Model Boat Mayhem
Shows, Events, Club websites and Club Events => Mayhem at Wicksteed ! => Topic started by: Martin (Admin) on October 30, 2006, 04:40:29 pm
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Hi All,
We've read with great interest the posts on a get together for forum members and, as there seems to be a great deal of interest, we have decided to organise a 'Mayhemers' weekend.
After looking around for a fairly central location that is easy to get to with good facilities, we have approached the Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club asking if we can use their lake over a weekend in May, the response so far has been positive and we are looking to finalise a date shortly.- http://wpmbc.homestead.com/
We would like to make this an informal fun get together aimed at all the Mayhemers out there who would like to meet and have a good old chinwag off line and of course sail their boats with overnight camping encouraged for those who wish to stay late chewing the cud and sinking a beer or two.
As there are so many trade events during the year, we are not promoting this event has such. Traders will be more than welcome but purely in the capacity of having a relax and a sail, probably showing off a few existing or new models and maybe putting on an on water display (e.g formation destroyer or tug dancing !!! ). Static diplays etc are welcome, but no trade stands.
We are hoping that clubs may wish to bring along a tent and show there models and put on a few displays as well, but have not approached anyone yet.
What's will be on offer:
Free entry
Free Sailing
Free tea and coffee all day for Mahemers, kindly sponsored by (open to offers)
Reduced parking Rate ( with voucher - email me )
Free pint or two for any Mayhemers camping kindly sponsored by (open to offers)
Free, we supply he heat, you provide the meat BBQ
Free evening entertainment (well a film show)
Free Expert discussions and advise (Martins Jabber)
Free Shelter if it rains, sun shelter if it doesn't (well you never know)
Free to enter static display (well somewhere to keep your models when not sailing)
Free Mayhem fun awards, we'll think up some suitable reasons to give them out during the weekend
Free club display areas (if they want to)
Camping overnight £10.00
No moaning ....... because its Free
As this is informal we will be providing various awards, certificates, trophies etc for classes and winning models in categories that will become obvious to us during the weekend !?! e.g furthest traveled, best sinking, longest flight silliest idea etc... just general Mayhem stuff, and we will invent some organised more sane sailing events etc nearer the time....unless you have any better ideas.. :D
If there are any clubs that would like to put on a display, or any traders wishing to sponsor 'tea bags' for the weekend etc, please drop us a line. martin@modelboatmayhem.co.uk
Martin & Bradders
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Just got home!!
Well done to Martin and Bradders!!!
I had a great day, very well organised, as good as any trade or club show.
Good luck tomorrow to you all.
Many thanks Holmsey.
p.s. Will post a few pics later.
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Me too, thanks Martin, Bradders & families, a great day out. Will try & bring a boat & tent next time!!!
Thanks again,
Nige
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Heres some pics taken today:
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Looks like a great pond and spectator area - Springer fleet looks great as well.
We look forward to more photos - being just a bit far to attend!
Good luck with Sunday,
Mike(Victoria BC Canada)
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So did I.dont let the weather stop you going no sunday. theres plenty of cover if it rains.. this must be one of the best boating days out !!!!!!!
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mayhem Saturday must be the best day out for free.not let the rain stop you going on sunday. plenty of cover, so just go and have a good time.
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Hi,
I agree a good day, great models and brilliantly run by Martin and Bradders.
Please come on sunday to show your appreciation to all the work these to have put in for this event.
Thanks to all of you who attended today and I hope to go to many more Mayhems in the future.
Thanks again
ro88o
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Absolutely!!
Cracking Day Out!
Many thanks to Martin, Bradders and all who sail with them.
Tony H
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Hi all,
Really, really great to meet so many of you guys!
Loads seemed to be there, a great variety vessels and lots of smiling faces.....the free tea and coffee seemed to be a great hit.
We was VERY in the Mayhem 'ward room' / marquee so would you believe that at a normal show I would take 300 - 1000 photos per day... today I took about 20!?!?!? ( I asked fellow Mayhemers to take photos and post too. )
Here's a couple to start off with....
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Great day - good to see so many boats on the water - hope tomorrow's not a wash-out
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I am all ready to go.
All batteries charged and TomTom programmed.
Myself and RMASMASTER wii be leaving Southampton at 7am.
See you there.
Bob
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Hey all, if this is an ongoing thing, perhaps it could turn into the new big UK show?
