kkarlsen Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Hi, Guys. So, after attending Telford for the first time, it's time to do some evaluation of the Telford experience. Why did I want to attend this year? Well when I heard that Wingnut Wings would be at the show I began hatching a plan, maybe it would be possible to be able to share the S.e.5 diorama with Richard Alexander. I also contacted Neill Yan from HK Models to hear if he was going to attend? He was, and we arranged to meet up at the show. I then had to plan how to bring the S.e.5a, Mosquito and 'Old Ironsides' dioramas to Telford. Flying wasn't really a opportunity because of the large dioramas, I had to somehow put them in the back of my car and drive the 1200 km's each way to Telford. Well I decided to go 'all the way' and also enter models and dioramas into the IPMS competition at the show. The plan included 'killing two or three birds with one stone'.I planned the route so that I could visit some aviation museum's along the way. The Aviodrome close to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, IWM in Duxford and the RAF museum in Cosford. I won't be going into details, as many of you probably have been to these museum's, just mention what were the highlights for me: The Aviodrome at Lelystad close to Amsterdam is mostly civilian aricraft with the dutch KLM history. Replica of the 1928 Shiphol building. Fokker Aircraft incl. Dr I, the Super Constellation, the Van Berkel WA and The replica of a DH 9 being build at the Aviodrome. At Duxford: Meeting some of the crew of 'Miss Pick Up' Catalina, having an engine change. 'The Lancaster Experience', with a session inside the Lancaster. The amazing American hanger with B-17, B-24, B-25, B-29, P-47, P-51 and B-52! And the hanger with DH. 9, Bristol Fighter and B.e.2c. - Right now its my favorite airplane... At Cosford: The hanger with Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2, Me 262, Me 163, Me 410, FW 190, Ju 88, Mosquito, Spitfire and Hurricanes. As this also was my first time being to a modelling show abroad, this was quite an overwhelming experience. The sheer scale of everything was amazing. Luckily I arrived friday afternoon and I had some time to settle in before the crazyness started. Saturday morning was going to be frantic. Finding my way to the competition area and finding the different tables to display my models went very smooth, and I could go to my accommodation. The weather had turned really horrible during the afternoon, but I decided to go find 'The Thomas Botfield' Pub anyway, were there was a meet and greet with the Wingnut Wing Guy's. The Pub has a very nice athmosphere, very British. I've had some correspondance with both Richard and Dave, but its always nice to meet people 'in the flesh'. Fran Guedes from Largescalemodels was also at the table. We had some 'Spitfire' Kentish Ale, a really nice start of the show already. The announcement that Wingnut Wings were going sell some leftovers and WD kit, didn't exactly add to the calmness of the show start Saturday morning. The queue's to get in went on and on. Well as I had allready checket in on friday, I had no trouble getting in or finding a parking space for the car. And I started visiting the many stands in the three halls of the show. I wasn't really there to buy anything, as I'm trying to keep my stash at a 'what will I able to build in the foreseeable future' minimum. My main goal visiting the show, was to see some of the guy's and traders whom I have only met online and in the forums. Getting a closer look at the HK and Wnw's Lancaster's and of course to attend the new kits announcements. A great part of a show like this, is the collecting of kits, new and old. Kit swap etc. And I think the show is really great for modellers who are into this. (I'm not) Airfix new Hellcat, beautifully tooled... 'Wingnuts' introducing their 'little new' handley Page 0/400 Many, many interesting SIG's were also a big part of the show, and of course all the traders showing their stuff. At 11 o'clock on sunday the 11th November there was to be a little ceremony and two minutes silence commemorating the 100 year Armistice Day of WWI. That was quite a 'moment' that made an impressesion and I will forever remember were I was at this moment in time! I went to the competition area together with Neill from HK Models, and I think he was impressed with my work. So, to sum up the experience: I had a great time at Telford, getting much more than I hoped for. Meeting many of my fellow modelers. I can get worried a bit by the age segment participating, are we 'dinosaurs'- When we are gone, will there be any modellers left? I didn't get any recognition from the UK IPMS for my dioramas, or models. Some very nice large scale models didn't either. I just have to ask: 'Are my dioramas, really that bad? Cheers: Kent Edited November 13, 2018 by kkarlsen alaninaustria, Shawn M, Phartycr0c and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have seen your Mosquito build elsewhere on this forum, and I gotta say that the snow effect really looks good against the colours and finish of the Mossie. I feel cold just looking at it!! John1, Phartycr0c, Jeff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Kent, I only managed to go on the Sunday and alas missed bumping into you. Glad you had a great trip over and I was genuinely surprised to see that your dioramas didn’t get more