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Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: canalpilot on October 05, 2012, 11:00:57 pm
The Ellesmere Port March Model Show is on Saturday and Sunday 2nd. and 3rd. March 2013. There will be traders, model boat clubs, bring and buy sale and on the water sailing.

 Make a note of the date 2nd. and 3rd. March 2013
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on October 07, 2012, 01:34:05 pm
Booked!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on October 07, 2012, 06:11:01 pm
Best show I went to this year by far was at Ellesmere Port  O0 :-))

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: balders on October 17, 2012, 08:45:32 pm
Always a great start to the new season .Really enjoyed the vast range of models around at  this year's show.The increase in the number of rc trucks was a bonus for me also.I was disappointed at the small number of traders at this year's event though.Is there anything that can be done to re-kindle their support for this show.

I am not knocking anyone as I am sure it takes a great deal of work for the guys who go to the trouble of organising the show to the benefit of the whole hobby.

Looking forward to it already,your efforts are appreciated chaps! :-)) :-))
 
Andy
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Mikasa on October 23, 2012, 04:15:00 pm
Could you give details for booking please.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Les on January 13, 2013, 09:26:49 am
Is the David Owen competition going ahead at the same time?


If it is, what are the details?


Les Jones
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Bowwave on January 14, 2013, 04:46:51 pm
les you should have had an enty form by now  its filling up fast .  :-))
Bowwave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Neil on January 14, 2013, 10:24:27 pm
what's the David Owen Competition chaps???? :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Bowwave on January 15, 2013, 12:06:01 am
Hi Neil   the David E Owen competition has been part of the Boat Museum model boat events since the 1980s and is now part of the March event. The competition is to a standard so you can have as many awards of Gold, Silver or Bronze as there are entries providing each model reaches  the required standard. The classes are   scratch, semi-scratch, kit and modified kit.  There is plenty of space for each model, plans and documentation of the build is encouraged. There is also a “loan/ display only” category  for those not wishing to enter the competition .
Bowwave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ellisgarth on January 30, 2013, 10:51:43 am
Just to let u know .we will be setting out the dock system for the weekend. Plus. Our cargo ships if anyone would like a sail  u are most welcome. If u have a tug and fancy a tow of one of are cargo ships  .i will be on the locks saturday /Sunday I will be the person in the red overalls .just come and say hi       enjoy the week end.                      Mike ellis
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 02, 2013, 06:24:19 pm
 
   Hi Folks.
   Just to keep you informed the 1.32nd scale cargo ship San George is going to be at E/port on March 2nd /
   3rd so if you are interested in have a tow come along and give it go. ( I have not got a tug this is no get out
   we will lone you one ) Please come and see the guy's on the lock side that are doing the towing. If you've
   not seen the ship before this is a photo of her. also any club near Ellesmere Port  that would like to give a
   bit of a hand it would be appreciated,  Thanks    :-))
 
   John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 04, 2013, 12:41:59 pm
I'm going to try and get over to this one  :-))  always had an interest in tug towing, but never done it!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 05, 2013, 01:13:51 am
Please don't forget the 'bring and buy'.  Make some money selling your models, i think there were about five left unsold last year out of about 50! Also any items that are nautical related will be allowed, fittings, books, batteries, motors, drawings etc. The charge will stay the same as past years for selling, £3.00 an item and no fees after that. Sell a boat for £200, pay £3.00. Accepting items from the Friday afternoon. 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: march show on February 05, 2013, 06:34:19 pm
Hi all the tug brocklebank and the cathaline and may have had to pull out of the show they will be soooooooo missed i was looking forward to a look around the tug
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: dave301bounty on February 05, 2013, 07:12:50 pm
shipmate ,for a good tour ,come across to Albert dock liverpool ,you get a good look around the tug ,plus you can look at the Cathleen a Mary to your hears content ,plus another tall ship is in ,also the planet is open ,,,all free an a cup o tea ..
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on February 05, 2013, 07:36:46 pm
And a couple of hundred yards away is the Port of Liverpool Building. Walk through and see the dome from inside. I haven't for years - must pop in.

