RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 And in any case, those who complained about knees, both specific and in general, are only jealous of those of us who brought a pair of shorts - so there! It was a super show and I had a really good time. An interesting journey up, met loads of chums at the show, got virtually all my shopping done and awarded Top Bloke of the Traders to Tim Horn. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were several pairs of knees out on Saturday. Not a pretty sight though, in the circumstances, most practical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 Don't worry, I'll get the knees out at Scaleforum. Another show off the list..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 ......and I'll only be going if we can be assured that those knees are accurate, superdetailed versions of the real thing 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Some cunning plans turn out to be not so cunning. When I saw the proximity of Hornsey Broadway to the main entrance it seemed obvious to loiter nearby until opening time, stride purposefully to the layout and claim a space. The flaw was that I had an advance ticket and so was among those corralled next to an entrance at the other end of the hall. Fortunately I am still capable of short concentrated bursts of energy and reached Hornsey Broadway with space to spare. Having waited eight years to see it I was not disappointed and it was well deserving of the trophies that it was awarded. When I read this I first thought, it can't be 8 years you must be confused with Wibdenshaw, surely 8 years have not passed that quickly. But indeed they have, April 2010 Wibble posted his first entry on this majestic model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were far too many people there who asked far too many questions and prevented me from watching trains. I think that this exhibition should be on for 3 days, 1 of them reserved for exhibitors, traders and demonstrators to walk around and watch each other do their stuff. Discuss. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 ......and I'll only be going if we can be assured that those knees are accurate, superdetailed versions of the real thing I'd have thought their authenticity is beyond dispute, so long as they don't turn up attached to someone other than CK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were several pairs of knees out on Saturday. Not a pretty sight though, in the circumstances, most practical. My own knees (on Sunday) were only just out, as my "shorts" barely qualify as such. I was very glad I wore them though; and for having a car with aircon for the trip up and back. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were far too many people there who asked far too many questions and prevented me from watching trains. I think that this exhibition should be on for 3 days, 1 of them reserved for exhibitors, traders and demonstrators to walk around and watch each other do their stuff. Discuss. To be fair this only really happened on Saturday morning. After that, it thinned out, and it was actually possible to see the layouts. Except maybe for Hornsey Broadway, which was so attractive I only got a clear view of it from about 3pm onwards. I thought Burntisland was very good, cellophane water apart. My mistake with it was to notice the two-legged shunting horse, and the shunter figure trying to hold up the front end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wibble Posted May 28, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2018 What a cracking weekend that was! Railex at Aylesbury has always been a highlight in the calendar, the proof of that confirmed by the amount of punters that have travelled hundreds of miles to visit the show. This was the first time that Hornsey Broadway has been exhibited in its finished* state, and the comments from the paying public and fellow exhibitors has made it all worthwhile. Ten years after cutting the first few pieces of plywood for the layout, I feel privileged to have been invited to the exhibition, with pole position in the hall being the icing on the cake! Completion is still to be achieved with various rolling stock projects and the addition of some extra detailing work. I take on board the lack of suburban trains (in the pipeline as we speak) and perhaps there were one or two many 'foreign' locomotives on shed, which is something I can now devote my available spare time to. Western & Southern Region motive power was a common sight on cross-London and inter-regional freights, but it's beyond me as to why they appeared 'on shed' in the numbers they did this last weekend!! Perhaps some sort of strike action at Old Oak Common was to blame, ha ha, in keeping with the 1970s theme. Although I didn't get much opportunity to get around the show and see the other layouts and trade stands (usual amble around on Sunday before the doors opened), what I did see was of the highest quality and interest to not just me, but everyone I spoke to. I wasn't given much opportunity to wander too far, due to fielding questions from everyone and having to be on hand for the operators who had never even operated the layout prior to the weekend. They did a sterling job and I'm so grateful for the help and encouragement, as well as my parents who had travelled up from Wiltshire to see the layout in 'exhibition guise'. The Saturday evening social was enjoyable and a chance to catch up with those that were otherwise engaged during opening hours, making the event very memorable, despite the sweltering weather and hot humid conditions of the weekend. Luck must have been on our side as we got back to the lodge just before the heavens opened, with the walk back from the pub very entertaining as the sky was filled with bursts of lightening. Others who left slightly later were less fortunate, having to take shelter under a railway bridge for some considerable time! So now the dust has settled, the hire van has been emptied and returned, and the railway room looks like its been hit by a bomb, I can reflect on the weekend as one of the most memorable and special occasions in many years of taking trainsets out on the road. I'm honoured to have been awarded 'best in show' so a big thank you to all those who thought it worthy, despite it being primarily an exhibition as opposed to a competition. A lovely touch nonetheless and looking forward to spending my voucher at Eileen's Derek's Emporium. Last but not least, I'd like to thank David, Ant and the team for all their hard work for making Railex what it is, for all those who I spoke to and made compliments regarding the layout, the fantastic community that is model railway exhibiting, and most of all the ex-Wibdenshaw operating team that made taking Hornsey Broadway to Aylesbury possible. To finish off, here's a snap taken by Paul James during the set up on the Friday afternoon.... a view not usually seen when the layout is assembled. 