Sutton Coldfield Model Show 19 September 2010

My favourite show of the year.And one i look forward to weeks in advance.This year the show was held on Sunday the Nineteenth of September.An early start was required this year as the show coincided with the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cofton Park and New Oscott.So we all anticipated mayhem on the roads.So at Seven Fifteen off  we went,for me this being a short journey across town via the A5127.We arrived at  just before a quarter to Eight,with no hold ups on the roads.

For those that have never attended,the show is held in the town hall.This is a stones throw from the town centre and ideal for bringing the wife,as she can spend, spend, spend, as you do to on your models.The interior of the town hall is very majestic with plush carpet and wonderful ornate work on the ceilings.A true ideal venue.

This year besides the Coventry club display,we had an extra display in the form of large scale models under the banner of Harborne Model Society.This year was the first with a brand new sign and cloth for Harborne,which was gratefully received by the public.Feedback i have also received was very favourable with alot of nice comments on Mikes Bell X1.Thank you everyone for supporting the theme.

Back to the main show.Again as i have commented before the level of organisation for this show is beyond doubt the best of any show i visit,To the extent of the show organisers in alot of cases wearing a shirt and tie.A big thank you is extended to them and my personal thanks goes to Matt for getting me the best spot in the show.

This year as ever was well attended with clubs such as 580 Modellers.Cheshire.Birmingham.Quarter Scale Group and Mercia amongst them.I did feel however that overall numbers may have been a tad down due to other events around the country taking place.

Finally here are some images of the day as usual.Thanks to all that attended.Brampton next lads and lasses.

The Harborne Model Societies "Big Scale" taken early in the morning,with the poor wife still waking.

 

Terry Marriotts B17 "All foiled and hand painted.This was very nice.

 

A lovely Lear Jet by one of the Sutton Coldfield members.The decals are all designed and printed by the same modeller.

The winner of the award for Best model not in competition.A 1/48th Ju52

 

Are very own club stand.

A general view of the main hall in all its splendour.

Room 2

Alan Reeves Do17 "But what is inside" Alan always places a note inside which shows the date made.

Mark Franks B26 on the QSG stand.Mark always takes his time and it certainly paid off here.




A lovely Tiger in the competition in 1/25th scale.

I love anything to do with the Vietnam war and this was wonderful and told a story.

The winner of the 1/32nd and larger class was this Hunter F6

Ok so i am biast as  i display with these chaps.Always a crisp well organised display.Sadly our leader of 580 Modellers had Deli belly and could not attend.