IPMS Farnborough Modelfest, Sunday 8th September

[Kallisti]

Less than 8 Weeks to  go to IPMS Farnborough Modelfest! Sunday 8th September,  Hart Leisure Centre, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 5HS.

Ample parking, lots of traders, club displays and tombola plus model railway layouts and a cafe.

 

 

https://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/app/modelfest

 

[Jabba]

Less than 2 weeks to go.

[keithjs]

Is there a list of clubs and traders yet because I can't find one. 

[Jabba]

3 hours ago, keithjs said:

Is there a list of clubs and traders yet because I can't find one. 

@Kallisti

[spruecutter96]

This is the list of traders who will PROBABLY be there, going on the 2023 show:

 

Colin Lee Models

Falcon Aviation

Models For Sale (Vince)

Chris Mitchell Models

Mike Reveller Kits (a new addition)

Valiant Wings Publications

Dave Sutton Models (officially known as Aviation Antiques, IIRC)

(Possibly) Aerobilia

Mark Spicer Models (don't know his company name)

 

There was a man selling off most of his stash in 2023..... I was told he was a Farnborough member (I don't know his name or if he will be selling this year, too).

 

Not forgetting all the numerous under-the-table bargains, supplied by the many Clubs present!   

 

... and a number of others, TBC by IPMS Farnborough. 

  

[Kallisti]

One week to go! 

 

List of traders and clubs now updated here: https://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/app/modelfest_exhibitors

[Paul J]

I've been looking forward to this one. Will one need to bring chairs?

[pigsty]

1 minute ago, Paul J said:

I've been oozing forward to this one

I've got snails that do that ... good Q about the seats, though.

[Jabba]

As far as I can remember from last year chairs are provided. I will find out tomorrow evening when we set up, unless anyone else chimes in beforehand.

[pigsty]

28 minutes ago, Jabba said:

As far as I can remember from last year chairs are provided.

They were, thanks; the problem was, they were a bit thin on the ground.  One or two more per table would go down well.

[Kallisti]

If you can bring chairs that would be useful, we will be providing some chairs but if you are anything like us, there is always more of us that chairs

 

One other thing to be aware of that we've just discovered, there is a road closure near the Leisure Centre and a diversion. We're not quite sure just yet how hard this diversion is, but best advice is to give yourself some extra time.

[Eric Mc]

As mentioned above, chairs are being provided but if you want tro bring some additional chairs, by all means do so.

 

[Jabba]

Tables all set up.

[pigsty]

Another cracking show, thanks to all who worked on it and turned up and made it what it was.

[kev67]

First time at the new venue, vast improvement from the school, and everything in one sports hall, similar to the southern Expo event, all in all a very good show 

[Eric Mc]

Our second year at the new venue. We are still finding our feet there so next year's should be even better.

[Paul J]

I had a very good day. Enjoyed being there and found the alternative route to the venue, due to works on the roads, was a bit quicker than the one I used last year.    To me , it seemed a lot bigger with more traders and club stands.   Well done guys. Looking forward to next year all being well.

[kev67]

One thing I noted from one of the traders selling second hand kits was that you really needed to check what was in the box, as more than one occasion the kit was either incomplete or not even that model in that specific box