Model Boat Mayhem
Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events => Commercial Events and News => Topic started by: Stavros on April 20, 2015, 10:43:31 am
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Right then before we start to say anything about this show please heed this
We have had meetings with Blackpool council about running the event at this location and they have stressed that they are watching not only this forum but others as well not only model forums but every forum and posting that has BLACKPOOL in it. What this means is simple they are willing to come down hard on any forum OWNER and poster if there id ANY POSTING that is DERROGATORRY to their Town....so please do not put THIS and OTHER forums in trouble by derogatory postings.
That statement has NOT come from myself or Mark...if you have anything to say that you feel strongly about then either contact myself or Mark.................Believe you me if I see ANY derogatory comments on here by any Member I will get the moderators to pull this thread and NO INFO will be available about it on here all info will then be in the mags.
Sorry to take this tact but after the last one was trashed then this is hardly surprising .
RANT OVER O0 O0 O0 O0
THE SHOW
Blackpool model show will be held at Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB&gbv=2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=uk&cid=5987046403067764942&q=blackpool+sports+centre&sa=X&ei=EcU0VfQxx-9ojviBqAc&ved=0CBQQtQMwAA&output=classic&dg=brw (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB&gbv=2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=uk&cid=5987046403067764942&q=blackpool+sports+centre&sa=X&ei=EcU0VfQxx-9ojviBqAc&ved=0CBQQtQMwAA&output=classic&dg=brw)
Blackpool Sports Centre
West Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9HQ
As for Parking don't worry there are spaces for over 4000 cars apparently.
We are hoping to have the indoor pool which the Show is known for,lighting which has allways been a bone of contention obviously being a sports centre wont be in issue ! There are plenty of toilets both disabled and able bodied.
Traders will be in attendance as allways...........MORE INFO CLOSER TO THE SHOW
Clubs are as ALLWAYS WELCOME to attend.
ADDMISION PRICES.....................................To Be announced
if you want ANY MORE info at this stage then please contact Mark 01606891999 or Myself
some pics of the venue
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Dave and Mark
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More Pics
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Dave and Mark
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Looks a great new venue! So come on all you modellers,send in your entries and make this an even better show? If I can travel all the way up from Cornwall,I'm sure there are a few more from closer at hand that could attend?
Its a great show,most accomodation is very reasonable, food is plentiful and good, and there is the added attraction of the famous and excellent Blackpool Lights.
Come on guys,and ladies,give the show your support please?
Thanks,
Mick F
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Certainly looks the right Venue for a show of such stature :-))
Ned
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OK OK OK no one has spotted the deliberate MISTAKE
Date of the show is OCTOBER 17/18th
Dave
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And where do i run my boats on? Yes, Stanley Park boating lake. Fresh water, lots of little jetties, benches to sit on next to the lake, it's a great place for your model boat and in wonderful surroundings. Can't wait for the show and perhaps the organisers could arrange some sort of display mini regatta for the model boats on the lake itself? Seems such a waste not to. Regards, Dave.
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Do I hear a VOLUNTEER IN OUR RANKS O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 you obviously know the venue and adj lake........
Dave
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The Jersey Model Boat Club will have a few members going up to the show. We are all booked up and looking forward to another good weekend, and the new venue looks great. :-))
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PLEASE can we have the dates?
Cheers Jim {:-{
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Hi Jim, the dates have been put up in an earlier post by Stavros as
October 17/18th.
John
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Yo Stav,
How did you get on with the Diplomatic Corp's interview? Only joking, I will be there wherever it is held but I see where you are coming from re the spying about negative comments. Mirrors are very useful things for self analysis, hope to meet you there but you will need to wear a carnation!
Cheers, Faz.
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looks a great place for a boat show.is the parking free at the center has a few cars will be comeing up from rawdon club in leeds.olso will the pool be inside or outside on the lake.
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Hi Dave as far as I am aware the parking is free but will clarify this with Mark in the mng...Pool will as usual be inside
Dave
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thanks for the reply.just need to know on the parking so we have the change with us if needed
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Well, me and Nige are all booked ready to go! %%
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My hotel booked hope to meet some of you guys
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If there is any Mayhemer travelling down from ABERDEEN or Great Yarmouth can they please contact either Myself by pm or Mark on 01606891999 it would be beneficial to your wallet if you do so...CASH involved
Dave
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Not long to go to this show only a couple of weeks...your best chance to stock up on your bits ready for those winter builds.
