Lincoln & Newark Model Expo (aka "The Southwell Show") 2016

[Biggles]

Here we go again.

This year’s show is on Sunday, 9th October at the Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Notts NG25 0-TS (www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk/). The structure of the show is slightly different this year.
Up until now, we have managed to maintain free admission to the show, which has largely been financed by the traders who have rented sales space. However, the increasing cost of both venue- and table-hire means that this is no longer possible. Charging admission means tightening security, so the many exits that were left conveniently open for casual access will now be closed, except for emergencies. If you are a smoker, you will need to bear this in mind.

The other features of the show – free parking, sumptuous catering, rest areas and friendly atmosphere – will all remain as before, and I feel confident that all our visitors will help to make it a resounding success.

At the moment, our confirmed exhibitors include :

580 Modellers
Beyond the Box SIG
Bomber Command SIG
Bridlington & Wolds SMC
Emergency Services SIG
Hull Scale Model Club
IPMS Armour TAS
IPMS Barnsley
IPMS Belvoir
IPMS Cleveland
IPMS Fenland
IPMS Kitmaker
IPMS Lincoln
IPMS Newark
IPMS Rotherham
IPMS Rutland
IPMS Stafford
IPMS Wakefield
IPMS West Norfolk
IPMS West Riding (Leeds)
Leicester Modellers
Luftwaffe SIG
New Zealand SIG
Nottingham and District Model Club
Nottingham MAFVA
Nottinghamshire Scale Modellers
RAF Germany SIG
SIG 144
Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club
The Spitfire SIG

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ian Crawford

Acting Under-assistant Deputy Dogsbody (3rd Class)

[Biggles]

And here are the provisional competition classes. There may be some minor adjustment to the Special Aircraft Classes :

Newark & Lincoln Model Expo - 2016 Provisional Classes

Aircraft Classes

Class 1 1/85th Scale and Smaller
Class 2 1/72nd Scale (!/84th-1/70th) Basic Kit
Class 3 1/72nd Scale (!/84th-1/70th) Modified Kit
Class 4 1/69th Scale and Larger (Basic Kit)
Class 5 1/69th Scale and Larger (Modified Kit)
Class 6 Vacform and Scratchbuilt any Scale
Class 7 Junior Class (Under 17s )

Special Aircraft Classes

Class 8 U.S.Armed Forces
Class 9 R.A.F./F.A.A.
Class 10 Bombers (Any Scale )
Class 11 Stick and String
Class 12 Rotor Craft
Class 13 Foreign Forces
Class 14 Aircraft Diorama (Any Scale )

Special Classes

Class 15 Ships (Any Scale )
Class 16 Miscellaneous
Class 17 Science Fiction
Class 18 Civillian Vehicles (Road) any Scale
Class 19 Civillian Vehicles (Competition and Track)Any Scale

Military Classes

Class 20 Military Diorama(Any Scale)
Class 21 1/51st Scale and Smaller (1/72nd-1/76th)
Class 22 1/50th Scale and Larger (1/48th)
Class 23 1/40th Scale and Larger (1/32nd-1/35th)

Figure Classes

Class 24 Single Foot up to 54mm (Nominal)
Class 25 Single Foot over 54mm
Class 26 Partial Figures and Busts


OK, now you know! Get building!

[Biggles]

And the traders for this year include :-

Trade stands :

• Aeroclub
• Avid Reader
• Blackbird Models
• Classic Kits
• Coastal Craft
• Halifax Modellers World
• IPMS Roadshow
• Kits for Cash/Heritage Aviation
• Little Cars/Modelling Tools
• Mainly Military
• MAN Models
• Scale Modelling Now

I hope to see you there!

[Biggles]

Southwell This Sunday

Timings, road closures and final details.

Hi folks,

Network Rail are proceeding with signalling and line management improvements on the Nottingham to Newark Castle line, which involves the removal of manned signal boxes and the installation of automatic barriers at level crossings.

Unfortunately, from our point of view, this means that the crossings at Rolleston and Fiskerton will be closed from the evening of October 8th for approximately FIVE WEEKS.
If you approach Southwell Racecourse from the Newark direction, and are used to taking the ‘short cut’ through Staythorpe and Rolleston, you will not be able to do so this year. The only access to the Racecourse will be from Southwell itself, via the long straight Racecourse Road, which is clearly signposted from the A612 on the northern edge of Southwell.

For those unused to this approach, it can seem interminable, and it had a fine selection of speedhumps. It is barred at the Racecourse end by a large metal gate which will NOT be unlocked before 7 am.

We hope to open to traders from 0705, and to clubs & SIGs from 0745.
Food should be available from 0900 to 1500.
The bar will be open from 1200 to 1400.
The show will close at 1600 or soon after,

Admission will be strictly via wristbands. If you don’t already have one they can be purchased on the day : Adults—£2, Juniors (under 16)—Free. This is our first year with this system, so please be patient with us!

If you need help or support during the day, you should find it at the Lincoln & Newark tables, near the competition area, or from one of our ‘badged’ stewards.

I’m sorry to have to tell you that John Adams and Aeroclub are not able to attend this year.

See you on Sunday!