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Title: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 27, 2017, 10:25:51 pm

A date for your diary   :-)) :-)) :-)) :} :}


(http://modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2017/11/27/The_Model_Boat_Convention_2018.jpg)

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on April 03, 2018, 08:18:59 pm

The Competition forms are now available to Download from the Conventions Website, see link below

Please return a form for each individual wishing to enter a competition by 9th August, 2018.  No entries will be accepted at the Show.

http://modelboatconvention.co.uk/Convention_Documents.html


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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 30, 2018, 11:50:26 pm

Well with the 2018 Model Boat Convention fast approaching    :} :} :} a reminder  that all completion forms need to be received by the Secretary ( Jean ) by the 9th August. , Sorry but no entries will be accepted at the show.  Thanks.. 



Competition entry forms (available on our Download page) Please note that these need to be in the [/size][/color]

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Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 31, 2018, 12:37:27 am

In addition to the Regular Feature of the Pollux Football display / Challenge provided by the Ribble MBC  This year we are introducing another Water sport, Bumper Boat Football, This is not quite the rough and tumble as Pollux football  but a more leisurely although equally as hard to score a goal.


The Boats are readily available from Lowes Models and from Model Boat Bits, who I believe now have a nearly ready to run version just requiring a Battery, Transmitter and receiver..


Runcorn & District will be putting on a display each day, so if you have one then join in the fun, else we are hoping that there will be 3 to use in addition to Runcorn's Boats.


 

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: andyram on August 02, 2018, 05:03:58 pm

Hi do you offer discounts for a group of nine people please.
Thanks,Andy.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: boat captain on August 03, 2018, 10:13:20 am

Hi Andy


We do not offer discounts for groups.  This year we have reduced our entry price to £8.00.


Regards
[size=78%]Joe  [/size]

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: dave king on August 03, 2018, 01:58:26 pm

Will the bring and buy sale be there this year.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 16, 2018, 12:17:12 am

Yes
 :} :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: boat captain on August 20, 2018, 04:35:05 pm

Hi
Any body coming down the M6 at the weekend for the show, we have just driven northward and the queue sothbound between junction 15 nd 14 is about 3or 4 mile long.


Try and avoid it if you can.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on August 20, 2018, 07:33:56 pm

Quote from: boat captain on August 20, 2018, 04:35:05 pm

Hi
Any body coming down the M6 at the weekend for the show, we have just driven northward and the queue sothbound between junction 15 nd 14 is about 3or 4 mile long.


Try and avoid it if you can.

I believe that there also problems on the A580, East Lancs Road, around the St. Helens area.

LB

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: big_bri on August 20, 2018, 09:43:46 pm

Quote from: boat captain on August 20, 2018, 04:35:05 pm

Hi
Any body coming down the M6 at the weekend for the show, we have just driven northward and the queue sothbound between junction 15 nd 14 is about 3or 4 mile long.


Try and avoid it if you can.

Will it take that long to clear?..... {-) {-) .....I'll get my coat.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: boat captain on August 20, 2018, 10:43:14 pm

Hi Brian


One of the supporting structures has been demolished and the bridge has temporary supports under it ,so I think it will be a long time before the M6 is back to normal.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: big_bri on August 21, 2018, 12:00:52 am

Oh dear, We'll leave early on Friday then :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 21, 2018, 02:13:04 am

Assuming you are coming down from Scotland you get of the Motorway well before J15 so should not be a problem.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: Fastfaz on August 21, 2018, 05:33:20 am

   Re the A580 East Lancs I had the misfortune to have a meeting in St Helens last week and my route was along the Rainford by pass, when I was approaching the East Lancs St Helens junction there was a long tailback from the traffic lights on the Lancs (you could not see the front of the queue) it took approx. 27 minutes to get through the 3 way temporary lights. To top it all I missed my turn off as I could not see the road name due to the amount of lorries going in the opposite direction so I had to drive on another mile to turn around then do it all again up to the turn off I needed. Speaking to locals at my meeting this junction is an absolute nightmare during rush hour so if you can avoid it do so.Hope this helps.
       Regards, Pete.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: Skimmer Fan on August 21, 2018, 08:10:57 am

There should be no rush hour on Saturday and Sunday so maybe the congestion won't be that bad.
The A580/St Helens junction is nowhere near the A580 / M6 junction for Haydock. It should only be the people coming from the Liverpool direction that would be affected.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: dave king on August 22, 2018, 09:49:45 pm

Saturday is bank holiday weekend.so could be busy with the holiday traffic

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 22, 2018, 10:00:37 pm

It's always been on a bank holiday and I have not heard of any real problems getting there, We certainly have a lot of people who think the glass is half empty !!!    %% %% %%

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: Dave Cook on August 23, 2018, 07:22:53 am

I go every year with no traffic issues . Always a great show .
Dave  :} :} :} :} :} :} :}

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: boat captain on August 23, 2018, 08:09:50 am

Just check online they may have stopped work for the holiday weekend.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: Macsmouldings on August 23, 2018, 09:21:55 am

Hi Guys, Macs Mouldings will be attending, travelling up from Kent. See you all there.

Martin

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on August 27, 2018, 11:29:18 am

Great weekend despite the rain, but then it is indoors..
Pictures to follow.

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: gingyer on August 27, 2018, 12:48:27 pm

Good weekend had by all and good to meet up with old friends and make some news
Looking forward to next year

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: big_bri on August 27, 2018, 02:00:46 pm

A great weekend as always, really looking forward to next year :-))

Title: Re: The Model Boat Convention 2018
Post by: TheLongBuild on September 04, 2018, 12:43:37 am

A Video of Warship Models taken at the Model Boat Convention and shared with us for all to see..  Thank you Martin ( Not Mayhem Martin) ( But you would have had competition for the best coloured shirt and Shorts  if you had been there !.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7myuidT71A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7myuidT71A)



Also a Video of an interview he did with Colin Vass and his Model of the Warspite[/size][/color]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td-qE_w3w4U   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td-qE_w3w4U)


And an Interview with Dave Wooley, talking about his model of an OSA II Missile Boat.



www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YEU55InuhM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YEU55InuhM)



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