ADMISSION /DAY ..................................................£6 INCLUDES A TICKET TO WIN A MODEL BOAT
SAT/SUN TICKET....................................................£9.50
FAMILY TICKET......................................................£14(2 ADULTS U TO 4 CHILDREN)children MUST be accompanied
Refreshments and food are available
Disabled access
FREE PARKING
We have an abundance of clubs,in fact 6 new ones this year and a host of private exhibitors on display.
We also have a pool for sailing and a host of the best traders in the country and a few new first time traders.
What more can you ask for in Blackpool ....from Fresh caught fish for your fish and chips to a tram or horse draw carrage to a ride on the Big dipper,Blackpool Rock and plenty of shops close by to keep the better half occupied...see the famous Blackpool lights at night...what more can you ask for.
Please don't ask for a list of traders just look at the previous show threads on Blackpool this will give you an idea who is there....as Organisers we can not be held responsible if a trader cant turn up on the day due to illness etc
IF you NEED further info then simply contact Mark on 01606891999...or myself by pm
Dave
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..... date?!?
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Reply 4
Reply 9
Keep up at the back ;D
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Duh! Added to calendar!
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Reply 4
Reply 9
Keep up at the back ;D
THANKS
Date is OCTOBER 17/18
Dave
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Hi Guys Macs Mouldings will be attending, see you all there.
regards,
Martin and Mel :-))
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I'm going with the trouble & strife for the w/end,if you go to scale flags & ensign stand he will point you in the right direction.
Martin
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obviously me and Catherine will be there, hotel is booked.
not long to wait now!!
kelly
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Is it ok to bring down on to the indoor pool my two son's model boats to run briefly or do you have to be a member of a club? Regards, Dave.
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ANYONE can sail on the pool
Dave
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Not long to go to this show only a couple of weeks...your best chance to stock up on your bits ready for those winter builds.
ADMISSION /DAY ..................................................£6 INCLUDES A TICKET TO WIN A MODEL BOAT
SAT/SUN TICKET....................................................£9.50
FAMILY TICKET......................................................£14(2 ADULTS U TO 4 CHILDREN)children MUST be accompanied
Refreshments and food are available
Disabled access
FREE PARKING
We have an abundance of clubs,in fact 6 new ones this year and a host of private exhibitors on display.
We also have a pool for sailing and a host of the best traders in the country and a few new first time traders.
What more can you ask for in Blackpool ....from Fresh caught fish for your fish and chips to a tram or horse draw carrage to a ride on the Big dipper,Blackpool Rock and plenty of shops close by to keep the better half occupied...see the famous Blackpool lights at night...what more can you ask for.
Please don't ask for a list of traders just look at the previous show threads on Blackpool this will give you an idea who is there....as Organisers we can not be held responsible if a trader cant turn up on the day due to illness etc
IF you NEED further info then simply contact Mark on 01606891999...or myself by pm
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Hi stavros
Will there be a bring and buy sale table ,if so what are the t&c's please
Spud
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Hi stavros
Will there be a bring and buy sale table ,if so what are the t&c's please
Spud
Yes, and, from the form that you use to tell the people running it what to expect -
Commission option chosen – ALL commission paid to RNLI
10% from sold price or 7% of asking price pre paid, £...............non refundable
Pretty much anything can be offered except livestock and perishable goods.
Last year we gave £421.85 to the St Annes station.
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Thanks malcolm :-)
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Only 2 weeks to go to this prestigious event ...WHO will Take home the Coveted Blackpool trophy...will it be you ?
The event is situated at Stanley Park leisure centre and WILL be WELL signposted from both the Motorway and also from the town end....EITHER follow the WHITE signs with MODEL BOAT SHOW on them or the BROWN TOURIST INFO SIGNS with STANLEY PARK on them...BOTH will get you to the same place.
PARKING IS FREE
ADMISSION /DAY ..................................................£6 INCLUDES A TICKET TO WIN A MODEL BOAT
SAT/SUN TICKET....................................................£9.50
FAMILY TICKET......................................................£14(2 ADULTS U TO 4 CHILDREN)children MUST be accompanied
Refreshments and food are available
Disabled access
Need to Know more them simply contact Myself or Mark on 01606891999
Dave
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I am on my Way to the show see you there
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Coming on Saturday with 3 boats for the sale. Are there any arrangements to put the sale boats in on the stand before doors open? Trying to hold boats in a queue without damage is not a recommended sport!
I have not found anything about this on the site, and apologise if I have missed it.
