London June show roll call! (2 Viewers)

[Rob]

Just finished chasing a torch around for the last week, so knackered, but will be there early doors.
Rob, make sure to wake me up at 12.30.

You should have told us mate, we could have watched you on tv!

Will do my friend, you don't want to miss this one as it could be the last, fill you in tomorrow:wink2:

Rob

 

[kogu]

You should have told us mate, we could have watched you on tv!

Will do my friend, you don't want to miss this one as it could be the last, fill you in tomorrow:wink2:

Rob

What ????? {eek3} ????? {eek3} ?????
Konrad

 

[Rob]

What ????? {eek3} ????? {eek3} ?????
Konrad

Kidding Konrad:wink2:......or am I ??????:wink2: Yes I am.

Rob

 

[aujj65]

Camera battery is fully charged, wallet, phone etc at hand, so all set to go! :wink2: :smile2:

Jeff

 

[Rob]

Camera battery is fully charged, wallet, phone etc at hand, so all set to go! :wink2: :smile2:

Jeff

Lots to tell you tomorrow mate:wink2:

Right, I aim to be at the Bomber memorial at 5am for pics and then onto show, so off to bed early

Will report tomorrow chaps

Rob

 

[Go for Broke]

Wraith, I know you're a big TGM fan. Can you take pics of the Puma and any new WWII sets? Also can you comment on the relative size of the Puma to the soldiers? Thanks in advance. London show goers have a great time. You guys take more show pics than anyone in the whole world and everyone appreciates it. Take more legendary bar pics too! Have fun.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Wraith, I know you're a big TGM fan. Can you take pics of the Puma and any new WWII sets? Also can you comment on the relative size of the Puma to the soldiers? Thanks in advance. London show goers have a great time. You guys take more show pics than anyone in the whole world and everyone appreciates it. Take more legendary bar pics too! Have fun.

I second that......from your pics ( with or without bartenderess......" humm no English for that....but you get the spirit )....the pictures provide us from across the pond and furhter away with a great opportunity to see what is out there........
Artillery_Crazy

 

[aujj65]

Just got back from the show and I'm afraid to be the messager of bad news but the Bar Maid has got taller with side burns etc since the last show, so no photos of him! {sm2}.......

........but I did take over 150 photos of some of the soldiers on sale. {sm3}

I will be sorting and resizing them soon but I will be going out for the evening for a curry and I will post them tomorrow, but I'm sure that one of the other usual suspects will start a thread for the show! {sm4}

Jeff

 

[trooper]

Rob's earlier, jocular exchange with Konrad has rather back fired. When we arrived at the show we were informed that this would indeed be the last show to be held at the familiar venue of the Royal National Hotel. The December show will be at The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1OOH and will incorporate a Scale Model show as well. Guideline Publications, who host the show, obviously want to promote some of the other magazines from their extensive and varied stable. The news was received with considerable misgivings by both the traders and the regular members of the public. Several of the latter said they wouldn't bother attending. Most of the traders said they would give it a fair try but were apprehensive that an influx of Teddy Bears, aircraft and marquetry etc would drastically alter the show to the detriment of it's present ethos. For them, of course, it means a whole new procedure for setting up, of loading and unloading, parking and general access to the venue. These may seem petty problems but anyone who has taken an active part in a show will readily understand how annoying and frustrating they can be. It all adds to the stress of the day. Today's show was quite good, not as many people about as previous but all who attended seemed to be enjoying themselves. The UK platoon were doing their best to make sure the bar takings were normal. Will post some pics when I have sorted and resized them, although my feeble efforts will be put in the shade by the rest of the crew who are far more accomplished in that field. Let's hope the new venue is good and the show a success. Rob's already come to blows with Steve and Bob as to who is going to break in the new barmaid. Hope to see you there. Trooper

 

[wwiibuff]

Just wanted to let all you chaps know (from the bar earlier) that it certainly was a pleasure to meet all of you. The UK was well represented by such a fine collection of upstanding gentlemen as yourselves. I enjoyed the conversation, the dio tips, and general discussion of the hobby in which we all enjoy. Cheers and I'm looking forward to the pics that some of you will be posting soon.

