Another Telford SMW 2023 thread. Caution, picture heavy.

[geedubelyer]

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 

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.

 

 

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. 

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

 

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. 

 

 

 

Back in a while

Edited November 14, 2023 by geedubelyer

[geedubelyer]

 

 

 

A few of the 32nd SIG/LSP tables. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!  It was a pleasure to chat to you about it.

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I need to edit a bunch more now. 

Back soon.

[Stevepd]

I'd be interested to know who was selling the Tornado extras?.

[ade rowlands]

8 minutes ago, Stevepd said:

I'd be interested to know who was selling the Tornado extras?.

 

I don’t know if its the same set as in the photo but I did order some of the intake covers from https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285345869855 am awaiting their arrival.

[geedubelyer]

1 hour ago, Stevepd said:

I'd be interested to know who was selling the Tornado extras?.

Possibly these guys....

[LSP_K2]

Thanks for the photos, it's much appreciated.

[geedubelyer]

Thanks K2. Glad you're enjoying them

There are more to come but it's taking a while to do because my PC mouse is doing weird things with the software. 

[allthumbs]

Great quality pics! Thanks for posting.

Rich

[geedubelyer]

Here are a few more. 

 

 

 

 

A few of Peter's amazing P-40

 

 

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. 

 

More from the competition tables

 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2023 by geedubelyer

[geedubelyer]

Next batch

 

Did I mention that there were alot of Tornadoes in the halls.

 

 

 

 

This was in interesting display

 

 

 

 

 

I need to edit some more now. Back soon.

Edited November 14, 2023 by geedubelyer

[geedubelyer]

 

 

 

 

This one was of special interest to me as I bought a WNW Sopwith Camel to recreate this exact scheme. It was built by a local company in Lincoln that claims to have invented the tank.

 

 

WW1 aeroplanes were well represented

 

 

 

 

 

[geedubelyer]

Brian Lane edition of the Kotare Spit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Squirreled away in every corner....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Cheers.

[dutik]

Great pics! Thank you for sharing!

 

Regards

- dutik

[Archimedes]

Thank you for the pics!

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[mozart]

Some excellent pics Guy, thanks very much for taking the time and trouble to edit and post them, Telford looks to be back on track judging by the range and quality of models. Maybe next year……….?