Model Engine Maker
The Showcase => Shows => Topic started by: Ramon Wilson on March 27, 2014, 08:00:23 PM
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Hi Guys,
Some of you may recall that sometime back Jo thought we UK based members could perhaps get together on an occasional basis but unfortunately there was insufficient uptake to make it worthwhile.
Musing on this I wondered if that was maybe just once a year and possibly at an event already being held that there might be sufficient interest to make something happen. I suggested to Jo that perhaps we could put on a display at the Guildford show and asked her to see what the response would be from the powers that be.
Today I received a very positive email from event 'co-ordinator' Bryan Finch indicating that he can provide three to four 6ft by 28" tables (inside a marquee) one of which would be used by Jo should she wish to follow on from her demo of last year - Jo? If there's enough response I'm sure we could make that the four ;)
So - here's an opportunity to get together to talk engines and display our wares to the public and help put MEM a bit more on the map.
The event takes place this year on July 5th and 6th. It would be nice if you can make both days but that's NOT a prerequisite - if you can only make one of them that's just fine but we do need to know what kind of input we could expect. Please, do be realistic - don't just think that sounds like a good idea and say you'll come then decide otherwise later. If you really would like to be part of it though just respond to this in the first instance so we can gauge the kind of response - we can decide on space requirements a little later.
I think it should be made clear that this is very much about MEM members - all of them, whatever their skills and level of expertise - if you are a member but feel a little reticent then don't be. A display of what we are about needs to include every level so don't be shy.
Personally I think this would be good if we can make this happen so I look forward to hearing from at least someone - now, don't y'all rush at once ;)
Regards - Ramon
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I'm interested in this - probably can't make both days but no reason why not one of the days.
Simon.
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If I were there...I'd go.
Videos and pics are obviously a must.
I can suggest a model to attract attention and show off those engines. :naughty:
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I can be there on Sunday.
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Good idea. I'm available both days and can do some preparatory work as well. I might even have a finished exhibit by then 8)
Rod
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Tug, thanks for giving Bryan a :stickpoke: I had discussed the idea of a MEM stand with him back at the Alley Palley show and he hasn't been responding since :wallbang:
I can fill two trestle tables with my models alone :lolb: But I must be honest that trying to move so many models on your own is hard work :(
As for his comment on the next chapter of my machining demo :rant: these things take time to plan, scrounge the parts and do the preparation machining. I had a nice little engine lined up :naughty: but here we are three months from the show and I have been bitten by the :Love: bug :-\ (Not forgetting that C1 is likely to be sold by then ;D)
(Models are allowed to be exhibited for only one day ;))
Jo
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I'd like to go, I don't know if I'm free or not though.
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Hi 'Guys' - I'm just about to leave for the funeral - but will come back to you later today. Thanks for the response so far - we certainly have the 'makings'
Back soon - Ramon
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I have been bitten by the :Love: bug :-\
Jo
Didn't know Herbie had teeth. :slap:
Best Regards
Bob
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I would be interested in helping out, possibly on both days (will have to check work calendar).
I could bring quite a few exhibits, some in a more 'completed' state than others. I do have a few 'runners'! ;)
Anthony
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As I already have my invitation I'll likely bring a model or three.
Just for anyone thinking of traveling and exhibiting you will need to deliver the model(s) either Friday late afternoon or before the show opens between 8.00 to 9.00 am without checking. You also have to wait until the show has closed to the public before models can be removed this is around 5.30 onwards. So something to bear in mind if you have a long way to travel.
J
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Jason,
Last year was an exception as our Safety man had a stroke just as the show finished :o and we had to stay in the tent whilst the ambulance arrived and took him away.
Tony was very pleased his procedures worked as well as they did as they got him to hospital very fast :ThumbsUp: and he was well enough to play choo choo trains :ShakeHead: the following weekend .
Jo
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Hi Guy's - a long day but back to my comfort zone ;D
Thanks for the input Jason and Jo.
Okay then - lets assume this is now a goer. We have a (current) potential of eight including myself and a possible nine if Jim (Heff) can make it.
I know you have a table already Jason as has Eric O but I had already taken the liberty of assuming you would both put something on a MEM table too should there be one ;)
So that makes (in no specific order)
Jason
Jo
Eric O
Anthony
Rod
JGB
Simon
Ramon
Jim (possible)
Should anyone else offer to support it too then I'll update the list at each post.
At this stage I know we all have lots of models that could probably overwhelm the tables but I think the best thing now is for me to go back to Bryan confirming our intent and request the four tables. Once we have that confirmation we can work out space for each as necessary.
Jo, I know it's a bit late for much preparation on your part but do you intend to continue with your demo - and does that take a whole table or more?
Also can you enlighten me on ....? Surely not?
(Models are allowed to be exhibited for only one day ;))
Bryan has requested I forward your email addresses so he can send you individual information packs. If you could all PM me over the weekend I'll do this collectively first thing Monday. Obviously this isn't necessary if you already have it - Jason, Jo, Eric,
Should anyone else decide to come along please do the same and I'll add you to the list.
Now, having talked this over with Jo in the first instance I'm assuming at this stage no one minds me taking the bull between the horns in the first instance. I'm quite happy to do so to get this off the ground to begin with - let's see what develops from it :)
'Don't forget your PM's'
Regards - Ramon
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I would like suggestions for the pictures to make a new series of posters ;) I stole from the forum last year :-[ And if anyone would like some posters of their own builds to be exhibited/to take home on A0 ;)
It would be really nice to have a few R&B's, in what ever state they are, I am sure mine will be running by then :whoohoo: and a picture of all of them with the original designer (Bruce) would be :Love: nice and I am sure (at his age :-\) he would appreciate the pleasure we have had of his design ;).
I wonder if we could exhibit Edgar Westbury's entire engine collection :naughty:, very naughty to claim it for MEM but they are :Love: :Love:
Jo
P.S. I think a picture of Zee in a fetching outfit would be the star of the show :naughty:
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Jo are these posters for a backdrop? Sounds great. According to Bryan we will be situated against a wall where these can be hung. Can we get one done of the Logo and name too?
Ramon
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I have what is termed "community support" from my company who (claims against their tax :lolb:) support for a number of community activities, they particularly like anything that has an engineering bias ;).
Last years posters had our logo and name :naughty: But I also had printed out copies of the MEM build threads/logs for each of the featured engines. I bet you hadn't noticed that ;)
Jo
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P.S. I think a picture of Zee in a fetching outfit would be the star of the show
Very much appreciated! But I cannot take the chance of detracting from the show.
