Topic: Mayhem at Wicksteed - 2008 - May 24, 25 (Read 77236 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #50 on:** March 04, 2008, 02:40:25 pm »

Just a quick update before I get distracted again.... I've had a meeting with the Wicksteed MBC last week,
(thanks for the 4 course lunch guys!), and everything is on track..... not like Model Boat Mayhem at all !!! :

Dates confirmed for Saturday & Sunday May 24 & 25

Lake 'open' from 10:00 (ish) till 18:00 (ish)

Wicksteed camping is only open for Mayhemers - book direct with Wicksteed £10 a night.
Tel: (01536) 512475 - http://www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/

Entrance to Wicksteed £3 with presentation of Mayhem voucher.
( Not ready yet )

Traders more than welcome - No trading but Display & Demo your Products, take/ fulfil orders etc.
but no trading, Wicksteed rules. - ( Please contact me via PM for details )

Clubs and organisations welcome. Bring your own Tents & Table etc.
( Please PM me your ground space requirements.)

Frequency controll by Wicksteed MBC
( Peg board system - give us your name and boat name for a peg )

Tea and Coffee throughout the day.
( Mrs Mayhem & Mrs Bradders would welcome some help this year please....)

Time slots will be 15-20 minutes booked in advance or on the day,
( open to trader, club or group )

Bar B Q in the evening,
( you bring the meat, we'll provide the heat! )

Might be a beer or two available after 6pm
( singing and dancing to follow! )[/b]

( ..... to be added to when I'm less hungry! )

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 04, 2008, 04:05:21 pm »

Blimey Martin this year could be ORGANISED, is this the Mayhem we all know!!
Dont worry if I can get out of Joining my ship that weekend I will be there.
If not in Spirit, well Vodka anyway!!

Bob

MacGee · « **Reply #52 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:28:04 pm »

greetings from germany, me and she who must be obeyed are looking at coming over for the weekend,
ill be bringing german sausages and beer (for the evening) and i wil trade for a decent english pint and a pie.
throw in a pack of cheese and onion crisps and you can have the wife

where looking forward to coming over

mark

Colin H · « **Reply #53 on:** March 04, 2008, 09:13:02 pm »

Whats changed Mark I know the photo but the name and location are different

Colin H.

slewis · « **Reply #54 on:** March 04, 2008, 10:45:51 pm »

Any objections to a model mad boatless (at the moment ) person turning up for one of the days ?
I intend on being there for some of the weekend if able to but have nothing to sail or float but would love to meet some of you

Shane

Made it to 80 (25p Richer now) · « **Reply #55 on:** March 04, 2008, 10:48:15 pm »

If last year is anything to go by you had better bring your wellies and waterproof-gear as well Mark
CHEERS
Bobb

Made it to 80 (25p Richer now) · « **Reply #56 on:** March 04, 2008, 10:50:15 pm »

I'm sure someone will find something for you to sail even if it's an empty beer can Shane

chingdevil · « **Reply #57 on:** March 04, 2008, 11:07:13 pm »

Shane
I am sure I talk for most Mayhemers when I say everyone is welcome
I will have some springers plus another model coming to Wickstead, you can take your pick. I am sure there will also be others.

Brian

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #58 on:** March 05, 2008, 12:18:07 am »

Shane you can be my Springer Skipper for the weekend.
I've also got a Bismarck you may be interested in but it still may not quite be ready for the water in May...

It will be great to meet you.

Martin

Stavros · « **Reply #59 on:** March 05, 2008, 12:21:07 am »

As usual Shane I will have more than one boat with me and you are more than welcome to sail one

Stavros

MacGee · « **Reply #60 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:16:41 am »

the picture is quite a good likeness, (some do say i look like tom cruise).
just the thought of me in yellow wellies makes me cringe

then again after a couple of pints who knows
wifes just got to book holidays for the friday and monday then its all steam ahead.

heres a link to my website with some photos and films of my boats and some holiday pics of me and she who must be obeyed.

http://mcglinchey.de

hopefully ill have my canal boat ready to run (or sink)

mark

tigertiger · « **Reply #61 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:24:13 am »

Hi Mark MacGee,

I know I will sound like a GOG, but could you please consider changing your avatar on this site. As there is already a regualr contributor using this same picture, and it is confusing the hell out of this old git.

