Bristol Model Engineering & Hobbies Exhibition

[Phil CatchesidesParticipant @philcatchesides15448]

Talking of cost it cost me about £50 in diesel, bridge toll and admission to see the show plus 4 hours of driving and the 'isn't worth their while' argument applies to me as well. I really look forward to the show as it is the only time in the year I go shopping (rather than internet shopping) for things I am interested in. The show this year crossed a threshold and I won't be going next year, it isn't worth my time and money. My club didn't have a stand this year either – not worth their while

Phil

[Ray LyonsParticipant @raylyons29267]

My usual day for visiting is Friday, staying overnight and visiting Bristol on the Saturday. in recent years, we have stopped overnight in Cardiff to do some shopping and browsing on the Saturday but this year we were forced to go to the exhibition on Saturday and making the round trip in one day. My Number 1 son, Jim now comes with me, I think it is to stop me buying too much and overfilling the already packed garage. We were surprised how quite it was and like so many, disappointed by the absence of machine tool traders especially Warco but then over the years we have seen so many leave, Proops, ArcEurotrade, Chronos and Myford. It is never the less an enjoyable show with lots of exhibitors only too happy to talk and discuss their models and after all, that is what it is all about.

I don't talk much mainly because of a hearing problem and a slight stroke a few years ago has given me a problem with some words, so I usually look,admire and take photos while Jim can talk for hours. At about 4.30, I found him putting some goodies he had bought into the car boot, intending to go back in when I pointed out that the doors closed at 5PM on Saturday. he was disappointed, we wondered if it was worth the 256 mile round trip, especially with the prospect of joining the F1 car drivers in the usual traffic jam at the Newport tunnel. As it turned out, the traffic flowed smoothly and we we got home in 21/2 hours.

If there is a next time, (age and health permitting.) we will go on Saturday again and stay over for Sunday. Jim was so busy talking that he did not get as far as hall 4, although I took some video to show him what he missed.

Yes we all miss the traders but it is a model show after all and in my book, one of the best

[julian atkinsParticipant @julianatkins58923]

the list of trade stands was published online before hand, so no one should have been 'taken by surprise' if Warco etc didnt attend.

i went on the friday, met up with some friends old and new and had a very enjoyable time, and thought it a fantastic show!

well done the Bristol lads for staging the event!

cheers,

julian

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