Further, there is no fetching outfit in the world that could distract anyone from the real star. :LittleDevil:
The best I could hope for from any viewer is..."So glad you're here Jo. Very glad. You have no idea how glad. But really really glad." :lolb:
However, if you're interested in a private viewing.... :naughty:
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:lolb: :lolb: :lolb:
Bill
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Ramon, this should give you an idea of the posters Jo is talking about
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/jasonballamy/Amberley%2008/PICT0423_zpsce21776b.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/jasonballamy/Amberley%2008/PICT0424_zpsc7685794.jpg)
I don't have a table of my own, just invite to exhibit, I had been waiting to see if they would go on Jo's MEM table or just in teh general display.
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Thanks Jason, I was about to remind Jo I took a long break just before the event last year so missed all the coverage. Can you remember how many tables there were in that display in total?
That looks to be a superb backdrop - do you still have them Jo or do you really want to have something different. I notice the glass screen - does that answer my previous question - how much space do you need?
We are now off sailing for the day. We've just bought a beautiful wood built 'A rater' between us and today's the first sail of it for us.
We both really need the break and the weather is just perfect :)
Back later - Ramon
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I think that was two tables but Jo can confirm.
Jo, Eric and I are off out today as well.
J
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That was two tables and only a few of my engines ;) and :o John's is missing :'(
I hope to be able to run some of the infernal combustion engines this year and one of them from what I have seen from her transformation is going to be :Love: I will need her back shortly :embarassed:
Jo
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I have just emailed Bryan with four names/addresses so we should receive something from him in due course - Thanks Simon, Rod, and John for responding. I have heard nothing from Anthony or Jim ??
I have asked for four tables so hopefully we will have enough space for everyone's exhibits.
Should anyone else like to join in there's still plenty of time - but the sooner the better as space is obviously a limitation.
Regards for now - Ramon
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Hi-Ho chaps,
Sorry I have only just got online. If I am able to come Ramon I most likely won't have anything to put on display! So I wouldn't worry about me in that regard :)
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Thanks Jim, no problem - it'll still be nice to meet you there so hope you can make it.
Ramon
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Guys - I've just received my invitation/entry form - I've only had a cursory look and not digested them fully but I think that if we put 'FOR MEM DISPLAY' just under the heading on TABLE 2 attached to the entry form that will help Bryan to keep us together :).
There is the possibility of another member - with some very nice engines - more later if that works out.
Regards - Ramon
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Well, I've booked the hotel and just sent off the form so short of any disaster occurring I'm in as they say :) Lets hope for good weather .
Jo, what plans if any do you have for advertising MEM - are you doing those backdrops as before? Will we need table covers or are they provided and is there anything you need me to do 'tween now and then?
If anyone else would like to join in here it's not too late but you will need to fill in an entry form and get it off to Bryan by June 1st. PM me your email address and I'll send you the necessary
Regards for now - Ramon
PS I still don't know the exact number of tables but have just asked Bryan if he is able to confirm that yet.
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I was planning on a new series of back drops. Last years posters were based around:
- Engines from Plans,
- Engines from Castings,
- The Design and construction of engines
- Machining the parts
This year thinking to move it to a more community feel:
- We help each other to start to learn to make simple engines” (simple oscillating/single cylinder engine pictures)
- “We learn to build engines that others have designed” (pictures of commercial & other designs from the site )
- “By learning find we can and want to design our own engines. “ (own designs = George B , Tug, S&P, Maury,)
- “By sharing our engines builds we all learn how to make things beyond what we could ever dream of.“ ( Simple: Kim’s 5 cylinder radial to… ??)
The problem is the poster titles need to be short :wallbang:
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The tables will have covers on them. I will need to bring my electric extension, last year this was a problem..
We need more simple engines for the youngsters to engage in :stickpoke:
I might pin one half of the Double Tangye in parts on a board and see if I can get the other half running on its own behind it.
Jo
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I'm planning on bringing the Wyvern and my own design 10cc Side valve engine
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/rod_sally/SCAUPSga_zps944ea068.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/rod_sally/SCAUPStotal_zpsa2cef6ea.jpg)
It's in bits at the moment, being cleaned and polished but I could put together a display board showing drawings, photos of internals and some rationale for the design.
I've also got a Stuart 10V which we could display as a "simple" engine or I would be happy to take it apart as an exploded display of bits if that would help.
Whatever you guys want to do I'm happy to go along with and help in any way I can - I've plenty of time 8)
Cheers,
Rod
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Just e-mailed my entry with 4 engines on it.
Easton & Anderson
Galloway
Ball Hopper Monitor
Firefly
Must get the Monitor finished :-[
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Did you mention they were going to be displayed on the MEM stand?
How about a part built bar stock engine as well :naughty:
Jo
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Yes I did
I may add it as another entry if I make any more progress but with you reminding me its only about 10 weeks away and the need to complete the Monitor I may be a bit pushed. Though I may give you a Private viewing if you are a good girl ;)
Are you going to the meeting tomorrow?
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Part built engines are good for newbies especially as its a barstock engine. But I wouldn't want to admit to its designer .. just yet ;)
Are you going to the meeting tomorrow? :hellno:
They are as dull as dishwater and I have swarf to make :pinkelephant:
Jo
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Hi Guys - it's good to see the enthusiasm building ;)
Jo I missed your post on the 17th but did you get my emails in response to yours on the backdrops?
Just to update everyone - as of this point in time I still have no idea how many tables we will be allotted.
Brian did say in his first contact he thought he could give us three, possibly four - I asked for four as at that point I was under the assumption that he would allot said tables and then leave us to get on with it. I can see now though that he has a need to establish each individual item for insurance/security purposes so now I'm assuming he will allow sufficient table space to cater for what is entered under the MEM 'banner'
At this point we have two new additions to the previous participants list....
Chris Collinson
Alan Daines
Chris will be bringing some of the engines he recently brought when he visited me and intends to run them on air
I'm not sure what Alan is entering but he intends to be there for the two days. I shall be bringing my Double Diagonal which I'd like to run and the IC engines built so far.
Jo - Jason - can you tell us what arrangements if any are usually in place for overnight security of exhibits?
Rod - looking forward to seeing that side valve :ThumbsUp:
Regards for now - Ramon
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All the exhibits are wired to alarm systems, I think there is a note in the paperwork which says you need to provide a means to pass the wire through. There is overnight security, not sure if its a firm or a couple of members who stay on site, Jo should be able to confirm.