Thoughts to Martin.
It may be a good thing to have something totally new with no floaters messing things up if you know what I mean?
All for one and one for all and all that?
Just wondering?
Paul...
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what a purfect day out, all boats survived the day, though taking Yamato out of car and laying her on the floor, caught mast on knee, PERTOING!!!! :( snapped one of the high antennae :(
what surprised me though was just how well some of the springers tried a new line in submergence and in the case of a certain red one ::) taking half of the lake!
Excellent day out and I will be back! as for the springers, next is to try an M shape race :):)
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Its a shame im going to miss out on this one but SWMBO has put the boot down,
From the replies this weekend is looking to be a BIG HIT well done martin and co.
keep them pics coming aswell people im very jelous i cant be there to sail aswell :(
Jay
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excellent day :) and if anyone has pics of My boats on the water can ya send em to me please :) typical brought batteries to tug, forgot the tug g'ah!
Big UP to the mayhemmers who turned up :)
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Thanks Martin for a great day out!
I went with dad, TonyH, yesterday and it inspired me enough to join the forum! Had a lot of fun, just can't wait till next year.
Sam
PS please make the steering course a bit easier next time ;D ;
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What a superb day out that was guys, thanks VERY much for organising it. My wife was impressed too, she says it was the best days boating we've been on for a long time.
This pic says it all for me........
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8051/mayhemb2gb1.jpg)
Mayhem indeed! :D
My favourite boat of the day was the 'Hants and Dorset' ASR launch, really looked the part and even sounded right! I've sailed on a real one in my time from RAF Calshot and that brought back good memories.
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4357/mayhema2sj3.jpg)
Thanks again, roll on Mayhem08.....
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Hi and greetings to all. Did go to the mayhem show and it was very very very good. Loads of models to see, nice people to meet and Saturday the sun was out as well. Congrats to Martin and his team and a special thank you to Martins misses who supplied us with liquid beverages all weekend, for that we love her very much. To martin and the crew, thanks for a very good weekend and i am sure to speak for everyone who got there, that we dad e hell of a good time. Thumbs up 10/10 for that. Lol Wolfie www.scaleboats.co.uk and please pardon me spelting.
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leaning back like that, did he fall in :D ???
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No not that time but by the time he had packed up today he looked pretty wet
Cheers
BobB P.S. thinking of changing the handle to Wetat68
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Home already Bob old buddy.
Have a good time ?
Where are the photos ?
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The weekend was fantastic, when I have dried out my camera I will post some photos. To all the Mayhemers I met for the first time it was great to see you we must meet up again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
A very wet Other Brian
P.S Springer Tugs are more fun than, (no I had better not say that SWMBO might find out) ;) ;) ;)
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Yes a big thanks to Martin and the mayhem crew and the wicksteed club for there very friendly welcome, we had great fun with the lifeboats sorry for the bad weather for Sunday but we all had a good time Saturday.
17-21
Phil.
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Today was fairly wet, no I lie it was VERY wet but we still had a lot of fun. Still quite a few boats about, I am drying the camera out as I speak then I can see if I took any half decent pictures.
The other Brian
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We had a great day on Saturday. :) :) :) A BIG thankyou to Martin, Bradders, all there helpers for organizing the Event. Wicksteed Park and Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club for hosting the event. We really appreciate the work and effort that go's into putting a show on. Hope the weather didn’t spoil Sunday too much.
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I would simply like to say that I have just spent a weekend with a group of the nicest people I am ever likely to meet. ;D
Many thanks for attending and supporting the show and I am sure that Martin will agree that Mayhemer's really are the greatest. ;D
Bradders (nearly dry !!)
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Sunday!!!!
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Our Heroes! :D
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Yes it was wet and windy.
But the company made up for the weather.
I managed to chat to most there (never a problem, shutting me up can be!!).
well worth the round trip.
Just wanted to say thanks to ALL who were there today, the Mayhemmers made the day.
We managed a few on the water in between chats.
Thanks to all the local lads who helped arrange the weekend.
And a BIG thanks to Martin, Bradders and their families for seeing it through to completion.
It was good to meet the PEOPLE behind the nicknames.
When is the next one Martin?
Bob
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Thanks to you both for arranging the weekend, and I agree with the comments on the Mayhemmers!
