Sunday, August 27, 2017

Bristol Model Engineering show 2017

Wooden traction engine

You know what I like about model engineering shows?

The huge variety of different disciplines on show in one place. Where else would you find a wooden traction engine and a peel of bells?

The Bells

Model boats:

Goliath

Railways:

Bulleid shunter

Aircraft:

Concorde

Steam engines:

Rob Roy

and even plastic kits:

Builders truck

So much variety in such a small space, and I didn't even get to take photos of the radio control trucks. By the time I'd finished chatting, they were starting to pack away!

I wonder if the term "model engineering" puts people off a bit? They assume it's going to be crusty old men talking about compression ratios and boasting about the size of thier lathe. Instead, there is a huge array of quality exhibits and people happy to chat about them. 


1 comment:

Huw Griffiths said...

There's another thing that puts off some potential show visitors (in some cases, people who are really interested and would dearly love to be there). Public transport to a number of these venues is often diabolical (or sometimes non existent).

That's why, for example, you are unlikely to find me at Thornbury for this show, or at Telford next weekend for Guildex.

Infuriating for me - probably less so for some people.

Anyway, life goes on … .