Stevo Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Anyone going next weekend? I'm there Saturday, if my back and weather let me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Is it next weekend? Thanks for the reminder! They haven't been as lucky with the weather as they (usually) were at the previous (Hop Farm) venue. Fingers crossed for them this year. I'll probably pop along on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm planning to go. not sure which day yet - will have a look at the forecast closer to the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Looks like Saturday might be the better of the 2 days for weather. However, plenty of time for that to change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 The list of traders does not have all the stands that I would have hoped to see there. It doesn't seem that SLEC or Als Hobbies will be there. Tickets at 12 pounds on the day seem a little steep too. Dearer still if you are going alone and buy an advance ticket! 12.50 pounds! Look out for the small print. Further info here Edited By kc on 06/09/2015 19:18:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 A booking fee if you book in advance! Making it dearer than paying on the day if you only book 1 ticket. And of course if you pay on the day there is no risk if you dont want to go if the weather is bad or your car breaks down etc.etc No wonder there is this iniquitous booking fee ---just look at the organisers background "The team behind Headcorn Special Events, have joined together from varied backgrounds in film, television, radio, music, education, aviation and security, " For anyone visiting from further North than Kent make sure you realise how the new Dartford Bridge & Tunnel charge has to be paid before it is too late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 What happened to the Croydon club involvement? They ran the Hop Farm show for several years, and I thought they were behind the show at its new venue too. But apparently it's now "in association with the Maidstone Model Flying Club and in partnership with RCME magazine." When did Maidstone club become involved, and if it's in partnership with RCME magazine do we get a discount as forum members? (Well, if you don't ask, you don't get...) P.S. Sorry about the broken link - but that's how it's shown on the event website... The BMFA club finder has a different URL for the Maidstone club, but that doesn't work either, probably because it has a spooling misteke in it! Apparently the club contact is a certain Mr David Ashby. David - please sort out your club's URLS. Both the BMFA and the Headcorn event websites have different, incorrect URLs for your club website. Edited By John Privett on 06/09/2015 22:18:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hope to be there probably on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER BRUCE - Eastchurch Gap Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Why are shows getting so expensive to go to now + if you live north and use the Dartford crossing this cost has to be added to the admission cost of the show... + the petrol... Forget to pay the toll and that's another headache! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 But then if you live in the south amd the show is on the north... same applies. I signed up to pay the crossing in advance, works out a bit cheaper.And yes they are getting expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Harris 5 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I hope to get there on Saturday but the forecast is not so good for Saturday though. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris larkins Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I can't go as I'm working unfortunately, but £12.50 doesn't seem expensive to me. Having paid out numerous times over the summer holidays for entrance into various attractions £12.50 for a day out seems like a bargain to me! I follow a league 2 football team and a ticket for a single game is £22, it's over in 90 mins, and It's not uncommon for me to go home more miserable than I arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Ashby Moderator Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 We will be there with the RCM&E stall, selling magazines and subscriptions so if your around tomorrow or Sunday, pop by for a chat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Sure will. Im the one that looks like George Clooney. Apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well I went.. bit lacklustre really. Flying was a bit thin on the ground, little variation. SLEC, Permagrit, Carbon Copy, Robotbirds weren't there. Consoled myself in Balsa Cabin by spending too much. Would I go again next year? probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave parnham Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I thought I glimpsed George Clooney....pushing a claude butler push bike, but I turned round to double check and he was gone!!. Bit of a cross wind but did enjoy the Panic Team and the Steve Holland Lancaster, warbirds, and Best for me was the Decathlon duo slot amazingly tight syncro flight. But maybe that's my last one.Not as good as Hop Farm and never will be.Shame. Dave p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yes Dave that was I ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well I enjoyed it. Full size Spitfire and great flyby by the Dutch B25. TJD guys and the Lacaster were good as were the Horizon Team. Some good jets too. I left early (3.30) but had felt I'd had a decent day. Got a couple of bergains whilst I was there. Also looked in on the lorry and truck tent. One of the chaps driving a large RC truck was responsible for getting me in model planes. He used to fly free flight power from a field down the road from where I lived as a boy. Small world. Edited By David Ovenden on 12/09/2015 20:57:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom (Essential RC) Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I was flying my Ultra Flash but did get a few vids of action I had not seen before. Posting vids to this thread. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Credit where credit is due , I went on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed myself , a couple of full size treats and the models and standard of flying are an inspiration , traders were a bit thin on the ground though , otherwise good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I broke the habit of a decade and went, £10 on the gate. Was it worth it - no. I have more fun up the field. Did enjoy the unplanned arrival of the spitfire though. The flying was the same old, same old...won't go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Seems to be getting tougher to please us show goers! I didnt attend but have thought the same of some shows in the last 3-4 years.. I have cut down the amount I go too; the smaller club run events seem more popular - only one problem with some of these.. no bargain tents to fill your bag in !! We cant have it both ways - can we? Certainly dont just want two main shows a year etc.. Long live our model events / shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I went on Saturday and as last year there were very few traders,I did spend in Balsa Cabin on some depron which would have cost £10 postage,so that was worth the entrance fee. I got the chance to have a conversation with David Ashby and his father - a couple of nice guys. Credit where it's due,there were some nice models flown by some very good pilots who coped well with the cross wind and the skydivers!! It would be good to see The Dawn Patrol there as well as a lot more traders as mentioned by others but I imagine that they do far better with internet sales now. Interestingly,my son was with me and commented on the lack of things for kids,such as toffee bomber and the lunchtime trainer sessions on buddy leads.A fair point as this was done at the Hop Farm show and always attracted a lot of participants-my kids always enjoyed it, This is the only show that I go to now and sadly I probably won't bother next year which is a shame as it has so much potential but after 3 years nothing has improved. Greenacres always sounds fun so maybe I'll go there next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yes credit where it is due of course, to the flyers, helpers etc. Yes there was nothing for children there, traders thin on the ground, no Dawn Patrol, No SLEC, no Permagrit, I could go on but I don't want to sound gloomy. I live near the Dartford Tunnel, so I have a gateway to loads of other shows, and will venture Ooop North for the next one where I can see a full days flying without it being repeated every hour. I'll do a hotel stay overnight and maybe catch up with some of you guys. Balsa Cabin said the sales were steady, but not busy, I guess Sunday was a bit of a wash out as well. I did like Wings and Wheels at North Weald last year but missed it this year. The move from the Hop farm resulted ina a poor show first time, it did pick up last year but again this year was lacklustre and I probably wont go again. According to my John at TJD, they are looking at almost c£10k for a spot at such a show, and I guess the last one of the year may have been a show too far for some and I understand and respect that. I did see a certain Mr Ashby wielding an Albatross... tell all, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Try the Weston Park in the Dark - loads of traders last year - and there will be more this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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