DC3 3,041 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 If this show goes ahead are we booked to have a stand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 15,449 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 No sorry due to the fact we aren't registered however as always we can arrange for a meet if you all want ill be hanging out (no sniggering at the back) at IPMS Rivenhall 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Brown 5,792 Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 IPMS branches and SIGs are guaranteed space, the only other way you can get it is to pay for it - at least that's my understanding. However, this year is a bit extraordinary and I suspect a lot of branches might stay at home, so it could be the case that the show management might rip your arm off if you offer to lay on some exhibits as an independent. Like Darren I'll be hanging out with IPMS Rivenhall (assuming I go, undecided at the moment), but if Andrew Eaton who is branch secretary of IPMS L & C books a slot you could always tap him up to join in. If he does I will be offering to at least give him and whoever else might be manning the tables an occasional break so they can wander around the halls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,041 Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Is anybody interested in putting on a display? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 15,449 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I could approach IPMS and see whether we can get a space ill see what the chance is. I usually make enough of a display on my own tbh 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mish 3,482 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 I only plan to be there on one day, probably Sunday. The cost of hotels over the weekend make it prohibitive to me attending for the whole weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Significant 534 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) I'll be on the Romsey stand (normally about ⅔ the way down Hall 2, usually just up the aisle slightly from Matador Models); that is if I'm not wandering about ogling the models or buying stuff. Anybody want to volunteer to make some badges with the web-logo (above) so we could more easily recognise each other if we're not on our respective club stands? Edited August 5, 2021 by Nobody Significant additional info added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExNurseGaz 445 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 I'll be there both days, just meandering about and enlarging the stash. SWMBO is letting me off the leash for the weekend, and I found a hotel room for a reasonable price half-an-hour away in Cannock, which I thought was better than going home and coming back. It also means I needn't rush to get there early on the Saturday, so should miss the queue, and then, armed with an admission wristband, can walk straight in at kickoff on Sunday! 1 hour ago, Nobody Significant said: . . . some badges with the web-logo . . . I'd prefer a more subtle recognition sign, like wearing red suspenders (braces/galluses), or Hawaiian shirts, or carrying a Harrods carrier bag (I'd have said a yellow Hannants carrier, but every modeller and his dog will have one of those!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Significant 534 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, ExNurseGaz said: red suspenders Somebody's got to say it, so it might as well be me. I'm not sure a bunch of 50-plus overweight men with beards, wearing these, is something I want to have ingrained on my retinas.... Edited August 5, 2021 by Nobody Significant 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExNurseGaz 445 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Nobody Significant said: Somebody's got to say it, so it might as well be me. I'm not sure a bunch of 50-plus overweight men with beards, wearing these, is something I want to have ingrained on my retinas.... That's why I qualified it with "braces/galluses" . . . I agree, you couldn't unsee that . . . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMike Models 8,840 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 8:24 PM, Grunhertz said: No sorry due to the fact we aren't registered however as always we can arrange for a meet if you all want ill be hanging out (no sniggering at the back) at IPMS Rivenhall You'll easily recognise "The Boss" as he'll be wearing a chicken wrap with sweet chilli sauce as is his want!! Duncan B 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 4,668 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Nobody Significant said: Somebody's got to say it, so it might as well be me. I'm not sure a bunch of 50-plus overweight men with beards, wearing these, is something I want to have ingrained on my retinas.... As a face mask? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,041 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Why are you all talking bollox? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix54 3,026 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, DC3 said: Why are you all talking bollox? Come on @DC3 How long have you been a member on here?! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 15,449 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 hours ago, BlackMike Models said: You'll easily recognise "The Boss" as he'll be wearing a chicken wrap with sweet chilli sauce as is his want!! Duncan B and ducking away from careless Scots pirates carrying said items 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,041 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 5 hours ago, phoenix54 said: Come on @DC3 How long have you been a member on here?! Fair enough, it's not like it's my first day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 14,252 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Im just a little bit peeved as we were planning to do a trip that included Telford this year 😒 I guess we'll have to put it off till next year. Would be nice to actually meet some of you lot 😬 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMike Models 8,840 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 17 hours ago, Mad Steve said: Im just a little bit peeved as we were planning to do a trip that included Telford this year 😒 I guess we'll have to put it off till next year. Would be nice to actually meet some of you lot 😬 If you can make it to next year's Telford from the bottom of the world then the least I could do is to roll downhill from Scotland to the show too (anyway it's been a while since I competed in the Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap throwing contest in the Telford Centre Cafe so maybe I'll get back in now?). Duncan B 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Significant 534 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 03:48, DC3 said: Is anybody interested in putting on a display? IF you get table space, let me know, and I'll happily bring along some of my models to add to a display if you like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMike Models 8,840 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I've just seen the Trader's list for this year's show and any lingering thoughts I had of attending as a punter have now been dispelled. Lately I had thought about taking the trip down but without the foreign traders there really isn't anyone exotic or exclusive attending that can't be found at one of the regional shows during the year so I'm going to give it a miss this year. Many of the Traders attending SMW will be at the Scottish show in Perth in April anyway. Duncan B 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dr_g 849 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Genuine question: IPMS are saying you need a COVID pass for entry, and that’s that, but reading further it says your vaccination card will do, or a lateral flow test result (and some other things), and that under 18s don’t need anything. Unless I’m missing something, it’s not too clear - I’m going to get a pass anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix54 3,026 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Afternoon @dr_g, if I may? TIC are setting the rules, rather than IPMS. If you are intending to go to Telford, I'd recommend you apply for a letter (no expiration date) or the electronic version (30 day life) from the NHS, as these haven't been as common on social media as the vaccination cards that were posted by the idiot element. It's not clear. Best described as the blind leading the blind, but everybody trying to do their best so the show goes ahead. Paul 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Significant 534 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) I just don't see it as a big deal whatsoever. But that's just me perhaps? You can get a Covid Pass in seconds via the NHS app on your phone. That same app also shows your Covid vaccination status (single-, double-, triple-jabbed or whatever). Right now for me, it's looking like Telford will come just a smidgen too early vs my third jab. But I may be lucky. Finger's crossed. And I have a lateral flow test (available for free from Boots if you ask) all ready, waiting for me to take it on the Thursday beforehand. I will be at Telford as usual this year. I'm staying in the Holiday Inn next door, along with most of my club, arriving Friday afternoon. I hope I'll run into some of you, if I can figure out who those individuals might be? Tis a pity we don't have badges or something so we could identify each other and introduce ourselves in person.... Edited October 27, 2021 by Nobody Significant additional info added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix54 3,026 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) phoenix54 @Nobody Significant Sumfink like what I has done 'ere? Edited October 27, 2021 by phoenix54 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dr_g 849 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thanks all - no issue at all, in fact I’m glad they’re being sensible. Just wondered if the advice might change nearer the time that you definitely need a passport rather than the other options. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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