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: dave301bounty on February 06, 2013, 03:09:26 pm
good thinking that ,there is a load of model boats and engines too in the albert dk ,,lots of things ,was down there last friday ,seeing the new models getting put back ,after years in the basement ..
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: norry on February 06, 2013, 03:21:20 pm
...Hi Poll...
 
John, that looks like my old STANFORCE on the bow of the SAN GEORGE...
 
I am hoping to get down for the show this year...Hope to see you there...
 
...Best Regards...Norry...
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 06, 2013, 04:07:40 pm
 
   Hi Norry.
   Yes I think it is, Hope you can get down would be nice to see you again.
 
   John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 07, 2013, 08:13:49 pm
just a few pics of the night sailing last year we also have the cafe open just in case you need a break from the fun
steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 07, 2013, 10:21:16 pm
Can't wait for the show be good to see everyone after being away from the scene for so long!! Especially the night sailing on the Saturday get the norton all lit up!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 08, 2013, 06:05:48 pm
 
   It's looking good folks.
 
   Have to get a tug with lights on.
 
   John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 08, 2013, 06:14:35 pm
Can't wait for the show be good to see everyone after being away from the scene for so long!! Especially the night sailing on the Saturday get the norton all lit up!
            Hi Gav
   Just comming into Port.
 
   John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 09, 2013, 01:31:12 am
Looks good there poll!! Can't wait to do some towing now!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 11, 2013, 05:45:44 pm
 
   Hi Folks.
   Two Large Carrousel tugs 150th scale from the Crosby Club will be towing on Sunday. Please don't miss it.
 
   John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 11, 2013, 08:01:06 pm
Hi folks, myself and a friend will definately be coming - but, which day would be the better day to come? Saturday or Sunday?  :-)
 
 Also - if there's any of you Towing guys willing to offer some advice to a "beginner tower", i'd be greatful  ok2  (I realise tower is not a word  %) )
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: davidsg1a on February 11, 2013, 08:09:48 pm
Hello folks, Im not going to make  it down this year, some inconciderate person in the office has got me away at work that week. <*< >>:-(
 
David
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: CPM1 on February 11, 2013, 09:17:10 pm
I fully understand and support that there will be some form of organisation and set of rules in place for this event but I'm curious how does this show work chaps? Do you have to be part of a weekend long organised club visit/display in order to sail a boat?
What's the protocol involved?
Is the Saturday night sail for invitees only etc.
Just asking for my own info.
Ta, Chris M
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 11, 2013, 09:35:59 pm
Hi Chris
MIniSteve and Poll are the best to ask about specifics of the weekend.
 
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: CPM1 on February 11, 2013, 09:39:34 pm
 :-) Ta for that ...
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 11, 2013, 09:41:02 pm
hi chris if you would like to sail at the show just turn up with ya boat after sending me or canal pilot a pm for more info the night sail is open to all too we try to keep it light and fun so come join us
steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on February 12, 2013, 09:38:44 am
Hi folks, myself and a friend will definately be coming - but, which day would be the better day to come? Saturday or Sunday?  :-)
 
 Also - if there's any of you Towing guys willing to offer some advice to a "beginner tower", i'd be greatful  ok2  (I realise tower is not a word  %) )

Hi Adam.
The best day for yourself's, towing will be on both day's, The Carrousel tugs will be there Sunday only. you
 will get all the info you need on any day at the lock side.

 
 John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 12, 2013, 11:09:31 am
Thanks John  :-)
 
 I'll be there on the Saturday - it's a shame i'll miss the Carousel Tugs but hey-ho! So i'll be popping over to have a look-see and find out what I can! Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Bowwave on February 12, 2013, 02:58:14 pm
Also attending the event and entered into the David E Owen  is  the  remarkable  1:72 scale  model of  HMS Warspite by Colin Vass   resently featured in the Model Boats magazine.    One not to miss . :-))
Bowwave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 12, 2013, 05:12:02 pm
Adam

Everyone is very helpful when it comes to people wanting to get involved in tug towing and asking questions. iam still fairly new to it as I have been on and off doing it but if it wasn't for the help off the more senior "towers" I wouldn't have a clue what to do! Get yourself down there and am sure you'll get as much help as you need

Gav
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 12, 2013, 05:32:49 pm
HMS Warspite by Colin Vass - Fantastic model!!

http://youtu.be/b7MXQ3U4bXo

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=30717.msg307797#msg307797
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 12, 2013, 06:09:39 pm
that is one fantastic model cannot wait to see it in the flesh
steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on February 12, 2013, 08:02:16 pm
I shall be there bright and early on Saturday
Unfortunately working Sat night though {:-{
Ellesmere was the show I enjoyed most last year.

