Trak-Tor Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 What about the dinner organized by IPMS on Saturday? Do you have any experiences with that? Is anybody going there this year? I thought about giving it a chance, but I don't know what to expect... Juraj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 We will be there on the Sunday as usual, COVID pass on the phone and just in case printed out as well. Years ago when we used to stay for the weekend in Telford we went to the IPMS dinner, we were not part of any group but were sat at a table with the Farnborough IPMS group and had a great time. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I will be there on Saturay and Sunday. I am looking forwward to meeting you all again! Radu Derek B and Phartycr0c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I'm afraid I'll be giving it a miss this year, for various reasons. Hopefully see you all in 2022. Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I've just checked in at the Holiday Inn. I think I'm going to get a pint down to the bar. I'll see you tomorrow, gentlemen. Juraj LSP_Kevin, LSP_K2, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I am quite jealous!! Stevepd and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 We will be there tomorrow as usual, there is nothing that I "need" at the moment so I can just relax and look at all the amazing builds that dot the tables, as well as picking up some pre ordered masks and paint from the Hannants stand. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yes, it was very relaxing experience... And the official dinner was quite memorable as well... So what do you get when you cut the biggest show in half? Juraj LSP_Kevin, nmayhew, scvrobeson and 15 others 14 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Had a fine day yesterday, managed to get there by 8:20, got into a very empty Centre car park, no queue to get in the building, at the building door the centre staff checked our Covid vacination records and stamped our hands, once in our IPMS cards where checked and wristbands affixed. We were then shown into hall 1 which this year was just full of chairs with the food areas so only Halls 2 and 3 were used for the show, there was a small queue waiting to get in at 09:00. Had some breakfast and then in we marched. Really relaxing no crowds, no getting bashed by swinging rucksacks, we could actually get near the tables to gaze in wonder at the items on display, picked up my pre order of paints and masks from the Hannants stand, popped to the LSP stand to say hello and bought some bits and pieces. Sadly could not find a kit to buy, I will have to wait for Special Hobby and Kotare to fetch something out for me. Here's a few of my photos, just things that took my fancy. Covid stamp and wrist band The national champion, from the stage play Warhorse And bits other things that attracted me Forgot this one, if only I had a bigger house and more money. Cheers Dennis Edited November 15, 2021 by dennismcc LSP_Kevin, Jeff T, nmayhew and 17 others 15 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I am on my way home from Telford now, I am in the train station in Dublin. I had a great time and it was well-worth the journey. The show was slightly smaller, indeed, but not that much smaller. The relaxed pace reminded me very much of the IPMS USA shows. I met the LSP people at the 32 SIG and we had a bit of a chat (but not enough ). I also met many of the other people I usually meet at the show. I bought way too many books. All in all I am glad I went. I am already looking forward next year. Radu rafju, thierry laurent, Derek B and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Glad you all had a good time! Telford is really on my bucket list. Just have to find the right year without buying a house or car or having a pandemic. Ill get there! LSP_K2 and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 I've finally sat down in front of the puter after a REALLY busy weekend. So nice to chat to Juraj and Radu amongst many others. the show had a feel of almost starting up again and as has already been highlighted, had a more relaxed vibe with plenty of time to admire the views. Personally, I felt that during this awful pandemic, folks have made the most of it and been busy producing some new stuff for display. I genuinely got the feeling that despite the reduction in numbers the hobby is alive and well and has in fact increased in popularity. Peter from Airscale in particular has been busy "throwing together" a Hawker Fury which was entered into the competition and although it wasn't crowned champion, It had to be extracted from underneath a pile of paperwork after the judging. The LSP stand had a lot of interest with Mikes digital Flankers attracting a lot of attention, as well as his formation liberator. Roll on 2022. Here's a few of the Large scale highlights that caught my eye. Oh and Kevin was there too In spirit at least. Lovely Costal Command Liberator with 3d printed add ons! Continued Isar 30/07, Trak-Tor, Derek B and 10 others 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Next Up Peters Lovely Fury! Its NOT an LSP but as if anyone needed inspiration...... Back to the 1/32 Continued Landrotten Highlander, dmp, MikeC and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Don't see many of these about. So there you go a few highlights RLWP, Derek B, dmp and 21 others 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great photos of Fabulous Builds ..! Thanks for sharing, Gents ... -Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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