gingyer · « **Reply #43 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:33:45 pm »

Quote from: TheLongBuild on August 26, 2014, 10:28:34 pm

And room for your Trophy

Nah stuck that inside one of the boats

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #44 on:** August 26, 2014, 10:38:42 pm »

Skimmer Fan · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2014, 05:49:57 pm »

Well The Longbuild and Gingyer there seems to be a bit of rivelry here.
How about a challange match at the 2015 Convention on the Blind Sailing Course.
You have a whole year to practice.

gingyer · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2014, 10:30:35 pm »

Quote from: Skimmer Fan on August 27, 2014, 05:49:57 pm

Well The Longbuild and Gingyer there seems to be a bit of rivelry here.
How about a challange match at the 2015 Convention on the Blind Sailing Course.
You have a whole year to practice.

I thought you said a challenge, Larry will tell you the reason we leave the cars at the hotel at the weekend and walk to the hotel is because were blind drunk from the Friday night after walking that the sailing will be a breeze....

It's ok skimmer fan myself and long build are good friends

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2014, 10:46:49 pm »

Quote from: gingyer on August 27, 2014, 10:30:35 pm

I thought you said a challenge, Larry will tell you the reason we leave the cars at the hotel at the weekend and walk to the hotel is because were blind drunk from the Friday night after walking that the sailing will be a breeze....

It's ok skimmer fan myself and long build are good friends

I explained to him at the pond this afternoon, hence why the challenge is for Sunday

If your up for it , Me and skimmer will take you on if the Blind sailing event takes place next year

gingyer · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2014, 11:00:07 pm »

Ok mark me down for next year...

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #49 on:** September 11, 2014, 12:55:31 am »

The scoring sheets for the various Competitions held at this years Convention have now been posted onto the website, these can be found on the Competition tab . Well done to all those who took part, I might enter a model one day

http://www.modelboatconvention.co.uk/

Planning for 2015 all ready underway with Traders and Clubs booked already.

Hopefully see some of you on the circuit until then..

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