discussion Scale Model World Show - Any good??

[mossiepilot]

Just a little request.

Please, please, please take loads of photos of the show and post them on here for us poor souls who gotta work and can't get there.

Thanks in advance.

Tony

 

[Guest]

Possibly (probably) the biggest show in Europe, with hundreds of tables,with clubs, SIGs, traders all vying for your attention. If you're an IPMS member (any nationality,) take your card, because you'll get in free, but the car parks fill up fast, so don't leave it too late to arrive, or you could have a bit of a hike. If you are a bit weak, when it comes to money, leave your wallet and credit card at home; I knew of one modeller who saved £1,000, each year, and blew it at the show, every time. I've only missed a couple, in 30+ years, and part of the fun is meeting people, just the once, each year, and it feeling as though you've never been apart. If you want to look for bargains, or that special bit of resin/PE update, make sure to attend on the Saturday, because some items get cleared out in the day. If you can, take your own refreshments, though, the prices can seem to be set by a great white shark.Edgar

The parking is likely to be worse this year, as creating the new hall has drastically reduced the car park itself...

 

[Guest]

Was told at the model club meeting today that I have started attending that there is apparently some roadworks outside the exhibition centre that may present a problem. I understand the advice is to allow an extra half hour for your journey. We are told the police may be possibly helping with traffic also!

Rich

 

[Gern]

Thanks for the heads up about the roadworks Rich. I'll be setting out a few minutes earlier.

I know this has been asked already, but does anyone want to meet up for a chat etc? I'll be there on the Saturday for sure and probably the Sunday as well. It'd be nice to say hello to anyone else there.

Gern

 

[Dave W]

Im going on the Saturday.Intend leaving Southend at 5.30am to get there before the car park is full (Hopefully!).Will take some photo's with my iphone and post some pics on here.

 

[Guest]

What sort of time does the car park usually fill? Simon wants to leave earlier than half 5 and we are only coming from Milton Keynes hehe