Cheers Jim W {:-{
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YES of course you can bring them along on the FRIDAY and get them signed in ...this ALLWAYS is available at the Blackpool show as the Blackpool Club are manning the stand...details of the terms of sales have already been put up earlier...
We will be at the Sports hall till around 6pm at the LATEST on the FRIDAY.....if you are bringing the boats on the sat then simply have a word with the girls on the door....there will BE NO ADDMISSION between 9 and 10 on the day of the show...we should be there at around 730 in the mng on the sat but later on the sunday !!!!!
Dave
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As I have had over 15 emails today asking what the price of entry is let me repeat this
ADMISSION /DAY ..................................................£6 INCLUDES A TICKET TO WIN A MODEL BOAT
SAT/SUN TICKET....................................................£9.50
FAMILY TICKET......................................................£14(2 ADULTS U TO 4 CHILDREN)children MUST be accompanied
Disabled access
Dave
FREE PARKING
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Well cars packed and ready to rock and roll in the Morning do see you all there
Dave
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loaded up see you there :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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looking forward to coming over on satday.hope there is some bargans on the bring and buy stand
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I think everybody will be happy with this venue,only a little place lol,go on website for Stanley park Blackpool, you won't be disappointed
baloo
See you all there 70-002 !
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I was there today setting up our club stand and looking at the amount of cars on the car park (11.50am) it will be interesting to see if there is enough space for the exhibitors and public visitors. I can't see the Sports centre losing money by closing but I do hope I am wrong about the amount of car space.
See you all there.
Cheers,
Faz. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Most important; where is the nearest "Greasy spoon"??
One that's open on a Sunday!
Jim {:-{
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Looking forward to the show today, just glueing machine guns to my PCF Swift to hopefully run in the pool tomorrow then off to bed!!!!!!!!
Regards, Dave ( still ) Not Done.
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Stavros
Nice venue.
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just got back from a weekend in Blackpool
went to show on Saturday and then the lights at night followed by fish n chips
cant be bad ...... venue was fine , parking was easy , i got there about 9.45 sat am
did not take many photos only a handful
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Sorry to be a wet blanket, but why was the pool shunted into a cold side room? Also no where to sit and chat and watch the action on the pool. Only a remote upstairs viewing gallery and sadly no catering on site. Concensus among our club was "Thank you for the try, but not again in this venue"
Jim W <:(
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any pics ?
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I went yesterday , we had an enjoyable time, and easy parking
Thanks to everyone who made it happen,
spud
sorry no pic's
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Evening all, just got back from having a weekend away at Blackpool including the boat show. Arrived there Saturday morning at 11 am and the car park was full to bursting so parked on the road side (no different to previous years). The first impressions of the hall was a 100% improvement over the Norbreck, warm and well lit. I can understand why the pool was in the side room with a concrete floor due to water issues on a polished sports hall floor. The lack of catering was a slight issue as I hadn't brought my dinner with me and there wasn't any obvious local shops nearby. Enjoyed looking at the models on display the only fly in the ointment was the amount of empty tables, its sad to say I had a shopping list, money in my pocket burning a hole, but couldn't find what I wanted. Hopefully next years show will be better as any issues with this years show can be improved upon. I did hear talk of a certain gentleman emigrating so I don't know where that leaves the organisation of this long running show.
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Went my self with the father inlaw, we arrived at 10.30 and found that car park just about full, there could have been some better parking some vehicle were taking up a space and a bit, having said that we enjoyed the show, got the motors I needed from components had a great chat with one chap at Hull model boat club about his trawler builds, but the lack of a cafe/ eating area was a shame.
A decent amount of traders and clubs.
Overall we enjoyed the visit and hope with time it will get bigger and better.
Found a great fish and chip shop near by called the cottage wow what a plate full mmmmm.
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Totally agree,it was better than the Norbreck, 2 traders and 4 clubs did not turn up (so I'm told),there was no cafe because "it's a sports centre" not a greasy spoon as was told by the sports centre receptionist,we are here to keep fit. Anyway the show seem to die off at 11 am on Sunday but talking to traders better venue,hopefully will be better next year but remember "NO CAFE" T &Coffee stall in hall,but bring your own food.
baloo
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Thanks to all who did come, especially those who patronized the bring & buy - this year I get to hand over £431.84 to the RNLI when I take the cheque down to Blackpool lifeboat station.
