Tony K
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Post by Tony K on Jan 24, 2019 9:31:02 GMT
Peter Go rogue! I am sure there would be another society willing to give you a bit of space What about a non-club members stand, or a Model Engineering Clearing House stand - gets my vote! Tim Tim, when and how can we contact you about displaying our models on your stand. |
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Post by Roger on Jan 24, 2019 11:02:22 GMT
Thanks for posting those Adam. I'm really taken with the workshop scene with the 1500 locomotive, it's one of the best things I've seen at any show, but then I'm biased when it comes to the subject!
Considering the locomotive was built as SPEEDY, the new owner has done a magnificent job in adding a lot of scale features that are missing from the original plans.
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timb
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Post by timb on Jan 24, 2019 12:31:37 GMT
What about a non-club members stand, or a Model Engineering Clearing House stand - gets my vote! Tim Tim, when and how can we contact you about displaying our models on your stand. My stand!!?? I guess we could organise one. Having never done this before ever, perhaps those that have organised a club stand could add their voice and advise how feasable it would be to have a stand at an exhibition. We must also consider that we should not detract from the club stands and choose which exhibition and when etc etc. If there is enough support then it could be done I suppose. I have to add I have no experience in this AT ALL. What do others think, if we were to use the 'Model Engineering Clearing House' name we would need authority from the owner(s). Are there any Admin staff that could advise please? At the moment Tony, it would be me and thee mate!
What do we think??
Tim
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milky
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Post by milky on Jan 24, 2019 12:33:59 GMT
The Jinty is a beauty. But the 10.25" "Dock Tank" is a bit elongated in the wheelbase - as if a 2F Dock Tank and a 3F Jinty got a bit too intimate one night in the shed and had a love child! I wonder if it is, in fact, based on a doubled-up Simplex - there are some resemblances. Really sorry I couldn't make it to the show - I commute every day past Ally Pally, but never at the right times.... Malcolm Very observant of you, it is a Doubled up Simplex  Philip |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 14:35:20 GMT
Tim, when and how can we contact you about displaying our models on your stand. My stand!!?? I guess we could organise one. Having never done this before ever, perhaps those that have organised a club stand could add their voice and advise how feasable it would be to have a stand at an exhibition. We must also consider that we should not detract from the club stands and choose which exhibition and when etc etc. If there is enough support then it could be done I suppose. I have to add I have no experience in this AT ALL. What do others think, if we were to use the 'Model Engineering Clearing House' name we would need authority from the owner(s). Are there any Admin staff that could advise please? At the moment Tony, it would be me and thee mate! What do we think?? Tim
I think that a 'Mech' stand is an excellent idea, I would do my best to exhibit/attend if logistics allows. Some of us on here have corresponded via this site for many years and yet how many forum members have we met in person? I can count about 10 for me, perhaps more. I'm sure it is more if I really put my mind to it, but how many have we missed even when attending the same show?. To have our own stand would be great, I guess it depends on cost and members who can support it with them manning the stand, I suspect there may be more than the organises allow, it would certainly solve the problem of 'where to meet'... Pete |
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Post by mr swarf on Jan 24, 2019 23:07:57 GMT
I hope you will be posting plenty of pictures for those of us up north to enjoy. Paul I'll be taking pictures for this web site so you'll see mine there. The first part of Roger's report is now available. Thanks to everyone who has posted pictures. Paul |
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timb
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Post by timb on Jan 25, 2019 8:16:42 GMT
I had this from the organiser at Doncaster:
'Many thanks for your enquiry about hosting a Club Stand at this years show.
In terms of cost, we do not charge Clubs for having a stand with us and we do insure the exhibits for the duration of the show.
Also, we have to provide first aid during the public days of the show, i.e. Friday to Sunday.
We usually give free entry to those exhibiting on Club stands and we can supply tables (6' x 2.5' trestle tables) but you are welcome to bring your own.'
So free stand and entry to those on the stand!! I assume other exhibitions will be similar.
Should I start a MECH exhibition stand thread to see who is interested?
Tim
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Post by Roger on Jan 25, 2019 8:57:58 GMT
I'll be taking pictures for this web site so you'll see mine there. The first part of Roger's report is now available. Thanks to everyone who has posted pictures. Paul Just to clarify my involvement in this, I just took the photographs and passed on my thoughts and impressions. The text comes entirely from the site owners. |
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Post by 4fbuilder on Jan 25, 2019 19:38:41 GMT
Good evening Adam.
Thank you for the photos, you seemed to be most interested in the little L&NWR compound, you will be quite taken with a 5" gauge version almost completed by Mike Norfolk, some pictures he posted on this sute a while ago, Ikeep asking him to get his J tank Bessborough out for a day out at Beechhurst.
Regards,
Bob
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Post by Cro on Jan 25, 2019 20:44:07 GMT
Good evening Adam. Thank you for the photos, you seemed to be most interested in the little L&NWR compound, you will be quite taken with a 5" gauge version almost completed by Mike Norfolk, some pictures he posted on this sute a while ago, Ikeep asking him to get his J tank Bessborough out for a day out at Beechhurst. Regards, Bob Bob I was! I thought it was a cracker especially in 3 1/2" and thought of Mikes 5" version. I look forward to seeing it complete and would love to see Bessborough at Beechhurst. Adam |
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Post by 4fbuilder on Jan 27, 2019 19:01:50 GMT
Hi Adam.
When I saw Mike earlier this month he was up for a trip to Beechhurst with the J tank, we'll have to fix some dates an see how he's fixed.
Regards,
bob
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Post by Cro on Jan 27, 2019 21:05:17 GMT
Hi Adam. When I saw Mike earlier this month he was up for a trip to Beechhurst with the J tank, we'll have to fix some dates an see how he's fixed. Regards, bob Bob, Keep me posted (although I'm sure Andrew would let me know) if something is organised. Adam |
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