recognition from the judges so please don’t doubt yourself on that front. On occasion I have been a judge for some national design awards in my industry and I’m always amazed in the mix of opinions in amongst my fellow judges... one person’s idea of gold is another’s also-ran and it can be a complete lottery. Frankly seeing so many of your models and dioramas in the flesh was genuinely one of my personal highlights as there is so much to admire in scope, skill, finesse and quiet story telling. Torben Jeff, kkarlsen and Phartycr0c 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Kent! How lucky are you to be there! Now, come back to the real life, you have the Ar234's diorama to finish! Amitiés Fab Phartycr0c and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Kent, I,m really sorry i missed you. I was firmly ensconced behind the 32 sig/LSP stand. did you manage to see the completed HK lanc on our stand? In terms of the Judging this year it seemed a little difficult to identify as to exactly what the judges were looking for. On a personal niote, your Dioramas are superb in the flesh especially the catalina which has provided the inspiration I need to crack on with my build. Ah well there is always next year. keep up the good work! Uncarina, Jeff and kkarlsen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Phartycr0c said: Hi Kent, I,m really sorry i missed you. I was firmly ensconced behind the 32 sig/LSP stand. did you manage to see the completed HK lanc on our stand? In terms of the Judging this year it seemed a little difficult to identify as to exactly what the judges were looking for. On a personal niote, your Dioramas are superb in the flesh especially the catalina which has provided the inspiration I need to crack on with my build. Ah well there is always next year. keep up the good work! Didn't we say hello Dave? I'm pretty sure you were the one Juray introduced me to, at the 32 SIG/LSP stand. You seemed a bit distracted by all the commotion... Cheers: Kent Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, fab said: Hi Kent! How lucky are you to be there! Now, come back to the real life, you have the Ar234's diorama to finish! Amitiés Fab I will, I just need a couple o days to 'pick' myself up again! Cheers: Kent Jeff and fab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 46 minutes ago, TorbenD said: Hi Kent, I only managed to go on the Sunday and alas missed bumping into you. Glad you had a great trip over and I was genuinely surprised to see that your dioramas didn’t get more recognition from the judges so please don’t doubt yourself on that front. On occasion I have been a judge for some national design awards in my industry and I’m always amazed in the mix of opinions in amongst my fellow judges... one person’s idea of gold is another’s also-ran and it can be a complete lottery. Frankly seeing so many of your models and dioramas in the flesh was genuinely one of my personal highlights as there is so much to admire in scope, skill, finesse and quiet story telling. Torben Thank you Torben, Thanks to many LSP guys at Telford it was a great experience. And meeting the guys from WNW + HK Models really made my show. Cheers: Kent Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Well I for one was most impressed with your Mosquito diorama especially, it was very realistic and caught the moment exactly. Cheers Dennis Jeff and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 51 minutes ago, kkarlsen said: Didn't we say hello Dave? I'm pretty sure you were the one Juray introduced me to, at the 32 SIG/LSP stand. You seemed a bit distracted by all the commotion... Cheers: Kent In that case, Im really embarrassed that i didnt remember. I had soooo much to ask you about the Catalina build and the like. Glad you enjoyed the show. Maybe next year eh? kkarlsen and Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Judging from the photo Kent, I was stood next to you when they did the rememberance section at 11:00 on Sunday! I have to say, for me, seeing your dioramas was one of my show highlights and I'm baffled as to why the judges didn't agree with me.. Hope you can make it next year and I get to meet you. Jeff and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Kent, it was great pleasure to meet you there. I'm glad your trip went as planned and you had some fun along the way. And don't worry about your dioramas. They are fantastic, one after the other. I was sure you get some recognition, but... Well, if you'd think about Kent Karlsen's Dioramas SIG and have a table full of them there next time, I'll join immediately! Looking forward to you next piece of magic! Juraj kkarlsen and Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Good to read you had such a good time Kent. It was nice meeting you as well as seeing some familiar diorama's in the competition area (hey, that looks familiar isn't that the one made by Kent?) Keep it enjoying yourself. Cees kkarlsen and Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Really nice Kent! Glad to see you had such a great trip and experience!! I definitely have to go oneday too!! I’ve never been to a modeling show before! Cheers Alan kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Waait! You wrote, "Wingnuts' introducing their 'little new' handley Page 0/400". Oh my Rick kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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