Bob and Pauls BIG Haydock event

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

A few more…

What`s this?

Sorry chaps, but the PC has got a touch of the Screaming Abb Dabs and refuses to co-operate

Normal service will resume shortly

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

So called normal service….The PC is playing up at the moment…..Too many balls in the air!

Here we have Mike Farrell with his Son in Law talking to Paul about the Mighty Thor model he is building

Good on yer, Mike!…….Paul is very pleased with your build

This is Kimmo and his Lady wife….All the way from the Isle of Man….Just to see our boats?

Hi guys!

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Final pictures!…..Phew!

Here`s Cookie

He came for his set of Lady Jane 3 prints, but one look at Lady Jane 5…….He`s was hooked! Now he`s building the Jane 5, instead!

Well done, Dave…..Post a few WIP pictures please?

Aye Aye!…..That`s yer lot!

Bye……..Bob

Here`s the Invisible Man leaning on Lady Jane 5………LOL……..Only joking Larry

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I had a wonderful time at Haydock meeting all of our forum chums and picking up some excellent advice. Mike, who is building Thor, has designed removable ballast packs that fit neatly inside the frame spaces, you can see the moulds for these packs in my hand as Mike explains his idea.

Being a really nice chap he even made a set of moulds for me, I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Mike and I am very grateful that he travelled so far to meet up.

Mike and Cookie both made very generous donations but didn't tell me which charity should benefit…..so Mike & Cookie please send me a pm. 

Invisible Man also travelled a great distance to visit the show on Saturday which, given his medical problems, couldn't have been an easy trip. After our chat about fast cats on Saturday I spent some time sketching some designs and on Sunday I thrashed out a design with Bob which includes bow mounted rudders (Yes bow mounted rudders…..and they work) this cat will be really fast with some hairy brushless motors. 

On the subject titled 'you don't know everything' Gareth pointed out that I had omitted a vital part off Thor, this part is very necessary for towing and keeps the tow line over the stern…….what can I say other than DOH

Something that really surprised me during the weekend was the publics most popular model on our stand……Bobs SloMo2. Thor attracted a lot of interest especially the way that the thrusters work and the 5ft Lady Jane's 'impossible' bow became the focus of much discussion.

We met some very friendly and interesting people and spent many hours explaining all about Model Boat Fundraising and how the designs work.

I arrived home on Sunday evening absolutely tired out, slept for 12 hours and spent most of today lounging on the sofa.

Many thanks to Bob for giving up his weekend to help me

Paul

More to follow with photos

 

 

 

Edited By Paul T on 25/08/2014 18:30:46

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

I have a thought for a design, will mull it over and pm you..

Show results now posted

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[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Did you sell any of the boats?

Is there anyone there? Knock once for yes and twice for no.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Dave……Paul..knock knock

The models that Paul was hoping to sell last week, were not advertised as for sale at the show, for some reason

I could have sold SloMo 2 a few times though

You missed a great show, but you knew that, anyway?

Bob

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Bob

When you've done as many shows as I have then missing one is no big deal. It's mostly the same circus moved around the country, give or take a few traders and clubs.
What I didn't miss was seeing grandson #1 get FIVE buckets of iced water thrown over him (yep – FIVE) for that daft charity thing, and I didn't miss three of my grandchildren and all four great grandchildren slowly driving me towards the peace of the workshop with their noise! Can't wait for Christmas when the rest turn up……………….

You could always put the boats up for sale on here – that's if PT can bear to part with them!

Dave

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Dave

When I said, you missed a great show……You missed ours!…..lol

Bob and Paul

[Peter FitnessParticipant @peterfitness34857]

It looks as if it was a great show, so well done Paul and Bob. The photos just made me more envious than I already was, but I suppose that's my penalty for living in the colonies Thanks to the photos I am now able to put faces to some of the names on this forum.

Peter.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Peter

It was a splendid show, but hard work too

I had a sore throat at the end of it and my feet were literally dropping off!

I said…."Never again!"………But probably will!

Bob

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Hi Lads , had a great day meeting all my new friends but i have to say i think moving forward these.

shows should be open to disabled people at least 1/2 a hour prior to normal opening time as these people where clearly struggling getting served at trade stalls i see the same at all the shows , Also the Comp shop / Action stall was a joke , they know there stall is very popular but they had only 2 people on the comp shop stall and only 1 on the Action stall i was waiting 25 mins to be served and to top it all the lady behind the counter stopped and made up a lead for someone to his spec NOT GOOD ENOUGH get more staff , all other stalls were well staffed

Cookie

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Hi Cookie, I will pass on your comments regarding disabled people, however this has been the way for 26 years.

All the other stalls only had 2-3 people serving, Component shop is probably a Victim of its own Success and agree it is one of the bushiest, however staffing issues are down to the traders direct.

Regards

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

HI All.
I have just uploaded all the pictures of the Models on display at the Convention , follow the link below, They are grouped with the first picture of each group being the Club. There is an option for slide show or individual pictures..
I am in the process of editing a small video of the Hovercraft displayed by the Crewe and District club, as well as the Mixed Pollux Football match with Ribble and Crew.

**LINK**

Larry

Edited By The Long Build on 26/08/2014 22:19:27

[Gareth JonesParticipant @garethjones79649]

Re Cookie's post at the top of this page, come back Dave M, all is forgiven.

Gareth

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Posted by Gareth Jones on 27/08/2014 13:43:26:

Re Cookie's post at the top of this page, come back Dave M, all is forgiven.

Gareth

I've had some discouraging news about my health just this week and so I'm afraid that won't happen, except maybe for a couple of shows a year. I've now spoken to Iain Lewis of Component Shop and his recollection of the weekend is, unsurprisingly, quite a lot different from that expressed above. Having stood with Iain and Natasha at umpteen shows and seen how they operate I know which version of events I'm inclined towards; you must make up your own minds.
Dave M

[lnvisiblemanParticipant @lnvisibleman]

So do I ! I must have lived up to my name because I gave up after 3/4 hour and ordered what I wanted when I got home.

Mike

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Dave

To be fair to Cookie a few people said to me on Saturday that they couldn't get served at the Component Stall.

Paul

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

I've just rung Haydock Park security and there are apparently four people still standing there, forlornly waving twenty pound notes and wailing something about wanting LiPo's……………..

DM

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Hi All

In fairness to the traders on Sat morning were inundated with people milling around ,some not buying ? Model boat bits were a n example where I waited for around 15 mins ,people pushing in until I lost patients ans spoke quite loud to get attention. I had only4 hours and wanted to spend time with Paul and Bob learning all I could about Thor and my next project

Perhaps next year I,ll be able to spend more time and avoid the expected rush .

Given the short time I had I was impressedMichael

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

I don't know about you but I am still knackered after the weekend, I haven't emptied the car yet and fell asleep on the sofa this afternoon.

I found out yesterday that I haven't completed the Brutus instructions but cant summon up the energy to get on with it. (cookie will be needing them soon)

Its nice to see all of the postings and reports about the event and reading about other peoples experiences.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

I`m also feeling as if in a time warp!…..I feel a like bigger gorp than usual!……..If that`s possible?

Let`s get this right……..Cookie came to the show, to pick up Lady Jane 3 prints, then saw the Lady Jane 6 and decided to build the larger model?

Come in, Cookie please and sort us out!

Cookie is an engineer…..He`ll have no problem……..He can even post pictures now!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Paul`s going to town!

Look here….

**LINK**

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

As I understand it Dave wanted the 5ft Lady Jane in the first place but then decided to build Brutus instead……hence my finding out about the Brutus instructions.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Paul

We will soon know when he sends his application in?

Bob

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