fallmonk Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) It's with great pleasure that we are happy to announce that AIRFIX will be displaying at the Scottish National's this year, bringing with them their usual "make n take " for the younger modelers ,And are going to sponsor a airfix trophy with a top prize for the winner of £250 worth of airfix products!!!! So we look forward to welcoming them and you this year, let's make it the biggest ever. 29th & 30th April. https://www.scotnats.org/ Edited February 13 by fallmonk Error 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Is the Scottish Nationals on? This is news to me as I thought it wasn't happening this year. I was of the understanding that the guy who organises it had retired or was not doing it. This has made my day and I am sooo happy that Perth is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Gordon J said: Is the Scottish Nationals on? This is news to me as I thought it wasn't happening this year. I was of the understanding that the guy who organises it had retired or was not doing it. This has made my day and I am sooo happy that Perth is happening. Yes Gordon it's on follow the link in the above post for more information. Yes lots of members if the previous committee have retired, but others have stepped up although always looking for more people if anyone can spare some time to help out with various jobs. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Gordon J said: Is the Scottish Nationals on? This is news to me as I thought it wasn't happening this year. I was of the understanding that the guy who organises it had retired or was not doing it. This has made my day and I am sooo happy that Perth is happening. I think you might be mixed up with the Glasgow show Gordon I had heard it was this show that would be not going ahead this year. Then again it could have been last years news it has all been a bit on and off for an awful lot of shows the last couple of years. Stay Safe beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 15 minutes ago, beefy66 said: I think you might be mixed up with the Glasgow show Gordon I had heard it was this show that would be not going ahead this year. Then again it could have been last years news it has all been a bit on and off for an awful lot of shows the last couple of years. Stay Safe beefy The Glasgow (Bellahouston) Show never took place last year but I see it is already listed on here as happening this October. My reason for thinking Perth wasn't happening in 2023 was because one of the guys who helped organise it was in my work ahead of the 2022 show and with the way he was talking I got the impression that he was retiring and that no one was will to step up to the plate and take over. That does actually seem to have taken place because having looked at the ScotNats site I see there is a whole raft of new names on the organising committee that the Scottish Nationals is happening and has seemingly had a new lease of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I attended the ScotNats last year and was disappointed to hear shortly afterwards that it may have been the last show. As I thought it wasn't going to happen, this year I am planning on being on holiday in England instead. Still, it is great news that it is happening especially as Airfix are making a big commitment to it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Couldn't live with that apostrophe :twitching: In case I don't see this again before April, have a good time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Is it definitely the case that there will be no means of electronic payment at this show? Surely that will have a huge impact for the Traders and Modellers alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 20 minutes ago, Gordon J said: Is it definitely the case that there will be no means of electronic payment at this show? Surely that will have a huge impact for the Traders and Modellers alike. That's what they say on their website, but they're only talking about entry to the show - cash only to get in. Once you're in it'll be up to traders what form of payment they will accept. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Dave Swindell said: That's what they say on their website, but they're only talking about entry to the show - cash only to get in. Once you're in it'll be up to traders what form of payment they will accept. Cheers Dave - I understand it now. Having traders determine their own payment methods makes much better sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I've decided not to trade at Perth this year as I am too busy with the "day job" so I'm looking forward to going along as a punter on the Sunday instead. Believe it or not I never get more than a quick 10 minute run around the show when trading so it'll be nice to take my time and enjoy it for once. Duncan B 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 21/02/2023 at 08:13, Duncan B said: I've decided not to trade at Perth this year as I am too busy with the "day job" so I'm looking forward to going along as a punter on the Sunday instead. Believe it or not I never get more than a quick 10 minute run around the show when trading so it'll be nice to take my time and enjoy it for once. Duncan B I will miss you and your team Duncan as I will only be able to make the Saturday, but I hope you have a great time as an ordinary punter. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Can't wait. Will be there on Saturday with a suitcase full of used fivers as usual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Not a modelling story but vitally important to the future of the Scottish Nationals nonetheless is that the Dewars Live Active Centre in Perth is set to find out this week whether it will be closed or not. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/4222330/perth-dewars-closure/ As an ardent supporter of the Scottish Nationals for many years I hope it does but one to keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 In addition to the above posting regarding the potential closure of the Dewars Centre there is an online petition available for those who wish to see it remain open; https://www.change.org/p/prevent-the-closure-of-dewars-centre?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=share_for_starters_page&recruited_by_id=4025f910-c0fe-11ed-a31b-85ab076fec34&share_bandit_exp=initial-35666625-en-GB&utm_content=fht-35666625-en-gb%3A9&fbclid=IwAR2us2811ecR9mYk7oY-eMnwEntNQjrSDr_NcSV4spKxCKKgieRFCzkXSME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 2/20/2023 at 11:22 AM, Gordon J said: Cheers Dave - I understand it now. Having traders determine their own payment methods makes much better sense. Aye that's normal. We (all) take care of our own finances at shows and the only interaction we have with the show organisers is when they come round on the Sunday asking for table fees. TBH and speaking purely for myself, it's cash that's the hassle to deal with! We wouldn't normally deal with it running an online business and our preference will always be electronic means as it avoids having to work out how and when to make a journey to a bank while its open. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 The Dewars Centre is to remain open for now at least. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perth-leisure-pool-dewars-centre-29483215 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 The crucial phrase is "for now at least" @Gordon J I live in Perth and although I'm not privy to any information which isn't in the public domain my feeling is that the closure of Dewars is a matter of "when" not "if". Dewars has been a white-ish elephant living on borrowed time since Horsecross opened in 2005 and took away much of the conference business. Outside the winter sports season not a lot happens at Dewars apart from the Scottish Nationals and the superb Perth model railway exhibition but the large building still has to be maintained and staffed at least on a skeleton basis. In the current financial climate it's hard to see that continuing. Far be it from me to tell the organisers of the Scottish Nationals their business but it might be wise to start thinking about alternative venues if they aren't already doing so. Dave G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Traders appear to be a little sparse this year at Perth. Does your list need updating or is that it guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I've been waiting on an updated traders list too. The website says the traders listed was correct as of the 8th January but there's been no revision since. I asked Scott's Models of Glasgow if he was going and he said he wasn't which is disappointing but hopefully there will be more traders to add the closer we get to the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I believe Duncan (BlackMikeModels) is working that weekend and may attend Sunday as a visitor. We ourselves will not be there this year either which will be our first absence since we started. (as I'm going to learn how to be a sail maker in Orkney instead - there's only one set of dates per year for this course) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 EBMA will be there again this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The Traders list for this year's show has been updated; https://www.scotnats.org/traders 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Not sure if there should be another page on the club and sig but no sign of Washington Model Club on that list. Also thought that wonderland Models might of been on the trader list. beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Wonderland Models were at Perth last year - maybe there is a reason why they aren't going this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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