South Downs Model Show 29th April

NARSES2 · March 19, 2023, 02:48:45 AM

South Downs Model Show Saturday 29th April

I know it's the same weekend as the Scottish Nationals, but it is at the other end of the country

Thinking of taking the train down, it's just over the hour from East Croydon, and having a potter. There's some nice pubs down that neck of the woods as well. depends on weather and any rail strikes though.

zenrat · March 19, 2023, 03:03:52 AM

Where exactly is it Chris?

NARSES2 · March 19, 2023, 03:06:04 AM

Quote from: zenrat on March 19, 2023, 03:03:52 AMWhere exactly is it Chris?

Bohunt School, Broadwater Rd, BN14 8AH

zenrat · March 19, 2023, 03:44:54 AM

So Worthing then.

My folks are near there. Dad might like to go.

NARSES2 · March 19, 2023, 04:06:00 AM

Quote from: zenrat on March 19, 2023, 03:44:54 AMSo Worthing then.

My folks are near there. Dad might like to go.

NARSES2 · April 15, 2023, 12:05:09 AM

Touching all wood going the trains are looking good, although it is the Bank Holiday weekend, so aiming to get there just after 10:00 am

NARSES2 · April 17, 2023, 02:08:27 AM

Trains sorted

Freightdog862 · April 17, 2023, 11:04:09 AM

Hoping to drop in. Went last year, its smallish (bit like the Guideline London show) but a very friendly bunch. Only 45 mins from home to which is a rare event for a model show.

Colin

kitbasher · April 17, 2023, 12:20:46 PM

See you all there, then!

I will be walking (venue a mile and a half from my daughter's).

NARSES2 · April 18, 2023, 06:08:14 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on April 17, 2023, 12:20:46 PMI will be walking (venue a mile and a half from my daughter's).

Children have some use I see

Quote from: Freightdog862 on April 17, 2023, 11:04:09 AMOnly 45 mins from home to which is a rare event for a model show.

Colin

Yup, I can do it in just over the hour and I don't have to go into and then out of London again, which is a bonus

kitbasher · April 29, 2023, 10:40:26 AM

Nice and friendly local show, good chance to meet up with Messrs Edwards and Strachan. A few whifs on show (pics either tomorrow or Monday) and we may have recruited a new forum member.

NARSES2 · April 30, 2023, 05:26:28 AM

Yup a very nice and friendly show. Had a really good time and a couple of buys, plus of course catching up with Dave and Colin

There was a lad there with some really fantastic large scale ship models, 1/350th, including a fair few whiff 's. One he was currently working on was an upgraded KG V, as if she'd be refitted in the 50's, looked very impressive as did his collection of carriers.

Freightdog862 · April 30, 2023, 05:34:02 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on April 29, 2023, 10:40:26 AMNice and friendly local show, good chance to meet up with Messrs Edwards and Strachan. A few whifs on show (pics either tomorrow or Monday) and we may have recruited a new forum member.

Likewise, and good to see Robert (Rolead) there to on the IPMS West Kent stand. A pleasant few hours by the Sea (although I didn't see it, I'm pretty sure it wasn't far away).

Colin

kitbasher · April 30, 2023, 12:55:58 PM

Numerous examples of whimsy and whiffery yesterday in Worthing:
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Plus this fantastic scratch-built 1/48 EE P.1:
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kitbasher · April 30, 2023, 12:57:21 PM

And the best possible way to transport chocolate gateau and a couple of cuppas!
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