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North Midlands Model Expo Sunday 24th May; Show Report and Photos
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Topic Started: May 24 2015, 05:59 PM (759 Views)
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May 24 2015, 05:59 PM
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Meir Model Club and Black Pyramid Gaming present North Midlands Model Expo Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive Blurton Stoke on Trent ST3 3JD
10am - 4pm
A new show to the circuit - mainly aimed at the Gaming fraternity. Two main areas roughly split 50/50 between wargaming and plastic modelling clubs with a similar split in traders.
A steady trickle of visitors but I guess a bank holiday weekend with a Stoke City v Liverpool match within shouting distance - we could hear the chanting as we were packing up - I guessed Stoke must have won by the volume (looks like it was 6-1, no wonder the Stoke fans were vocal) does not make an ideal data.
Myself, Tom, Colin and Tim put a fairly varied display - a few poor photos - again my camera does not seem to like the lighting in such venues.








Several of the midlands based IPMS clubs displaying. - a couple of shots of a nice Rally car servicing diorama from one of the displays.


Managed to avoid buying any kits but did get some tools and paint.
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May 24 2015, 06:24 PM
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We had asked for four tables but were only allocated the equivalent of two so a lot of kits were left in the car. As Ian says it was a very quiet day but the venue was quite tidy and light and it was good to meet up. We also saw David Evans who provided some very good cars and a fire engine for the day.
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ColinM
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May 24 2015, 06:28 PM
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A few more:









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May 24 2015, 06:30 PM
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nice display guys
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May 24 2015, 06:30 PM
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And finally




A good day out!
Colin
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May 24 2015, 07:08 PM
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That's a excellent set of builds lads and a good display . It was a pity it was a bit quite for you all . Where there any bargains to be had Andy
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May 24 2015, 07:24 PM
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Great display I particuarly like the postman dio. Not sure why
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May 24 2015, 07:32 PM
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Where there any bargains to be had I got Airfix Leopard and Crusader tanks along with a Matchbox Harrier GR.1 for £4.00 each.
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May 24 2015, 08:05 PM
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My two tanks came from under the table as did Tim's and cost £7 in total. There were several traders selling war-gaming figures and accessories and a few selling plastic kits and accessories but we didn't find any true bargains. That said we didn't have Ant with us to ferret them out...
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May 24 2015, 09:31 PM
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If Ant had been there you would not have got even those meagre purchases....
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