And for anyone who hasn't been before don't forget this years fancy dress theme is Long John Silver.

Dave  %)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: dave301bounty on February 12, 2013, 08:08:59 pm
who is gonna be the mate ?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 13, 2013, 11:00:07 am
Adam

Everyone is very helpful when it comes to people wanting to get involved in tug towing and asking questions. iam still fairly new to it as I have been on and off doing it but if it wasn't for the help off the more senior "towers" I wouldn't have a clue what to do! Get yourself down there and am sure you'll get as much help as you need

Gav

Thanks Gav,
 
SWMBO is apparantly coming along - because Cheshire Oaks retail park is round the corner!  %)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 13, 2013, 12:43:02 pm
Guess we won't be towing the navy boat then Steve hahaha!! Looks a lovely model!!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 14, 2013, 12:54:53 pm
not long now Gav.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: pettyofficernick on February 17, 2013, 05:25:55 pm
Does anyone know what Traders will be attending?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Macsmouldings on February 17, 2013, 05:39:15 pm
Hi Guys, Macs Mouldings will be attending again this year, see you all there.
 
regards,
 
Martin.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 17, 2013, 08:08:30 pm
I have not talked to malcolm yet but from memory
SHG, Model boat bits, Starloc glues, Models by design, Scale hobbies, Model sounds, Adrians Marine Figures, Club 500 Slipway, BP Mouldings i will contact malcolm for confirmation sorry if i have missed anyone out and all in no partacular order lol
steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 17, 2013, 08:09:55 pm
Hi Guys, Macs Mouldings will be attending again this year, see you all there.
 
regards,
 
Martin.
:-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: pettyofficernick on February 17, 2013, 08:45:30 pm
No Deans Marine then? Last time I went, when it was at the swimming baths in Ellesmere Port, they were there.....
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 17, 2013, 08:57:16 pm
No Deans Marine then? Last time I went, when it was at the swimming baths in Ellesmere Port, they were there.....
Over 4 years ago and run by someone else. Don't recall them being back at the Museum.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Neil on February 17, 2013, 10:37:40 pm
I've just wangled meself a couple of hours there on the Saturday........costly though....treated swmbo and the two kids to tickets to Phantom of the Opera on the saturday mat. show  at Liverpool Empire, so can pop down for the lunch and early afternoon........see you there dave,
 
neil.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 17, 2013, 10:44:17 pm
I hope alot of people will be there for the night time sailing!!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 17, 2013, 11:24:52 pm
I will be  :-))  first time  :o
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 18, 2013, 09:38:34 am
Good good!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 18, 2013, 03:09:59 pm
Runcorn & District Scale model boats will be there, also bringing along our new tow; Hudson Bay, a vessel we picked up at last years show.. :-))
See the rebuild here.
http://runcornmodelboats.co.uk/Hudson_Bay.html (http://runcornmodelboats.co.uk/Hudson_Bay.html)
 
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 18, 2013, 03:35:48 pm
Am sure it will get givin a good tow! Looks like it is quit a heavy 1 with the depth of the hull
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 18, 2013, 03:37:57 pm
Looks like it is quit a heavy 1 with the depth of the hull
Just A Bit !! but still seems to move nicely.. :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 18, 2013, 04:04:52 pm
Happy days! If the weather stays like it is, it will be a nice weekend
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on February 21, 2013, 12:06:19 am
ill be there

Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 23, 2013, 01:16:37 pm
Nice one Ian, a week to go!

Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: StarLocAdhesives/FiveStar on February 23, 2013, 01:37:35 pm
We have our Shop4glue stand at the Ellesmere show and another at the Manchester northern modelling show


Loads of people keep saying there going to both so both look like there going to be good this year.


Far more people saying there going to either or both than last year
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 24, 2013, 02:21:43 am
 :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: dave301bounty on February 24, 2013, 11:45:19 am
 %)  break de ice ,,yes i am clearing out ,got a lot to shift ,far too many to say ,but ,, O0
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugs62 on February 24, 2013, 07:47:41 pm
just talked the wife in to bringing the grandson down on saturday cant belive she fell for it see you all there :} :} :}
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 24, 2013, 10:14:03 pm
Martin (yewgarth) when do you need the stuff for the bring and buy if you want to put something on there?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 24, 2013, 10:23:43 pm
Taking items after 2pm Friday Gav and Museum opening times Sat/Sun  :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on February 25, 2013, 12:09:10 pm
hi guys . i have never been to this show before . but i got a boat id like to sell . how do i go about selling it at the bring and buy ?

Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 25, 2013, 01:01:31 pm
hi guys . i have never been to this show before . but i got a boat id like to sell . how do i go about selling it at the bring and buy ?

contact yewgarth  see above
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on February 25, 2013, 01:05:02 pm
Last year it was turn up, find some space for your item, tag it, hand over the fee then go away and enjoy the show........
 
 
hi guys . i have never been to this show before . but i got a boat id like to sell . how do i go about selling it at the bring and buy ?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on February 25, 2013, 01:12:44 pm
Last year it was turn up, find some space for your item, tag it, hand over the fee then go away and enjoy the show........



is that the case this year ?? yewgarth ??
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 25, 2013, 01:37:46 pm
It will be  :-))   he loves it .. :}
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 25, 2013, 06:14:36 pm
yes it is see martin he will be in his new room (hazels room) so will be warmer hopefully lol
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on February 25, 2013, 07:18:59 pm
yes it is see martin he will be in his new room (hazels room) so will be warmer hopefully lol


martin ? whos martin . any one got a picture of this good looking guy ? just so i know who im looking for
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 25, 2013, 08:33:02 pm
Hello Ian, not much to say that hasn't already. Turn up, put your boat on a table, pay £3 (each) and go and have a walk around for the day!  :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on February 25, 2013, 09:02:43 pm
Hello Ian, not much to say that hasn't already. Turn up, put your boat on a table, pay £3 (each) and go and have a walk around for the day!  :-))



awesome mate ... see you saturday !!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 25, 2013, 10:33:28 pm
Taking items after 2pm Friday Gav and Museum opening times Sat/Sun  :-))
Ok cheers mate al bring it Friday helping Steve thurs and Fri
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: red181 on February 26, 2013, 12:53:47 am
work prevents me attending, first miss in a long time :((   however what sort of time is the saturday night sail? might be ok for that, is it inside the gates, or outside the museum
thanks
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 26, 2013, 07:16:54 am
Hi red the fun dont stop really but say 5-whenever you want to go home we have lights on most of the dock buildings and plenty of seating if ya get cold in the cafe with burgers and maybe scouse on tap for a small donation plus tea and coffee all in the museum
hope to see you there
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on February 26, 2013, 05:07:59 pm
Scouse and burgers and tea and tugs and a dock system and all for a donation. Bloody hell i've got wood..............................i can bring along if anyone wants any?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 27, 2013, 05:55:56 pm
Does anybody know if Models by Design and/or Mobile Marine Models will be at Ellesemere?  :-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 27, 2013, 06:02:53 pm
I have not talked to malcolm yet but from memory
SHG, Model boat bits, Starloc glues, Models by design, Scale hobbies, Model sounds, Adrians Marine Figures, Club 500 Slipway, BP Mouldings i will contact malcolm for confirmation sorry if i have missed anyone out and all in no partacular order lol
steve
Models by Design Yes according to the above post not sure about Mobile Marine Models
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on February 27, 2013, 06:34:53 pm
Thanks Fella  :-))  I read that post and didn't see models by design ... oops  :o
 
