Model Boat Mayhem
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If I've recovered enough in 12 months time, where should we put on the mayhem show?
I'm very happy with the Wicksteed Park, location and facilities, but I thought I'd through the question out there .......
Also, a couple of proposed events for the weekend,
1. Club 500 races.
2. Fixed hull racing, eg. Century / High Wind Twin Engine Speed Boat ( usually on Ebay, see below)
( Class needs to be defined and agreed. )
3. Straight running class. Something like:
NO RADIO.
Any power.
Any design.
Must fit inside a 1500 x 500 x 500mm... which is roughly the size of my Ravell Gato sub or my Bismarck!)
4. Footy yacht racing.
5. Steering competition.
6. Towing competition.
... what say you?
Martin :-)
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Wicksteed works for me, but then I only live 20 miles away.
Doug
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2. Fixed hull racing, eg. Century / High Wind Twin Engine Speed Boat ( usually on Ebay, see below)
( Class needs to be defined and agreed. )
Simple one really one hull do what you like to it as long as it's not petrol or nitro,you can pick up those boats for a song as they usually are faulty after a few trips out,I have converted mine to a single brushless motor as seen at Wickstead this year.Went well turned flat hours of fun on a single 9.6 stick pack.
Anyone want to buy one got 2 for sale ;) :-))
Stav
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Wicksteed is fairly central geographically, has a great lake and all the facilities, including camping, you could want. I doubt if you could do better.
By all means have some more specific events but if you do, allocate defined time slots and appoint somebody reliable to be responsible for each of them so you don't have to directly get involved. Spread the pain!
Colin
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A bit more south would be nice,dont know where though
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Why are we even having this conversation? Wicksteed has the lot, however somewhere to run the OMRA boats would be nice. But it is no big deal if we can't. However that verses on site camping, low water level for you folk who like a bit of wadding. I have to say If it is going to be hot next year a Shower block for the campers would be good.
Wicksteed 80%
Somewhere Else 20%
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We would love to hold it at Stevenage BUT there is no camping , the water is deep, on site facility's are 1 cafe which charge 85p for a cup of coffee. A second mortgage if you want to eat there.
+ I would have to get it passed the other members here at Stevenage MBC.
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Bill, there was a shower block, you would have found it if you would have left the "Mayhem Formation Drinking Team" !!!!!
what am I saying, we never formed anything----------------
Wicksteed gets my vote, Colin has said it all- ( sorry to the chaps in the south, but the Portmsmouth display team would be a great coup to any Mayhem event)
Rain or shine I will stay untill the Monday :}
And sadly the Blackheath pond is about the size of last years Rain puddle at Wicksteed :(( :(( :((
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A bit more south would be nice,dont know where though
you would be in France !
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A bit more south would be nice,dont know where though
A bit more North would be nice! :-))
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And sadly the Blackheath pond is about the size of last years Rain puddle at Wicksteed :(( :(( :((
Yes, but by the looks of the pictures thats bigger than Wiki park's lake anyway...
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Oh no, more North, More South, soon we'll have Mayhem right across the country (ok be fair we have that now)
So: maybe Breakaway Mayhem South
Breakaway Mayhem North
Main Mayhem at Wicksteed
(Happy to sort N & S) just give us water....... ;)
Its a thought :o
And remember Mayhem merchandise (hats, sweatshirts and polos) now available
And you to can look good !!!!! :-))
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You're looking at the Thame's Andy (good for straight running) but sadly not my pond.......... :((.
PS How's the Lifebaot kit coming along :-)
PPS have ordered a Club 500 kit :-))
PPPS Mayhem next year, put me down for the Club 500 bit :-))
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The lifeboats going well, needed a fair amount of filler but no worries there. Off sometime soon to go buy some more paint, then I'll airbrush it :-))
I know the motor you should put in the club 500 by the way, a Dynamite C-4 9200kv brushless, with a pair of polyquest Li-Po's. Edit : Zippy Li-Po's
If it's still for sale, I can get you one for a tenner. I would also use the original hull as a mould to produce a carbon fiber one.
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN3715
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This is the first year I've been able to go to Wicksteed but I thought it was ideal. Lake big enough but shallow enough not to need rescue boat. I didn't camp this time but would next year. Therefore happy to see Mayhem there again next year.