Models are also booked in as they arrive and you can't remove them without booking them out with your receipt.
J
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Thanks Jason - yes I did read that about the wire - will make things interesting for the IC engines :-\ it was the overnight bit that I didn't notice anything. I think I shall remove the I/C engines then as there is no way a wire can be passed through them.
Regards - Ramon
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Ramon something like a split ring that you find on a key ring fitted to one of the mounting holes would allow the plug on the end of the wire to pass. A tab with a large hole in it could be held to a mounting hole with bolt and nylock nut. Or a lot of people put the aero engines on a simple stand with the wire passing between engine and stand.
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Yes I did see the reply :ThumbsUp:
The insurance company requires that we pay a :o vast sum for professional security guard from an approved company for both Friday and Saturday night.
There is a free BBQ for all exhibitors Saturday night. Me: I am normally knackered but I might be tempted by the right company :embarassed:
Jo
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It's the thought of scraping that beaded finish that dismissed the idea of a split ring Jason - as an old control line friend was wont to say - 'I'll have to give this some serious thought' ;)
Jo - that's good news about the security but what do you mean - 'the right company'? - what better company could you be with ;)
Ramon
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Maybe something like this with the pegs long enough to give a decent gap under the engine.
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I would like to make up a display board of the stages of building a model engine for the show. So I was thinking to make up a board of: "we start with this" (Jo's Sealion castings :naughty:), "we machine it" (Some of Jo's Seal bits :mischief:) and it ends up like "this" (completed four cylinder engine.. ideally that runs 8)).
So I am looking for someone who would be willing to display a completed multicylinder engine, ideally a seal/sealion or Seal major at the show as that would look like the other two I have :).
Jo
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Hi Guys - just so you are aware I've just sent a generic PM to Sco, Tangler, JGB, Jo, Jason, Alan, Eric and Model Steam whom I assume is Chris Collison - come on Chris don't hide that light under a bushel ;)
Replies as soon as you are able please guys
Ramon.
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I would be happy to lend the 2x6 foot MEM banner that we had at Cabin Fever.
Let me know. Steamer not included in this offer
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/sshire/Cabin%20Fever%202014%20/77A99AA1-0A7D-4069-9959-DFAA3DB241C4.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/sshire/media/Cabin%20Fever%202014%20/77A99AA1-0A7D-4069-9959-DFAA3DB241C4.jpg.html)
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Hi Stan, That's a very kind gesture but unless we are getting a visit from your side that would involve mailing and the possibility of loss in the system. If someone was bringing it of course that would be different - we'll definitely take you up on it ;)
Jo has the facility to get large posters done and hopefully one of them will be of the forum logo as yours though not quite so large.
Shame Steamer can't make it - I owe him a pint or three :)
Regards - Ramon
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I would be happy to lend the 2x6 foot MEM banner that we had at Cabin Fever.
Let me know. Steamer not included in this offer
Phew, that's a relief, just think of the freight charge. :stir:
Best Regards
Bob
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I would be happy to lend the 2x6 foot MEM banner that we had at Cabin Fever.
Let me know. Steamer not included in this offer
Phew, that's a relief, just think of the freight charge. :stir:
But from what I understand...he's a cheap date.
I'll try and find out. :naughty:
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Hi guys - Thanks for responding Jason, Simon, Rod - still need to hear from ModelSteam and JGB and Eric.
At this stage it looks like we need three and a half tables for those responding so far - Jo can you give Eric a nudge and work your charm on Brian to make sure we get four tables as the minimum.
Basic requirement as it stands at the moment is (very rough estimates - nothing cast in stone)
Jason 3/4 Table
Jo 1-1/2
Rod 1/2
Chris 1/2
Ramon 1/4
Leaves 1/2 a table for Eric and JGB
I don't think I've left anyone out and it looks a bit late now space-wise for other entrants
Regards - Ramon
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I wouldn't want anyone to feel we didn't have space for their engines so I can always cut down on the size of the display board for the stages in making a model engine ;)
A couple of smaller engines for in front of the R&B would be nice.
Jo
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I am thinking about display boards for a youngster :headscratch: My thoughts are putting the following bits and bobs together with something they can read. was tempted to encourage a bit of handling but that might cause problems for others :shrug:
So words and music:
1. We can make model engines using castings. This body of an engine was cast in sand, with “cores” which made the holes inside the aluminium:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/IMG_7127.jpg)
2. When we make the castings we machine some of the rough surface flat, we make holes (boring) for each of the cylinders, crankshaft, the cam shaft and the valves. Because aluminium is soft it wears very quickly so it is necessary to fit pieces of steel as liners to some of the holes:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/IMG_7128.jpg)
3. The crankshaft of the engine if simple can be made up of pieces of metal pinned together:
More complicated crankshafts are made by turning from a solid bar. Each of the crankpins requires the crankshaft to be held on a different centre to be machined:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/IMG_7129.jpg)
The engines also require a cam, each of the lobes must be individually machined with the lobe of the cam at just the right angle and at just the right height so that they open and close the valves in the right order at the right time.
The connecting rods can also be made of castings:
Or can be made from pieces of metal (This rod is a reject!)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/IMG_7130.jpg)
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It is so easy to carry on adding bits but will this get them hooked or bored? :-\
Jo
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Jo,
Looks just the job to me. The general populace seem genuinely surprised that it is actually possible to make an engine, just like real one that you find in a car. My personal view is that you could include more but I'll walk well out of my way to read any information board so I'm probably not a good judge - neither do I have kids.
Cheers,
Rod
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Jo
How about a picture of a cope and drag to show how the castings are done, and maybe a simple patten
Just thinking out load
Stuart
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I would be happy to lend the 2x6 foot MEM banner that we had at Cabin Fever.
Let me know. Steamer not included in this offer
Phew, that's a relief, just think of the freight charge. :stir:
But from what I understand...he's a cheap date.
I'll try and find out. :naughty:
Not if you factor in the cost of feeding him, LOL!
Mosey
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Ok I have tacked the board together into something that I think is acceptable.
And before any one asks this is what it is leaning against ;) Just what everyone keeps in their dining room :LittleDevil: but don't ask me to show you what is stored on the floor on the other side of the room :hellno:
Jo
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Just what everyone has to get dinner from the kitchen to the dining room, I guess. Hugh.
