3 occasions at S and L.How many time's have you been to Euro Ron?

No-one has ever stopped us Steve except for the self perceived barriers between different sectors of our hobby.
I do so enjoy pointing out that I am the only one whi does what the society espouses.....
"International Plastic Model Soldiers".
I know, I know it's the International Plane Making Society
at the moment to most people, but only because we let them.
There's plenty of figures at shows to represent us, but hey, we should remember there's far more planes boats cars tanks etc ever sold than figs...It's us that send out signals of elitism to the kitbashing lads.

I personally would want all Modelling brought together with no barriers, we can all use each others techniques.
I only make and paint figures, but why shouldn't I paint a figure between someone building a dolls house and another soldering together a steam train, we are all miniaturists and I shall be doing that at a two day exhibition of modelmaking in Cheshire in three weeks time.

That used to happen at Northern Militaire in late September and again at the M.E.E. at the Wembly conference centre every January YEARS BEFORE Euromilitaire was ever held.
I cannot tell you how thrilling it was to travel alone aged 13 from Liverpool on an overnight coach to see this with money hoarded from Xmas.

There are many forms of show, yes it's nice to have figures only, but are we really that elitist that we can't learn from others sucess, I hope not.

Good luck to everyone that is trying to keep going with what so many of us love dearly, but I have to say it was meeting and socialisng with you guys that kept me attending, even when some of you didn't go. I still enjoyed this year, It wasn't the sane, but the 'diehards' were the same.
My hotel is still re-booked, I haven't cancelled it ...yet.
I do feel there is however little point in keeping the booking .

Happy modelling.

Paul.

I am no 5.
If you join the kitmaker network which is international, you become a British Bulldog and display your figures alongside mine. Red Tom is another no 6, there's more of us than you think.
Paul.

Grrr woof Paul, we spoke at Telford,No 7
Peter.

Well said Paul.
What is the exhibition?

"I personally would want all Modelling brought together with no barriers, we can all use each others techniques."

Absolutely!

All the best,
Dan

Ralph so sorry mate, been offline too long this week.
10-11Dec in Poynton...called 'The model show'
Here's a link, it includes a couple of pics of a large scale Predator of mine and some of my other figure builds.

They had a fair few guys making stuff with seats in front so folks could sit and chat while you work .
model rail, aircraft, armour, figs, cars and commercial vehicle, dolls house building wargames model boats and radio control.
Plus some traders including Peter Bowyer of Man Models.

If you can make it buddy let me know, you are welcome to bring a travel workbox and something to work on and join in.

Paul.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...ggcMAE&usg=AFQjCNHGvAFudnTSE37SExrc1yoZoARJvA

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Cheers Dan, YOU would never guess what I am painting whilst I am there this year .

Paul.

Hi Paul, checked the map on the link and Poynton Whippy sounded really tempting ........ and then I read the second line

Your Nails?????

Back in the ranks 3272....
officer on parade....
hush now...

No idea at all what that means Ralph sorry.

Paul

I think you were meant to say Del.
As I said nothing.
Anyway that looks like a great show.

Sorry mate, great if you can make it over.....
"10 mimutes behind Manchester airport"

Only five Brian

Brighton could be a good location

Easy to get to from Gatwick and Heathrow, not that far from the tunnel, plenty of accommodation and several venues that could host the show

Here's the guys that couldn't come up with £8,500, or even do a proper job of promoting the Euro show.

Peter HarknessChairman

Peter is Chairman of MyTime Media and co-founded the business with Owen Davies in 2006. He is Chairman for several companies including INK – which is responsible for over a quarter of the world’s in-flight media, Chrysalis VCT plc – an investment company focusing on the SME
sector. Since 1986 he has owned or led an impressive number of media companies in association with 3i PLC and his past directorships include Datamonitor, Walker Greenbank and Precise Media (now part of WPP). In his leisure time Peter is vice-chairman of ‘The Cheltenham Trust’ – a charity which operates out of several cultural and leisure venues. He also farms pedigree sheep in the Cotswolds

Peter HarknessChairman

Peter is Chairman of MyTime Media and co-founded the business with Owen Davies in 2006. He is Chairman for several companies including INK – which is responsible for over a quarter of the world’s in-flight media, Chrysalis VCT plc – an investment company focusing on the SME sector. Since 1986 he has owned or led an impressive number of media companies in association with 3i PLC and his past directorships include Datamonitor, Walker Greenbank and Precise Media (now part of WPP). In his leisure time Peter is vice-chairman of ‘The Cheltenham Trust’ – a charity which operates out of several cultural and leisure venues. He also farms pedigree sheep in the Cotswolds.

Owen Davies
Chief Executive

Owen is Chief Executive of MyTime Media. He has extensive experience in the media sector, having worked for DMGT plc at group level, as finance director of its local newspaper business and as managing director of its local community website division. Previously, he worked in commercial roles for Unilever plc, as a management consultant in the retail and leisure divisions of PwC and for Bass plc in their group financial planning division. He has broad experience in restructuring and in mergers and acquisitions and prior to setting up MyTime Media, he acted as finance director of a quoted magazine company. Since he founded the business in 2006 with Peter Harkness, he has worked with three private equity partners; Endless, Exponent and Chrysalis to grow and develop the group.
I think the Owen chappy was the axeman,as it states he has broad experience in restructing.or maybe it should read destructing.
I see Peter farms pedigree sheep.I hope he enjoys his hobby.
A right pair of aerosols!

What's really pissing me off the most is the lack of any communication from the shows orginisers Geoff and co.
A f****** disgrace.
Brian

hi Brian I agree with you no word from any one involved in the show apart from Malc. I messaged Adrian Hopwood well over a week ago and have not had a response as yet. he may have not picked up the message. the only people I've heard from in connection to the show was the leas management.

I have seen very little in the way of communication from the trade other than Stu , Daren, Hugo & Steve Crisp. which I think goes along way to saying that they does not seem to be the will from others to do anything. ok they need dates and venue I understand that but their is a complete lack of where next. all we can do is see.

Cheers

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

I'd like to hear more from the traders and their opinions of where do we go from here.Surely after 31 years they would have something to say.
I just can't get my head around the lack of trader's comments on the situation,and of course the organisers e.g. Geoff Isley.
The money they've all made in these 31 years and not a peep,other than the ones mentioned.I for one have a long memory,and don't take too kindly to the sound of silence.
Brian
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