Bob
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Yes, definitely a big thanks to Wicksteed Club for their help and support - absolutely vital! Super venue for the event.
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Just got home to the Isle of WET, Thanks to Martin and Bradders for a great event whens the next one ;D
Took camera forgot to charge camera battery :-[
Enjoyed the sinking ;D well worth the trip for that alone.
Great to meet everyone.
Cheers
Big-geoff
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Well the rain didn't dampen anyone spirits today.... at the rain tried really hard !
We were soaked through within minutes of getting out the car but several dozen people turned up anyway... even all the way from the Wales & Isle of White! Now that's true dedication. Even during the heaviest showers, there was always at least 6 boats on the water including 2 very water resistant Sea Wind yachts, the Springer tugs pushing everything around and even playing football!!. The weather was lifted with lots of roaring laughter and jeers that rang out across the lake.
I too second Bradders thoughts, what a wonderful bunch of people that turned up!
Bradders is holiday for a week now but we'll sit down when he gets back and spin a yarn or 10 together when get the photos sorted.
Highlights of the weekend for us, (in no particular order) - turnout, smiling faces, support from the trade, the variety of vessels, wonderful atmosphere, Wicksteed Park management, Mrs Bradders & Mrs Mayhem (supplying constant the free tea and coffee the whole weekend), Hanna and her Dad, Phil Abbot of the Blackheath club, the Springer Tug display team, Colin Bishop, the 'Other' Brian, Martinno1fan, Ghost in the shell (who sailed all day, despite several lagers!) Wolf of Deans Marine (what a trooper), the Mini-Z boats, Wicksteed & Northampton clubs (what great hosts & in particular Martin who couldn't have been more helpful), the patients of everyone with the schedule (which was 'shot to hell' before we even got it going!) my son Kirk who put the whole Shane steering course out (but had no idea who, what, or why I was yelling at him but kept his temper anyway), the green trolley, the generosity of everyone that brought tea, coffee, cups etc, Guy Badley & family, Poll, Tugboat Kenny (and his amazing demonstration of sinking offshore support ship), the RNLI "display team", The Model Hovercraft Association, Richard (for lending us his PA), Ian (we all wish your Mrs well with your very imminent birth!) , Jackie, Laurie, Dave, Ron, John, Mark, Jag, Lucy & Paul…… and this is just the start of the list!!!
A SPECIAL BIG THANKS goes Bradders, who I can honestly say, without his constant encouragement, cajoling, temper tantrums, barrage of insults, deep pockets, vision and organization skills – the event would not have happened.
THANKS EVERYONE, IT WAS BRILLIANT!
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BIG YES from me as well, Great day out Many thanks.
Cheers,
John. POLL
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To the Mayhem crew,
A big thanks for a great day on Saturday. So when's the next one ;D
Riggers
Well done to Hannah for her springer and the way she beat all the grow ups
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My first Sail in such great company. Couldn't ask for anything better.
Many thanks Martin & Bradders for putting on such a marvelous get together. I reckon it will become the highlight of the model boating year. Well done.
Tug...Kenny
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Thanks Martin and Bradders and everybody else who helped. for a great weekend and to all the Mayhemers that I met over the weekend it was to me what model boating is all about , and springer tugs are a lot of fun for very little outlay . Thanks again everybody
Cheers
BobB
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if ya have them, Colin, id be glad. I forgot my camera batteries, found cam in the case, :)
to the mayhemers that I managed to eyeball, great to put a face to your names, oh Kenny, the reason why Bradders tried to embarras you with the PA on saturday, well that'll be me, told him that your first boat had was being maidened there :)
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WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
It was really nice to meet all of you and Hannah and me would like to say a BIG thank you to Martin and Bradders and everybody else who put alot of time, effort (and money) into the best model boating weekend and birthday ever. Hannah says sorry for not staying down the lake on sunday as she was still not feeling well :'( and she has asked me to say goodbye to you all on the forum as she couldn't do it in person.
When is the next one, we will be there come rain or shine or rain or rain!
See you all soon Mark and Hannah.
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I would like to say a VERY VERY big thank you to Mrs Mayhem & Mrs Bradders who without their tireless efforts we would not have had an endless supply of tea and coffee all weekend.
THANK YOU! ;D
The other Brian
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Mark,
Did you tell Hannah you sailed her warship AGAIN :)
Think you owe her at least 1 x 99 cone!!
