Hendon model show......Sunday 11th May......

Army of One · February 14, 2014, 01:27:22 AM

I am shown off for this day....so will hopefully be there again for part of the day....I will have my 5yr old son Max with me.....he has already asked if he can bring his dinosaurs again......

NARSES2 · February 14, 2014, 06:56:39 AM

NARSES2 · February 23, 2014, 07:32:53 AM

Because of a bash on the Saturday I will probably be travelling down "sans" hangover from Derby on the Sunday morning for this. Trains look reasonable

Hman · February 23, 2014, 08:36:46 AM

Hi, never been to this show, will 'we' have a stand at it?

kitbasher · February 23, 2014, 09:01:53 AM

We have a stand and a sit down usually.

McColm · February 23, 2014, 09:52:28 AM

What's the best way to pack your builds during transit to and from Hendon,as this will be my first show to exhibit ?
I'll be asking loads of questions.

Hobbes · February 23, 2014, 10:08:39 AM

A box with a sheet of styrofoam on the bottom. Place the model on the styrofoam, then place toothpicks or similar around the model to stop it moving around.

Army of One · February 24, 2014, 02:52:05 AM

That is probably the most common method I see.....I use stout boxes with loose foam packing or torn up bubble wrap......works for me......not had a breakage yet but then I am still careful in transit.........

Nick · February 24, 2014, 03:40:54 AM

I use lots of tissue paper, mainly big pieces of kitchen roll. Less messy than foam bubbles with the benefit that any bits that fall off like missiles will end up in the bottom of the box as you shake out the paper.

Everyone has their own method, experiment till you are happy!

I hope to be at this show.

lancer · February 24, 2014, 02:00:45 PM

Quote from: kitbasher on February 23, 2014, 09:01:53 AM
We have a stand and a sit down usually.

If we can 'borrow' enough chairs for us to be able t sit down......

McColm · February 24, 2014, 02:11:52 PM

Is there an entrance fee or admin charge? Who do I need to register with?

Nick · February 24, 2014, 03:54:01 PM

All you need to do is turn up. If driving you will need change for the car park (£3 last I heard) unless they put exhibitors like you and me across the road in the college carpark to make space for regular visitors.

McColm · February 24, 2014, 05:19:24 PM

That's good news, thanks for all your help. See you there.

lancer · February 25, 2014, 01:21:18 PM

Quote from: Army of One on February 24, 2014, 02:52:05 AM
That is probably the most common method I see.....I use stout boxes with loose foam packing or torn up bubble wrap......works for me......not had a breakage yet but then I am still careful in transit.........

Thats the same way I transport my stuff as well..Always worked well for me too.

NARSES2 · March 12, 2014, 07:24:11 AM

Just checked train times from Burton on Trent. First train gets me to St P at 13:00. Don't think the show is on I'm afraid