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were far too many people there who asked far too many questions and prevented me from watching trains. I think that this exhibition should be on for 3 days, 1 of them reserved for exhibitors, traders and demonstrators to walk around and watch each other do their stuff. Discuss. Mick thanks for the weathering demo my friend Steve and I (Bob) thought it was most informative. Btw did the chap come back for his Mogo Van?. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 Mick thanks for the weathering demo my friend Steve and I (Bob) thought it was most informative. Btw did the chap come back for his Mogo Van?. Bob, Yes, he did come back, and couldn't understand why it was so dirty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2018 Those blokes that prefer to get their trousers from cheapskate tailors, tend to have bits of knotted string hanging out of the bottom of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2018 Those blokes that prefer to get their trousers from cheapskate tailors, tend to have bits of knotted string hanging out of the bottom of them. I wonder what that might be for . . . . . . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Really enjoyed my weathering demo as well, picked up some good tips, thank you Mick. Steve. Edited May 28, 2018 by sb67 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2018 There were far too many people there who asked far too many questions and prevented me from watching trains. I think that this exhibition should be on for 3 days, 1 of them reserved for exhibitors, traders and demonstrators to walk around and watch each other do their stuff. Discuss. And yet, for me it was still only a 3½ hour exhibition, let alone 3 days. I don't do the social stuff, and with a relatively small number of layouts, it doesn't take long to see them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2018 A few, I'm afraid slightly grainy, images of Hewisbridge: 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 28, 2018 Administrators Share Posted May 28, 2018 And yet, for me it was still only a 3½ hour exhibition, let alone 3 days. I don't do the social stuff, and with a relatively small number of layouts, it doesn't take long to see them. Each to his or her own, but I feel if you don't ask a few questions then you don't get the full value from a show. Exhibitors are (generally) always happy to chat about their models and answer questions making shows a great source of information to help your modelling. I wasn't even exhibiting and people stopped me to ask questions, providing many interesting chats. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ahh, Hewisbridge, my favourite layout from last years DEMU and it was running steam there too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 What a bloody brilliant weekend! A huge thank you to Dave for the invite way back when to have The Mill at RailEx this year. Also, another huge thank you to Dave & his team for putting together & running such a top draw exhibition. The standard of the layouts was (as always) exceptional & the range of traders in attendance was excellent. London Road Models managed to make the most significant dent in my funds by way of a LNER K2 kit. Both Friday & Saturday evening saw Jason & myself in the pub enjoying plenty of the available refreshments. It was great to get to meet & chat with many of the other exhibitors & traders over the two evenings & thanks again to Dave for arranging the Saturday evening Social. Very much enjoyed the vintage bus ride to the pub that evening. A snap of The Mill late on sunday afternoon. Cheers Chris 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 A certain Captain in shorts is, however, not a sight to be relished. Quit knocking those knees. I'm old enough to remember when British summers were both long and warm enough to warrant a corner of the hall be set aside for the Patellae Formation Display Team. This recently discovered 1949 image of the team shows that in those less enlightened times, good old British reserve and modesty meant most team members would endeavour to keep the cap area covered as full frontal displays were much frowned upon, although as can be seen, one member of the team could be guaranteed to be a little more racy. 66% of the Croft Depot operating team attempted to recreate those long gone halcyon days of the display team at the weekend but obviously failed to impress those of this more modern generation. At least our nether regions were appreciative of the extra ventilation. It was enough to make one tremble. P P.s. It was a bl**dy good show. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2018 Oh, please! Really? Who is this person, do tell. I can tell you that my knees, which I was happy to display following receipt of several no requests, are award-winning and had been highly polished prior to the show. Don't worry, I'll get the knees out at Scaleforum. Another show off the list..... That has altered my travel plans also! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted May 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2018 Some viewers whom stopped by to view Canute Road Quay apparently took longer to get to the venue than others, I can neither confirm or deny any names... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 By hook or crook we will be back next year - a cunning plan is being hatched! jerry You haven't glued the layout to the floor of the exhibition hall have you?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Some viewers whom stopped by to view Canute Road Quay apparently took longer to get to the venue than others, I can neither confirm or deny any names... Railex_1.jpg Well, I can see Paul Cram, Andy Scales and John Redrup. There is also some other person who looks vaguely familiar, but as he didn't come over over to LRM to say hello, I am not sure if it is who I think it is. Edited May 29, 2018 by Jol Wilkinson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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