Nice to meet you and family.
Bob
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Ghost - which were your boats ? - I've got dozens on file!!! Names/descriptions please!
Colin
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No I didn't tell her, I was going to keep it quiet Bob, she will know now cheers mate ;D ;D ;D I think you will owe me an ice cream now for dropping me in the doo-doo.
Glad to see you made it home safely and we hope to see you again soon (so you can buy me that ice cream)
mark.
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A couple of pics of the Birthday Girl. Well done Hannah!
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Whoops! Sorry - didn't catch your username properly - trouble with being deaf! I'm afraid I didn't get the Yamato but here's one of the others. I enjoyed running it! (or was it the other one?!)
Colin
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Cheers Colin :) i think it was the neppie "Gemini" you may have sailed :) when she got home Celestia went straight on charge, just making it for sunday :)
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I think we should make Hanna Mayhem's honorary "Princess."
What a wonderful little lady, a real credit to you Mark.
Martin & Bradders
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Mark,
You know I couldnt be seen buying ice creams for fellers,
No problem for Hannah and your missus though :)
Shall we just call it a pint then?
Bob
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So Martin, where are we taking the show to next weekend then ??
I hear Australia is nice at the moment... ;)
Bradders
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So Martin, where are we taking the show to next weekend then ??
I hear Australia is nice at the moment... ;)
Bradders
YES PLEASE
I have a lake that is big enough, I 'll start organising it ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Regards David
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Hi Bob, I have seen the pics of you dressed up as a woman and you are worried about buying an ice cream for me (how many sailors followed you home that night!!! ;D ;D ;D) however a pint will do very nicely thank you.
See you soon, Mark...
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Hello everyone, I would like to thank Martin and Bradders for making this a great weekend and me a honorary princess!!! I thank you for my trophy and prize boat kit. I am sorry for not staying down the pond on sunday but it was really nice to meet you all. I will start a new topic when I start building the Robbe Katja.
I am looking forward to the next weekend meeting hopfully with my Ark Royal even if it is not finished.
Hannah.
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Martin,
What was the grand total of mayhemmers that turned up over the weekend?
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I think everything has been said by others - it was simply the most superb day ( I was only there on the Saturday)
In between sailing the Ketch, the Northsider and the airboat, I managed to get some video shots of boats and people.
I wont be home until Tuesday but "Model Mayhem The Video" should be available on Wednesday.
Thanks for a wonderful day (and the gong that Bradders is seen giving to me in an earlier posting on this thread :) )
Don Brown
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Heres some more pictures taken on Saturday
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And the last 4
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So Martin, where are we taking the show to next weekend then ??
I hear Australia is nice at the moment... ;)
Bradders
Shanghai, please, please, please, please, pls. :D :D :D :D
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I think everything has been said by others - it was simply the most superb day ( I was only there on the Saturday)
In between sailing the Ketch, the Northsider and the airboat, I managed to get some video shots of boats and people.
I wont be home until Tuesday but "Model Mayhem The Video" should be available on Wednesday.
Thanks for a wonderful day (and the gong that Bradders is seen giving to me in an earlier posting on this thread :) )
Don Brown
Hi Welsh Druid
Anychance of putting on You tube, or will Mayhem be able to host a video?
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(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4280.0;attach=10444;image)
Story of this ship please!
What is it? Whose is it? (Where can I get one?) <- did I say that out loud? :D
-Rob
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Anychance of putting on You tube, or will Mayhem be able to host a video?
I will put it on the server which holds my genealogical site and you will be able to access it from there :)
I will have to do some drastic editing though to remove the parts which show long periods of the ground - I left the camera switched on by mistake whilst I carried it around ::)
Cant do that until I get home from my daughters in London where I am until tomorrow.
Don
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Martin and Bradders,
What can I say, a great weekend, talking boats,running boats and meeting new friends. Highlights for me had to be the "Performing Springers" display team, and being one of those striaght running types I enjoyed making my springer go round in circles on purpose, and of course the sad demise of a certain oil rig support vessel (I still await my salvage fee)
Sunday may have been a little damp (I have just taken my waders off) and my gazebo sank into the mud (thanks for the photo Colin) it was still just as much fun. Many thanks to Mrs Bradders for all the tea.Same again next year ?? (with more of us stright running type maybe)
Steamboat Phil
Blackheath MPBC
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HI ALL
WE HAD A GREAT TIME ,THANKS TO MARTIN & BRADERS FOR AN ACE DAY, SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT ONE .