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Jo
That lorry could do with a bigger load of desirables :pinkelephant:
Stuart
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Stuart, if I put all the gear blanks in the trailer as well it might make the tyres go flat :ROFL:
Jo
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I used to know a guy who had a steam calliope and a stationary engine in his front hall. Big house. He played with old cars.
Mosey
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Not that long to go for the show now is it! Hoping to make it down on the Sunday ^-^
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Ok I have tacked the board together into something that I think is acceptable.
And before any one asks this is what it is leaning against ;) Just what everyone keeps in their dining room :LittleDevil: but don't ask me to show you what is stored on the floor on the other side of the room :hellno:
Jo
Board looks good Jo.
Are you doing the live turning demonstration again?
Simon.
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Thanks Simon, I was going to bring along C1 ;D.
Were you thinking of bringing something along so you can try a Cowells :naughty: If so I will need to know which chucks to bring ;)
Jo
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I was hoping to pick up some 32 and 50mm steel bar at the show, can I give that a go :LittleDevil:
Board is looking good but not sure about your picture framing abilities :mischief:
Hope to make the display stand for one of my exhibits this weekend and put the finishing touches to another engine so should all be ready for the show.
J
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Jason :stickpoke: , Its wood What do you expect? I am out of practise and whenever I get near it :paranoia: You know need someone to teach me how to handle it in the appropriate way :embarassed:
:hellno: No looking in my car on Saturday I plan to have 10 pieces of 2" diameter 5" long for something highly :Love:
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A thought Simon, if you can't think of anything better: you could always demonstrate to your stud skills :mischief:
Jo
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Thanks Simon, I was going to bring along C1 ;D.
Were you thinking of bringing something along so you can try a Cowells :naughty: If so I will need to know which chucks to bring ;)
Jo
It would be nice to have a play but I have no expertise in the stud making department so would need some pointers. :P
Simon.
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I thought that a view of the GMES club grounds might be of interest to people who had not seen a british club before. We rent a corner of the council park by Stoke rounderbout. The bottom left green area has the top loops of the 7 1/4" and 5" running around it. The building at the bottom is the club house the right hand section is the workshop, then the main club room. Then there is the Station before the 16mm track and the steaming bays.
For the Rally there will be a big marquee in this first field on the right side where our MEM display stand will be situated as well as the Gas Turbine Builder Association, Internal Combustion Engine Group, Roy Darlington and of course the SMEE :ThumbsUp:
The field at the top of the picture is where the traction engines :Love: will be situated and most of the traders ;) To play it safe I am planning to have a set of castings delivered directly to my car on Saturday, to be installed on the dining room table by the evening :mischief:
Jo
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Hi Guys - my sincere apologies for not keeping up with things - the last few weeks have been full of varying distractions and yes 'plastic' would be one of them ;D - there's a show looming which I would like to finish a new project for. That said there's been a holiday in there for a few days away as well as catching up on various jobs and of course that never ending drain on modelling time - the garden.
Suddenly here we are and it's just over a week away :o - however I do have new electrics to the outer 'workings' and finally a newly plumbed airline - that bead blaster is now up and running ::) and as you will see elsewhere I have just found time to get a bit more progress on the boiler.
Jo - Despite several attempts I have had no luck with getting the MEM logo embedded into a template for making neat little description cards. At this stage I'm going to have to say it's now a bit late in the day so we'll have to 'make do and mend'. I see you have been busy though, you've made a nice descriptive board there - have you been able to get any posters done too?
I was at a (plastic) model event on Sunday when suddenly this person I vaguely recognised but could not quite 'place' stood before me. It was my friend Chris - newly introduced on here he tells me as 'Model Steam' and the last person I expected to see at such an event. Turned out he had rung that morning to be told where I was so jumped in his car and came over to the show. Needless to say talk was of the coming event and we're both looking forward to a great weekend and meeting up with everyone who's coming.
Lets hope for some good weather - it's been raining like hell here today
Regards for now - Ramon
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I'm really looking forward to this...even though I can't be there.
Include some pics of members.
No knees please. It may depress me. Or excite me. Neither of which is a good thing.
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No posters printed yet hopefully tomorrow. I have a rather nice descriptive board from Rod which I suspect is a bit bigger than his engine :Jester:
Jo
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Jo - Despite several attempts I have had no luck with getting the MEM logo embedded into a template for making neat little description cards.
What size cards were you thinking of? - I'm sure I can cobble something together in Word
Rod
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I wouldn't have gone bigger than A5.
And remember people might get bored reading too much.
Jo
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I for one am pulling for you guys to have a great success and a wonderful time promoting our hobby and MEM. If you should care, I've had a bit of experience of "luring the crowd" and I would suggest: give them something to nibble or drink while looking. I guess a good cold pint and a pork sandwich is out of the question, but, something as simple as some cold lemon water Or a good bowl of hard candy will work, try to at least make some oral contact with the lookers that look more than the complimentary look, and if all else fails, Jo, show 'em a little skin >:D. Hey, it works here in Dixie. Seriously guys I'm excited for you and us, have fun and :cheers:
Whiskey
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Hi Rod
Thanks for the kind offer - yes I was thinking of an A5 sized template but could not get the logo to embed - in hindsight I guess I could have done it the 'practical' way and printed it out then scanned it but that didn't occur at the time ::)
I see that that the exhibitors notes request an 'A5 sized card with up to 15 lines of text at 14 point font size'
Apart from not getting this done I still have to make a display board for the engines ::) - probably start next Thursday ;)
Thanks again
Ramon
Zee - pics are on the cards but definitely no knees ;)
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and if all else fails, Jo, show 'em a little skin >:D.
Big E I would not dare that would frighten off at least one of our members :LittleDevil:
Jo
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Jo, my grandpaw told me that the last rabbit outta the briar bush was the best one to take to the table >:D. A question: Does the show management provide any kind of table cards or signage that can be filled in with good old pen stroke for y'all?
Whiskey
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Each entry will have a card with it from the Guildford club that contains any details that were given on the entry form, they do ask :
"Please enter as much detail as possible, type, scale, builder, year of completion, points of interest, and any awards won"
By the time you have these and MEM ones it may get a bit cluttered, the Guildford ones are the yellow and non members get the same on a white background. The different colours make it easier for the judges as only members are eligible for awards.
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J
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Thanks Jason, at CF Stan took care of us and the venue had cards for us to fill in
Whiskey
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Jo, my grandpaw told me that the last rabbit outta the briar bush was the best one to take to the table >:D.