BTW two thoughts on Mayhem clothing, I've obviously missed how to get a polo shirt and second if any other items may become available can I put in a plea for floppy sun hats. I wouldn't be seen alive (or dead) in a baseball cap but if 2010 is anything like 2009 would like to wear a sun hat!
Cheers
Guy
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Wicksteed
Works for me regarding the fun with other Mayhem members and the facilities, also the enthusiasm of the younger members (Anyn) is unbelievable. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Brian
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Andy is fulled up on Cider Brian.
Is there any Mayhem car stickers to be had??
How much are the cloths and where do you get them from? Martin??
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LADS LADS LADS read the thread http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16367.0
Hats are available NOW just Pm Barty 230 for his address,Cheque,PO or Cash
Sorry NO pay pal at the moment
Stav
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Me -------- for clothing orders (via barty230)
PM me for Polo shirts and sweatshirts, flecces and hats, and sizes (no sun hats yet Guy), or see thread for "Myhem Hats" most details there (but I can sort it all out for you)
:-))
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I have not been YET but it sounds like an ideal place where it is , why spoil a good thing
Proteus
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Me -------- for clothing orders (via barty230)
PM me for Polo shirts and sweatshirts, flecces and hats, and sizes (no sun hats yet Guy), or see thread for "Myhem Hats" most details there (but I can sort it all out for you)
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Thanks Phil and Stav. I'll read the thread mentioned and order a shirt soon. I'll wait in hope for floppy sun hats.
Cheers
Guy
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...Hi Guys...
What About Some Scottish Mayhem...Hoots- Mon...
...Best Regards...Norry...
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do we have a date set yet... ?
i might then stand a remote chance of getting a holiday request approved for 2010 if i book it now !!!! especially if its for a bank holiday weekend ... :-X
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Yeah, yeah, yeah. We have pictures of you on a beach in southern France during the Mayhem weekend! <*<
Target dates May 29 & 30 2010.
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how about sunney cornwalll for a mayhem pasties are ok
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Cornwall is darn good for me. But Like I said before WHY MOVE??? Wicksteed park 95% of all we need. The other 5% is cause there is a lack of a big lake where i can run my Makara and Hydro. Roll on Llanberis 09.
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^^^^ agreed :-)) :-)) :-))
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I've just bought a caravan ready for the next Mayhem but it would be cruel to expect the missus to pull it all the way to Cornwall {-) {-)
Danny
(if she comes in now ........... <*< )
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Got a spare bed Danny? .... can we still use the word 'bunk'?
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where's WICKSTEED...... %) ;D ;D
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find us a location-------- :-))
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ashburton., new zealand and as an extra bonus come during our summer and escape the cold.
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Got a spare bed Danny? .... can we still use the word 'bunk'?
I'm afraid it's only got two bunks, Martin - a bit like myself, so I shall call one "Christmas" and the other "My birthday" :o :o :o
And if you understand that - go any stand in the corner and think CLEAN thoughts {-) {-) {-)
Danny
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Got a spare bed Danny? .... can we still use the word 'bunk'?
I'm afraid it's only got two bunks, Martin - a bit like myself, so I shall call one "Christmas" and the other "My birthday" :o :o :o
And if you understand that - go any stand in the corner and think CLEAN thoughts {-) {-) {-)
Danny
I take it Mrs 85 is still reading your postings then. %)
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er - not at the moment - she's busy at the sink ;D ;D
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Fancy a Trip to Sunny Norfolk Martin?
Purpose built, gin clear Pond, excellent Clubhouse & Facilities - We could probably even Lay on a BBQ!!
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And look - they've even got a sky full of storm clouds for the Sunday :-)) %)
Danny
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OK So we know it's in Norfolk, But it's a big county. Any more clues? Do they allow IC boats? Is there camping? :-))
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Fancy a Trip to Sunny Norfolk Martin?
Purpose built, gin clear Pond, excellent Clubhouse & Facilities - We could probably even Lay on a BBQ!!
That place looks fantastic!
Not sure we could do the Mayhem Weekend in Norfolk (too many Mayhemers would need visas or parole wavers! {-) )
but let me know when you have your summer meet, I'd love to come! :-))
Where is it?
