Scale ModelWorld 2024

[81-er]

2pm sounds good to me, as I'll have finished my stint on the door by then. Last year's location was by Birmingham to save Perdu having to walk too far, but I see Keighley is only a couple of tables down from Birmingham, so that works

 

James

[Flying Badger]

Ah I see didn't realise thats why we picked Birmingham's table last year.... I assumed it was proximity to the bar 😉

 

Although I don't think we partook of anything in the end.

[81-er]

I think the location to the bar was a very close 2nd 

 

James

[Roof Rat]

Hello all

It is with deep regret I can not make this year's SMW, to all of you who manage to attend I hope you have a good-time, and may it not be too crowded.

Cheers (literally) 

RR (Chris). 

[Farmerboy]

Hope the show is a stunning success, I’ve been a couple of times in the past and it was an inspirational visit, so many beautiful models on show and you could spend a fortune on tools, paints and accessories let along models.

l won’t be able to attend this year but when I next visit I will make a huge effort to meet up with you guys, l will be easy to spot, fix in your mind the image of the ‘wurzels’ ( the west countries finest band ) and that will be me!!😂

[Gordon J]

Good or bad Wonderland Models also filled their display at Scale Scotland with a large number of vintage kits over more modern releases and afterwards I was left thinking 'this is all well and good if you're after kits from the 1990s but not so much if you're looking for something from 2024.'

 

I left feeling disappointed.

 

😐

[3DStewart]

1 hour ago, Gordon J said:

Good or bad Wonderland Models also filled their display at Scale Scotland with a large number of vintage kits over more modern releases and afterwards I was left thinking 'this is all well and good if you're after kits from the 1990s but not so much if you're looking for something from 2024.'

 

Kits from 2024 are easily obtainable anywhere.  Kits from the 1990s less so.

[bentwaters81tfw]

I actively hunt out the weird and wonderful, but I'm not there this year, so you lot can get lucky.

[jackroadkill]

I'll be there; just remembered that I hadn't actually booked a ticket, so remedied that PDQ!

[jackroadkill]

On 02/11/2024 at 23:01, 81-er said:

If you see a 40-something, long-haired, reprobate

 

Oi, I hope you're not using me as a smokescreen!

[neilh]

On 11/3/2024 at 9:33 PM, Gordon J said:

Good or bad Wonderland Models also filled their display at Scale Scotland with a large number of vintage kits over more modern releases and afterwards I was left thinking 'this is all well and good if you're after kits from the 1990s but not so much if you're looking for something from 2024.'

 

I left feeling disappointed.

 

😐

Looking at their announcement above, they are taking a large number of vintage ( and probably rare) kits to Telford but I suspect they will also have loads of current kits as they usually do. Antics, Hannants, Models for Sale, Brigade , Frome and Jadlam amongst several others will also have stacked piles of modern kits.  The only area I find poorly represented at Telford , especially since White Ensign and Sovereign Hobbies stopped trading there are ship models, but looking at this forum, I guess it's a smaller genre in the hobby.  Just take a look at the updated trader list on the IPMS UK site. Bumper trade year this year.

[ptcruiser]

6 minutes ago, neilh said:

Looking at their announcement above, they are taking a large number of vintage ( and probably rare) kits to Telford but I suspect they will also have loads of current kits as they usually do. Antics, Hannants, Models for Sale, Brigade , Frome and Jadlam amongst several others will also have stacked piles of modern kits.  The only area I find poorly represented at Telford , especially since White Ensign and Sovereign Hobbies stopped trading there are ship models, but looking at this forum, I guess it's a smaller genre in the hobby.  Just take a look at the updated trader list on the IPMS UK site. Bumper trade year this year.

White Ensign/Toms Model Works are back this year.

 

[neilh]

1 minute ago, ptcruiser said:

White Ensign/Toms Model Works are back this year.

 

Oooh excellent. My wallet is aching already 😁

[Ngantek]

9 minutes ago, ptcruiser said:

White Ensign/Toms Model Works are back this year.

 

 

17 minutes ago, neilh said:

The only area I find poorly represented at Telford , especially since White Ensign and Sovereign Hobbies stopped trading there are ship models, but looking at this forum, I guess it's a smaller genre in the hobby

 

Peter Hall of Atlantic models is also bringing a small amount of stock to the WEM/TMW stand. L'Arsenal and Neomega also, and Naval models. Dorset print man as well. Hopefully all of them do make it. Agreed, all different niche aspects of ship model world and it would be great to see more, but very welcome. 

 

It's also somewhat indicative of the fact that even relatively famous or mainstream subjects in ship modelling will only exist as niche resin kits from smaller model makers. 

[perdu]

On 03/11/2024 at 10:40, 81-er said:

2pm sounds good to me, as I'll have finished my stint on the door by then. Last year's location was by Birmingham to save Perdu having to walk too far, but I see Keighley is only a couple of tables down from Birmingham, so that works

 

James

Well I am still coming along at the weekend and the Birmingham stand is as you walk into the show in hall 3, so if its to be hall 3 I will try to get there.   

 

Hope we see you James.

 

We are on the first row of tables inside the entrance in hall 3.

 

Actually exactly next to Keighley.

[81-er]

31 minutes ago, perdu said:

Well I am still coming along at the weekend and the Birmingham stand is as you walk into the show in hall 3, so if its to be hall 3 I will try to get there.   

 

Hope we see you James.

 

We are on the first row of tables inside the entrance in hall 3.

 

Actually exactly next to Keighley.

I'm very glad you will be, Bill  I'll definitely be along to say hello

 

James

[perdu]

Bring the duck mate

[81-er]

1 hour ago, perdu said:

Bring the duck mate

The badge is ready and waiting. I might even bring the matching rubber duck

 

James

[Flying Badger]

Great idea on the 2026 Spitfire group build. Added my name to your thread. 

 

I now have an excuse* to obsess over spitfire kits and aftermarket goodies at Telford this year.

 

*not that I needed the excuse but it's nice to have 😉 

[Neddy]

Re. car parking, I've seen it mentioned that the car parks surrounding the venue fill up pretty quickly but someone kindly mentioned one about 5 minutes walk away that's less likely to be full and also cheaper.  For the life of me I can't find the post though!  Anyone recommend one?

 

[Flying Badger]

I usually park in the one just across the road which was fine the last two years, even when I was arriving later than the start both days last year there were still spaces on the ground floor without needing to go up any levels in the multistorey.

 

Here is a google maps link:

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/t72k74vULLzpmzd99

 

[Flying Badger]

Just looked and it's referred to as the "Cherry Pink" car park (Telford seems to have gone for a weirdly over specific colour designation for car parks at some point).

 

Here's a useful reference site for other car parks:

https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/telford/?arriving=202411051230&leaving=202411051430#google_vignette

 

[Neddy]

Perfect!  Many thanks @Flying Badger.

[3DStewart]

1 hour ago, Flying Badger said:

Just looked and it's referred to as the "Cherry Pink" car park (Telford seems to have gone for a weirdly over specific colour designation for car parks at some point).

 

Here's a useful reference site for other car parks:

https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/telford/?arriving=202411051230&leaving=202411051430#google_vignette

 

Cherry Pink has been renamed. It's now Long Stay Car Park 1.  Poetic isn't it?

 

Edited November 5 by 3DStewart

[Flying Badger]

1 minute ago, 3DStewart said:

 

Cherry Pink has been renamed. it's now Long Stay Car Park 1.  Poetic isn't it?

 

I liked the quirky nature of Telford's colourful car parks.

Now they're nondescript and grey,

How dull! 😞