 

[Wraith]

Wraith, I know you're a big TGM fan. Can you take pics of the Puma and any new WWII sets? Also can you comment on the relative size of the Puma to the soldiers? Thanks in advance. London show goers have a great time. You guys take more show pics than anyone in the whole world and everyone appreciates it. Take more legendary bar pics too! Have fun.

Mate,
I'll go one better. I picked up one of the prototype / show models, whilst Steve (Aidman) picked up the other. Will put up show pics shortly (along with others), as soon as my typing fingers have sobered up )it's taken 20 minutes to to type this so far, for some raisen( .

I'll get some comparison pics done when I get home and wake up. I think someone spiked my beer with alcohol.
Simon

 

[Rob]

Mate,
I'll go one better. I picked up one of the prototype / show models, whilst Steve (Aidman) picked up the other. Will put up show pics shortly (along with others), as soon as my typing fingers have sobered up )it's taken 20 minutes to to type this so far, for some raisen( .

I'll get some comparison pics done when I get home and wake up. I think someone spiked my beer with alcohol.
Simon

Some raisen, pull youself together man, and remember Islington not Kensington!

Most of all remember;

RESPECT THE PURCHASE THE NEXT MORNING!

Rob

 

[Wraith]

Just wanted to let all you chaps know (from the bar earlier) that it certainly was a pleasure to meet all of you. The UK was well represented by such a fine collection of upstanding gentlemen as yourselves. I enjoyed the conversation, the dio tips, and general discussion of the hobby in which we all enjoy. Cheers and I'm looking forward to the pics that some of you will be posting soon.

Duke, it was a pleasure to meet you mate, glad you could make it. I can only assume that your reference to upstanding gentlemen was pitched towards a differnet crowd. On behalf of the UK, I apologise for Rob's attempts to immitate last years barmaid, and rest assured, the wig and fishnet stockings have been subsequently burnt. Apologies also for Trooper, UK Bod, Steve, Bob and Jeffs attempts at Table Top Zhumba. A banning order has subsequently been applied for, and for James (Eazy), I'm just sorry.:wink2:

 

[Buster]

Mate,
I'll go one better. I picked up one of the prototype / show models, whilst Steve (Aidman) picked up the other. Will put up show pics shortly (along with others), as soon as my typing fingers have sobered up )it's taken 20 minutes to to type this so far, for some raisen( .

I'll get some comparison pics done when I get home and wake up. I think someone spiked my beer with alcohol.
Simon

For heaven's sake will someone please get Simon a box of raisins (I have no idea what that has to do with anything?), so he can sober up and post some pictures! :rolleyes2:^&grin

B.

 

[Wraith]

Some raisen, pull youself together man, and remember Islington not Kensington!

Most of all remember;

RESPECT THE PURCHASE THE NEXT MORNING!

Rob

It was Whitehouse again. He is a bad affluence........ RTP ^&cool

 

[Rob]

It was Whitehouse again. He is a bad affluence........ RTP ^&cool

He bloody is, I wasn't going to buy that Dingo and he made me.....he took advantage of me whilst under the influence of Orange and Lemonade he did.

Rob

 

[Wraith]

For heaven's sake will someone please get Simon a box of raisins (I have no idea what that has to do with anything?), so he can sober up and post some pictures! :rolleyes2:^&grin

B.

Pictures? I can't even find my paintbrush, let alone knock out pictures. Am currently giving a small packet of sultanas a go to see if they work as well. BTW, Wales is now part of the Irish Sea {eek3}

 

[Wraith]

He bloody is, I wasn't going to buy that Dingo and he made me.....he took advantage of me whilst under the influence of Orange and Lemonade he did.

Rob

And the Humber was down to............?

BTW, Vodka and lemonade, whilst looking similar, are two very different liquids)