Edit: Found it, Norwich Model Boat Club - http://www.nmbc.fsnet.co.uk/
See you August 30th - Annual Club BBQ and Open Day 10-4. pm All Welcome (Inc Guests)
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Not another concrete edged venue... %)
Mind you as long as theres a couple of cones and a christmas pudding me and Bill will be happy...
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What you need Andy - is some 'bottle' (and you won't find it in cans) {-) {-)
Danny %)
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I need a bigger multi, that's what I need, the one I'm making next is far too small for the engine I'm putting in it...
I didn't like that christmas pudding though, that's why I ran over it for 5 consecutive laps...
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If its doing fine where it is I would leave it there but it can be a long journey for some members. The Blue Water Shopping centre in Kent is a place I would recommend, as its got almost everything there. Great club Chantry MBC. large water, a big shopping centre 100 yards away, free parking, just off the M25 at the Darford tunnel Kent then down the M2 for a few miles.
Just to say i have nothing to do with this club just see its as a good place for the venue. :-))
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I have run my straight running steamer there on many occasions,(sadly they stopped doing straight running there a few years ago) they used to run a full 100 yard course, could only just see the bl**dy markers.
Oh lookie another concreate bank for me to have a go at !!!!!! <:(
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A bit more south would be nice,dont know where though
A bit more North would be nice! :-))
A bit more East would be nicer!
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To satisfy all, could we have one in the North, East, South, West and Scotland?
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WICKSTEED!!!!!!! rest my case.
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Think its best a different place every year.
That way Mayhem gets to be known by more people in more areas of the country
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Thats fair comment seaspray but you need somewhere where we can leave Gazeebos up from the fri to the sunday and also have a caravn and camping facility,not a lot of places have this Wickstead I am afraid gets my vote.
the only other place that can accomodate this is LLanberis which I am running in August
Stav
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Hi Stav
Surely theres plenty of places in the country that will accommodate Gazebos and R.V.s and have water for our boats. Just a case of identifying them.
Anyway just an idea
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Hi Stav
Surely theres plenty of places in the country that will accommodate Gazebos and R.V.s and have water for our boats. Just a case of identifying them.
Anyway just an idea
Ok Seaspray what have you got in mined in Kent???? Water, Camping, punters who will want to come and see what is going on. It's a hard one , but if you do have somwhere in mind that ticks all the boxes oh and must be able to run IC's as well.
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Yep there is the ic boats one myself some years ago and may build something in the future. So it has to be outside show for the fumes and noise also large water for the speed they can reach.
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According to the BBC (who are ALWAYS completely impartial)... O0 O0
The centre of Great Britain is in Lancashire;
"According to the Ordnance Survey's definition, the centre of Great Britain (factoring in its 401 associated islands) lies on Brennand Farm, about seven kilometres north-west of Dunsop Bridge.
On the exact point - grid reference SD 64188.3 56541.43 - there is no monument or sign. It is just an undistinguished clump of grass surrounded by peat bog."
To be fair to all for travel purposes, the nearest suitable water to this location should be chosen?
Malc
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_points_of_the_United_Kingdom ok2
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The venue place could be influenced by the populated area / masses of the country
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Of academic interest only, but...
The coordinates given by the BBC don't work on Google Earth, but the Wikipedia link provided by Martin gives coordinates that do.
The nearest water to the geographic centre of Great Britain looks to be Stocks Reservoir near Clitheroe in Lancashire. Good fly fishing apparently?
Malc
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Fancy a Trip to Sunny Norfolk Martin?
Purpose built, gin clear Pond, excellent Clubhouse & Facilities - We could probably even Lay on a BBQ!!
That place looks fantastic!
Not sure we could do the Mayhem Weekend in Norfolk (too many Mayhemers would need visas or parole wavers! {-) )
but let me know when you have your summer meet, I'd love to come! :-))
Where is it?
Edit: Found it, Norwich Model Boat Club - http://www.nmbc.fsnet.co.uk/
See you August 30th - Annual Club BBQ and Open Day 10-4. pm All Welcome (Inc Guests)
website has been updated & moved. www.norwichmodelboatclub.com
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How about by back garden as the new venue, It`s local to me anyway!!
