andyman7 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: I suspect that Virtual Shows are here to stay, alongside the "real" ones. The offer something different and are developing to take on a life of their own. There's no reason we can't have both. I'm looking forward to a blended show - where a physical event is also accompanied by online content. It's normally impossible to see all of the demos and action at a show in any case so I think there are big opportunities to develop this side. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted March 14, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, andyman7 said: I'm looking forward to a blended show - where a physical event is also accompanied by online content. It's normally impossible to see all of the demos and action at a show in any case so I think there are big opportunities to develop this side. They are more likely to remain separate. Putting all the demos etc. online would cost a lot of money (unless filming, editing etc. was free) and result in a lower attendance as people decided to stay at home and watch it on the telly - so costs go up, income goes down. All exhibitions, even club ones, are commerical. You can't go into them planning for a massive loss, no matter how impressive a performance you put on. Virtual shows offer something real ones don't - all the interviews you've seen this weekend. You can do some of that at a real show, the MRC do at Ally Pally, but most people are busy checking out the trade or layouts to want to watch someone talking. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Thank you for your involvement too this weekend Jam; I have a huge amount of respect for you, your approach and attitude. Love it! I knew someone would notice! It was just down to time/panic influences. It's been my pleasure! RMweb as a collective has helped me grow as a modeller over the years, the least I could do is it pay forward. And besides, I'm really enjoying producing the content I do. It also gives me a chance to try different techniques, and perhaps show people different ways of thinking. I was trying to work out yesterday what was missing from the show, took me until today to realise it was the puzzles. I don't know why I liked doing them so much to be honest, but I did! Still very much enjoyed the fiendish spot-the-differences (although I actually managed to find all of them this time, unlike the last!) 17 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: There's a jigsaw puzzle in the Kids Zone! What are you trying to suggest? OK, yes, I'm a child at heart! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 Do you get a bonus point for spotting that the illustration of the 2HAP on the competition page is a 2EPB? Griff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted March 14, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, griffgriff said: Do you get a bonus point for spotting that the illustration of the 2HAP on the competition page is a 2EPB? Griff No. It's an EMU. They all look the same. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 Many thanks to Andy, Phil and everyone who made this show so good. It was enlightening to see the overall, massive footprint of Graham Nicholas' work-in-progess layout and I was delighted to see Bournemouth West take a top prize! Brian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: No. It's an EMU. They all look the same. I thought that was Pannier tanks... or Dapol GWR 2-6-0s Griff 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyRule1 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Was it just me and my device but the closed captions on the Simon Kohler interview were in Dutch. Made for interesting reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 14, 2021 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, MyRule1 said: Was it just me and my device but the closed captions on the Simon Kohler interview were in Dutch. Made for interesting reading. Nothing had been set and YouTube thought it knew best. I've given it a kick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 It's nearly over and I still cant think of a caption for the beach scene !!! Virtual Show? Very good, but I do use it differently to a "visit-able" show. For real shows, I go to look at the layouts but rarely do I have any intention of going because of a particular layout that is booked. I also go for the Trade Stands because I can browse physically, with my hands, as well as my eyes! I buy a lot of stuff this way. For the Virtual Shows, (there's been a few now), I watch / interact for much much longer than the 1.5 to 2.5 hours I would attend a real show. I have even bought some stuff today - some CDUs - but the real advantage is the interviews, product announcements, competitions, and awards. I have enjoyed the whole thing, spent some money and learnt a little too. Thanks for the obvious huge and quality effort put in by all for us moaning ne'er-do-gooders! Kev. (One happy punter!) 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 A very good and varied show. Dave. 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patriot87003 Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 Really enjoyable and varied content for the virtual show .... thanks to all those that have been involved with creating, collecting and publishing the interesting content. I still have a few of the articles to read and watch so will do that this evening after walking the dogs in this miserable weather! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyRule1 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Excellent show well done Phil and Andy, along with the behind the scenes, for setting this up. The last physical shows I attended were Warley 2019 and Stevenage 2020 and this was a much more relaxing event. Also you can always have a second view through buying the Show Guide, which I purchased. The two things missing are the stalls from the smaller suppliers where you can see, sometimes feel and test items before purchase. My local shows have a number of traders who regularly attend with second hand goods and shows are preferable to online auction sites. The other is the chance to chat with those giving demonstrations. I remember the gentleman at Stevenage who gave me plenty of time to talk over the use of cutting machines (I think he is on RMweb), also talking to Tony Wright about, what for him, must have been a simple question. Perhaps there could be a premium version of the show when you get a few minutes with an expert through Zoom. Lastly you don't run into people you have not seen for some time, at Stevenage I met someone who I have not seen for 10 years. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 I really enjoyed the variety, thanks to all for a good show - not least the BRM team, I don't know how you find the time. That introductory sequence in the Barmouth Junction video was just brilliant! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 14, 2021 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mikkel said: I don't know how you find the time. I'm not sure we know either! A career in the circus as jugglers awaits us. The problem is, like all modellers, we are not short on ideas, just the time to do them all. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thanks to all those who have been involved in the creation of yet another enjoyable event. I've enjoyed it, though my wife may have something to say later about the extra time she had with the children today, whoops. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 I think I've looked at probably 80% or so of the content, it's an amazing amount to digest in one weekend, but I think I've seen most of what interests me; not dissimilar from 'real' exhibitions! The only problem I have with virtual shows is that I've just finished writing a 1400 word report on the show, but I have no photos to go alongside it...! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardbealach Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Well done to Andy n Phil for the weekend. I doubt if we know just how much time and effort goes into the production for such an event. More so in these difficult times A big thank you. Alisdair 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 14, 2021 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, SouthernRegionSteam said: but I have no photos to go alongside it If only you knew a tame mag snapper who would be quite happy to let you use his if you wish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 Very much enjoyed reading the articles and watching the video clips. Thank you for organising it @AY Mod and the team. Best wishes, Nick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, AY Mod said: If only you knew a tame mag snapper who would be quite happy to let you use his if you wish. Good point... Please, sir! Can I have some photos? It did cross my mind, but I didn't really want to bother you considering how busy you've been! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I think the best vertual show so far. Marc 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 14, 2021 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, SouthernRegionSteam said: Please, sir! Can I have some photos? Of course you can Jam! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted March 14, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ardbealach said: Well done to Andy n Phil for the weekend. I doubt if we know just how much time and effort goes into the production for such an event. More so in these difficult times A big thank you. Alisdair Much appreciated, but both Andy and I will tell you Debbie and Howard put just as many hours in as we did. Each show is very much a team effort over many weeks. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted March 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 14, 2021 Yes well done to all involved . I dipped in from time to time and it was very good indeed . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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