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New London Show

Started by NARSES2, May 05, 2019, 05:27:27 AM

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NARSES2

The Elstree Model Show Sunday 9th June, at Allum Manor House and Hall, 2 Allum Lane,  Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PJ.

My regular update from Hannants mentioned this new London show on Sunday 9th June.

It looks to be right next to the station  :thumbsup: So assuming trains are running I shall be venturing a trip as there are so few shows held in this part of the country. If nothing else it will give me a chance to pre-order and stock up on some paints I'm running low on.

Just down the road from the old Elstree Film and TV studios as well.
Decals my @r$e!

Nick

It is quite possible that I can make this show.

NARSES2

Well that would be 3 of us then  :thumbsup:
Decals my @r$e!

NARSES2

Train times checked, all being well I'll be there about 10:30. I have a rather heavy package to pick up from Hannants
Decals my @r$e!

kitbasher

see you tomorrow Nick and Chris
What If? & Secret Project SIG member.
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kitbasher

Good to catch up with Chris and Nick today at what should be seen as the successor to the sadly defunct Hendon shows - a joint IPMS Barnet and IPMS Harrow effort.  Very good first show, small cross-section of IPMS branch and trade stalls that I think has potential to grow.

Hall was the right size for a first time, some more tables could have been fitted in easily and perhaps next year a What If SIG presence?

No pics from me I'm afraid.
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Nick

This was a good show with a strong turn out of clubs from London, Essex, Herts, Berks and Hants. Allum Hall is a good sized local community hall and theatre. There were several traders around the walls (Hannants, LittleCars, Models for Sale and 4 second hand dealers) and a large island for the many club displays in the middle.

For their first show they did well. Only downside was very limited parking on site (can't be helped) and a lack of signage to the venue which they can address next year.

We should consider a What-if SIG table next year if we can organise ourselves. 3 or 4 of us could fill a 6ft double stand easily. I think the organisers said to ask them later in the year.

NARSES2

Yup it was a very good effort for a first show. Thoroughly enjoyed myself even if I did talk to much..sorry lads  :-X

Quote from: Nick on June 09, 2019, 10:40:48 AM
and a lack of signage to the venue which they can address next year.


Tell me about it  ;) Strangely whilst going home I noticed that there was a large graphic map of the area, including the venue, outside the station. Unfortunately I'd had my head buried in my printed one from internet so Hadn't noticed it  :banghead:

Quote from: Nick on June 09, 2019, 10:40:48 AM
and a large island for the many club displays in the middle.


Yup, when I was talking to them as I left they said that they were looking at going to  a series of squares in the middle row to get some more clubs in.
Decals my @r$e!