Horsetan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Might pop in, if C&L are attending. Couple of things I need to have a look for.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted January 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2014 Might pop in, if C&L are attending. Couple of things I need to have a look for.... It'll be their mini stand, not the full stand. HTH polybear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Still haven't forgotton what you said about Ricky the Rover..... 212K and still going... There is always an exception that proves the rule! Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hello Well I am packed and ready to go (including chocolate biscuits!)... Why I need so much stuff is beyond me! See you folks on stand U57 (on the balcony) Missy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hello Well I am packed and ready to go (including chocolate biscuits!)... Missy Plain chocolate I hope Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just home from setting up. Bath, bed, then leaving at 6am tomorrow! It looks a very good show with some exceptional layouts. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 It'll be their mini stand, not the full stand. That's why I'm only looking. I could have sworn I saw cast cranks and eccentrics on the stand the last time I looked, but Pete says he's never inherited any of those when he took on Exactoscale. Yet the listing carried by InterCity Models (who don't respond to e-mail enquiries now) shows they are there!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I plan to go on Sunday, pity its the small stand I wanted a chat with Peter and need a few bits and forgot to order them. Horsetab I just won off Ebay some C&L cast cranks C1539 crank/pivot set for Fulgurex/Tortoise etc perhaps these are what you saw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 ....I just won off Ebay some C&L cast cranks C1539 crank/pivot set for Fulgurex/Tortoise etc perhaps these are what you saw? No, I was after inside cranks and eccentrics for locomotives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2014 Cranks and eccentrics - is that the collective noun for rmwebbers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Not a bad show. Picked up a plain green class 22 and a Dapol track cleaner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The resin moulding demo was incredibly rewarding. Probably the best bit in the whole show... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 A good show, as usual, with some nice layouts and a great range of traders. The venue suffers from it's usual drawbacks: dark, too small (for the crowds) and sweaty hot (is it not possible to open some of those curtains and windows to let in some fresh air and bring down the temperature?) - but the location is very convenient. Plus there were a few organisational issues that could be improved upon: there was only one person selling tickets in the morning (at the start of the show) meaning long and slow queues to get in, and the daft rule of not being able to get out of the main front doors (although trader/operator friends with a badge could get out there) with a 'return' pass because there was only one stamp and that was located elsewhere at less convenient side/back doors. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted January 11, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2014 Quite enjoyed this one, though not overly impressed with the selection of layouts. As far as I could see, nothing really "modern image" - in this case post-1968 UK. The layouts were of a very high standard (really liked Melton Mowbray North) but far too many steam branchlines with very little happening. All very worthy but nothing with the "wow" factor to get the younger generation inspired. I shall probably give this one a miss next year, which is a shame, as it is a lovely excuse to sample the Abbey branch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal cooper Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It's our local show and went with my son this afternoon to avoid the scrum in the cramped layout at the show. Some really excellent modelling on show and a good selection of stands to buy the essential 'bits'. However, the usual good spread of interests was there with the notable exception of almost anything after the year I was born. It didn't really do it for my lad i'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 not overly impressed with the selection of layouts. As far as I could see, nothing really "modern image" - in this case post-1968 UK. Why does the era matter so much? Surely quality modelling is quality modelling and should be appreciated as such, no matter what year the model is set? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Why does the era matter so much? Surely quality modelling is quality modelling and should be appreciated as such, no matter what year the model is set? The sheep congregating in the fields and bonfire smoking away on Kirby Stephen West were indeed very touching. Still feel that one post 1968 layout would have been good. Especially as DEMU had a stand upstairs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemy Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hi all I went to the show today and really enjoyed it. I didn't think that it was as busy as previous years, but saying that it was still busy. It was good too see some young children there today as they are the future of our hobby. A good mix of Layouts and traders. The layouts certainly gave me some inspiration and some idea's for my layout. Today also gave me the "shove" that I needed to re start things on my layout after months of not doing anything on it. I hope that you enjoy the pictures below that I took today. Lough Engine Shed Three Chop Roundup St Ruth Misc Kirby Stephen West Kindest Regards Alchemy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Why does the era matter so much? Surely quality modelling is quality modelling and should be appreciated as such, no matter what year the model is set? Sure good modelling can be inspirational regardless of the era, but sometimes it's also nice to see some layouts from an era that you might prefer and can enjoy even more. It can't really be that difficult to ensure there is a reasonable balance to the periods. And to take the quality modelling analogy further (perhaps to extreme), why not include other modelling genres like military, sci-fi and ships, as, after all, "quality modelling is quality modelling" - and even in those fields it can also be appreciated. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 75C Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Why does the era matter so much? Surely quality modelling is quality modelling and should be appreciated as such, no matter what year the model is set? Quality modelling can be seen at any show, that's taken for granted. Has it occurred to you that maybe people want to see something that they can relate to or remember? I'm now middle-aged but I don't remember steam. Therefore I will usually head for something post 1970 at a show. That's assuming there is anything post 1970 at a show! People sometimes forget that as each year passes, memory fades. I've seen (for example) 1930s LNER in books, on TV etc, but as I wasn't there to see it as it happened, I don't relate to it. Also, dare I say it, modelling post 1970 is no longer a minority interest. For that reason, more modern image please, not less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Sure good modelling can be inspirational regardless of the era, but sometimes it's also nice to see some layouts from an era that you might prefer and can enjoy even more. It can't really be that difficult to ensure there is a reasonable balance to the periods. G. Perhaps there is a shortage of exhibition quality modern era layouts? There are a lot of exhibitions these days competing for good layouts to fill their halls. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It's our local show and went with my son this afternoon to avoid the scrum in the cramped layout at the show. Some really excellent modelling on show and a good selection of stands to buy the essential 'bits'. However, the usual good spread of interests was there with the notable exception of almost anything after the year I was born. It didn't really do it for my lad i'm afraid. Sorry we missed you Neal, we (Richard and I) went in the morning, I agree about the lack of modern layouts, apart from Salz OBB of course. We did see Adrian (whinge-n-moan) and Alan (of course!) Still, a good show, and I managed to pick up some interesting stuff from the CRMA stand, as usual. See you Monday, Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Perhaps there is a shortage of exhibition quality modern era layouts? That might be the case if you also try and factor in other potentially limiting requirements like scale and gauge but it doesn't seem to be a problem for many other exhibition organisers and certainly not from what ones sees on forums such as this. IMO it's really about having the will and making the effort to be more balanced, after all what is displayed is always a 'choice'. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 One thing that I did notice and don't recall having seen before at St Albans exhibitions were a lot of signs demanding 'no photography' and to switch off mobile phone cameras. Is that new and what was the thinking behind it? Certainly not many people seemed to be complying with it. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 One thing that I did notice and don't recall having seen before at St Albans exhibitions were a lot of signs demanding 'no photography' and to switch off mobile phone cameras. Is that new and what was the thinking behind it? Certainly not many people seemed to be complying with it. G. Think that was actually intended for theatre audiences, not exhibition attendees. Stage performers don't want camera flashes going off in their faces, or finding the whole proceedings on YouTube minutes later. It's also pretty bad form for your phone to go off in the middle of a play.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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