Topic: INTERNATIONAL MODEL BOAT SHOW –2012 (Read 72002 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #125 on:** November 10, 2012, 11:00:40 pm »

I have loads of photos, want me to send you some?

BTW: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Shows2008/Warwick-Warships/imagepages/image172.html

tugnut · « **Reply #126 on:** November 11, 2012, 09:03:02 am »

Hi all, went yesterday lots of great models on show,spent lots of money on bits

thanks to debbs for the cake

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John B

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #127 on:** November 11, 2012, 11:01:26 am »

Thank you Martin. They are lovely pictures and I have copied them successfully.

Very much appreciated so now I can get on with mine.

Cheers

ken

davidm1945 · « **Reply #128 on:** November 11, 2012, 02:19:07 pm »

Hi all,
A great show - beautiful models - a good variety of trade stands. Many thanks to the organisers.
Dave.

Norseman · « **Reply #129 on:** November 11, 2012, 04:52:52 pm »

Well it was really nice to meet Ken at last. The show was certainly well supported and I got everything except a compass cutter (sold out). The nice gent by the door gave me some litho plate too.

I had to exit the grass a certain way and that just forced me to go the wrong way around - my apologies to those other motorists. Friendly types - they all waved at me

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #130 on:** November 11, 2012, 05:29:55 pm »

Still working through the photos..... ( I try to take a photo of every boat at the show... which always seems like a good idea at the show! )

This was usual, anyone know anything about her or her class?

What are all the fitting around the gun?

Bob K · « **Reply #131 on:** November 11, 2012, 05:42:27 pm »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on November 11, 2012, 05:29:55 pm

What are all the fitting around the gun?

I believe those would be action-ready ammunition for the gun. Early TBDs and Destroyers often had ready shells handy when cleared for action.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #132 on:** November 11, 2012, 05:57:10 pm »

.... so one stray piece of shrapnel near the deck gun and it's; "goodnight Vienna!" ? ? ?

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #133 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:26:16 pm »

Those of you who went to Warwick must have noticed the Classic Ship model stand which was selling Chinese made static models at several hundred pounds or more each. I just wonder if they made any sales. They were very nice examples but maybe they were at the wrong show where most visitors are interested in constructing their own rather than buying completed models.

I was quite tempted by the smaller resin 1:1250 models which I collect but on close examination I felt they were not quite up to the standard I would have liked.

Colin

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #134 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:34:20 pm »

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #135 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:41:40 pm »

Like the waiste coat

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #136 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:41:50 pm »

Well done Martin! The larger cased models are indeed very good and would make an attractive buy if you have a connection with the original vessel.

Still, you can see why people are put off scratch building!

Colin

cos918 · « **Reply #137 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:44:43 pm »

Yes I saw that stand. At first I thought very nice but upon closer examination. He had a model there for £2000+ there was paint blobs glue marks paint drips on the hand rails. VERY VERY poor if you are asking £2000+
As for the 1:1250 models very poor.ok the price was from £20 but I would rater may more and get quailty saying that his Queen Mary was so poor it made the Triang version like Muesum qualty. i dought if he did much business.

john

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #138 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:51:28 pm »

Yes, that Queen Mary was not good at all. I was interested in the Empress of Japan at £43 painted but the coloured squares on the funnels were too big. I thought I might paint the funnels buff but on looking closely at the model the portholes along the sides were not well defined. Scherbak can get very fine definition from resin but they are very expensive and only do modern ugly cruise ships at around £200. Otherwise white metal is usually the better option.

Colin

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #139 on:** November 11, 2012, 08:00:42 pm »

Quote from: Sub driver on November 09, 2012, 10:34:13 pm

Like the shadow skydiver, any more pics and does it submerge ?.
Regards sub.

its chris scotts from black park.... its work in progress....

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #140 on:** November 11, 2012, 08:10:15 pm »

and a message for debs... the ginger cake was worth the journey alone.... its was amazing as usual..... yes i had to natter to your husband and look interested but i was only after the cake really.....

but seriously thanks for the cake, good to see fellow mayhemmers , kenny, ching, stav, kelly, mr and mrs steamboat phil, klunk et al...

another great show..... another year nearly over.... and another boat to add to the collection !!!!

