MAFVA Nationals, St Ives 2023

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I never know what to photograph at these shows - there's never a bad model, so here's a random selection:

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And more:

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Yet more:

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And finally:

Phew!
Pete

[Richard48]

Thanks for sharing.Some stunning models on display.Sadly i havent been since 2017.Might make the show in September at same venue.
Richard

[Allen Dewire]

That 'Phew' gave me a good chuckle Pete!!! I know the feeling about posting pics from shows...Thanks for taking the time Sir and there looks to be some great stuff being built. It's a shame the dealers were not happy. Were there so few people there or were they just not buying anything???...

Prost
Allen

[Neil Merryweather]

Great selection of pics, Pete.
and thanks for the namecheck....


Only very distantly related , as far as I know, but my brother is bit more nerdy about it; he's got a collection of original bits of fire engine....

[Neil Merryweather]

That 'Phew' gave me a good chuckle Pete!!! I know the feeling about posting pics from shows...Thanks for taking the time Sir and there looks to be some great stuff being built. It's a shame the dealers were not happy. Were there so few people there or were they just not buying anything???...

Prost
Allen

It was father's day in the UK- I would have been there otherwise

[Allen Dewire]

But Neil, would you have opened your wallet and bought stuff, or just to let the moths out of it??? Inquiring minds want to know...

[Neil Merryweather]

But Neil, would you have opened your wallet and bought stuff, or just to let the moths out of it??? Inquiring minds want to know...

Of course, Allen, but it would have to be a bargain,- and there may not have been many figures there anyway

[rtfoe]

Some really good displays Pete, and thanks for taking the time to share them. I find the displays more interesting than the ones recently at Malcom as they have varied historical special interest like artillery, soft skinned vehicles and scratched armour. I'm not into Fantasy, Anime and Sci Fi which is popular in Asia.

Cheers,
Wabble

[scottie3158]

Thanks for some great pictures.

[Guest]

Good report Pete, great pics. See you there next year.

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It's a shame the dealers were not happy. Were there so few people there or were they just not buying anything???...

A bit of both I think Allen. There were plenty of empty spaces in the car park, which is unusual for that venue. The trader I overheard was complaining that people were looking but not buying. That might suggest his prices were too high, but they seemed reasonable to me.
Pete

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Of course, Allen, but it would have to be a bargain,- and there may not have been many figures there anyway

There were quite a few Neil, including a large box of Historex. I nearly bought a box of Russian soldiers for JR (£4) but realised 1/72 wouldn't be much use to him!
Pete