 Just had my Eldergarth out the back in a pool to make some final checks for Saturday - and I was bored  {-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 28, 2013, 07:06:30 am
well setup days are here red bulls at the ready it is great to see how much more work you can get out of our old guys when you give them some wings lol. hope everything is smooth running  :-))
regards steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 28, 2013, 08:32:13 am
Am sure they'll show me how to move stuff today haha
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: chipchase on February 28, 2013, 10:36:00 am
 Will we be seeing your Maltby on the water STEVE   :-)) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on February 28, 2013, 07:06:51 pm
only if an empty hull can be sailed lol
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: chipchase on February 28, 2013, 09:13:05 pm
like this one  {-) {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on February 28, 2013, 09:46:18 pm
Don't give him ideas haha steves prob in the garage now doing it
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on March 01, 2013, 08:36:33 pm
Well that's everything set up! Lets hope the weather stays on are side and it's a good weekend
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on March 01, 2013, 09:05:43 pm
hi guys .... is there a programme of events about whats happening tomorrow ????

Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on March 01, 2013, 09:08:46 pm
Are we all wearing carnations?  %)

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on March 01, 2013, 09:12:06 pm
Steve is prob the best person to answer that ian I think they have got programmes printed and given out as you arrive
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 01, 2013, 10:44:06 pm
See ya'll in the morning folks  :-))  (05:00 am start - lovely stuff!)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on March 02, 2013, 05:53:49 pm
Well, just back from a very enjoyable day out at a show that was very well organised.
Nice models, nicer people  O0 I was very good too and somehow I resisted all the temptations of the bring and buy room.

Warspite got my vote for best of show and I'm not even a big fan of the grey boats .... but wow.
Also I liked a couple of boats by Joe Lang of the Liverpool club - a quality dredger and a Girl class tug (I have one to finish). The Liverpool club also had the best accommodation, having armchairs in which they seemed very comfortable whenever I passed by.

Kirklees and Hoylake clubs were in the running for chattiest member ... and the winner is Hoylake  O0 but the Kirklees chap who made his own Schottles was a close second .... anyway I''ll catch him again at a Kirklees show ... nice guy.

Had a chat at the lifeboat stand and discovered a thing or two .... but mainly the chat there turned to a few traders getting bad reputations for poor customer service - or commercial suicide as I call it. To quote Mr Darcy "My good opinion once lost, is lost forever." Not many traders is my only complaint of the day really; but Scale Hobbies from Skelmersdale, and the glue guy from Runcorn Shop4glue.com were both there so I spent a few bob. Both top notch traders and ever so helpful.

All in all well worth £3  :}

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 02, 2013, 07:10:39 pm
I all so had a great day as allways
Got a few picture's


Jason
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 02, 2013, 07:12:03 pm
 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 02, 2013, 07:13:40 pm
 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 02, 2013, 07:15:45 pm
 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 02, 2013, 07:58:29 pm
Well a great 1st day, although it looked like there would be no sailing at first with ice and weed in the basin, after the tour boat went on its first journey this was broken up and the fun commenced, roll on Sunday, shame I was not able to stay for the night sail. :-)) :-)) :-))
Well done to all involved.. O0
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 02, 2013, 08:03:22 pm
 :} :} :}
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on March 02, 2013, 08:49:58 pm
well i got to say guys ..... thankyou for a fantastic day ..... well worth my drive from west wales !!!!! :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Neil on March 02, 2013, 08:52:40 pm
great day out........expensive, found two voith schnieder psu's, good old friends to chat too even though time wasn't on my side..........and boy did I love that american aircraft carrier in Tugboyben's first set of photos........truly beautiful.
 
excellent day out, and glad I made the effort to go down.
 
neil.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: poll on March 02, 2013, 10:45:53 pm
 
   Thanks to all at Ellesmere Port you made it a great day again, had a good tow on the San George,

 Just missed out on Purchasing two Graupner shottle drives.



 John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 02, 2013, 11:44:16 pm
What can I say??!!?!
 
 Well, from Me, My Dad and Chris (Scoobydoo2 on here) - I'd just like to say thank you very much.
A fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable day (and night sail!) - The hospitality and warm welcome from everybody I met and spoke to was second to none - so I couldn't thank you enough (Mike, Chris, Steve, Gav - to name just a few!).
 
