Reading 0 Gauge show.
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Steph Dale
Western Thunderer
Oh yes it is...!
Actually, some might argue it does already.
Steph
Actually, some might argue it does already.
Steph
I will be at the show for the first time, looking forward to it.
Chesham is my home town so will be interested to have a look at the shuttle set before it goes!
Pugsley
Western Thunderer
Cool, will hopefully see you then.
simond
Western Thunderer
Back home, motorways pretty good both ways, brilliant (if rather expensive) show, and great to meet the WT crowd, but shame about the big boy's breakfast - I do hope the leisure centre sorts the dismal catering out before next year.
I'm thinking of contacting their bun suppliers as I'm sure they would be an ideal scenic material, a sort of lightweight paper mâché, at least, that's what it tasted like
Best
Simon
I'm thinking of contacting their bun suppliers as I'm sure they would be an ideal scenic material, a sort of lightweight paper mâché, at least, that's what it tasted like
Best
Simon
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
Oh yes it did.... well at least in some respects, a couple of stand helpers were wearing Christmas Tree decorations, there was the odd joke to be see or heard, and the catering was.... painful.
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
We gave up on anything to eat - not that we had time!
I enjoyed that day out. As seems to be normal for me at shows these days I spend all day there but seem to miss half of it!
I enjoyed that day out. As seems to be normal for me at shows these days I spend all day there but seem to miss half of it!
Compton castle
Western Thunderer
I agree Heather, nice to see you all be it briefly. I spent nearly the whole time talking and just managed to get to find the Ragstone stand before I had to go.
The Dapol O8 looked very nice, Pete showed me the 3D cab if the D600 warship!! Wow we are in for a treat there.
I spoke to Dave at MOK and paid my balance up on my 9F that should be mid to late January now. We also discussed the 15xx pannier which he's also working on.
The little Minerva Peckett was lovely. Certainly a company to watch for the future.
Sorry to all I missed. I did intend on coming to the test track but it was 13.40 when I noticed the time.
The Dapol O8 looked very nice, Pete showed me the 3D cab if the D600 warship!! Wow we are in for a treat there.
I spoke to Dave at MOK and paid my balance up on my 9F that should be mid to late January now. We also discussed the 15xx pannier which he's also working on.
The little Minerva Peckett was lovely. Certainly a company to watch for the future.
Sorry to all I missed. I did intend on coming to the test track but it was 13.40 when I noticed the time.
warren haywood
Western Thunderer
Just got back up north
Few jobs I wasn't expecting and some absolutely wonderful LSWR coaches to paint in the new year, pictures to follow
Good to meet the usual suspects again and Mr Grumpy (who wasn't) the first time.
Few jobs I wasn't expecting and some absolutely wonderful LSWR coaches to paint in the new year, pictures to follow
Good to meet the usual suspects again and Mr Grumpy (who wasn't) the first time.
Dan Randall
Western Thunderer
So go on, someone post some piccies of the spaceship
Sorry, I forgot. Here's one of the forthcoming Dapol 08 though....
Great to see everyone today - happy modelling!
Regards
Dan
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
Just for you Parky!So go on, someone post some piccies of the spaceship
I picked up my 9f wheels from Slaters, couplings from CPL and my bogies from Steph.
Luckily I ran out of time before I spent my train fare home!
Dikitriki
Flying Squad
I had a great time at the show. I managed to spend about £20, but picked up everything I went for. I spent most of my time nattering and it was good to see everyone again, and meet new WTers. I was given a quick education in garden railway metallurgy - thank you guys. (I checked when I got home - all components are galvanised).
Brian's Ace tender really is now 'ace', the spaceship above looks well up to MOK standards, and I liked the look of JLTRTs Prestwin and Southern wagons.
Good stuff.
Richard
Brian's Ace tender really is now 'ace', the spaceship above looks well up to MOK standards, and I liked the look of JLTRTs Prestwin and Southern wagons.
Good stuff.
Richard
SteadyRed
Western Thunderer
Interesting approach to the firebox on the 9F, looks like this kit will be all metal but without any white metal. The transition (I don't know the correct term) between the boiler & the firebox looks like a big brass casting!
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
It is!
Every part of this kit just oozes quality!
The fit of the brass (fire box throat ??) is perfect.
Due to my limited modelling experience, I'm seriously considering buying Dave's pannier tank to hone my modelling skills before attempting this one!
Need to sell off all my RTR first though!
