Another Telford SMW 2023 thread. Caution, picture heavy.

[Phartycr0c]

Thanks for the Viggen praise Geedub,, great to chat and it certainly looks like you covered all of the things I didn't manage to, thanks for posting these especially the comp entries as I didn't really manage to get round the show as I wanted to. 

[MikeC]

Some great pics there, plenty of talent on display, and imnsho the top talent is by no means confined to the competition: plenty on the main show tables too. 

 

I recognised the DH.9 "Lobster" in one of the pics, I think it may be by our own DrDave.

 

 

 

[DrDave]

Yes that’s mine. Great show this year. Really enjoyed it.

[LSP_K2]

That Frogfoot really makes my day, and is by far my favorite.

[geedubelyer]

Glad folk are enjoying the photos. At the risk of boring everyone to tears here are the last batch of LSPs 

 

 

 

 

 

This next diorama was epic. Again my pics don't do it justice. I believe it may be quite famous after an appearance at SMW '22 so I was happy to get an opportunity to view it up close and personal. 

Apologies for the cluttered and busy backgrounds that detract from the drama of the scene.

 

 

Yes, that is a 1/32nd scale Lanc! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be pleased to learn that that concludes the LSP portion of my photos     

 

I have a handful of odds and sods left to edit that are an eclectic mix of stuff. 

Question.......: Add them here or on a separate thread? 

 

Cheers.

Edited November 15, 2023 by geedubelyer

[JeepsGunsTanks]

Man that Dambuster Lanc is AMAZING!!!! 

 

Great pictures!  

[mozart]

Thanks again Guy, marvellous stuff. I’d say add the rest to this thread…..we know where to look now! 

[geedubelyer]

Hello again. 

This last batch of photos are purely what caught my eye and as I mentioned before, they are an eclectic mix.

 

First up a couple from the Airfix stand. 

Airfix made a surprise announcement on the eve of the show but prior to that there had been a definite FAA bent to their subjects. 

Buccaneer, Sea King and most recently a Fairey Gannet. I had to see how that one looked so made my way straight to their stand.

 

I wasn't disappointed. 

 

Sadly this gem is 1/48th scale but setting the scale aside it's an absolute belter.

 

 

 

For some reason I have always liked the Gannet although I think I would choose the AEW version with the underchin radar bulge if I had a choice.

Then again, I have a 1/48th Airfix Seafire in the stash which might look quite good next to one of these. 

 

Next up, the best aircraft in show.

 

 

I suppose they can't just keep handing the best in show to Mr. Castle and are forced to share this accolade out. 

(I'm not belittling the achievement of this fine model at all. However, seeing Peter's Tomahawk in the flesh is genuinely jaw-dropping)

 

A random 1/48th scale Lightning just because.....

 

And this......

 

I don't think I've ever seen Porco Rosso but find myself drawn to this model everytime I see one

 

In 1/72nd scale this time and a superb carrier hangar diorama. 

More info here and here if you're interested. 

 

A few vehicles next. 

As a Mazda owner this jumped out at me. 

 

And, as a fan of classic endurance racing the stand cataloguing the history of LeMans was a treasure.

 

 

A super busy diorama

 

and a less pristine car.....

 

A futuristic car? Fans of BladeRunner 2049 will recognise this one.

 

An alternative racer

 

More of a slow mover combo

So much time and effort spent on the details of the bulldozer

 

Finally, a handful of Warhammer 40K machines. 

 

 

 

 

 

So there we go. 

Hopefully that little lot gives a flavour of the show. To capture everything would take terrabytes of data and months of editing. 

 

There really is something for everyone at SMW.

 

I'm glad I went over two days. Experience has shown me that there is too much to see in just one day. Even now there are things I missed like the grey scale Spitfire diorama shown in another thread. 

Saturday is extremely busy and unless you enjoy queuing there's little hope of seeing the competition tables. It's also difficult to move at times when crowds gather around some of the more amazing club stands and centrepieces. There are more free sweets and goodies on the tables than On Sunday though 

Sunday is less busy with less pushing and shoving. Some of the bargains may well have been snapped up but unless you are after something specific there are literally thousands of models to choose from.

 

The whole show is epic 

 

I'm already looking forward to going again in 2024

 

Cheers,

Guy

 

 

Edited November 16, 2023 by geedubelyer

[Shoggz]

Nice report and pictures Guy!

 

We probably passed each other on the Sunday, as I definitely stopped and drooled over most of the models you took pictures of!

 

Next year, I'm determined to do both days.

[Jack]

guys great great pictures, awesome kit results, thanks very much for posting, brings up some good inspiration (at least to this old modeller) and i've got one specific question:

IS THAT A 32ND SCALE GINA??????

If so, who's producing it, i must have missed something?

 

Cheers,

Jack

 

PS the G91 was in a earlier thread, sorry

Edited November 16, 2023 by Jack

[scvrobeson]

I'm guessing that the Best of Show S.23 is the CMR kit? Or did somebody scratch-build that monster in 1/48?

 

 

 

Matt 

[LSP_Ray]

6 hours ago, Jack said:

guys great great pictures, awesome kit results, thanks very much for posting, brings up some good inspiration (at least to this old modeller) and i've got one specific question:

IS THAT A 32ND SCALE GINA??????

If so, who's producing it, i must have missed something?

 

Cheers,

Jack

 

PS the G91 was in a earlier thread, sorry

The Gina is by DayGlo Models. Not sure they are still in production, but you might check. Been out for several years now. Here is my review from 2018.

[MikeMaben]

Thanks Guy, pictures of any model/s is never boring for those of us who couldn't be there.

Taking the time and effort is much appreciated sir.

[dennismcc]

Great report and I concur that Sundays are best at Telford, it's a lot calmer and there are not the crowds, the downside is that most of the "bargains" are gone but these days there is nowt for me to buy so it's no big deal for me.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[dutik]

Lots of Mossies, one more beautiful than the other. Was there a Mossie SIG?

 

Regards

- dutik