 Hope to see you all again soon - and the beers are on me guys  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: red181 on March 02, 2013, 11:50:35 pm
I enjoyed a night sail till 9.00pm with my Orca, many thanks for the hospitality :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugs62 on March 03, 2013, 08:52:43 am
Thanks for a fantastic day out came down with the wife,son and grandson her who must be obeyed even enjoyed the day .and thank you to Dennis a very kind man who let my grandson have a sail of one of his tugs and as hes only 3years old did a good job,i have now got to find a small life boat as the grandson  never stopped asking grandad please find me a life boat as we walked round the bring and buy it was well worth the trip and will be there next year might even bring a boat as well thank you all again  :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tt1 on March 03, 2013, 04:25:36 pm
Hi Neil, pity we didn't get chance to chat but will no doubt catch you again at another show.  The aicraft carrier you refer to I think is Gambia Bay built by Stan Reffin on the Kirklees Model Boat club stand, if I'm not mistaken - not bad for a beginner eh?!  {-) {-) {-)
                H.M.S. Warspite by Colin Vass - well!! ................made me feel like binning me tools! what a beauty O0
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugs62 on March 03, 2013, 05:04:26 pm
just looking at the photos and on 9961 just make out me and the grandson on th e bridge  :}
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 03, 2013, 06:05:42 pm
Hope your Grandson enjoyed it..
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugs62 on March 03, 2013, 06:26:54 pm
he did and hes never shut up about life boats he was hooked on tugs but now wants a life boat so going to try and build him on out of balsa thanks we will bethere next year  :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on March 03, 2013, 09:02:44 pm
Hi all just waiting for my tea i just want to thank every single person that helped with the show this year you runcorn lads are stars also my club mates you made this all happen and happen bigger than last year 100 tables 10 rooms 4 large ships nearly 90 feet of docks god knows how many buildings put out in 2 days put away in 3.5 hours brilliant thank you. thanks go to the traders too you emptied my wallet i also think dave woolly (i think thats how you spell it) has such a great competition going on my fave was the warspite very nice thankyou dave.
and now the biggest thanks to Mr John Hughes who has been able to somehow orcastrate the whole dam thing and keep his sanity you did it again mate.
so sorry if i have missed anything but i sooooooo tired now think i have gone on too long now so just thankyou all who attended hope we gave you a good show
regards steve
 
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on March 03, 2013, 09:07:53 pm
Can i just thank the Ellesmere Port model boat club for once again putting on what was probably the best show they've done up to now. For such a small club it is a tremendous feat and organising, it couldn't be very easy. It's one of those shows that's not made for profit but for the enjoyment of fellow modellers as can be seen by the sheer enthusiasm of Ellesmeres members. So a big round of applause for these people (come on i can see you, yes you) for kicking off the boating season in great style, I hope there's many more.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on March 03, 2013, 09:09:28 pm
Hi all just waiting for my tea i just want to thank every single person that helped with the show this year you runcorn lads are stars also my club mates you made this all happen and happen bigger than last year 100 tables 10 rooms 4 large ships nearly 90 feet of docks god knows how many buildings put out in 2 days put away in 3.5 hours brilliant thank you. thanks go to the traders too you emptied my wallet i also think dave woolly (i think thats how you spell it) has such a great competition going on my fave was the warspite very nice thankyou dave.
and now the biggest thanks to Mr John Hughes who has been able to somehow orcastrate the whole dam thing and keep his sanity you did it again mate.
so sorry if i have missed anything but i sooooooo tired now think i have gone on too long now so just thankyou all who attended hope we gave you a good show
regards steve
It's about time John was orcastrated!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on March 03, 2013, 09:28:08 pm
 {-) yes mart deffo lol
how you put so many sales in 2 days i do not know you are a true aurthur daley it was manic in there when i walked in and i believe was all weekend think you sold half of the boating world lol
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on March 03, 2013, 10:00:36 pm
Brilliant weekend! Nice weather! Great people! couldn't of been better!! It's all onwards and upwards for next year! Was great to meet Adam and a few others that are starting out in tug towing and give them a good experience with Steve and mikes dock system!! Hope to see everyone soon

