RMweb Premium ullypug Posted June 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2017 Very good show indeed. Congratulations to all for organising. Arun Quay was worth the entry only alone, but that shouldn't detract from the other layouts. They were all good. The new 2021 pannier was also on the SEF & Branchlines stand which was a nice surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2017 Brilliant, brilliant, excellent show, well done Jerry, Kim and the rest of the organising team. I even managed to get a slice of quiche to go with my cake at lunch time! Sorry about the shorts, but well, you know, what can I say, get over it! One of the reasons I went, like many others, was to see Arun Quay, and we weren't disappointed. It was superb, just superb. But there were many other excellent layouts there, in fact, all of them were excellent. One highlight for me was being allowed to provide some 'guest engines' for Shelfie, by PMP, which is another superb bit of modelling and another inspiration for all of us involved in the cameo competition. It's got a lot of atmosphere packed into a small space, and I really, really liked it. It was most unfortunate that Chris Nevard couldn't make it, but hopefully we can catch up with him and his latest creation in the not too distant future. I also managed to get everything I wanted from Branchlines, including another 'quirky' bit of motive power, the Muir Hill tractor kit, which I'm looking forward to building, having been inspired by the blog posts by Shelf Island. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 A few more from Arun Quay. I think you can tell that I like it, a lot! Congratulations to Gordon and Maggie. all the best Godfrey Sublime modelling and beautiful photos. I was feeling quite proud of my own layout until I saw these photos...... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted June 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2017 I had a brilliant day, talking cobblers as usual but this time without any books..... Lovely venue, top quality visitors and nice trains too. Thank you to Jerry for organizing it and to Kim and the girls for all the glamour and cakes. I enjoyed sharing my gauge one bits and at least managed to de-mask my sprayed brake van and ream out one hole in the BR van kit ready for roller bearings. All the layouts were good I thought, Arun Quay was clever and visually pleasing - the whole show was very inspiring. Apparently all the bread pudding I made got eaten too, wonders wil never cease....... Simon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2017 Leysdown. Rob. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Visited the show for the first time yesterday and certainly wasn't disappointed! A great selection of layout on display, plus lots of excellent demos too. Was great to finally see Sydney Gardens and Shelfie in the flesh too. Here's a little video I took on the day. Hope it's of interest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuf3MJikqYc Edited June 18, 2017 by SDJR7F88 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Went to the show yestersday and enjoyed myself, to me it is what a good small exhibition should be like. Well done Jerry and team. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) A most enjoyable day after travelling up by train in the company of 'Himself' and 10800. A most convenient venue for those who wished to travel by rail. The quality of exhibits was exceptional as were the demonstrators, several of whom were authors whose books we all have. Even in such company a certain individual's knobbly knees didn't intrude too much! The good Captain did seem to enjoy himself driving his own engines on PMP's 'Shelfie' Thanks to Jerry and Kim and all their helpers in doing us proud. Already looking forward to two year's time for the next one. Some phone snaps...... Some lovely scenic work on 'Arun Quay' 'Horselunges' with its superb architectural modelling. 'Sydney Gardens' 'Heybridge Wharfe' in 3mm 'Trerice' PMP's 'Shelfie' Edited June 18, 2017 by Re6/6 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 First class show, with some lovely people there.... Well worth all the driving! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2017 This was a most enjoyable show, one of the best I've been to in terms of quality of layouts and friendly ambience. Thanks to all who came along and chatted at PMP's Shelfie, it was great fun, and it was nice to be able to run a couple of guests locos courtesy of Captain Kernow's beautiful J72 and Jinty models, as well as that DJH shunter, all of which ran impeccably on plain DC. I was very, very, very tempted by the 2021 and 571 class panniers on the Finecast stand but resolved to complete another loco or two in the kit stash before adding to it. In the end I contented myself with some wheels, crankpins and motor/gearbox parts. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 "You put ya left leg in, ya right leg out, twiddle with a knob and a train comes out ! " L.Goodman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2017 "You put ya left leg in, ya right leg out, twiddle with a knob and a train comes out ! " image.jpeg L.Goodman I seem to remember him modelling those in the Matalan 1987 summer catalogue which inspired me to buy a pair. Still my besties now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I seem to remember reading that Arun Quay was not quite finished?? Good. Grief! Surely it must be close to the end? Stunning work anyway, inspirational in fact. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adrianmc Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) I seem to remember reading that Arun Quay was not quite finished?? Good. Grief! Surely it must be close to the end? Stunning work anyway, inspirational in fact. Cheers, David Yes in speaking to Gordon there are several things to complete - including I believe a building on the right hand side of the layout looking from the front (look for the white space in the pictures). Also the presentation of the layout, exhibition wise, still has to be finalised. Arun Quay is scheduled to make its debut as a "finished" layout at the Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition on the 21st & 22nd October this year. Edited June 18, 2017 by adrianmc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Many congrats to all who organised this show, we very much enjoyed it - including the cakes.......!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2017 To echo what everyone else has said, an excellent show, and huge thanks to Jerry and the organising team. I THINK I got a good look at everything, but probably spent as much time nattering and eating cake as anything else. It seemed like half the Exeter Gauge O Group were there, it was genuinely a "modeller's" show. All the best, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted June 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think the MMRG are to be congratulated on two counts. The first is holding an absolutely superb exhibition. The second is jumpstarting the English summer. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Very many thanks to all concerned for organising this excellent show. I hope it does become a regular on the circuit. Highlights for me: 1. Arun Quay - another belter from the Gravetts, and looks to be a worthy successor to the much missed (for me anyway) Ditchling Green. The concept of the back scene was stunning. 2. Finding that the proprietor of Shelfie was at the same school as me many moons ago, so shared a few memories. Shelfie is really excellent; and cause for me to get the modelling hat on again! 3. Last, but by no means least, the chance to see some of Iain Rice's North Cornwall Minerals loco's and stock "in the flesh". I came across the article on the building of Hercules in an old Model Railways magazine, and have since tracked down every article on this series of layouts that I can lay my hands on. To see the stock was a great pleasure (and ticks another box, having seen some of the Buckingham loco's at Expo EM earlier this year!!) Once again, many thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted June 19, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2017 Phew, what a scorcher.......!! Well it's all over now and I think it's pretty safe to say we will do it all again in two years time. I would like to publically thank all the exhibitors, traders, demonstrators, stewards, tea and cake volunteers and not least the punters for contributing to what was a really great day. It made all the hard work leading up to the day worthwhile. I'm really pleased with how the venue worked out. Despite it being the hottest day of the year it was never unbearable even mid morning when the place was very busy. Thanks also for all the kind comments on here. I was very fortunate to be able to persuade some really top quality layouts and demonstrators to come along. I now have the problem of having to produce the difficult second album. Jerry 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted June 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2017 I now have the problem of having to produce the difficult second album. Jerry Jerry, think Pretty much more of the same please! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 A great show, very reminiscent of the MRJ exhibition in Westminster for a number of reasons. It was certainly well worth the trip down and a most enjoyable weekend was had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2017 there is a awful lot of stunning modelling shown in those photos, well done to all I will need to up my game to even miss the standard by a mile Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2017 I thought there was a nice spread of layouts from the good right through to stunning, this wasn't an elitist selection just damn good modelling and they varied from the busy mainline to bucolic branch where the detail gave you something to look at when nothing was moving. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Phew, what a scorcher.......!! Well it's all over now and I think it's pretty safe to say we will do it all again in two years time. I would like to publically thank all the exhibitors, traders, demonstrators, stewards, tea and cake volunteers and not least the punters for contributing to what was a really great day. It made all the hard work leading up to the day worthwhile. I'm really pleased with how the venue worked out. Despite it being the hottest day of the year it was never unbearable even mid morning when the place was very busy. Thanks also for all the kind comments on here. I was very fortunate to be able to persuade some really top quality layouts and demonstrators to come along. I now have the problem of having to produce the difficult second album. Jerry I should quit whilst you're on top, Gerry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Thanks to all who posted photos - stuck over here I hardly get to any shows now, as a weekend away costs so much due to the ferries etc. To have seen Iain Rice's North Cornwall Minerals stock would have been superb, I found the series of articles so inspiring, as I do all Iain's writings really. All the layouts shown were of a superb quality - unmatchable be me, but again so inspirational. Well done to the organisers too. edit for grim typing. Edited June 19, 2017 by New Haven Neil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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