Don't make him think that I might eat him, he has enough fears as to what a lady might want to do to him without you adding to them :lolb:
Jo
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:wallbang: I have been told I can only have the posters on A1 :(
Rod: yours is done A2, need something to stand the frame up with.
Jo
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P.S. I still have last years A0 posters if need be.
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:wallbang:
Rod: yours is done A2, need something to stand the frame up with.
Jo, that's brilliant - thanks. I'll bring a suitable board and some double sided sticky.
Cheers,
Rod
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It is in a frame ;) it is just the standing up problem to work on.
Jo
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Jo
Good luck with the show
hope the turning demo goes to plan with no whoops , especially when the mayoress is nearby :lolb:
Stuart
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The best bit is that they change the major every year so I will have the opportunity of educating a new one with those little pleasures of model making :LittleDevil:
Jo
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Naughty me I had a vision of you demoing something to her again with a newly lubricated chuck :stir:
As I said have a good day I hope it's not to hot in the we do not want a warm glow on our number one
Stuart
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:lolb: No its me who has to watch that chuck, the safety screen protects the innocent public from the headstock oil. I was surprised that my thin yellow top was not stripey. Weather depending I was planning to dress up in the same sort of unusual workshop wear again this year, I will yet convince people that it is not only :old: who make model engines
Last year I was successful when I advertised for the Cowells mill, I acquired C2 a few weeks later and of course Sexy moved in later in the year. So the question is how do I advertise for what I want this year without making it too obvious :mischief:.
Jo
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So the question is how do I advertise for what I want this year without making it too obvious :mischief:.
Jo
Bikini?
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Tony had a heart attack last year without anything that horrible :hellno: around.
I got told off for my little wanted sign :naughty: and the spare castings set was also banned from being offered for sale so had to come home again :wallbang:
Jo
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It is in a frame ;) it is just the standing up problem to work on.
Jo
OK, I'll make a simple wooden A frame with a support leg at the back.
Ta,
Rod
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Eric,
Don't even think about you're showing some skin! Yech!
Mosey :lolb:
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I have the posters but they are only A1 :'(
I might bring last years along as well, to cover some of the tent wall space :-\.
Jo
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Well it's not long now - well done on the posters Jo - A1 will be fine I'm sure and as you say you can always fall back on last years A0s should it be neccessary.
For once, despite my usual penchant for last minute flurry of activity I haven't quite left it as late as normal and have finally got the engines mounted to a base - should have done it months ago as they look much better than stuffed in cardboard boxes ::) - hell, they've even made the sideboard :o Here's a 'sneeky' preview
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I'm only officially exhibiting these and the Double Diagonal engine but shall bring a couple of individuals along should anyone want to examine them a bit more closely. They may not be on prominent display so please ask should you have an interest. Chris (Modelsteam) is intending to run his engines and hopefully I'll be able to couple up the DD to his manifold and join in the fun.
Looking forward to meeting you all on Sunday (where I shall be quite happy to be referred to as 'Tug' by all)
Regards - Ramon
PS Simon/Jo - PM's replied to
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Did I mention the partially built Anzani's that I hope will be joining us on the stand :naughty:
The Double Tangye is boxed ready to come. I have been having a fiddle with the S&P. And the Cowells No 1 has moved back onto the dining table, it does look so at home there :LittleDevil:
Tug, are you not there both days :(
Jo
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Freudian Slip (?) Jo - or was it an age thing ::)
Yes will be there Saturday too :)
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Car is loaded, Panetone baked ;) Now all I need is to pick up a lovely man on the way in and my weekend is made :whoohoo:
By the way did I mention photos of me :hellno:
Jo
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Jo
Good luck with the show hope it all goes to plan
Stuart
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Thanks Stuart,
I find it is best not to plan that way you don't get as disappointed.
Jo
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Hi Jo, good luck, relax and enjoy the show tomorrow.
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Jo good luck with the show and we want lots of pictures.
Don
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Don't forget a little Mascarpone for the Panetone :cheers:. Really, have a great time and post lots of pics.
E
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Big E, I have no intention on wasting my panetone on people who do not appreciate home cooking :hellno:.
Jo
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By the way did I mention photos of me :hellno:
Jo
No worries video camera is already packed ;)
Simon.
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Looking forward to the pics and stories.
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I am hoping to bring the boy along on Sunday morning for a few hours. Look for the small blond hurricane and a qnackered looking daddy :Lol:
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Hope you all. Exhibitors, and visitors.......
Have a great weekend! :)
David D
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The show is underway 8)
The stand and the start of the engines on display.
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Some of our engines:
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(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/GMES%202014/IMG_7274.jpg)
Firefly
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/GMES%202014/IMG_7275.jpg)
The brick :naughty:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/GMES%202014/IMG_7276.jpg)
Monitor
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Jo
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Thanks for the photos Jo.
Vince
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More of our engines :):
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Jo
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Looks good :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: Is the weather holding out for you?
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Now to the main area:
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Jo
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The weather was touch and go. I think that GMES might make a loss :'(
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Jo
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Turbines:
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(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/jothoms/Shows/GMES%202014/IMG_7231.jpg)
Aero Engines on the IC builders stand
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This lot is very busy and difficult to photograph:
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Jo
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Some of the individuals:
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Jo
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Some wonderful models there, and many I haven't seen before. Thanks for the pics, Jo!
Simon
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Jo
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Roy Darlington's collection:
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Jo
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Thanks Guys for supporting the stand this year, you all made it so much more fun :pinkelephant:
Forgive me I need some dinner and I have practice to watch :whoohoo:
Jo
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Thanks for the pics Jo
there is some very nice work on display the exhibitors should be proud of their work
Stuart
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Hi Jo, thanks for all your efforts to share the show with all of us. I will try to make a link from our German forum to this thread, may be some more people will enjoy it and will have fun.
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My Thanks as well. A superb display of workmanship.
Tom
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A great selection of picture there Jo, just as well as I did not get round to taking any.
Save yourself some time and just watch the last 30seconds of practice and the same for Le Tour ;)
See you again tomorrow.
J
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Thanks Guys, as they say: Wish you all were here :D
:facepalm2: I have just realised I have not photographed one of our own tables which has the rather nice start to an :Love: Anzani engine on it.
Any requests for more detailed shots of specific engines?