Gav
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 03, 2013, 10:05:06 pm
Few picture's i got yesterday
       :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: tugboyben on March 03, 2013, 10:06:31 pm
 :-) :-) :-) :-) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 03, 2013, 10:20:16 pm
Brilliant weekend! Nice weather! Great people! couldn't of been better!! It's all onwards and upwards for next year! Was great to meet Adam and a few others that are starting out in tug towing and give them a good experience with Steve and mikes dock system!! Hope to see everyone soon

Gav

 Likewise Gav mate. (I'm having that tug off you mate!  {-) :-)) ) - Just for the sound unit!
 
 
Nice Photo's tugboyben
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tuggy Gav on March 03, 2013, 10:27:19 pm
Hahaha no chance once I have the new radio gear in her and running spot on no1 ain't getting it!! Very tempted now with to possible builds!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 04, 2013, 12:11:36 am
Did not get any pictures of these in the water but here they are waiting.
Also, the small real tug ?, any Idea what it is called, I did ask but I was on the bridge but could not catch its name..
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on March 04, 2013, 01:29:59 am
does any one know who the person was that had the coast guard cutter for sale in the bring and buy ?
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on March 04, 2013, 09:13:01 am
Yes, great day, and I did get a couple of schottles, complete with a Parat attached for a bargin price! Well made up!
 
Thanks to all those involved in organising everything, including the lovely weather.
 
 
 

   Thanks to all at Ellesmere Port you made it a great day again, had a good tow on the San George,

 Just missed out on Purchasing two Graupner shottle drives.



 John
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: boat captain on March 04, 2013, 10:20:12 am
On behalf of Liverpool Model Boat Club I would like to thank John Hughes and the rest of the team for a great weekend.
Joe  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on March 04, 2013, 10:57:35 am
Anyone have contact info for the couple selling the little sound units upstairs in the exhibition hall.
They were doing cracking business and I couldn't get near!
 
Cheers.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 04, 2013, 10:59:14 am
Yup - www.modelsounds.co.uk (http://www.modelsounds.co.uk)  :-))
 
I managed to hear a few of their sound cards and I was rather impressed ... so I bought one!  :-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on March 04, 2013, 11:01:00 am
Cheers Adam,
 
they did look and sound good, and like the flexibility of a card.
 
Yup - www.modelsounds.co.uk (http://www.modelsounds.co.uk/)  :-))
 
I managed to hear a few of their sound cards and I was rather impressed ... so I bought one!  :-)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Stan on March 05, 2013, 11:28:53 am
Kirklees Model Boat Club would like to thank all those involved for a great weekend.
 
Stan
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Neil on March 05, 2013, 01:28:08 pm
personally Stan.........I reckon your aircraft carrier was the best model of the show............it was beautiful. :-)) ;) ;)
 
neil.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: sailorboy61 on March 05, 2013, 01:54:24 pm
And such great deatil given the size too!
 
personally Stan.........I reckon your aircraft carrier was the best model of the show............it was beautiful. :-)) ;) ;)
 
neil.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2013, 11:48:12 pm
I have now added all the pictures I took to our Clubs Site, use the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the picture.
I will be adding more when I get the files from another member. :} :-))
 
http://runcornmodelboats.co.uk/Pictures.html (http://runcornmodelboats.co.uk/Pictures.html)
 
 
 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: heritorasphodel on March 06, 2013, 12:07:16 am
The model of Olympic on page 2 looks excellent. I assume that's some of the research material next to it.


Andrew
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on March 06, 2013, 01:03:11 am
Sailorboy, you have a PM
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Sub driver on March 07, 2013, 07:40:46 pm
Hello.
Any one know the winning numbers of the raffle held at the show ?
Regards
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 07, 2013, 08:11:52 pm
Not I, But I assume as long as you gave details you will be contacted, I was as I had won some clamps  :} :}  you can never have enough clamps..  I must have missed my numbers at the time ..
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: walrus on March 08, 2013, 09:06:37 pm
Ref - the raffle.
I know that the sellers of the raffle tickets were noting who bought them but surly for the benefit of those  who did not hear the announcements it should be easy to publish a list of winning numbers on this site.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Stavros on March 08, 2013, 10:08:25 pm
Well If I had some raffle ticketts and wanted to know if I had won or not then I would simply contact the organisers and NOT expect the results of a raffle to be published on a forum.
I would look on the organisers website ....if they had one as well.
 
