Popular Post Graham R Posted October 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) A few shots from today's 2mmSA AGM , which the North East Area Group hosted with their usual aplomb. First some layout shots. Anthony Yeates' Corrieshalloch: Andrew Gibson's Swinton: Martin Stewart's Ketton Cement: John Aldrick's Ivybridge: Rod McCall's Winston (presented as a work in progress, hence the Metcalfe kits which are stand-ins for the eventual scratchbuilt models, but located prototypically): Then some of the competition entries: Andy Glover's Stoneswood Mill, his first attempt at scratchbuilding, from styrene sheet (this shot unfortunately does not capture the tall chimney, complete with strengthening bands and lightning conductor): Jim Watt's Kirkallanmuir Weighs signalbox and Dunblane station footbridge: An LMS station based on Wirksworth. I'm sorry not to have recorded the builder's name: Anthony Yeates' HR wagons: the Jones brake van and diagram 47 open carriage truck from his own etches, the diagram 4 covered van from his own etched chassis and a scratchbuilt body: Alisdair Campbell's HR wagons: Tim Watson's LNER P2 "Mons Meg" - its build was chronicled on RMWeb and in MRJ: Nick Mitchell's L&Y Radial Tank: Nigel Hunt's finescaling of a Farish Fairburn tank: apologies, I did not notice the derailed pony truck: There was also a finescaled Dapol Britannia: more apologies, I did not record who entered it and somehow I missed photo'ing it. John Aldrick's GWR 70' South Wales coaches, from Masterclass etches: and finally, some non-competition models which were on display: Jim Watt's pre-group wagons, available under his "Buchanan Kits" label: and Nick Mitchell's 9F, L&Y Coal Tank, and Princess Coronation (which I think are all from Nigel Hunt etches): The competition winners, as far as I could scribble them down, were: Malcolm Stone award: Andy Glover for Stoneswood Mill Steve Sykes award: Anthony Yeates for three HR wagons Groves Trophy: Tim Watson for Mons Meg Neil Ballantine Quaich: Nigel Hunt for his Farish Fairburn tank conversion Dreadnought Trophy: John Aldrick for his South Wales coaches John Barker Trophy: Alisdair Campbell for a rake of pre-grouping wagons Willis Cup: Laurie Adams for his track chair system Chairman's Trophy: Nick Mitchell for his Radial Tank Geoff Jones Layout trophy: Nigel Ashton for Llangerisech Geoff Balfour Memorial award: Nick Mitchell for his "2mmFS in the age of Austerity" article in MRJ Mike Bryant Cup: Jim Watt for long service as Data Officer Members' Choice: Andy Glover for Stoneswood Mill Thanks to the organisers, competitors, exhibitors, David Short with the Central Shop, "the staff" (ask Mick Simpson), and finally the committee for an excellent day out. Regards Graham (Multiple edits to correct spelling!) Edited October 7, 2018 by Graham R 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Fantastic stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted October 7, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2018 It was great meeting up with the Northen lads and especially fellow ivory carver, Jim. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) The 9F is a Bob Jones kit, and the Dapol Britannia was probably Nigel Ashton's? Some seriously nice buildings there I must say. And the new Chairman is? Chris Edited October 7, 2018 by Chris Higgs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 And the new Chairman is? Jim Allwood. I would also echo what a good day it was and to meet up with the southerners. It was also a privilege to see Mons Meg in the flesh (the model one, that is. I've seen the cannon many times). Tim must get a photo of the two together! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 7, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2018 Stunning stuff guys, many thanks for sharing it. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The 9F is a Bob Jones kit, and the Dapol Britannia was probably Nigel Ashton's? Some seriously nice buildings there I must say. And the new Chairman is? Chris The Britannia was Nigel Ashton's. The coal tank has been built from shot-down London Road Models etches and features here. I believe Nick is being encouraged to finish the 9F for the 2019 York exhibition where 'Fence Houses' is being exhibited next. The LMS station (described as 'Wirkswell' station building) was built by Peter Fuller. Andy (ex-chairman) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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