Decapod Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Scaleforum 2019 Stoke Mandeville Stadium Guttman Road Aylesbury HP21 9PP Saturday 28th September – 10:30 to 17:30 Sunday 29th September – 10:00 to 16:00 Advance Ticket holders admitted 15 minutes earlier Details Any general questions about Scaleforum: layouts, traders, demos, workshops etc please e-mail: scaleforum@scalefour.org Advance tickets Any queries regarding advance tickets please e-mail: tickets@scalefour.org We hope to see you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Time for a bump I reckon seeing as how it's now less than 2 weeks away. The show is open to ALL, not just Scalefour Society members and has a raft of traders that are seldom regularly seen. Sadly I won't be able to get there this year, it clashes with something else (World Cycling Championships in Yorkshire) but otherwise I would have, even with the travelling distance. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR906 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Burntisland 1883 has seen a considerable amount of work over the summer. To whet your appetite's, some recent images as a teaser of what is to come...….. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bendall Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 A few more details Layouts Burntisland 1883 - Presented by the East of Scotland 4mm Group The year is 1883 and the railways of Fife are largely isolated from the national network by the Firths of Forth and Tay. They will remain so until the Forth Bridge is completed in 1890 and the Tay Bridge is rebuilt. All passenger and goods traffic must transfer from railway to shipping at Burntisland for the onward journey to Edinburgh and the South. The model shows the passenger station, the nearby train ferry and the infrastructure of the immediate area as it was in 1883. Given the period, the majority of the locos and stock have been scratchbuilt. Clackmannan Goods - Presented by David Furmage Clackmannan Goods is a new iteration from David of the principles behind his first layout Longcarse West. The scene is set in the twilight months of wagonload traffic in a small yard during the mid 1970s. The yard is fictional but is imagined to be on the site of the Caledonian Railway good yard in Alloa. Some liberties taken with the history of other freight yards in the area mean that Clackmannan Goods handles more traffic than might otherwise be the case but the precarious nature of them means that the threat of closure is very real. Glenmutchkin - Presented by Mark Tatlow At the time of the 1840s railway mania, the Glenmutchkin story was a lampoon about the promotion of a line to the depths of the Scottish highlands but for Mark, the story is merely an excuse to have an unexplained town in the otherwise sparsely populated part of the Scottish Highlands that deserved a fair-sized railway connection! Its trackplan is a cross between the Highland Railway’s station at Wick and the engine shed area from Kyle of Lochalsh. The layout is presented very much as a work in progress but there will be a fully operational layout including a substantial set of signals but with only limited amounts of scenery complete. London Road - Presented by the Friends of London Road Originally built as a terminus station, London Road has now been modified to create through platform lines, carriage sidings and a head shunt to an offstage loco shed. The layout is set in 1907 during the elegant Edwardian era which allows the operation of the later Webb locomotives as well as the new Whale engines and the earlier elliptical roof carriages. Although the LNWR was the largest of the pre-group railways, there are very few RTR locos or stock available and everything that moves on London Road (apart from the operators) is kit or scratchbuilt. Ouse Valley Viaduct and Balcombe - Presented Rod Cameron and John Farmer The viaduct is a model of the famous structure on the Brighton main line, designed by engineer John Urpeth Rastrick in association with LBSCR architect David Mocatta. The 37-arch structure reaches a maximum height above the valley floor of 96ft (29m), and overall is 1475ft (450m) long. Balcombe station is just north of the viaduct. Some signature workings are the Brighton Belle and Newhaven boat trains. Some of the traffic might indicate that there are some Oxted line diversions operating today! P76 Engineering – Sentinel Street - Presented by Brian Harrap It's a layout but probably not as most would know it. It's been an exercise in breaking away from the conventional presentation as so often seen. Most of the buildings have been deliberately set facing in toward the industrial scene presenting, at first, a blank wall to the viewer all around the layout necessitating looking over their roofs to view the scene opposite and walking around the layout to see the rest which was under the viewer’s nose. More difficult to describe than to see. Pulborough - Presented by the Mid-Sussex 18.83 Group Pulborough is a model of the station of that name located in rural West Sussex on the former LBSC main line from