IPMS Scale Modelworld 2008 - Page 2

**w8cmp** · 13-11-2008, 05:25 AM

1pm it is then - next to Comet Miniatures' stand

**TonyB** · 13-11-2008, 01:40 PM

Still not sure if I can actually get or not at this point, hopefully I will see you there Saturday lunchtime.

saturnapollo · 13-11-2008, 01:50 PM

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1pm it is then - next to Comet Miniatures' stand

Okey dokey!

DX-SFX · 13-11-2008, 01:52 PM

Roger that.

**paul gray** · 14-11-2008, 10:50 PM

have a safe trip guys . i wont be showing up at the last minute for this one unfortunately as i had my pass last weekend. enjoy the day
cheers Paul

**pjskeldon** · 15-11-2008, 02:56 PM

Just got back home from the exhibition.

I'd never been before, so wasn't sure what to expect. Nevertheless, I had a good time. Managed to find a Halcyon Narcissus kit at £24.95 (not from the Comet stand) and was impressed by the small and understated Mat Irvine stand (right next door to Comet).

Was tickled by the group that had many variations on the Wallace and Gromit Anti-Pesto van. Including an R2-D2 with Gromit inside and "Quantum of Wallace" with the man himself in black tuxedo with a silenced pistol. Very well executed.

There also seemed to be a number of Dalek buble bath containers re-worked into new variations - a white one, a desert version and a WW2 German.

The competition area didn't seem to have many SF entries, but then I did go past it early on.

I took some photos, but need to get them off my camera first.

Phil.

**paul gray** · 15-11-2008, 04:44 PM

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I took some photos, but need to get them off my camera first.

well, look lively Phil,we can't wait all afternoon.
cheers Paul

**29390** · 15-11-2008, 05:33 PM

Hasn't he done it yet?

**paul gray** · 15-11-2008, 07:01 PM

where are you Phil? not watching the X-factor are you?
cheers Paul

**pjskeldon** · 15-11-2008, 07:12 PM

Sorry guys, wrestling with a new camera. Have got one picture off - K9 - but the rest seem garbled. Not sure if there's a problem with the card, camera or me! Believe me I've tried everything and I'm gutted.

Will start again with a clear mind tomorrow.

Phil.

**pjskeldon** · 15-11-2008, 07:45 PM

Well, I've lost a few, but here's what I've managed to extract.
I'm sure others will have better shots...

Phil

**29390** · 15-11-2008, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the pictures Phil.

That Liberator looks in a bit of a sorry state doesn't it?

**pjskeldon** · 15-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Indeed it does. DX-SFX has (I think) explained the story behind that before, but I forget the detail. Mat (the guy in the orange flame shirt) was talking about it while I was taking the pictures and he seemed quite relaxed about the fact that it was in a tatty state. He seemed quite pleased that it had served its purpose on B7 and should not be worshipped as some work of art.

I wish I'd had the courage to talk to him, but I just stood and listened to an artist talk enthusiastically about his work...

His was the stand I kept coming back to.

I've lost ALL the competition entries and the bubble-bath Dalek shots. I know the latter sound lame but I thought they were really well executed.

I wanted to ask the people at the Airfix stand when the Dalek Encounter kit would be out, but couldn't get near them! Hobby Link Japan were also there.

Overall, the exhibition was 95% non SF with exhibitors from Belgium, Australia, Russia and Germany to name but a few outside the UK. Despite not being interested in tanks, planes, ships and the like, I still enjoyed it. Not sure I would go again but it was well worth going to see what it was like.

Phil.

**paul gray** · 15-11-2008, 08:53 PM

thanks for the pics Phil.
cheers Paul

spiffer · 15-11-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pjskeldon

I've lost ALL the competition entries and the bubble-bath Dalek shots. I know the latter sound lame but I thought they were really well executed.

Phil.

Phil,
Do you have any data recovery software?

I recently had a problem with the card in my camera but I found a freeware program on the internet and recovered them all!

I tried three different programmes actually, I can't remember which one worked best. Just google for "jpeg recovery freeware". Best to pick one from one of the reputable sites - Twocows, CNet etc.
It's worth a try.

Kevin

**w8cmp** · 15-11-2008, 10:38 PM

Just got home after a great show, and then 5 hours drinking, chatting and eating in the local hostelry.

Left there at 9pm and have just got in the door...and am heading straight to bed. Good to see you all there...will post some pics tomorrow...

Tim Smith · 16-11-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Air Terrainean

Wrong sort of Birmingham ! May be there on Saturday. If I can negotiate the Bermuda Motorway Triangle of Telford...

D'Oh! I was hoping you'd not figure that out until you were halfway here!

Mike Delamar · 16-11-2008, 09:44 PM

went today and thoroughly enjoyed it, even if there wasnt really many anderson models displayed

Mike

JMChladek · 17-11-2008, 04:33 PM

If you ever meet Mat Irvine, don't clam up. Say hello as the guy is one of the classiest class acts out there. I first met him in person in 2003 just after Telford when I was on vacation in the UK (after we corresponded via the Yahoo Space Modelers email group) and we've been good friends ever since.

Too bad I wasn't able to make the trip over this year as it looks like it was a good show. The Wallace and Grommit display looks to be MUCH bigger then the first one I saw in 2004. After seeing Grommit in an R2, I wonder if somebody will do him in a Dalek when the Airfix kit comes out?

Or how about Wallace as Davros (they have the same hairline afterall)?

Known Space · 17-11-2008, 06:22 PM

Did anybody else get anything ? I'd certainly like to see the Sci fi competition models if possible. The you tube clips made it look very, very busy.

