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[Martin (Admin)]

I dont want to get in to any arguments but posting 8 at a time was no problem.

Cheers Ron.

To make it a bit easier to load photos for the likes of Ghost, I've now reset the forum to:
12 photos per post
Max size 128Kb per photo
Max dimentions 640 by 480
Max 2meg per post.

     Also see: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=23.msg109615#msg109615

[Martin (Admin)]

If the system has worked, here is Stavros relaxing after a hard day exhibiting.
If it hasn't you'll just have to believe me.  :)

I sense another caption competition in the near future! 

[Proteus]

You mean .." guess where his other hand is"   



Proteus

[Beachcomber]

Hi Ghost. I was wondering who you were looking at. Would it float or did it have long legs   ?????????????????

[6705russell]

Why can't you just duplicate the post on here? If I wanted to visit another site I would, but this is my preferred "home"...

Eddy, Have you ever tried uploading nearly 100 photos to the Mayhem Forum, I think not.
I think I'm right that they can be bulk uploaded to RC groups but not the forum.

Ghosty gave up all of his weekend to exhibit at the show (travelling up there on Friday night) and within a couple of hours of returning home he'd got the report on the internet, ok so its on another site but its "only one click away" and then one more click of the mouse to return to your beloved "preferred" page.
This wasn't done for Ghosty's benefit but for everyone else's.

Thanks for going to the time and trouble to post the link to your report Ghost and if you find where Eddy has posted his report then can you let me know Ghost as I cant find it anywhere.  :-\ :-\ :-\

Here's Ghost's Link again for those you don't mind 2 extra clicks 
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=913271#post10405679

FC

I will second that, at least someone as taken the effort to post pictures for the ones that were unable to go.

Russ

[Bartapuss]

Thanks Ghost for the pics, honestly they were only one click away not much effort in that but you can't please some people.


PS did Stavros have his sheep with him??  ::)

[Martin (Admin)]

Hi Ghost. I was wondering who you were looking at. Would it float or did it have long legs   ?????????????????

That's not our Ghosty, no Stoke on Trent camouflage jacket! 

[FullLeatherJacket]

no Stoke on Trent camouflage jacket! 

I wish some beggar would  camouflage Stoke. We've passed through it four times in the last week and it gets no better with time or familiarity.
FLJ

[tigertiger]

As my old Chinese mate would say, 'it enough to drive you pottery'.

[Reade Models]

That's not our Ghosty, no Stoke on Trent camouflage jacket

I think he was doing his David Bailey impression?

Malc

[Langsford]

Just to add to this thread, rather than going in another direction as so easily seems to happen!.

I have attended both Epic and Birchwood both this year and last. I am aware of the reasons that Epic is used rather than the Boat Museum but, since that move, Epic has gone downhill and will probably continue to do so. Why is Birchwood better/ I think it is mainly down to the venue. Anyone who wanted a cup of tea at the Epic had to  * moderated *  whereas Birchwood was very clean light and friendly. The area of the show itself is the same, Epic * moderated *, Birchwood light and cheerful. I think this also rubs off on the exhibitors. Nobody from the exhibitors seemed to want to know you at the Epic but they were all very friendly and talkative at Birchwood. When it come to sailing there is no comparison At the Epic there was a lone person sailing in the pool, plus the obligatory lifeguard being paid by the Council, when nobody is allowed in the pool!!!!, whilst at Birchwood there was alovely lake plus a childrens area and tanks on the grass as an added attraction. Having said all that, there was nothing wrong with the trade stands at either venue apart from one area at Epic where there were some bare tables * moderated * and a notice saying "model mayhem". What was that all about?

It is obvious to anyone that the two shows should eithe get together or have different dates, but whatever happens the Ellesmere Port show will always be poor if it stays at the * moderated * Epic.
I live in new Brighton and have to pass the Epic to get to Birchwood so by nature I should be an Epic supporter. I would like to be but sorry, the place is * moderated * and I am sorry for the organisers.
Cheers, John

[red181]

I went to both shows, I was at Epic at the start, 10.00 am on the sat, and Birchwood by 1.30pm. Didnt know that the swimming pool was going to be used, did I miss the announcements on this?, would have liked to have seen it
The tanks where entertaining at Birchwood, what about those 2 HUGE tanks made by a guy from Southport model boat club? The afternoon was sunny, so it was nice to see outdoor sailing, and the kids steering comp was good, I thoght something like that was going to happen at Epic?

Whilst I would like to see one show, I would prefer the 2 shows on the same date, they are only 1/2 hour apart, so you are able to get to both. If they where on different weekends, then work commitments would mean choosing one or another, surely from the traders point of view you are diluting your audience/customers with a clash of dates?

PS... did anyone get a photo of that large centurian tank?

