Coalville Model boat Show

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Hi all , Hands up anyone going to Coalville this year , I think i am going to make the 110 mile trip to have a look.

Best Regards Dave

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

"Yes, I'll be there! I'm bringing the mother-in-law, the dog, next-door neighbour's kids and a seven-course picnic!!"

DM

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 10/03/2017 10:15:06

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Should we tell the other site so that they can prepare their negative posts?

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

"Where was the cat, and why were there only seven courses at the picnic?"

Edited By Banjoman on 10/03/2017 15:31:26

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

 

The local takeaway had the cat and without it Dave only has seven courses which is a cataclysmic catastrophic catastrophe 

 

Edited By Paul T on 10/03/2017 16:14:18

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Where's Coalville??? Sounds like something from the Simpsons… Ashley

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Very funny lads ,I only say what we all think ,i just cant be doing with windgers , Dave i will see ya there be good to meet you at long last , My mates say i am a idiot for making such a long trip but HAY what the hell.

Best Regards Dave

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I visited Coalville a few years back, decent show in a good location and the organisers put in a lot of hard work. I gather it has expanded a bit now it is being sponsored by Component Shop so worth a visit if the drive isn't too far for you.

Colin

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Where's Coalville???

It's north of Watford, Ashley. You'd need a visa and a course of injections.

DM

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

HI Dave, Ashley cant go, his passport is stamped Persona non Grata.

Mark

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Anyway Dave , It,s nice to feel i will get a warm welcome from you.

Love You Loads Dave

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

Been today . Really enjoyed it .Lovely venue and cafe' . Found road direction signs a great help.

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

I spent most of yesterday at the show.

First off I hadn't even got into the leisure centre before I was beckoned over to a parked car by the bloke behind the wheel. This turned out to be MB Forum member Dave Cook who, by half past eleven, had driven down from Preston, been round the show and bought what looked like a lot of items, and was preparing to drive back home via the model shop in Skelmersdale! This is true dedication to the cause.

The show was busier than I've ever seen it and I was pleased to meet so many former customers of ACTion and members of the Internet model boat forums. The trade stands were doing excellent business although there was the usual drop-off around lunchtime  – aka "spot the customer". There were many models I recognised from previous shows and also quite a lot of new ones. I have to pick out the huge model of HMS Fearless – all 8.5ft of it – for both its impressive size and and its wonderful small details. For example there is a painting crew on a scaffold along the side of the boat and their tiny paint-brushes not only had bristles but each had the correct colour paint on them! The model sits on its own very sophisticated launch stand which can be operated by one person. It can be wheeled to the lakeside, launched, sailed and retrieved all with even touching it – a remarkable piece of workmanship in every respect.

Most of the clubs who had booked were well represented, although one failed to show up and occupy the 8 tables which had been reserved. Fortunately these were taken up by last-minute occupants after a bit of smartish rejigging by the organisers. The 'bring and buy' attracted a large number of boats and these seemed to be going very quickly. John Dowd spotted a hull for sale which had been painstakingly plated with small copper tiles – quite fascinating!

Speaking of the organisers, Iain Lewis and his man Alan have done a splendid job of designing and making the portable pond, although there weren't many boats out on it when I passed. Iain told me that this was its first outing and he was very happy with it, although it does take an age to fill and empty.

The cafeteria was busy all day and the bacon rolls were every bit as good as I remembered. For just a fiver on the door this is an excellent show all round. If there's still time today and you are within range then I recommend a visit.

Dave Milbourn

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 02/04/2017 10:40:40

[CookieOldParticipant @cookieold]

Had a great time at Coalville yesterday , it was the first show i have attended south of Birmingham so there were lots of boats on display from clubs who don,t attend the northern shows which was good . Spent to much money as usual. I got to meet Dave Milbourne a grand bloke whose advice over the years as been of great value to me.The 120 mile trip down to the show was good 1 hour 20 mins , but the trip back was shear misery i left Coalville at 12:00 and arrived at Skelmersdale at 3:30 the M6 was like a car park and that was even using the toll road.I take my hat off to Lain and Stavros for there efforts which produced a great show.

Dave

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