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only say a handfull of boats on the water
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Me my wife and two teenage boys attended on the Saturday. We thought the venue was cleaner and brighter than the old Norbreck one. What we did miss was seating around the pool to maybe have a drink and watch the boats in the pool. The catering was a bit poor but luckily we only wanted a drink anyway. The admission fee was allso a bit weird, only £10 for two adults and two teenagers? We did take a boat to run on the pool ( a PCF Swift type Vietnam US Army type boat ). I had been up till 3am on the morning of the show to get it finished and was very fed up with it running erratically at home on the dining room table >:-o , it kept cutting out and stopping. I had just re-greased the shaft and thought i may have overfilled it but took it anyway. At the side of the pool it still ran very slowly but a kind man ( forgot his name ) i think from a model boat club came over and offered to help. He checked the size of the prop, turned the shaft by hand to make sure it wasn't binding and then suspected the 7.2v NIMH battery. He went away and got his voltage tester and discoverd it was only giving out 5.2v even though i had had it on charge all night. The battery was quite old and we deduced it was a duff cell in it. Anyway, off to the Component shop stall, bought another battery and hey presto!!!! the boat ran perfectly and very fast. Many thanks to the guy who helped us, at the time i was really fed up and my two boys were very dis heartend to say the least. Anyway. i agree, not many people were using the pool which i thought was a shame. I allso bought later on a voltage tester for only £3.50 from the component shop ( won't be caught out again!) and various other bits and tools from the traders at the show. Would i go next year, definitely, but then again i am local and don't have to travel far. This is not negative criticism of the show as i can't imagine how difficult it is to organise, but anyway, a good day out was had by all and thanks to the many friendly and helpful people i met on the day, regards, Dave and family.
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I am hoping someone took some pictures <*< <*<
As for food, Unless I know that there is definitely food available I always take my own, and I am sure no mention of catering was made.
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hello
i took a few, being a model slipway fan mainly concentrated on them.
Dissappointed model slipway was not there, hope they come to international show
looking for discontinued kits, but no joy ( i am trying to collect the full range of boats, can see a wanted post coming )
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only a flavour but sure others will add
mike
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don't think model slipway do the shows now.he still sells the kits on line or phone.
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Ah i see, had a message from Jackie to clarify.
Great models and hope to see more fully built ones at the next show .
few more
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Right then lets answer some of the critics from the Organisers perspective
I will start with the Chairs.......we were promised 250 to be del on the friday by Blackpool council ....we ONLY got 50
Pool location...right then we were not allowed to have it in the main sports hall unless we could insure the floor area for over 5K...and also ins from slips and falls with water spillage.....this is WHY it was located where it was.......regarding seating around the pool I have already answered this
Lack of Café...MMMM this was a bit of a shock for Us as we were promised catering....sandwiches and tea coffe Day before the show we were told sorry they cant do it as they DONT WORK WEEKENDS...that is FACT.........imagine what we said.......as it is Blackpool with many eateries within a short distance we were not unduly worried...There was a café on site 5 mins walk away form the sport centre and THIS was pointed out on the sheet everyone was handed out ...it was all in there.....Mark decided to make the best of a poor situation and went out and got some tea/coffe/crisps and choccy which was manned by David and Elaine...THANKS A LOT.
Lack of Traders....well 3 of the traders who were book in simply COULD NOT ATTEND due to sickness.Not a lot the organisers can do about that...
4 clubs who booked in for some reason simply did not turn up.
Both of the above would have simply filled the hall up...So no wonder it was bare int eh hall...Yes Modeling timbers is retiring from the shows................ODD thing is after the show we have had 2 new traders wanting to attend next year as they had been on a fact finding mission
Another BOMBSHELL if you want to call it that in the letter you all received was that Mark...A MODEL WORLD is Emigrating to Australia simply for the benefit of his family and personally I don't blame him and I wish him my Personal best wishes.........
AS a member pointed out what is going to happen to the shows....THEY WILL GO ON fear not on that score....Mark will be coming back to run them and I will be handling most things this end....COALVILLE AND BLACKPOOL WILL GO ON.
On a personal note May I take this opportunity to THANK all the Blackpool Model Boat club without their STERLING work Before and on the show days this show would simply flounder.
One thing that must be pointed out is that they raised £431 pound for the RNLI a darned good effort.