CHEERS STEVE ;D & KATH :-*
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Here you mayhem, you wanted photos of it
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And not forgetting the coming together of the two lifeboats
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Hi Riggers24,
would you have any objections if I copy your photo of the lifeboats coming together to go on my lifeboat web site.
17-21
Phil.
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17-21 Phil
I thought all the lifeboats were exceptional models.
The other Brian
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OK hands up who said it was not raining a lot on Saturday, these two look pretty wet.
Do you know what is scary the hat Martin is wearing is his daughters, and this man is in charge of this web site :o :o :o.
The other Brian
P.S I was inside a marquee drinking beer watching this, of course I was giving out useful advice ;D ;D ;D
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hi all, how lucky were we on Saturday with the weather - believe it or not lads, Ive got sunburn on the top of the old skull - dont ask me how, but this was from Saturday - this is no joke or a lie my mates, busy steaming.
sorry I missed out on Sunday - but I really really enjoyed Saturdays meet. I put a lot of faces to names and I hope, made a lot of good friends.
Well done Martin and Bradders ;D I promise I will bring the hobby launch next year. I think I upset Martin by not bringing it along, but I was literally fighting for space in the car so roll on next meet in 2008. ;D ;D
One face in particular was the new face of ACTion - by he looks nowt like I thought he would ;D ;D 8)
aye
John E
BLUEBIRD
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Here are a selection of my photos .
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Here are some more. ;D
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Hi Riggers24,
would you have any objections if I copy your photo of the lifeboats coming together to go on my lifeboat web site.
17-21
Phil.
Send me a PM with your address and I will copy you the lot on to a CD or email them as there is about 30 photos in total
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Martin,
Who got the prizes?
Riggers
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Still more. Wonderful day. Just kept snapping away with the camera ;D
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That last one was me :)
Here is last ones ............ See you all at the next one
Cheers...Ken
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hands up if you think that Martin, wearing that pink cap looks like chef from southpark! :D lol
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We said that on Saturday Ghost ;D ;D ;D
The other Brian
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This picture was taken on Saturday by ghost, while it was taken one of three things could have happened my camera went in, ghost went in or both went in thankfully none of that happened. Ghost this is a brilliant picture.
The other Brian
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This is a really nice puffer I do not know who made it as I did not ask his name, smack wrist for that. Let me know who it was.
The other Brian
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This picture was taken on Saturday by ghost, while it was taken one of three things could have happened my camera went in, ghost went in or both went in thankfully none of that happened. Ghost this is a brilliant picture.
The other Brian
Brian, thanks matey, and yes I love low level shots, :D
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Brian, thanks matey, and yes I love low level shots,
Better stay clear of escalators then - you might get arrested! ;D
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Brian, thanks matey, and yes I love low level shots,
Better stay clear of escalators then - you might get arrested! ;D
Stop mucking about Colin. Wheres all the photos ??? ???
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Richard,
Full set of photos will be sent to Martin for display on the Mayhem site. Some of the best ones are being included in my Model Boats report which I imagine will take a while to appear. Spent most of today fielding requests for specific shots! never got around to taking any pictures of my boats... :'(
Colin
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Thanks for that I am glad they were enjoyed by all 17-21 Phil.
17-21 Phil
I thought all the lifeboats were exceptional models.
The other Brian
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Yes. the lifeboats were really something - congratulations to all involved.
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I know its been said by others but I would like to add my thanks to Martin and Bradders for organising a genuinely pleasant day of sailing on Saturday.
It was great to be able to share the water with so many others - without the petty "rules" so often associated with club events.
Everyone was friendly - and the little touches - welcome packs, free tea and barbecues were a breath of fresh air.
I know how much work goes in to organise an event like this - and I think you should be proud of what you achieved.
Lets hope this is going to be a regular event.
A thought for next time - how about a photo opportunity by having all the boats built to the same scale on the water at once?
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Yet another big thank you to Martin, Bradders and of course their families for supporing them.
Saturday was superb, it was good to catch up with old and new faces.
What's a little rain on Sunday!
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, now i have dried out!
