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• Mayhem at Wicksteed!: May 23, 2015 - May 24, 2015

[Klunk]

Ok. Maybe not a "world record". But how about a mayhem record. Officiated by Martin(our leader) and maybe Stavros and klunk

If it's for the worst looking  person after the night before you win

[ian-mccaffrey]

If it's for the worst looking  person after the night before you win

we are going to have to call you PLONK . not KLUNK .. ya bloody plonker ! ... its for most boats on the water an one time being controlled !

[Klunk]

you never specified that bit!!!

[ian-mccaffrey]

you never specified that bit!!!

lol. Well now you know. What do you think

[Klunk]

Hmm mm a discussion to be had maybe

[chuffy]

Victorian Fleet


Geoff, i'm in with Emdon.


Paul.

[raflaunches]

Victorian Fleet

Geoff, i'm in with Emdon.

Paul.

What about another Victorian Battleship review? How many can we get this time with perhaps some proper formation sailing if the wind isn't hurricane strength like last time!
 
Too early to be certain but I could bring Canopus and Lord Nelson again. Any other takers?
 
Cheers
 
Geoff

Yes please, I'm joining in with my hopefully soon to be complete HMS Prince George (well almost!!!).
If we can get more for next year it'll look spectacular, my dad is sorting out a proposed device for holding the ships in a formation until we are ready to sail away.


On another note I'm in the process of designing a straight runner and building it over X-mas- so here is a challenge to all out there- once we've finished finalising the design, who wants to challenge me to a game of straight running with Phil? Further info when we finalise everything.
I think the crazier the better- like the springers we all built all those years ago!


Oh and I'm re-arming my springer in preparation for the proposed football match/tug of war- all I'm going to say is 'Players Ready...Robots ready...Fight!!!'.

[essex2visuvesi]

Have you guys considered some "how to masterclasses"?


I notice from the list of usual suspects ahem attendes, there are several members with high levels of skills in several areas.


For example Stavros could do a practical demonstration on filling and painting and another could do one on electronics, soldering etc.

[Stavros]

NO chance of a demo of filling etc HEALTH AND SAFETY NO NO
 
 
Dave

[Klunk]

A conglomeration of yachts large and small?

No  demos I'm afraid. I got banned after a small accident at  Warwick. Didn't I Stavros. ....

[ian-mccaffrey]

Oh ye. Spill the beans klunk. What happened

[Klunk]

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,38668.150.html


2012 Warwick show.
I was doing some modelling and trying to be clever, was talking to a member of the public at the same time about the Hachette Bismarck on our stand (its my model!). Well as I was cutting the styrene, my hand slipped, and the inevitable happened. I cut through the top of my finger, quite deeply. I staunched the blood with some cloth and went to the toilet to rinse under the tap. The bleeding stopped, I wrapped it in toilet roll, and proceeded to go find the first aid station. On the way i stopped at Blackheath stand, where Stavros was yakking. I said some pleasantries and walked up to the girl on the door. held up my finger to show the makeshift bandage, At this moment Stavros ran up hit my finger so he could take a picture of my finger which was now pooring with blood again and the poor girl nearly feinted! Stavros got the picture he wanted though!
In 2013 a few weeks before Warwick, our club received a lovely letter from the organisers about the event, in it was a paragraph from Chris at Meridienne asking that a certain member of the club not be allowed to model with any sharp objects!!!

[Bill D203]

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,38668.150.html


2012 Warwick show.
I was doing some modelling and trying to be clever, was talking to a member of the public at the same time about the Hachette Bismarck on our stand (its my model!). Well as I was cutting the styrene, my hand slipped, and the inevitable happened. I cut through the top of my finger, quite deeply. I staunched the blood with some cloth and went to the toilet to rinse under the tap. The bleeding stopped, I wrapped it in toilet roll, and proceeded to go find the first aid station. On the way i stopped at Blackheath stand, where Stavros was yakking. I said some pleasantries and walked up to the girl on the door. held up my finger to show the makeshift bandage, At this moment Stavros ran up hit my finger so he could take a picture of my finger which was now pooring with blood again and the poor girl nearly feinted! Stavros got the picture he wanted though!
In 2013 a few weeks before Warwick, our club received a lovely letter from the organisers about the event, in it was a paragraph from Chris at Meridienne asking that a certain member of the club not be allowed to model with any sharp objects!!!

In sort Klunk You was a  blo@dy mess Then?

[Klunk]

just a bit Bill. It took me a couple of months to heal! But that was the Warwick of Calendar Girls fame!!!

[raflaunches]

I turn my back whilst in the Falklands in 2012 and miss everything!

[Steve Dean]

Just a thought Nick ……. you had in interesting vessel in my 'Speciality Slot' at the International Model Boat Show a few weeks ago ….. how about we drop bombs on it !!!!!


Being serious for a mo well ……. I do like the idea of a mass sailing session at an agreed time …… it would look great for the camera's. Or what about a massive towing session ……. has anyone got a very powerful tug that we could attach increasing numbers of boats to and watch it pull them along like a huge boating snake.


Or being completely radical ….. how about some sunshine and calm weather. Yeah, ok don't shout I know I'm dreaming.
Steve.

[Stavros]

yes Ive got the rather Large Happy Hunter and would me more than happy to oblige.....If it can tow the Rather large At Boatyard frigate around the pond I am sure it can Manage a few tugs    If Catherine will allow me to bring it with me
 
 
Dave

[Steve Dean]

Hi Everyone …… just thinking out loud here. If we go for a mass sailing session just be mindful that around 40 models on 2.4ghz is about the max before interference is a possibility, especially for el cheapo sets. We need some folk to be on 27 and 40Mhz.


Last night I posted a note up the chimney to santa man with Martin's name on it asking for a glorious weather in May. Ho, Ho, Ho 


Steve.

[Martin (Admin)]

With that posting, Steve D is now officially responsible for the weather at next years Mayhem at Wicksteed!    

[warspite]

if santas involved, then it will be like an artic convoy 

[Bill D203]

Well thats me sorted for Mayhem next year.

[Martin (Admin)]

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[Bill D203]

Please visit:   www.modelboatmayhemeralcoholicsanonymousandwhenlastdidyoucheckedyourliverfunction.co.uk

 

[Stavros]

And YOU expect us to BELIEVE you that those will be the same bottles that you bring to Mayhem.......your having a larf arnt you
 
 
Dave

[Bill D203]

And YOU expect us to BELIEVE you that those will be the same bottles that you bring to Mayhem.......your having a larf arnt you
 
 
Dave

OH yes they will be . In fact I looked in the cupboard today and found I had still got 3 liters of 2013 brew. one of them bottles is going to get it over Christmas