Jo
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Jason, you missed some of the best of it today, we had a great time chatting about all of our engines. And no doubt will do more tomorrow :pinkelephant:
SCO has tried my Cowells. Some idiot let someone ask her to demonstrate how free her top slide was and managed to break her fine parting off blade, so after forgetting the tailstock die adapter, the turning could have gone better :facepalm:
Tomorrow is another day. :cartwheel:
Jo
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Some pictures of your engine would complete the line up.
Don't worry I had a good chat with Ramon and Rod down at the other end of the tables though I may not have given your end the attention it deserved!!
J
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Thank you for posting all those :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: It is indeed a fine collection :praise2: The pictures bring back memories!
I hope the weather is better tomorrow (my elder daughter is currently glamping near Brighton so I hope the same for her).
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I think we also need a photo of the chinaware :)
J
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:hellno: That might cause jealousy ;D
Jo
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Thanks Guys, as they say: Wish you all were here :D
:facepalm2: I have just realised I have not photographed one of our own tables which has the rather nice start to an :Love: Anzani engine on it.
Any requests for more detailed shots of specific engines?
I would love to see the MEM banners! Not sure if my dual wobbler made it onto the banner this year :)
Simon
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A lot of beautiful models. :ThumbsUp: Now where are the pics of our own Ramon, AKA: Tug, and the pub pics. We know you run from the lens Jo, so, at least share someone, and we showed our pub pics from CF.
Big E
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Thak kept me quiet, for a while! ^-^
Thank you Jo....... (http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/respect/respect-048.gif) (http://freesmileyface.net/free-respect-smileys.html)
David D
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Very nice photos of the engines Jo I really enjoyed them. If you have more engine to photo please post them as I would enjoy all of them.
A lot of beautiful models. :ThumbsUp: Now where are the pics of our own Ramon, AKA: Tug, and the pub pics. We know you run from the lens Jo, so, at least share someone, and we showed our pub pics from CF.
Big E
Yup! And you know a group shot should be in order here. Hell we shared a group shot will all of you. So come on Jo give us a groupie.
Don
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Patience Guys, There's a 160 mile journey before I can post - group pics to come to a screen near you soon ;)
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Thanks for the pictures Jo.
Beautiful models, and it appears that you had a nice turnout.
Dave
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Great pictures Jo, thanks for taking the time to take and to post them. Some wonderful models there. I agree though, it would be nice to see pictures (or a group photo) of our members in attendance. Hope tomorrow goes just as well and that the weather holds out for you.
Bill
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Jason, you missed some of the best of it today, we had a great time chatting about all of our engines. And no doubt will do more tomorrow :pinkelephant:
SCO has tried my Cowells. Some idiot let someone ask her to demonstrate how free her top slide was and managed to break her fine parting off blade, so after forgetting the tailstock die adapter, the turning could have gone better :facepalm:
Tomorrow is another day. :cartwheel:
Jo
The Cowells is a must have - just got to work out how. For the avoidance of doubt - it wasn't me that broke the parting tool!
Simon.
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I would love to see the MEM banners! Not sure if my dual wobbler made it onto the banner this year :)
Simon
As requested first the 2014 posters. There was an order to them but clearly they missed it when they were put up :facepalm:
Then the ones from last year, which we are also using this year ;)
T'was me who broke it :Doh: all reground and will be in action today. :cartwheel:
Jo
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Now if somebody had said that they should go up in a certain order :embarassed:
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Some videos from Saturday;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpTZ-wQ3M8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLTZiLFYRrs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3VsVRmN2Rg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOSs5MbiU0
Jo look away now;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdJgd9fVxLU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG76ab6GSbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cPwPRfFdsg
Simon.
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:-[ And the models I failed to take pictures of yesterday on our stand:
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:naughty: I might not have mentioned this little baby :Love:
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And of course C1 with her reground parting tool :facepalm2:
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We got a thank you from the chairman to MEM for putting on our display. The weather today was excellent so I saw a very happy club treasurer, so it looks like we will have another show to look forward to next year: And we have already been invited back ;)
To all of you lurkers who said hello at the show: please do not be shy we would love to hear from you and share in your engine builds. After all we all enjoy making swarf ;D and if after making all that swarf (and come in handies :naughty:) we have a working model engine :whoohoo:
Jo
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Tug, Sue, Rod, Simon, Jason, Chris, Gill, Eric & John: thanks guys for coming along, bringing your models and making it a really great weekend, I am looking forward to doing it again ;D.
:cheers:
Jo
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Tug, Sue, Rod, Simon, Jason, Chris, Gill, Eric & John: thanks guys for coming along, bringing your models and making it a really great weekend, I am looking forward to doing it again ;D.
:cheers:
Jo
Fully agree with that sentiment - great to meet you all in person.
Simon.
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And thanks to Jo for her time sorting out all the posters and her turning display. A very enjoyable weekend all round, and what better way to finish it off :)
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Great weekend and a good cross section of some very nice models on display, and it was
nice to meet up with you all.
Great stuff, look foward to next year.
Eric
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Thank you everyone who contributed photos and videos :praise2:
As always, "I wish I could be there" springs to mind - but even from afar there's something to be said...
Jo has put in a huge amount of effort to "put things together" for last year and this year's shows. For publicly promoting our hobby, here's to Jo: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: - THANK YOU JO!
Kind regards, Arnold
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It was, indeed, wonderful to meet such lovely and interesting people And to talk engineering.....
We should also thank the Guildford Model Engineering Society for space in their marquee amongst all the other terrific models. All told, a smashing weekend.
and, for your delectation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsj0N5H_0Q
thanks all,
Rod
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Thank you Jo for the photos and the banner images, and Simon for the videos :ThumbsUp: Looks like you had a great show!
Simon
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Great photos and videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to make them and post them.
I first saw that cup in one of the videos. It looked familiar and now I see it is indeed the logo. Cool!
I admit it can be quite discouraging to see all the fine work out there. I always remind myself that we all started much the same and that someday I can do as well.
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Love those shows.
Over here we have only the steam days at Nienoord.
I can remember that there where demonstrations of metal casting, and a lot off small engine building.
This is due to the bad economy not shown a couple off years but I hope that this kind of demonstrations will come back again.
Beautiful show you have and hoop you keep it.
Tjark.
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Thanks everyone for a most enjoyable weekend.
Rod my first cup of tea tastes great from the mug , many thanks.
Tug and Sue thanks , you two are great company.
Chris and Gill
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Well the tiny blond tornado and I had a lovely time. He hasnt stopped talking about everything he saw all day. Some amazing stuff on show.
