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There seemed to be as many traders represented as in previous

years. It was, however, noticeable that there were very few stands

selling model boats or accessories for them. The two traders

I recognised as suppliers for the model boating fraternity were

Howes Models and Component Shop, both of which had crowds

of people around them throughout the day. There were, however,

sufficient general traders to allow all the members of our group to

purchase everything on their shopping lists at very realistic prices.

Of more general interest were aircraft flying in their enclosed

spaces, lorries and trucks working in another area and jet engines

being started and run at the other end of the hall. Miniature railways

were giving rides and there was a Robot Wars Arena. Overall there

was too much to see in a one-day visit and plenty to entertain

people of all ages and interests. An excellently well run show and

well worth the trip, even though I had to spend over an hour in a

traffic jam on the M4 on the way home! MMI

The Model Hydroplane Club attracted a lot of interest with

Norman Lara’s Class A3 British Record holding tethered

hydroplane (speed 141.70 mph)

Alec Bliss of the Welwyn Garden City Society of Model

Engineers with Sangsetia PX11 Malayian Police Boat built from

the Metcalf Mouldings Kit

The Association of Model Barge Owners display with Richard

Chesney explaining the intricacies of sailing model barges to my wife

The team on the Traplet stand

The Hanwell & District Model Society’s varied display

The Blackheath Model Power Boat Club display

Peter Revill of the Surface Warship Association with his 1:

scale model of HMS Envoy, a WWII armed salvage tug

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