Paul.
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Hi,
How about Coniston Water....only 58 miles from the centre of Britain (by road).... fantastic scenery.... SY Gondola....plenty of B&Bs/ hotels..... 3hrs radius takes you to Birmingham, 2hrs 40mins to Glasgow, 2hrs 20mins to Newcastle......
Greg
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Norwich looks great..
Southern wise..
Hove Lagoon..
(http://www.hove-lagoon-mpbc.com/gallery/lagoon1) - you can run IC's on the lagoon
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How about by back garden as the new venue, It`s local to me anyway!!
Paul.
Well that's it settled - Paul back Garden!!!
Baggsy the shed to bed down for the night!
Looks like to pool may only allow one OMRA boat at a time.... {:-{
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How about by back garden as the new venue, It`s local to me anyway!!
Paul.
Well that's it settled - Paul back Garden!!!
Baggsy the shed to bed down for the night!
Looks like to pool may only allow one OMRA boat at a time.... {:-{
& im sure (del would cook the barbie) so no more burnt tables (stavros {-) )
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Coniston for me!! :-))
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Hove is a nice place, but I've always wanted to go to Coniston, could this be an excuse to? Mind you, it's a ****** long way to go {:-{
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Why worry Andy , I drive you sleep.
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Coniston , Fantastic Lake , Have canoed it so many times in swimming competitions my Kayak has auto pilot.. %% will be doing another 15 miles there shortly..
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The nice thing about Coniston is that there are good camping facilities right on the lake shore at Torver, a couple of good pubs too. A short ride into Coniston itself, good cafes etc.
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The nice thing about Coniston is that there are good camping facilities right on the lake shore at Torver, a couple of good pubs too. A short ride into Coniston itself, good cafes etc.
Yes & the Bad thing about Coniston is, when it blows & rains a bit it realy goes for it. The other thing is Model boat Mayhem already run a weekendin Llanberis so I would find myself having to drive over 5 hours each way to get there. It only seems fair that one in the north and one meet in the south to all who travel to these events.
If you want a change from Wicksteed park next year then I fancy the Norwich club site, as long as there is camping VERY near by. Stevenage would be better but there is NO on site camping near us so thats out.
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Bill is right there, when its nice its fantastic, when its bad its flippin aweful!
It was a bit tongue in cheek when I mentioned Coniston - its not really suitable for an event like this, the waters are far too open.
Our club ran a 1m race event there a few years ago, and that was difficult enough! I wouldnt put scale models in there!
Ian
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If you want a change from Wicksteed park next year then I fancy the Norwich club site, as long as there is camping VERY near by. Stevenage would be better but there is NO on site camping near us so thats out.
Nope, don't particularly want to change, just thought I 'd throw the thought out there for discussion, after all it is your forum too.
( It is my forum really, all mine I tell you! - I just want you feel all warm and loved! {-) )
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Malta would be nice... {-) {-) {-)
Malc
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Malta would be nice... {-) {-) {-)
Malc
Yes But I can't take my petrol boat on the airplane. They don't like it. Wicksteed or Norwich me thinks.
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I can't imagine where you would camp near Eaton Park in Norwich.
Unless someone knows where to camp I think that it is a non starter despite being a perfect lake.
In reality Wicksteed seems popular & is fairly easy to get to for most of the population so why change it?
Chris
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Here Here :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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France.
Roger in France
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With your wife doing the catering Roger? I'll just book the ferry now...
Colin
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Did you get my email about Cornwall Model Boats Colin?
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No Richard. I do usually seem to get emails from you OK though - when did you send it?
Colin
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Today to the address on the traders directory Colin
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Ah, yes - I don't look at that address every day. It tends to collect a lot of spam. see my email back to you.
Colin
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Hey, hey hey!!!
This isn't a chit chat forum you know!
Stick to the subject please!............ Roger, how well stock is your wine cellar?
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Wine cellar stocked and plenty of beer as well (in an emergency the local wine producer is two minutes away). Lyn has her apron on and I will light the BBQ. Temperature on the terrace 22 and 21 in the pool at 07hrs this a.m. Off for a dip when I have finished on here. Plenty of camping/caravaning space. You know you want to be here!
Roger in France