Topic: SOUTHERN MODEL AIR SHOW 2011 (Read 25704 times)

philk · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2011, 12:11:42 am »

dave.
as martin says there is a pool it's 32 foot by 40 foot but not everybody uses it. it is your choice but makes a better weekend if you do i think plus you can night sail on saturday purely for your fun

see you there were up there in 9 hours to put the pool up

phil

17-21 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 14, 2011, 08:18:41 am »

http://youtu.be/WHvLsmoyLbA

this is from last year will give you a idea of the size of the pool, both the lifeboats are mine, see you there

Phil.

Number 6 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 14, 2011, 08:51:40 am »

Looks good, I'll be making use of it. I can't see the point of bringing boats and NOT sailing them, that's half the fun. I'm leaving Stoke after 9 on Friday so hoping be there for 1ish. Make sure the weather is good! Dave.

Rex Hunt · « **Reply #28 on:** September 14, 2011, 07:42:52 pm »

Hoping to do a ballast test on my Hermes Saturday night, anyone got a (huge) wet suit?

Rex

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFVmufyg1dI&feature=player_detailpage

footage shot at Kirklees by a friend.

17-21 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 14, 2011, 08:27:29 pm »

Rex that is some model to be proud of look forward to seeing it in the water, lifeboat will be on standby if required, but I am sure it wont be needed.

See you there

Phil.

Number 6 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 14, 2011, 09:02:23 pm »

Quote from: 17-21 on September 14, 2011, 08:27:29 pm

Rex that is some model to be proud of look forward to seeing it in the water, lifeboat will be on standby if required, but I am sure it wont be needed.

See you there

Phil.

I've got a pair of tugs too!

debssnal · « **Reply #31 on:** September 14, 2011, 09:52:11 pm »

Hi everyone,
Well only a couple of days until the Southern Model Air Show.
We have been to the Hop Farm today. The pool has been erected
and is filling up with water as we speak.
As last year it is being filled up from the mains, so nice clear water again
this year.
Look forward to seeing you all.

regards
Alan

17-21 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 14, 2011, 10:12:22 pm »

as always Top man Alan

, dont wont to get my nice white underside of my Tamar all dirty

Number 6 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 15, 2011, 05:14:01 pm »

Well I'm all packed up and all set to go, just need to sling a few boats in the back and some food supplies and I'm ready for off in the morning. Just hope the weather complies, see you early afternoon I guess. Remind Debs to bring the cakes Alan, see you all soon, Dave.

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #34 on:** September 15, 2011, 05:38:14 pm »

looking forward to it, got friday afternoon off, hope to be down there late friday night with the family, the models and the caravan....

roll on another great show.......

last time i memtioned shows and weather in the same posting the heavens opened and we expected noah and his ark to arrive.....so wont bother mentioning the weather this time......

Number 6 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 15, 2011, 06:02:20 pm »

I'm bringing my mankini so can get in the pool if it's nice. Picture of me with couple of fellow model boaters at Westport Lake.

lifeboatpaul · « **Reply #36 on:** September 15, 2011, 08:28:21 pm »

Steady on old chap !!! on second thoughts you may start some sort of fraternity for this show and we will all be wearing then next year !!!

Paul

6705russell · « **Reply #37 on:** September 15, 2011, 08:44:49 pm »

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Number 6 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 16, 2011, 02:57:23 pm »

Number 6 has arrived and set up camp, lovely weather too.

Big Ada · « **Reply #39 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:35:15 pm »

Ah yes that was yesterday!. Today Saturday was pouring with rain on and off until mid afternoon and very windy at times.
A lot fewer Traders as well, but it was nice to meet up with boaters old and new.

Len, Model Boat Association Dover, Kent.

Charlie · « **Reply #40 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:32:06 pm »

Weather in the afternoon was ok. Here are a few photos i took. All very enjoyable

nhp651 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:23:45 pm »

that's an interesting picture at the bottom of the post charlie...........a hull and superstructure of an Interceptor 42' Pilot boat.....who's stand was that on, do you remember.

cheers, neil.

6705russell · « **Reply #42 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:27:35 pm »

Hi Neil

It's Andy,s ( Models by Design) new Pilot boat based on Portlands boat....

Russ

Number 6 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:04:28 pm »

Got some good photos of it on the water. I'll post them when I get back very nice boat. Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #44 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:25:12 pm »

cheers dave......I know the boat.......I made the plugs for it, for Dave Metcalf.........just wondering why Models by Design is now producing it, unless Andy's doing it on Dave's behalf.

this is what it looks like when finished..........was in fact a test bed for the new FCB2 until the RNLI decided to build/persever with the jet drive boat.......the real boats are built by Safehaven marine, in Cork, Eire
neil.

nhp651 · « **Reply #45 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:30:02 am »

it also comes with a full set of resin and white metal fittings that I mastered.

sailed well and was an incredible sea boat.......... never got round to making an interior for it though, sadly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNc3rDT7gM

neil

Number 6 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:12:14 am »

Hello all, Number 6 now back home after a great weekend at the Hop Farm. Good to catch up with friends and fellow mayhemers and make new friends. I hope everyone got back home safe and sound. Definitely recommend the show, plenty to see and do and a wonderful atmosphere. I've booked my spot for next year. I'll be posting photos from the show, have a look, there was a huge selection of boats on display, I really do like the new pilot boat from Models By Design, anyone thinking of a lifeboat or similar should check it out, complete kit too except for motors! Going bed now,, been a long drive back, Dave.

Number 6 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:48:09 am »

Right, here goes first batch of photos. There was so much to see I'm trying to put the best ones on so bear with me, 'postimage' site not working for some reason?? They're in no particular order but I'm going do 'on water' first, static displays then general, hope you like them. Appologies to anyone I missed but didn't even get many shots of my own boats on the water either, Dave.

Number 6 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:57:26 am »

More pics...

Number 6 · « **Reply #49 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:25:12 am »

Quote from: Number 6 on September 17, 2011, 10:04:28 pm

Got some good photos of it on the water. I'll post them when I get back very nice boat. Dave.

As promised pics of new Models By Design Pilot boat, very nice it is too. Andy's doing a virtually complete kit, less motors. It's brilliant on the water too with great turn of speed and maneuverability. I certainly wouldn't mind one! It was generating a LOT of interest anyway, couple of pics of their Trawler Cat too, Dave.

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