Signed
Aging Toothless Tiger.

MacGee · « **Reply #62 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:47:56 am »

tis done, do i look better

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #63 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:52:02 am »

Wow!

German beer can do wonders to your appearance!!!

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #64 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:24:57 am »

Steam powered springer coming on in leaps and bounds, engine and boiler finished, permission from contoller of the purse to buy another radio set. Also having to build another electric one for small offspring, and of course it will have to have guns, rocket launchers and all things destructive that boys seem to like (I say small, he sleps in the caravan and his feet are in the awning-hence needing Marks help to errect said awning) Mrs Phil will be using last years model springer (wish the same could be said of her wardrobe) With any luck (good weather, calm water etc) I will run a couple of the high speed straight runners
volunteers to stop please (fully paid up memebers of BUPA need only apply) I have used concrete banks for this in the past, but paint costing what it does !!!!!!!!
Will post some pics of progress
Phil

tigertiger · « **Reply #65 on:** March 05, 2008, 01:18:46 pm »

Quote from: MacGee on March 05, 2008, 09:47:56 am

tis done, do i look better

Much nicer thanks. :)

Colin H · « **Reply #66 on:** March 05, 2008, 03:51:31 pm »

Sorry Mark I just thought I was seeing double.

Yours Colin H.

Stavros · « **Reply #67 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:11:18 pm »

Syeamboatphil you have a volunteer I got chest waders and a BIG landing net

Stavros

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #68 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:35:55 pm »

OK Stavros you're on, you and the net must be cheaper than paint, mind you the cost of beer !!!!!!!
Phil

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #69 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:11:51 am »

Hey Phil,

last year we spoke about straight running for this year.... a straight running competition for model boat WITH RC but not allowed to use them..... !

Welsh_Druid · « **Reply #70 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:14:41 am »

Quote from: Stavros on March 05, 2008, 10:11:18 pm

Syeamboatphil you have a volunteer I got chest waders

Stavros

And just to prove it

Don B.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #71 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:21:17 pm »

Hi Martin
Yes I think people will find it fun / hard / fustrating / whats it all about anyway (deleate as required) I will bring up my straight running markers and spare waders. I will even put up a gong "The uncontrolled Radio Steering" trophy.
Simple rules ie no radio control !!!! (Oh and try and go straight !!)
so who's game ?
(and don't panic there will be someone to stop boats----well Stavros if he has survived the steam straight runners !)
Phil

chingdevil · « **Reply #72 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:01:41 pm »

We are going to have some Springer Football at the Mayhem Weekend. If any one out there wants to take part can they PM me so I can sort out the teams and also make sure we do not have any r.c issues.

This is the boring bit Some Rules

The Springer must be regulation size, 18 x 8 or the metric equivalent.
No Super Springers
Springers must have a Superstructure, I do not care what it is but No flat tops
One Prop only max size 40mm
One Rudder max standard springer size
Max voltage 7.2 volt, I know this is not standard for springers but I also know some people have this already in their springers.
Motor the max should be a standard 540
No Kort Nozzles, No Schottle Drives
Last but not least do not forget to fit the door springs on the front knees.

Brian

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #73 on:** March 07, 2008, 10:36:25 am »

Hi Chingdevil.

Count me in. (what is the spec of these door spring please, I don't have them at the moment)

Ken

chingdevil · « **Reply #74 on:** March 07, 2008, 11:29:59 am »

Hi Ken
I have attached a couple of pictures of the ones fitted to my springer. I believe they are door stops, I buy mine from B&Q but I am sure Homebase will have them.
If you have a problem getting them let me know, and I will get a set for you, they are only attached by one screw so easy to fit on the day.

Brian

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