[modeleng] Re: Ally Pally
- From: "Ron Head" <ron.head@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:49:36 -0000
I went on Friday and for what it's worth, here's my two penn'orth:
The models - at least 50% were boats, and very good they were too, but
that's not what I went to see. Sandown was better for locos.
The hall - I loved the bright, airy atmosphere with plenty of natural
light - much better than Wembley or Donington. The building is very
impressive and worth seeing in its own right.
The layout - I agree the aisles were too cramped while there was unused
space at the ends of the hall.
Other list members - I looked for Tim and Dave but couldn't see either
propping up the bar. Did meet several people I know, though.
Trade stands - massive trade support, I was able to buy everything on my
list, much to the detriment of my wallet!
Photos - I only took a few, and only of things that interested me, so
they're not a fair cross-section. It was sunny outside, so I took a few of
the building in all its splendour - if anyone wants these they are welcome
to have them.
Car parking - no comment as I went by train/bus! The W3 service from Wood
Green is excellent.
Overall - a good show, could do with a few more models, and a pity it
follows Sandown so closely. Easter time would be far better IMHO.
Regards
Ron Head
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel Muskett" <nmuskett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:20 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Ally Pally
> No one has commented on the show this weekend. Are we all stunned into
> silence?
>
> I was I have to say disappointed to the extent that I spoke to the
> organisers to ask why they had wasted so much space at the top end of the
> hall. When they replied that they had used the same floor space as
> Wembley
> I pointed out that the isles were far too narrow and they could have put
> an
> extra couple of feet on each isle after all they paid for the whole hall.
> I
> also thought that Sandown Park did far better for exhibits this time.
> Having said that I did get all I went for and also a couple of things I
> did
> not. :-)
>
> Any comments?
> Nigel
>
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