Thanks

[Ron1]

PS... did anyone get a photo of that large centurian tank?


look under birchwood show ,

[towmaster]

   Well it had to come to a head at some time I have know doubt that this thread will be moderated or deleted but I think that like many others we are entitled to free speech providing we don't condemn or condone anyone by name or implication.                                                   
          I was fortunit to be able to visit both the EPIC & BIRCHWOOD firstly my visit to the Epic was on the Saturday  at around about 11.30 upon walking into the hall expecting it to be quite full only to find it almost empty only a few traders and even less club stands by the look on the traders faces they were praying for a coach full of people to pull up at the door at any moment sadly the hall had a gloomy feel about it.
         Next was my visit to Birchwood on sunday lunch time my first impresion was a well organised show packed to the brim with visitors about the same amount of traders  and a lot more club stands a nice airy room and a happy atmosphere people sitting out side enjoying a chat many boats sailing in the lake.all to gether a happier place to be.
         I have tried to give my honest description of both shows without condemning or condoning anyone but as predicted a few years a go there would only be one winner in the battle of two shows and at the moment it looks like Birchwood have the lead P.S. I have no connection with any one connected to either of these shows just a Innocent by stander how loved going to the boat museum a good atmosphere lots of models & lots of trade stands a good time had by all , so there you go moderaters do your bit.

[tigertiger]

***Topic now split***

Please keep this thread on topic of talk about the Epic show.



The discussion on moderation of the Epic show report is now at http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12461.0

Thanks
Mark

[toesupwa]

Several points...

Thanks to Ghosty for posting some pics from the show...

It doesnt matter where they are out on the internet, as long as they are 'there'.  At least they are out there somewhere in internet land so that those of us that were unable to attend are able to view some of the models / products.

There are those of us out here that are bereft of model shows. There are three that i know of on the West Coast of the US, the nearest being 4 hours away, the furthest a 20 hour drive... yes, i said "20 Hours". These 'trade shows tend to be car / plane orientated and have very little in the way of model boats... To my knowledge there isnt a model boat show on the West Coast of the US...
The Toledo show, the biggest in the US, is... by the way.. 2,354 miles – about 1 day 10 hours drive away!...

So, to find you have TWO shows dealing with model boats within an hours drive of each other is rather  to some of us.... Just think yourselves lucky!.

[Martin (Admin)]

Excellent points Toesupwa !

[John C]

Agreed..... but please let us know via the forum whether the show is worth the round trip or not?

I have earlier this year made a 300 mile round trip twice to a show or open day that promised certain trade stands and club stands that were not there!!

I am happy to support any show or club open day as long as they are honest with their programme (and advise via the forum if circumstances change as I often travel long distances to shows etc)

As for the censorship I notice that some of the more outspoken at the beginning have stopped posting, I believe because they had their own agendas, (I have been a member since this forum started, and have been moderated once or twice (not for proliferation I might add) but don't feel the need to post every 4 mins or so). I hate the thought of a clique developing, and recent steps seem to have stopped this from happening. I would drop this forum like a stone if that happened, although, I would still use it for reference.

I am not the best model maker in the world, and appreciate the information I can glean from this forum. please don't let it be hijacked on personal grounds, but if somethings not right let us know.

John C

[towmaster]

 


Hi there Toesupwa nice to here from someone from across the pond it may sound good that there is two shows within miles of each other on the same dates,But these two shows used to be under one roof at the boat museum and people traveled from both ends of the country plus the isle of man to visit this show and you could spend two days visiting the trade stands plus model boats and there was aways some event going on out side,Along with museum diplays as-well,Unfortunately due to some history of witch it is best not to speak of there is now two shows which some people either cant afford or haven't got the time to visit both, This is why I gave my honest opinion of both shows i visited  which was the origanal thread ( EPIC SHOW REPORT ) hope this makes it bit clearer for you .
                                                                                    All the best and happy boating.

[Ron1]

But these two shows used to be under one roof at the boat museum .

Sorry but that is not true, the people that run the Birchwood show are the people that ran the BOAT MUSEUM show, due to expantion of displays at the Museum there was less space, also the price was going up to £ 7.00 to get in.

The Commitee had to find a new home, and BIRCHWOOD was found, the first year they could not get the bank holiday because it was booked up, it was free the following year so they booked it.

I was on  the commitee for the first 11 years, we ran one of the best shows in the country. RH

[Ghost in the shell]

has anyone else taken photos at the EPIC event???

Anyway the thread wasn't about  as to where the report has been placed, as I could have just as easily found my Virgin.net webspace and shoved it there or blog.whatever.didellysquat, AND YOU WOULD STILL MOAN!, just be thankful I took the pics in the first place!

now if anyone else has posted pics, please put them up, there was more than me with a camera at the event!

oh guys, can we steer clear of epic vs birchwood talk please, we dont want the debarkle of last year with all the infighting.   please?

[The long Build]

Some good pics there Ghost.

[Martin (Admin)]

Stravros took a load of photos at the Epic, I'll pick them up tommorrow at Calnberris! Lanberis.... 

[towmaster]

Sorry must correct my self i should have said the traders and clubs that are under two roofs used to be under one roof and i had the greatest of respect for the members that organised the museum event as for the cost how much does it cost to visit two shows, Sorry Ron all i did in the first place was to report what i seen at the two shows.

[Ron1]

Sorry must correct my self i should have said the traders and clubs that are under two roofs used to be under one roof and i had the greatest of respect for the members that organised the museum event as for the cost how much does it cost to visit two shows, Sorry Ron all i did in the first place was to report what i seen at the two shows.

You are quite right Towmaster, In the early days we had over 30 clubs, and 30 traders, it droped a little bit as the museum put in new displays, as for the money you are again right, two shows cost £7-00, but there is no were that can hold that number now in the area , unless they have very limited space.