Kind Regards
Simon
;D
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Bradders I will agree with that idea, and if Bigfella cannot arrange a good enough lake, I can as we have 6 within ten kilometres of town and free parking, free coffee and tea and even sunshine, and at least 25 to 30 degrees temperature, and all Mayhemmers would be made welcome and there would also be free accommodation for all who come....
Roy
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Bradders,
We can supply the use of at least 6 lakes in a ten kilometre radius of town, with free tea and coffee, as well as sunshine, but the biggest drawcard would be free accommodation for all ho attended, with the warmest weather and SUNSHINE...................
Roy
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Hi All
I am told by 2772e Simon that the Highlander Puffer was made by a friend of his, Martin Spencer. It took Martin 5 years to complete.
It was his first model, looked really good also sailed well
The other Brian
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Hi weekend Mayhemers. I will learn about this forum stuff eventually. Just attaching my note of thanks to Martin and Bradders for a very enjoyable Saturday. :)
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a fantastic weekend, big big thanks to bradders and martin for all thier hard work.... (and 'mrs bradders' and 'mrs martin' who were busy behind the scenes -)
thanks to wicksteed park and northants club- a great bunch...
and it was great to meet so many other mayhemmers out there, had long chat with young at 65 ( who dont look a day over 40!) and met and ghost in the shell, colin bishop, holmesy, and others,
can we have a whip round for a new ( and better) CD for no mustang mark though ;D
its was an awesome weekend- and we will be at the next one !-
please order dry weather martin, i am still drying the tent out !!!!!
martin and bradders ! -well done boys you done us proud.....
will post some pics later !
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well what a wonderfull weekend well done to Martin and Bradders for putting ti on well worth the trip down from North wales.The highlight of the show for me was seeing another happy Hunter on the water awsome, the HERO of the day was Defiantly TUG KENNY or should he now be called TUG SUBMARINER KENNY ;)
It was so nice ot be able to put face to the names what a BRILLIANT weekend
OH special thanks must go to Martin for that personal Boat Del service !!!!
WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE COUNT ME IN
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Ken's Aziz was nearly Ken's Azwoz ;)
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What a nice chap that Guy Bagley is me only looking 40 mind you that was before I had spent the night in a tent ,and cooked my breakfast
Cheers All nice to have met you
BobB
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Hi Guy, sorry for the repetative cd in my van saturday night, I had just got myself dry and it was raining outside and also I couldn't be bothered to get off my backside and go outside to change it ;D ;D also if I put my beer down it would have slowed up my drinking somewhat!!!!!
Mark.
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my son wanted his bob the builder CD played !!!!!!
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Looks like a great day was had by all. Well in!
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THE VIDEO.
Video shots of the Saturday can be accessed at the link below. If you want to view it more than once PLEASE download it to your computer and view it from there - Right click the link and then choose " save target as" to a folder on your computer. (I have hosted it on my genealogical site and bandwidth is fairly limited)
It is a 1.4Mb file and runs for 10mins 42 secs. It would be longer but I could not sail all my boats AND video at the same time :D
http://www.durnfords.co.uk/Model%20Mayhem.wmv
Hope you enjoy it.
Don B
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There are a few photos on the Wicksteed Park website - go to Park & Grounds - latest images
http://www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/content.aspx?cid=144
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Excellent video Don, really enjoyed it . Now I know what I missed. ;D
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Hi ya Don
Excellent video - its a shame there wasnt a bit more - because it just highlights what a splended job Martin and Bradders did. I think the video is set to the perfect musically background setting - absolutely great. It might encourage a good few more to turn up for the next Mayhem Bash ;D
It makes you want to go back this Saturday/Sunday - what the hell can I do this weekend.
aye
john
bluebird
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Get wet, its going to rain John. ???
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Enjoyed the Video, Don. Thank you for showing us.
Ken
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Yes, wonderful video Don.
Well that's our camera man sorted for next time then!
Martin ;)
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Well that's our camera man sorted for next time then!
Martin ;)
Nah - you haven't seen how much footage I had to throw away - about 15 mins of grass, sky and my feet - I left the camera switched on by mistake whilst I walked around ;D
Mind you it recorded some interesting(?) conversations :o
Don
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Bluebird and any others at a loose end come and see us at Alfold, help us raise money for charity (Merchant Seaman's War Memorial Society). What would you all have done last week if it wasn't for the seamen? NO cups of tea to start with.