Good to say hello to a few people from here as well.
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Jo, I have to say some great work you put together and also everyone else for their engine presentations.
Thanks for all the nice photos and Simon for all of your videos. Rod I also enjoyed your video and was that Ramon getting his finger banged with the prop?
The one photo I was looking for is a group photo. Do anyone of you have a groupie you can post? Come one guys and gals let us not be shy here.
Don
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Hi Guy's - just a quick line to say Sue and I had a good but tiring journey home and arrived safe and sound after what was simply a truly great weekend. Thanks to all of you who made it so.
I'm afraid I'm far too tired tonight to sort the pics out but definitely - most definitely - group pics in the morning
More tomorrow then but for now
Yours - 'Four Fingers Wilson' ;D
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Thanks again for all the pictures and to Simon for the videos. I am glad you all had a successful and fun weekend. I like the mugs too!! Hey Stan and Dave...we need to look into that for CF 2015...what do you think?
Bill
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Thanks for all pictures and videos guys!
I have been pretty busy lately and have had a hard time even keeping up with the posts, these were the icing on the cake of a very enjoyable 4th of July long weekend.
Dave
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Impressive! Looks like a great show with wonderful pix. Thanks for sharing.
I particularly enjoyed the ceiling-mounted engines.
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It was a brilliant show and many thanks to Jo and Tug for the interesting and informative conversations.
It was great to see Tug run up one of his diesel engines, it didn't only look good, it ran good too!
Bert
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Congratulations to all involved :cheers: :cheers: It looks to have been a really good show :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
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Well Guys I finally dragged this tired old body into some semblance of working order to get on here a'fore breakfast before you all give up on ever seeing how much we all enjoyed ourselves :)
For those who couldn't (Alan, I hope you make a speedy recovery) - or didn't make it - I can tell you you really missed a great show. The organisation put in by the members of the Guildford Club was extremely impressive and a joy to be on the receiving end of - the whole event, I guess even right down to the occasional shower(?) gave an atmosphere of a really well run Summer Fete - everyone really enjoying themselves.
As you have already seen with Jo's and Sco's and Rod's postings there were some great models on display. I think it would be fair to say without being too self congratulatory that we did ourselves proud too on the MEM display :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
Although it was great to meet up with some old faces from previous modelling past it was meeting up with the new ones that made the event. Jo, Simon, Rod, Jason and John - it was a real pleasure to be in your company for the all too short time - Eric of course, bless him, (who encouraged me to fire up that Eta and yes those two knocks really did hurt - I had left my trusty starting glove behind not intending to get all smelly with diesel fuel ::)) I've known for many a year and not forgetting Chris and Gill whose company we enjoyed not only at the show but for dinner in the evening. Rod surprised us all with a really nice gift - not only considerate forethought but a generous one too - a 'MEM' mug featuring the MEM logo and personalised too to boot - Thanks indeed Rod
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Enough I here you say - what about those pics ? Well here's my few, but first Guys - a big thanks must go to Jo for all her effort in the preparation - and I have to tell ya - shes not only a pleasant 'gal' to be with but her models are testament to her skills - don't you believe her when she says she can't paint - the pics of the S and P don't do the finish justice - well done Jo, as Ol' Whiskey would probably have it 'You done real fine'
With all the pics so far I just took some consecutive shots along the stand yesterday morning . Working left to right ......
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Knowing that Jo had taken lots of pics I didn't do any others but I did think of Robert and George and Sandy when I saw these so these are for them and any other steam launch lover
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And finally the first 'Mug' shot ............... Chis, Jo, Tug (Ramon), Rod, John.
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And a couple of us all (well nearly all) at the end of a truly great event - I think those smiles should say it all ;) .........
Left to right - Gill, Chris, Sue, Tug, Eric, Jo, Jason, Rod, John
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Unfortunately Simon could only be there the Saturday and it was not until he was leaving that I became aware - a quick pic before he left then - apologies for singling you out Simon but it's the only way to include you..
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That's more or less it guys - I'm sure we'll all do it again - It was a long drive for Sue and I - not quite so bad coming home so maybe - we are talking about it in a positive manner though ;)
Finally I would just like to say it was really nice to have people come up and introduce themselves - some who post, others who stay in the background - it shows just how much we get from our fraternity - I don't play such a constant part as perhaps I'd like too but truly, this is a great 'Brotherhood' to belong to.
Regards - Ramon
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Wonderful shots Ramon. Thanks so much for taking the time.
The group shots are great. It is so good to see you all.
Sounds like a wonderful show and everyone had a good time.
I sure wouldn't mind joining you all one of these years. I do travel to the UK on occasion.
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Some great additional pictures Ramon and thanks so much for the "mug" shots too. What a fine looking group and you all deserve our thanks for all the hard work that went into representing the forum as well as your own talents.
Bill
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What a wonderful weekend you all had, I recognised some of the engines, great to see all those happy people. Congratulations to all who put all the effort into the show, I loved the mug shots, and the mug shots. Onya, Rod.
Cheers, Hugh.
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Ramon a big thank you for these photos and finally a face to some of our members. A great group shot and nice to be able to see all of you. At last we can put faces to some of you. All of your engines are fantastic and a well deserved thank you for all of your work put forward for this event. You have truly given us a window to be there with you, thanks.
Don
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Thank you to the nice man who let my 3-year-old son turn his impecable looking aero engine prop over with his hands. Apparently when he is bigger (next week!) we are going to make one. Nothing like hitching your wagon to a star - I've only made one wobbler and that was 26 years ago with the help of my grandfather! :)
He wants his own spanners and hammer like mine now (I picked up a new Thor n°2 and set of imperial O/E spanners at the show). Not quite sure what I've started but I am quite pleased. :)
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Edward
Your lucky its just one
My grand daughters informed there mother ( daughter ) that they wanted to make a engine like granddad
So two wobblers made tested and stripped down into pieces put it bags with all the tools drawings and they put them together and test run them them there is a thread on here about it
Stuart
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I guess I am lucky! My daughter was at a ballet exam so it was a 'boy and dad' day.
Your grand-daughters are very lucky - they got something made with care just for them. They will remember that for a long time.
I think I might need to improvise some guards round the working bits of the Drummond before he gets near it, at present it is a symphony of ungaurded whirring gears and belts just aching to eat a young finger or two!
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I had a great time at the show on Sunday, meeting some very fine engineers. They were most tolerant and helpful to the tyro in their midst. I'm going to have to make something for next time! Thanks Ramon, Jo, Rod, Jason, Chris and Eric.
