LSP_Ron Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Not really Matt, its non-stop LAX to LHR in just over 11 hours, San Fran is 10.5 hours. Cost is today is as low as $2000 and I am sure if you played around you could get an even better deal. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 It's near-enough to a 24-hour trip for me whichever way you cut it, so you guys have it pretty good I reckon. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 It's near-enough to a 24-hour trip for me whichever way you cut it, so you guys have it pretty good I reckon. Kev That is true Kev, it's just over 8 hours for me, done that journey dozens and dozens of times as you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 The clear domes aren't generally available I'm afraid - and we always get asked if we have any for sale! I got them from a UK company that makes bases for models. They acquired some large domes from a company that, I believe, went bust - and they had previously been marketed as cake covers. The bases company had 7 available at Telford a few years back - and I bought all of them - ideal size for most 1:32 WWII fighters and optically clear/free of distortion. They serve two purposes on the stand - to look pretty (they helped get us silver last year for SIG stands) and they enable us to put models right to the edge without fear of damage - they form our front line defence! Have just uploaded 60 odd photos to the site ready for me to do the show report in the morning (UK time) - it's now 2am and I need sleep For any of you guys planning to cross the pond at some point in the future - you'd get a very warm welcome! Have fun... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Not really Matt, its non-stop LAX to LHR in just over 11 hours, San Fran is 10.5 hours. Cost is today is as low as $2000 and I am sure if you played around you could get an even better deal. Yes, but I don't live in LA. So it's about a 5 hour drive down to LAX, or 3 up to SFO. And 2 grand is kind of a lot of money on teacher salaries. Maybe in a couple of decades. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I've flown to the UK as low as $700 Matt, if you plan far enough in advance you can get some great deals. Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I've flown to the UK as low as $700 Matt, if you plan far enough in advance you can get some great deals. It's possible, now to just have Telford not fall in the middle of the busiest season for band directors. Competitions and football wait for no man Matt Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 You'll get there some day Matt, much as I hope to. You just have a lot more time up your sleeve than I do! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Dates for next year - Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November 2016. Iain Vandy 1 VX 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Good to see you there again Iain, The Connie is making slow but steady progress. Cees Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Dates for next year - Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November 2016. Iain Damn, doesnt fall on my weekend off next year, well its a days holiday spoken for. I'll be there on the Saturday, I'm too tight to give up the Sunday overtime payment at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 On the subject of the perspex dome bases, there was a company called 'Just bases' at Telford, whose Web Site I investigated upon my return. Here's a link which might be of interest. http://www.just-bases.co.uk/?page_id=128 They do them in 9" or ​12" diameters. I'm thinking 12" would​ be OK for single engine 1/32 planes? ​ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yup - mine were acquired from Just Bases - the 12" is too small really - mine are 380mm (approx 15") diameter. I did find some on Ebay in a variety of sizes - but they weren't cheap! If I can find them I'll post a link. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I must admit Iain, it was the ones on the 32nd SIG stand that made interested in tracking down the perspex domed bases! They are really good.. ideal for displaying our models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Indeed - if we'd had stock over the years we'd have made a small fortune! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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