 
Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on March 08, 2013, 10:46:35 pm
all winning numbers had phone numbers on them and winners were contacted by the guys running the raffle if i can i will try get the winning numbers for you if that is the norm.
PS Larry the photos on your site look great thanks for uploading them.
Steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Tug Fanatic on March 09, 2013, 04:22:19 pm
It really was a great Saturday when I was there. The sun was very welcoming after such a dull & miserable week. I would have liked to stay for the full evening but I had 6 trains to catch - yes really - to get home. I only got the last train from Birmingham by the skin of my teeth. The evening hospitality was fantastic & the cafeteria so warm.
 I know how much work is involved in organising anything like this and to such a high standard. There really were so many lovely models. I kept thinking that I must have seen them all & then finding another room! The sailing/ towing action made the show so much more interesting than a purely static show.
 
Great format, lovely models & a really nice setting. Congratulations & thank you.
 
PS I do hope that made some money for all the effort and that the museum didn't keep it all.
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: jaylock on March 10, 2013, 03:48:55 pm
Mike or Steve should have posted some Video clips from the Saturday (day time) sailing by now, :-)  I would post some myself but don't know how to, thanks to all for a great weekend, p.s don't forget the badge Mike.




Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Martin (Admin) on March 10, 2013, 05:14:34 pm

 Raffle posts cleaned up.    :police:
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ministeve on March 11, 2013, 07:17:46 am
thanks martin and i hope to be doing some video editing this week john thankyou for the vid mate
steve
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on March 11, 2013, 10:07:48 pm
Can i say that the Bring and Buy had over 50 boats for sale with at least 2/3 rds of them being sold, with boats from £5.00 to £800. Probably the biggest amount of models to date, so all in all the whole show was very spectacular. Can't wait for next year!  :-)) 
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on March 11, 2013, 10:13:05 pm
Can't wait for next year!  :-))

Next year my first job is to make sure I am not working that weekend - I missed the evening yet again this year <:(

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 11, 2013, 11:12:37 pm
Count me in for next year - Fantastic show, fantastic people and an absolute 110% top job to all the guys and girls that organised the event.  :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Norseman on March 12, 2013, 09:09:15 pm
Had a chat at the lifeboat stand and discovered a thing or two ...

One thing we debated was the orange light on a Tamar. We decided that it was to show the boat was taking on water, but we couldn't decide if it was a flashing or steady orange. I asked a couple of lifeboat chaps on here but neither knew for sure. Anyway it turns out that it is called the bilge warning light and it is a flashing orange light. The light will operate even if the boat is moored and unmanned. So if you are building a model you can easily activate that light for real ... but only at your own risk please O0

Dave
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: jaylock on March 20, 2013, 06:43:24 am
Video clips from the 2013 Ellesmere port model boat show now posted on facebook, (wirral model boats)
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: Neil on March 20, 2013, 07:48:03 am
Video clips from the 2013 Ellesmere port model boat show now posted on facebook, (wirral model boats)
link please, Ta!
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: adamD98 on March 20, 2013, 11:26:26 am
Just type into the search field in Facebook 'Wirral Model Boats' ...
 
 I just had a look, some really good videos and photo's there. Fair few photo's of my first attempt at towing  :embarrassed: O0
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: yewgarth on March 20, 2013, 07:10:49 pm
https://www.facebook.com/WirralModelBoats?ref=stream (https://www.facebook.com/WirralModelBoats?ref=stream)  :-))
Title: Re: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2013
Post by: ian-mccaffrey on March 21, 2013, 12:39:38 am
this facebook page might interest you guys too . its west wales model boats . we was also at the show !
https://www.facebook.com/groups/130611523681979/?bookmark_t=group