John
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It was great to meet you all at the show, having followed a number of your builds over the last 6-9 months. Many thanks to Jo for showing me the various accessories for her Cowells lathe and to hear her comments on the Cowells Milling Machine bits I had just picked up. Her models are a credit to her. I very much enjoyed talking to Chris and taking a close look at his models. Thanks to Rod for the MEM mug, obviously rare and needs looking after.
It was worth the 300 mile round journey to see such a fantastic range of models, and I can only hope to be able to emulate some of your skills one day. I have the workshop but very little time. Currently attempting to build a pair of Elmer's Standby engines, but have three sets of Stuart castings (S50, No.9 and Half Beam) waiting patiently in the wings.
Best wishes to you all and thanks again.
Colin
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Just wanted to add my thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and pictures of the show. Looks like it was a great show!
As has been said, its nice to put a face with some of the names we know!
Kim
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Same from here, thank you all for your efforts to take us to this show and nice to see some faces behind the names :praise2:
Jeroen
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Zee, Bill, Hugh and Don - glad we could reciprocate, I felt very much the same when we got to see all of you guys.
It was back to the usual routine today but lot's of 'flashbacks' - Sue and I sat in the sun with a cup of tea this afternoon reliving it all. Despite that awful drive down we were even discussing the possibility of next year ;D
Zee - I hope you realise that all these pics were taken with you firmly in mind - not a 'Knee' in sight ;D - and BTW, we'll reserve you a space ;)
Regards - Ramon
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Zee - I hope you realise that all these pics were taken with you firmly in mind - not a 'Knee' in sight ;D
Bummer. :'(
and BTW, we'll reserve you a space
If there is any way I can make it some year...I will be there. I've told T many times...if we're anywhere near on our next visit...I'm there.
And the foreign food is the best around.
Foreign food. ;D
IF you know what I mean. :Lol:
Thanks again everyone. Getting the pictures and seeing you all is the next best thing to being there.
Makes me wish Cabin Fever wasn't so long away.
I know the UK gets a bad rap on food...but I remember one time I was over on business and took a long walk into an out of the way neighborhood and found a pub. Best chicken I'd ever had.
I've never told T.
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From Down Under
Best Regards
Bob
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It's awesome to put faces with names! Thank you! Nice outing and well done! :ThumbsUp:
Dave
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Zee - I hope you realise that all these pics were taken with you firmly in mind - not a 'Knee' in sight ;D
Bummer. :'(
You should have seen the look on Eric's face on the Saturday morning when I didn't turn up in that skirt again :lolb: It was a bit wet, and you know how horrible tee shirts go when they get wet :ShakeHead:
Tug we will have to see if we can find you a better hotel nearer the site and a few nice places to eat ;)
Next year we will have to see if you can get a visit to model engine heaven :pinkelephant:
Jo
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Jo - that's already under consideration :D - coming down a day earlier seems to be a very sensible and viable option ;)
The hotel was fine (and reasonable) but perhaps an alternative place to eat wouldn't go amiss.
I was - and still am - in the throes of some model room improvements before the weekend but now there's this strange desire to create some ally swarf instead of wood dust :o - wonder what's caused that?
Ramon
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And I thought you would be rushing home to get going on that McOnie ;)
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Hi guys,
I've appended the jpeg that I sent to the mug printers below.
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Rod
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Thanks for the .jpeg Rod!! That was a fine idea and turned out well. Again thanks to everyone for all the pictures and videos.
Bill
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David Carpenter over at MEWS has posted some more photos from the show for those that are interested.
http://modelengineeringwebsite.com/Guildford_14.html
J
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Thanks Jason - I missed David at the show but heard from him on Monday - looks like he's going to resurrect the Super Tigre build now that the Eta has come to an end.
Ramon
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Just outstanding!! Beautiful engines. Thanks so much for sharing it all.
I may have missed it, but there does not seem to be any of Elmer's engines.
Is this correct? If so, I have half a mind to bring a slew of mine over there next year.
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Now that would be something Stan - we'll make a space for you. Pick Zee up on the way too ;)
Ramon
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Sorry I'm so late in responding. Excellent videos, pictures of amazing model engines. It's nice to see pictures with names. Thanks to all who took the time to take them and post them :ThumbsUp:
Cheers,
Phil
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Just caught up with this thread and glad I spent the time browsing thanks for the photos and videos a very impressive set up and display by all.
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Working at my computer, the other day...... Little One, trotted in...... "I want to look at pictures, Grandad". ::)
She sat on my knee, and I turned to p14, the list of posters. "This is what Grandad does, when he goes to a show, with his engines." :)
Third pic down...... Surprise. "There's my engine!" (http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/surprise/surprised-034.gif) (http://freesmileyface.net/free-surprise-smileys.html)
Fourth pic...... "That's me, that's meee. Grandad just look at me!!" :cartwheel:
Grandma had to come and look too........
That was one more, magical moment. Thank you Jo! :cheers:
David D
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Those pictures of her engine and her engrossed in it was just too good. I am pleased she appreciated our reuse of them 8)
(I did ask permission first ;))
Jo
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I recieved the GMES Rally wash up notes this morning and we got a special mention:
Jo and her little band of people from the Model Engine Makers Forum, which is an internet based group, put on a good show and seemed to enjoy themselves. It looks like a good idea to invite them next year.
Tug: looks like no one heard your magic words when you ran up your engines :LittleDevil: or spotted Eric wobbling around the tent with that bottle of beer in the middle of the afternoon :facepalm:
Jo
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Ah what a relief Jo - so my secret's safe then ;
It's good to hear we made an impression with the powers that be ;)
I just went through the pages again to remind myself of such great time ;) - Somehow I missed this first time round
Tug, Sue, Rod, Simon, Jason, Chris, Gill, Eric & John: thanks guys for coming along, bringing your models and making it a really great weekend, I am looking forward to doing it again ;D.
Before the event (and I'm sure Chris would only be too pleased to confirm this) I had come to a decision to concentrate more on the plastic side of things as the conflict does get to me a times. Well I can tell you that that weekend had such a positive effect that it did not take long to realise that that decision was a mite flawed. Though I am currently 'distracted' it is to see a job finished but it's not for much longer :)
Thank you Jo for all the work you put in too, I think we would all agree we all had a truly great time. Sue and I are certainly looking forwards to meeting up with you all next year that's for sure :)
Regards - Ramon