Right then what happened to ME at the show.....well on friday I woke up with a pain in my side...thought nothing of it and came to the show.....worked till 3pm and simply had to go to the hotel as I was in sheer agony...this carried on all night....so not much sleep !!!!!!...Greta sat morning NO pain wey hey off I went to the show....around 3pm I couldn't stand the pain anymore and had to go to the hospital where they admitted me within 20 mins.......with and we still don't know yet whether I have a strangulated hernia or a twisted gut......YES I was discharged on Sunday morning(think they had enough of my snoring) and YES I did turn up at the show ...only to be TOLD by not only Mark but ALL the traders and Most of my friends who were at the show to flipping well GO HOME...charming you lot haha
MY PERSONAL THANKS to ALL the traders who have already been in contact and my friends for their concern on my wellbeing ...IT MEANS A LOT TO ME very touching...and all the OFFERS of assistance.
Last but by n means least........Davenotdone....MMM it seems you were THE ONE...yes YOU....Lindsey did mention she had dropped a clanger on the door with one family and Charged them £10 Instead of £12 so you OWE us £2 ha ha.......
Dave
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I have to agree that the organisers have picked a much better venue than the Norbreck, very bright and airy and after speaking with a number of traders and clubs, they are in total agreement, so very well done to the organisers.
I, along with a number of others have travelled to the Blackpool show for many, many years from North of the border, we attend most of the shows held throughout the year, but I`m afraid I, personally, can no longer justify the 500+mile round trip to attend. This has nothing whatsoever to do with the organisers, who do a great job, its just that the show is becoming smaller and smaller every year! There were definitely less clubs and traders attending this year, noticeable, as soon as you entered the hall, so I`m afraid this was the last Blackpool show for me.
I would however, like to wish the organisers every success and hopefully, this venue will attract more clubs and traders in the future.
P.s Glad you all got home safely Dave, look after yourself matey and will hopefully see you and your ever growing family again at Wikie :-))
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To be honest I wasn't bothered about the Warbreck venue , it was what it was, I usually came away happy with what I wanted . . .
The shrinkage of shows (any shows) has got to be due to the internet ? and you cant blame the traders, no hauling stuff / accommodation / booking / etc , just get a website & display your wares & wait . . .
Whatever, I've shot a few pics of interest to me , with today's digital camera's I tend to do short movies these days & only a few stills . . . .
With the announcement of Cammell Laird's being in the frame as 'preferred supplier' for the new polar exploration vessel I spotted this on Mobile Marine Models stand . . .
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the new vessel will have the X bow configuration , & this's the first model I've seen with this shape. . .
Dont know if you get plans for this price . . . .
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An unusual hull shape all the same , bet it's a S O B to cast with all the undercuts , split mould?
For all you ROCKET SCIENTIST'S a BUILD IT YOURSELF 3D printer . . . .
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Outside my brain-scale.
A selection of test pieces . . . .
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/907/1SBs9V.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/p71SBs9Vj)
Wonder how long it takes in operation?
Model of a Flower class with a sad tale . . . .
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/905/CAAfs0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/p5CAAfs0j)
The real ship never even got commissioned , lost on trials from the shipyard , R I P guy's. . .
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/908/o1rNBR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/p8o1rNBRj)
Bill
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I know it is a bit far to travel for one day,but on Saturday 28th Nov mobile marine will have there Xmas show ,then you can see what and where they do things,enjoyable crowd and I don't think you will be disappointed, hope to see you there
Baloo
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I know it is a bit far to travel for one day,but on Saturday 28th Nov mobile marine will have there Xmas show ,then you can see what and where they do things,enjoyable crowd and I don't think you will be disappointed, hope to see you there
Baloo
Would it not be better to start a new thread instead of advertising another show on the Blackpool show site..
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Would it not be better to start a new thread instead of advertising another show on the Blackpool show site..
Baloo was hardly advertising it was he ?
some one asked about it so he gave them the relive the information
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Baloo was hardly advertising it was he ?
some one asked about it so he gave them the relive the information
Fair comment, My apologies Baloo :-) , However it might have helped if he had quoted in his reply the comment he was replying to as a number of posts since the comment Baloo was referring to had been made.
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I'll start a new topic anyway! :-))
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The 3D printer was quite an impressive piece of kit for the price -£298, going by the examples on show. The definition was on all the examples was really very good and the best I've seen, but no doubt there are limitations. Apparently most of the smaller items took around 15 minutes to build up.
I've refrained from making comments of any sort this time simply 'cos I can't be bothered but, at least it was warmer and better lit.
LB
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I forgot to comment who I was replying to but hay-ho all sorted in the end