Horsham to Ford Junction with the model representing the station as it would have been around 1910. At that time, the station had extensive facilities with up and down goods yards, cattle pens and coal staiths. The branchline to Midhurst and Chichester joined the main line at Hardham Junction, a few miles south of Pulborough and the model shows branch line trains running into the up loop platform. The period modelled allows the operation of locomotives and trains featuring both Stroudley and Marsh liveries. Splott - Presented by Paul Spencer Set in the late 1980s, Splott depicts a small transfer yard located between Cardiff Tidal Sidings and Tremorfa Steelworks. Whilst it is fictional in location, the layout aims to showcase the variety of freight stock and locomotives seen in the South Wales area around that time. Locomotives have been detailed using parts from the Extreme Etchings range and much of the stock is either scratchbuilt or heavily modified kits and ready to run items. All the stock has been weathered to varying degrees. Waterloo Street - Presented by James Dickie Waterloo Street is an exhibition layout inspired by the real-life Waterloo Goods branch in Aberdeen. Originally opened by the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1856, the branch is still in use and has recently been upgraded. Where it was once possible to see little Manning Wardle tank engines steaming around the docks, Class 66s now deliver block trains of calcium carbonate slurry. The layout represents what traffic might have been like on the Waterloo branch from the 1950s to the present day. Please note that this year's special guest layout Shelfie2 by Paul Marshall-Potter will unfortunately no longer be attending due to personal reasons. Demonstrations The demonstrations and workshops at Scaleforum are an essential part of what the exhibition is all about and this year we have will have a special focus on aspects of track construction as well as the usual range of demonstration. Track construction workshops Turnout construction workshops will take place on both days at Scaleforum and will be run by Phil Tattershall and Tony Wilkins. Two workshops will take place on each day. Turnout kit construction A workshop covering the construction of an Exactoscale A5 turnout kit will take place on both days at Scaleforum and will be run by Tony Sullivan. Getting started in P4 An introduction to what is involved in modelling to P4 standards by Gavin Clark. Locomotive construction, suspension and continuous springy beams Will Litchfield will be giving a demonstration of loco building from both cast and etched brass kits with a particular emphasis on the chassis. Carriage construction Keith Bradbury is an acknowledge expert in the art of carriage construction and will be showing the techniques he uses. Improving and detailing models Experienced model makers Phil Eames and Jim Smith-Wright will be showing how models and kits of different types and ages can be improved with the aid of some simple techniques and detailing parts available from the trade Using a laser cutter to produce buildings Back in April 2018, Ralph Robertson started a series on the Society’s web forum on the construction of Alpha Mill, a model of a traditional Lancashire cotton mill that would be used on Slattocks, the P4 layout being constructed by members of the Manchester Model Railway Society. At Scaleforum the model itself, now substantially finished, will be on display and Ralph will explain the techniques used in its construction. Resistance soldering David Brandreth will be demonstrating resistance soldering and soldering of small parts made from nickel silver, brass and white metal. Painting and weathering using acrylic paints Mike Cubberley and Mark Lambert will be showing how to paint and weather diesel and electric era wagons using acrylic paints Battery power and radio control options for model railways Ted Scannell has been investigating the possibilities of using battery power for locomotives with radio control and will be showing what he has found out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bendall Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Traders Scaleforum probably has the best trade section for the finescale and scratchbuilder of any exhibition in the South East, covering everything from electrical components to the finest scenic details and everything in between. Those booked to attend are: 247 Developments Acc+Ess Protocab Limited Alan Gibson (Workshop) Ambis Engineering Attwood Aggregates Bill Hudson Transport Books Branchlines Brassmasters Scale Models C&L Finescale Track Building Systems Dart Castings Dave Bradwell Eileen’s Emporium Extreme Etchings/Shawplan GW Models High Level Kits Hobby Holidays Isinglass Drawings Judith Edge Kits London Road Models Model Railway Developments Mousa Models Penbits Model Railways Phoenix Precision Paints Prickley Pear Products, Powerbond Adhesives Rumney Models Roger Carpenter Roxey Mouldings RT Models South Eastern Finecast Stoneybridge Structures Tim Horn Baseboards Wild Swan Books Wizard Models 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Is there a bus from Aylesbury? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redkiterail Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 not a free one but arriva and redline run buses to Stoke Mandeville hopstial from the bust station 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted September 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: Is there a bus from Aylesbury? Regards Its actually in Aylesbury rather than the village of Stoke Mandeville. https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/beds-and-bucks/services/9---aylesbury-to-stoke-mandeville-hospital/?direction=outbound 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 If the weathers OK I usually walk from the station, takes 15 - 20 minutes. Rgds 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, PenrithBeacon said: Is there a bus from Aylesbury? The travel info is all linked to in the thread above. Have a look at page xiv. scaleforum2019guide.pdf You could also use other tools that are at you disposal such as: http://app.arrivabus.co.uk/journeyplanner/query/en?ld=std&OK#focus Which gives such info as below. Your Journeys ↑ Earlier | ↑ First connection DateStartArriveDurationChangesJourney 28.09.1910:0110:120:110 300 Details Map JourneyTimeBus Stop 10:01 fromAylesbury Railway Station Walk3 Minutes, 682 ft 10:05 atAylesbury Bus Station 10:05 fromAylesbury Bus Station, Stand Bay 7 Bus 300⇒ High Wycombe Operator: ARRIVA the Shires (AY) next alternative departures: Bus X30 10:15, Bus 300 10:35, Bus 300 11:05, Bus X30 11:15, Bus 300 11:35 ... more than 5 10:12 atAylesbury Stoke Mandeville Hospital Main Gate runs Sat, Sun Please note: The scheduled times are estimated. 28.09.1910:0310:120:0918 300 28.09.1910:1110:220:110 X30 If you have one of those new fan-dangled communication devices you can even track the position of your intended steed. http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/journeyplanner/help/en?tpl=livemap Please don't forget to report back with your usual account of what the food smelt like and if the catering is not up to your expectations there is an Asda a short walk away. If Asda's not to your liking there is a Co-op just round the corner (next to the fish & chip shop). P 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Porcy Mane said: The travel info is all linked to in the thread above. Have a look at page xiv. scaleforum2019guide.pdf 3.88 MB · 3 downloads You could also use other tools that are at you disposal such as: http://app.arrivabus.co.uk/journeyplanner/query/en?ld=std&OK#focus Which gives such info as below. Your Journeys ↑ Earlier | ↑ First connection DateStartArriveDurationChangesJourney 28.09.1910:0110:120:110 300 Details Map JourneyTimeBus Stop 10:01 fromAylesbury Railway Station Walk3 Minutes, 682 ft 10:05 atAylesbury Bus Station 10:05 fromAylesbury Bus Station, Stand Bay 7 Bus 300⇒ High Wycombe Operator: ARRIVA the Shires (AY) next alternative departures: Bus X30 10:15, Bus 300 10:35, Bus 300 11:05, Bus X30 11:15, Bus 300 11:35 ... more than 5 10:12 atAylesbury Stoke Mandeville Hospital Main Gate runs Sat, Sun Please note: The scheduled times are estimated. 28.09.1910:0310:120:0918 300 28.09.1910:1110:220:110 X30 If you have one of those new fan-dangled communication devices you can even track the position of your intended steed. http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/journeyplanner/help/en?tpl=livemap Please don't forget to report back with your usual account of what the food smelt like and if the catering is not up to your expectations there is an Asda a short walk away. If Asda's not to your liking there is a Co-op just round the corner (next to the fish & chip shop). P Thank you for the above information re transport. As for the last paragraph, I normally take my own food/drink to exhibitions and if I find, as I did at Wakefield, the experience of visiting an exhibition (which in that case, involved a round trip of some 380 miles and an overnight stay) is compromised by the catering then I will say so. Having said that there aren't any issues of this sort at Stoke Manderville Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decapod Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Advance Tickets for Scaleforum 2019 are still available: https://www.scalefour.org/scaleforum/tickets There is also a link on the main page of the Society website. Advance ticket sales will be closed sometime late next week (usually Thursday) a couple of days prior to the show. Any queries relating to advance tickets please e-mail tickets@scalefour.org 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Decapod said: the photo is from 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Ouse Valley Viaduct and Balcombe has progressed significantly since it was last mentioned on here. These are from last month, only the 6th time it has ever been put up in full, Scaleforum will be the 7th. More has changed since. Edited September 22, 2019 by 10800 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2019 More work on the yard has been done. Pics taken before vacuuming up! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bendall Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Unfortunately, GW Models has withdrawn from Scaleforum this weekend due to a combination of health and transport issues. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decapod Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Advance ticket sales for 2019 have now closed. Tickets will of course still be available at the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted September 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2019 Just a quick note to say that if the M4 is on anyone's route to Scaleforum, there's a full carriageway closure between junctions 5 Langley and 6 Slough East from 20:00 on Friday 27th Sept. (today) to 06:00 on Monday 30th Sept. I guess the diversion route is through Slough on the A4. That is likely to be sloooooow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 That's day one out of the way Great show as always Come say Hi tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted September 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2019 I had a good day out at S4um yesterday, only spoilt by getting there at 09-45 to discover the big brekkies finishes at half nine :( Some good layouts, and learned a fair bit from the demonstrators (particularly from David Brandreth - Resistance Soldering, and Ted Scannell - Battery Power & R/C Control. Thanks Guys :) ) Good to see Brian Lewis (of C&L Fame) wandering about, also Ray Hammond (ex. S4Soc. Chairman/President?). The Bring & Buy was very busy - perhaps a way could be found to speed up the payment system for next year? Whilst both card and cash was accepted and there were two volunteers working very hard at the desk, the queue in the morning was at times 20+ deep. Still, the goodies purchased were worth the wait :) :) It did appear very quiet though, especially for a saturday - even the queue at opening time was noticeably short. One of the traders mentioned to me that he didn't see any money at all for the first hour. I really hope the weekend works out for the society and traders - many volunteers, exhibitors and traders put a lot of effort into making it all happen for us. Thanks to all concerned. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I too had a cracking day there yesterday. As Brian (above) has already commented, the Radio Control chaps were incredibly helpful and I learnt a lot from them as I too have standardised on the Deltang system. Lots of demonstrations too. As already noted, the Bring'N Buy was hectic, but they then separated the queue to pay into two - cash and card. Two visits lessened my wallet by £120! But several traders seemed to have problems doing card payments which made me happy that I'd brought cash for all my pre-ordered purchases. No box shifters for those hoping to find bargains but this can only help direct spend towards the specialists on whom we rely. Slight downside - last year, after a bit of badgering, they did finally slot in odd chairs and tables around the hall for us who need a brief rest and to pack our purchases. Not so evident this year. And it did seem a bit more spacious to me. But this did make me go upstairs to the viewing area to eat my lunch which then produced the bonus of realising the delight and expanse of Balcombe Viaduct. But once again thanks to the Scalefour team for putting on another excellent show. A 200 mile round car trip for me but well worth it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted September 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2019 I also noticed that many of the tables in the cafe area were short of chairs, which made searching for somewhere to sit in that area problematic at times. Admittedly there is the balcony area, however there are no tables there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 My only gripe was for paying £10 and only half the hall was used. Yes I was only going in for the trade stands. Sparse on layouts, good to see Burnisland again Ian G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exet1095 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I took my 10-year old daughter with me yesterday. She enjoyed the show; no rucksack of hygiene issues to speak of, and a some excellent layouts. Burntisland is the best P4 layout I have ever seen, and had tons to interest us both. The new roundhouse was fabulous, and I was impressed to see that the capstans turned when wagons were shunted to the coal loading dock. Really lovely people on the layout too - thank you. We were also impressed by the demonstrations, and the team on the Isinglass stand were particularly helpful too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted September 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, exet1095 said: The new roundhouse was fabulous I rather liked the screen fed from the "shed cam", particularly how it said "Aye, luke oop 'ere" when there was some action to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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