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Another Telford SMW 2023 thread. Caution, picture heavy.


geedubelyer

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Hi everyone,

Apologies for any duplication of info from other threads. I didn't want to inundate other members topics with a slew of photos and commentary so started this one. with that said,  Mods, please feel free to combine this topic with others if that works best.

 

I was lucky to attend Telford this year after missing last years show. I'd signed up for IPMS membership which gave me free entry to I went on both days. 

As has been mentioned elsewhere the busiest day is Saturday. I arrived at approx 11:30am to see some modellers already scurrying away from the venue after a blitzkrieg style exercise to snaffle their prize bargains :lol:

There were alot of people there! 

 

I began with a gentle amble around the halls and one of the first stands was HK. Neil was displaying the A-20 and new parts for the next versions.

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I had a very brief chat with Neil and found him to be a very enthusiastic and friendly gent. 

 

After that I wandered around the stands and stalls snapping pics of an LSPs I could. 

This stand was impressive. 

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The Lancs were animated with spinning props and lights. The engines all started one by one and then shut down in a similar manner. 

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I'm in the middle of sorting through my photos (there are many) so I'll add to this thread as soon as I get a batch uploaded. 

In the meantime here are a few to be going on with. 

 

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Back in a while

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A few of the 32nd SIG/LSP tables. 

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Smashing to see Phartycroc's Viggen on display. It was the only one I spotted at the show and looked superb. You've done a cracking job of that one Pharty me old mucker! :clap2: It was a pleasure to chat to you about it.

 

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One thing I noticed was how popular the Tornadoes were. There were a great many dotted around the halls.

The one below was promoting a range of resin accessories. 

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I need to edit a bunch more now. 

Back soon.

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Here are a few more. 

 

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A few of Peter's amazing P-40

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Please note that my meagre photos do not do this beautiful model justice. In the flesh it is a genuine work of art and utterly epic. :wub:

 

More from the competition tables

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Brian Lane edition of the Kotare Spit.

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This Corsair was one of my favourite models at the show. Very nicely rendered weathering.

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Squirreled away in every corner....

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A few more to come but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. 

 

Cheers.

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