Scottish Nationals at Perth

[strobe_911]

OK Folks I'm testing the waters with this. I attend the Scottish Nationals at Perth with the IPMS 'Beyond the Box' Special Interest Group and we've been attending this show for more years than I care to remember. Over the past couple of years this show has been showing signs of age and in my view one of the problems is that it's not being supported by groups from south of the border, in short, it's stale. The Huddersfield show went down this route and went from a two day show into a one day show but now it's bursting at the seams once again. Looking around the Scottish Nationals this year there were a few truck models on show but I feel that if the 1/24th Truck Model Forum were to a be in attendance then I feel this would be one of the injections this show needs.

If you are prepared to attend this show and bring one or more exhibits then I'll apply for space at the show. Paul Findon 'Fatty' attends this show and has had competition success in the past and also this year with a first in one of the truck classes. So, waddyathink?

[smallsie]

this was the first model show i have attended, and have to agree it did seem a bit stale 

the best part of the day was when we got to entrance and the guy at the door taking the money gave my old man a  Senior citizen ticket  (a few words where exchanged which i dare not repeat here in case i get banned)   he thinks he looks a young 64 

but on a more serious note if i can help out in anyway strobe then just ask

[strobe_911]

Hello Alan, we had the 'Beyond the Box' display as you come into the hall by the book stall, Paul Findon had the new Emhar Bedford models on display. I'd like to see the 1/24th Truck Model Forum displaying at this show which would hopefully boost the truck model hobby north of the border and also advertise the forum. So, if you build truck models and you're visiting the show and would like to display, all I ask is a commitment to supply an exhibit for the tables(s) before I commit to asking for space

[voyager]

This is April 2014 yes?

[strobe_911]

This is April 2014 yes?

Sorry Andrew, yes it is

[smallsie]

did see the bedfords and the looked great  but apart from them there was maybe 5 trucks on display which is a shame

there is a show on in summerlee heritage in couple of weeks and I believe from reading bits on facebook there will be truck models on show

link here https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/527127414012220/?ref=22 maybe they would be interested in showing at perth 

[v8alan73]

did see the bedfords and the looked great  but apart from them there was maybe 5 trucks on display which is a shame

there is a show on in summerlee heritage in couple of weeks and I believe from reading bits on facebook there will be truck models on show

link here https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/527127414012220/?ref=22 maybe they would be interested in showing at perth 

I might have a look along to the show at summerlee it all depends how I get on with my gaydon projects in the next week or so

alan

[davie]

I think I might go & have a look at the summerlee show as it's only 20 minits away been there a few time  & it's a great visit on the subject of the perth show it would be great to have a show this side of the border as the only other place to see models is at truckfest
cheers Davie 

[strobe_911]

OK lads but getting back on the thread, would any of you be willing to support a 1/24th truck model forum table at Perth?

[v8alan73]

OK lads but getting back on the thread, would any of you be willing to support a 1/24th truck model forum table at Perth?

whats the date of the show nick?

alan

[strobe_911]

OK lads but getting back on the thread, would any of you be willing to support a 1/24th truck model forum table at Perth?

whats the date of the show nick?

alan

April 26th / 27th 2014: http://scotnats.org.uk/

[okdoky]

Will be great to see as many folks from the forum that can makeit up this side of the border !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will put a good word in for you all with the border guards !!!!!!!!!!!

Hope to see a few mean green fighting machines (or sand coloured) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (ok red military ones too Nick) that can be mustered too !!!!!!!!!!

Nige

[davie]

do you need to be a member of the ipms or do you just go as a guest as I would be prepared to bring along some models
cheers Davie 

[strobe_911]

do you need to be a member of the ipms or do you just go as a guest as I would be prepared to bring along some models
cheers Davie 

IPMS membership is not essential Davie!

[smallsie]

do you have to attend both days??