Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: boatcrazy on February 03, 2009, 09:45:04 am

Title: Model Boat Events
Post by: boatcrazy on February 03, 2009, 09:45:04 am

Hi,  I'm looking at visiting some model boat events this year not sure if anyone knows of asny - i've only heard of one in my area - The South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition in Somerset - did anyone go last year and was it worth a visit? thanks

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: tigertiger on February 03, 2009, 09:50:22 am

Hi Boat crazy.

Where are you?

Or better still update your profile.
Just follow this link for instructions, they are in Reply #114


Post now edited to include link  :embarrassed:
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11159.0

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: Marks Model Bits on February 03, 2009, 10:04:07 am

Hi Boat Crazy, welcome to the forum.
The SWMEE show is well worth a visit, it was it's first year last year and was well organised and it can only get bigger.
There was only one issue that I heard of regarding the distance to the lake for sailing, there was a mini bus shuttle running all day to the lake and flying area, but, as I understand it has been resolved and the organisers are erecting a portable pool.
I (MMB) will be there all weekend this year why not come and say hi, I will be the one hiding behind the fogbank.

Mark.

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: SteamboatPhil on February 03, 2009, 10:11:02 am

Mark, I think I should come down and buy you the bacon butty I promised you at Mobile Marines show (don't tell Stavros)
Boat Crazy, you should come to the Mayhem weekend in May, where you will find a very wide display of boats and boaters
 :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: John C on February 03, 2009, 11:37:37 am

If it's just boats you're after, check out the SWAMBC web site for club open days etc.

John C

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: alan colson on February 03, 2009, 04:42:55 pm

Hi boatcrazy
A couple of friends from the Shepton Mallet Driffters attended the show you mentioned and they are going again this year, they are also taking some advertise leaflets with them for a charity show that I organise at Alfold, Surrey. See club events or commercial events to find out more about this show or visit www.alfoldboatshow.co.uk
Alan

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: boatcrazy on February 08, 2009, 05:16:20 am

Hi - thats great, thanks for all your helpful comments it looks like it might be worth a visit then. cheers

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: Stavros on February 08, 2009, 10:54:46 pm

Huh you buy Mark a bacon butty and not me or is it a case Mark that he will forget his wallet this time  >>:-( <*< <:( ;D



Stav ( now going to sulk)

Title: Re: Model Boat Events
Post by: boatcrazy on March 03, 2009, 05:11:56 pm

Just bought my SWMEE ticket on your recommemdation - just seen they've uploaded their 2008 event video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6ezvzDZls enjoy!