13-11-2008, 05:25 AM	#21
w8cmp Science Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Romford, London, England Posts: 5,504	1pm it is then - next to Comet Miniatures' stand __________________ "Hmmm...judge me by my size do you ? And well you should not, for my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is..."

13-11-2008, 01:40 PM	#22
TonyB Science Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire UK. Posts: 5,260	Still not sure if I can actually get or not at this point, hopefully I will see you there Saturday lunchtime. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

14-11-2008, 10:50 PM	#25
paul gray Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: essex Posts: 3,265	have a safe trip guys . i wont be showing up at the last minute for this one unfortunately as i had my pass last weekend. enjoy the day cheers Paul __________________ think in Russian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

15-11-2008, 02:56 PM	#26
pjskeldon Eagle Pilot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 733	Just got back home from the exhibition. I'd never been before, so wasn't sure what to expect. Nevertheless, I had a good time. Managed to find a Halcyon Narcissus kit at £24.95 (not from the Comet stand) and was impressed by the small and understated Mat Irvine stand (right next door to Comet). Was tickled by the group that had many variations on the Wallace and Gromit Anti-Pesto van. Including an R2-D2 with Gromit inside and "Quantum of Wallace" with the man himself in black tuxedo with a silenced pistol. Very well executed. There also seemed to be a number of Dalek buble bath containers re-worked into new variations - a white one, a desert version and a WW2 German. The competition area didn't seem to have many SF entries, but then I did go past it early on. I took some photos, but need to get them off my camera first. Phil. __________________ Keep an open mind – but not so open that your brain falls out

15-11-2008, 05:33 PM	#28
29390 Communications Officer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,329	Hasn't he done it yet? __________________ "It's good, but it's not right" - Roy Walker To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

13-11-2008, 01:52 PM	#24
DX-SFX Chief Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,094	Roger that.

15-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#29
paul gray Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: essex Posts: 3,265	where are you Phil? not watching the X-factor are you? cheers Paul __________________ think in Russian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

15-11-2008, 07:12 PM	#30
pjskeldon Eagle Pilot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 733	Sorry guys, wrestling with a new camera. Have got one picture off - K9 - but the rest seem garbled. Not sure if there's a problem with the card, camera or me! Believe me I've tried everything and I'm gutted. Will start again with a clear mind tomorrow. Phil. __________________ Keep an open mind – but not so open that your brain falls out

15-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#31
pjskeldon Eagle Pilot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 733	Well, I've lost a few, but here's what I've managed to extract. I'm sure others will have better shots... Phil __________________ Keep an open mind – but not so open that your brain falls out

15-11-2008, 08:04 PM	#32
29390 Communications Officer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,329	Thanks for the pictures Phil. That Liberator looks in a bit of a sorry state doesn't it? __________________ "It's good, but it's not right" - Roy Walker To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

15-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#33
pjskeldon Eagle Pilot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 733	Indeed it does. DX-SFX has (I think) explained the story behind that before, but I forget the detail. Mat (the guy in the orange flame shirt) was talking about it while I was taking the pictures and he seemed quite relaxed about the fact that it was in a tatty state. He seemed quite pleased that it had served its purpose on B7 and should not be worshipped as some work of art. I wish I'd had the courage to talk to him, but I just stood and listened to an artist talk enthusiastically about his work... His was the stand I kept coming back to. I've lost ALL the competition entries and the bubble-bath Dalek shots. I know the latter sound lame but I thought they were really well executed. I wanted to ask the people at the Airfix stand when the Dalek Encounter kit would be out, but couldn't get near them! Hobby Link Japan were also there. Overall, the exhibition was 95% non SF with exhibitors from Belgium, Australia, Russia and Germany to name but a few outside the UK. Despite not being interested in tanks, planes, ships and the like, I still enjoyed it. Not sure I would go again but it was well worth going to see what it was like. Phil. __________________ Keep an open mind – but not so open that your brain falls out

15-11-2008, 08:53 PM	#34
paul gray Medical Officer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: essex Posts: 3,265	thanks for the pics Phil. cheers Paul __________________ think in Russian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

15-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#36
w8cmp Science Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Romford, London, England Posts: 5,504	Just got home after a great show, and then 5 hours drinking, chatting and eating in the local hostelry. Left there at 9pm and have just got in the door...and am heading straight to bed. Good to see you all there...will post some pics tomorrow... __________________ "Hmmm...judge me by my size do you ? And well you should not, for my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is..."

16-11-2008, 09:44 PM	#38
Mike Delamar Medical Officer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3,263	went today and thoroughly enjoyed it, even if there wasnt really many anderson models displayed Mike

17-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#39
JMChladek Eagle Pilot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 728	If you ever meet Mat Irvine, don't clam up. Say hello as the guy is one of the classiest class acts out there. I first met him in person in 2003 just after Telford when I was on vacation in the UK (after we corresponded via the Yahoo Space Modelers email group) and we've been good friends ever since. Too bad I wasn't able to make the trip over this year as it looks like it was a good show. The Wallace and Grommit display looks to be MUCH bigger then the first one I saw in 2004. After seeing Grommit in an R2, I wonder if somebody will do him in a Dalek when the Airfix kit comes out? Or how about Wallace as Davros (they have the same hairline afterall)?

17-11-2008, 06:22 PM	#40
Known Space Eagle Pilot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Up North! Well, Yorkshire! Posts: 587	Did anybody else get anything ? I'd certainly like to see the Sci fi competition models if possible. The you tube clips made it look very, very busy.

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