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Via Email;
Hi Martin, ..... Thanks for all you and the gang did to make it such an enjoyable and interesting day. All your hard work was much appreciated and the friendly atmosphere relaxed me enough to sail the Waverider and the St Canute, honest I did but you had to be quick to see them in the morning when it was reasonably quiet. However just to proove it here are some pictures.
Cheers Graham
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Hi there Alan, the offer sounds great, but just checked and its a five and a half hour drive 300+ mile and no cuppa tea at the end of it ::)
Anyone got a harrier jet I can hire for the weekend ;D
aye
John e
BLUEBIRD
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hi don, just watched the video exellent how about posting the out takes for a laugh :D
mark.
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Hi folks, after a long period of absence... back again. (Some things in life you cannot control- they just steel your time).
Glad that you enjoyed the weekend, your weather wasn`t better than ours. But the distance from Germany was too long anyway for a short visit. Hopefully I can make it the next time.
Jörg
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Jörg! We've missed you. Where have you been? Thought you'd been run over by a Springer tug or something!
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Looking at the pics, dont Springers hunt in packs!! :)
Bob
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Welsh Druid: Thanks for the video. Especially appreciated by those of us unable to attend the event.
Graham with the "Wave Rider": How old is your version? Mine is 40 years old and I assumed it to be the only remaining example. It gave me a buzz to see yours in action.
Roger in France.
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hi don, just watched the video exellent how about posting the out takes for a laugh :D
mark.
Like this do you mean ? But I wouldn't like to embarrass Hannah :D
Don
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Hi Roger, Glad you enjoyed seeing another waverider. Mine is from about 1964 making it about 44 years old. But it took me a long time to build. I finished the build believe it or not in 1970. Well I did do other things in between. Tested it on the Gloucester canal without a radio and nearly lost it. Tested it in Birmingham with a radio and nearly lost it. So it survived the Mayhem well. It has a small elecric motor wich I am going to run off 12v now not six to get a bit more speed and get it to plane like they used to do when run with model plane engines. Chers Graham :)
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Great video - wish I could of gone; hopefully next time :D
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Tug Kenny,
Come on mate you cannot leave it like that please explain why your Aziz was being rescued from the bottom of the lake, WHAT happened....
Roy
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Kenny's tug - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4192.msg41536#msg41536 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4192.msg41536#msg41536)
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It sunk Roy ;D ;D
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::) ::)
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what happenned to the aziz? did it re do the mighty servant 3?
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What a brilliant video Don 10/10 see you sun
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what happenned to the aziz? did it re do the mighty servant 3?
Like most of us on this Forum it went round the bend, took on water and gracefullly submerged.
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Where does one put the L plates. Is it on the bow or is there a special flag.? :D :D :D
Trainee ... Sub Ken
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You put them on the bottom Ken, to alert the fishes. But first you have to drill two holes....
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Many thanks thanks to Welsh_Druid for the video. what a good show sorry I missed it wont miss
the next one.
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by the way, in the vid is Gemini taking on some serious waves for a boat her size, has anyone got any stills pics of her doing that?
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Wow , what an impressive event. Your boat pond is outstanding too. I plan to introduce my model boat club, The St. Louis Admirals, to the fun of Springer tugs. Since we live along the mighty Mississippi River, there is a strong interest in push boats. Hopefully, the membership will see the need for such a boat. We have been looking for ways to attract new and younger members, perhaps Springer projects will help. I also plan to build a Springer of two with my class this next school year. Thanks for sharing the fun Jolly Roger.
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Hi Guys,
I know there were plenty of cameras at the event - are any more photos going to be posted?
I would like to see any of my boats - as yours truly forgot the camera - DOH!!!!
Moonlight puffer - freelance patrol boat P100 - RAF crash tender - freelance patrol boat with sharktooth design on bow
Cheers
Pete
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Hi Moonlight
This is the only picture I have of your boats
The other Brian
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Cheers Brian - you're a star ;D
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Moonlight if you want a better quality picture, PM me your snail mail and I will send it to you on a CD
The other Brian
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There is a write up with photos on the Weekend by yours truly in October 2007 issue ofr Model Boats out now. Are you featured?
Colin
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colin I already have the mag on order, and I think the model table begind mine has a photo of it, I thnk they may have been your models
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Great write up!
Whets the appetite - again.
Tony