Rottweiler · « **Reply #141 on:** November 11, 2012, 09:23:53 pm »

Well thats the show over.It was my first time there,and I must say I have come away most impressed.There really were some superb models on display.What a friendly lot of people as well! I made a few more acquaintences,and shared a few stories,and cakes also!Thanks to everyone concerned,who made it such a success,organisers as well as exhibitors.I hope I can come again next year.Perhaps the rivallry over the great cake giveaway will get even more competetive!
The only comment I can make further,is that 45 minutes after the show closed is "where did it all go?"
Good fun,
Thanks,
Mick F

debssnal · « **Reply #142 on:** November 11, 2012, 10:44:56 pm »

Hi Stav,
Could we please see the picture of Mrs Stav doing the calendar girls with the bakewell tarts please.
I hope you all got home safetly. Everyone home in one piece from A Team Boatyard.
Another big thank you to all of my CAKE fans. Boy you lot were hungry. I got 5 empty boxes. Thats what I like to see.
Orders for Alexandra Palace when you have all receovered please.
Thanks again everyone.
Huge thank you to Chris and Meridienne Exhibitions.
Take care
Debbie x

philk · « **Reply #143 on:** November 11, 2012, 11:41:34 pm »

i would just like to say that i fully understand the distinguised member getting upset about the hijacking of this thread with rediculous comments about cake. totally unnecessary and not at all on subject this is meant to be about a boat show. to redress the balance as it were here are some nice revues from the saturday from the a team boatyard team team thingy.
first of all was franks steak burger.

this one is the gammon and egg alan destroyed. you can see he's had a few too many of these lately

this one is the fish and chips chris had my second choice

rather nice steak paul and son adam had. not one my favorites but adam massacred this is very short order so assume rather nice

finally have to show the very yummy scampi and chips that myself and the suave pete had. very nice always my first choice

just to finish off adams side order of onion rings. not really a meal i know but excellent.

would have posted pictures of our puddings but involved quite a large amount of chocolate fudge naughty word. some with cream some with ice cream.

hope you enjoyed my non cake posting. cake is the spawn of the devil and don't you all forget it.

phil (atboatyard) (i'm the serious cake hating one)

philk · « **Reply #144 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:16:11 am »

i would like to add i have pictures of all these meals but seem unable to post them probably due to be a forum numpty so if anyone wants to see them they will have to teach me how to post them first

phil

Where are they hosted please

Klunk · « **Reply #145 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:00:54 am »

It is rumoured that now Kelly has done calendar girls, that certain distinguished mayhemmers are planning there own version. Of the full Monty!

mike_victoriabc · « **Reply #146 on:** November 12, 2012, 03:14:02 pm »

Great photos - sounds like a fun few days! Looking forward to the next group of photos.
Thanks for sharing,
mike - victoria bc

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #147 on:** November 12, 2012, 06:33:59 pm »

A great show, lots of variety, tea cakes, chocolate cakes, bakewell tarts and of course best in show Deb's Bread Pudding
I do belive there were some boats there too......

No really some very fine models and good club stands, congrats to King Lear for winning the best club stand (I voted for you)
Now at home time to start finishing the boat I got from Vintage models (plus a few fittings for the fire boat) not to mention all the bits and bobs from Mac's Mouldings (he who now has the £20 note) that need to go onto Steph's fishing boat......
Still I have until mayhem to finish it..(unless she tells me different)

Good to meet up with all the Mayhemers

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #148 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:41:05 pm »

met a few dodgy types at warwick.......

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balders · « **Reply #149 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:45:29 pm »

Guys,this subject was funny once and no doubt will be for years to come to those few that partake.

I and several others who use this forum are a bit brassed of with this old chestnut.When I look into Warwick show postings I hope to see Martin,s excellent pictures.He always manages to capture the stuff I seem to miss at the shows.

It is beginning to seem more than a bit cliquey on here.Is it not supposed to be the biggest virtual boat club open to all or are we non "cake club" members getting in the way.

Sorry if you don't like it but that's my opinion .I do not intend to offend anyone but if you want to carry on this cake love-in together get a room!!

Andy-savoury rules- Balders

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