2010 Paddler Day

[Eddy Matthews]

The 2010 Paddler Day will take place at Darlington & District MBC, at The Waterpark, Middleton-St-George, Near Darlington, County Durham, England, on Sunday 19th September 2010, between 10am and 6pm....

This is a totally unique event in the modelling calendar, where those who like to model paddlers can show off their models both on and off the water. Last year we had well over 40 paddlers, and 2010 will be the fourth year we have staged this event. Lets see if we can crack 50 models this time! Even if you don't have a model to display or sail, just come along and chat with the guys sailing their models to see what the fascination with paddlers is - You won't regret it and you'd be very welcome.

As usual, drinks, food, toilet facilities, indoor and outdoor display areas are all available, as well as the bring & buy stall to sell or purchase those odds and ends. 10% commission payable by the seller on all succesful sales...

Models can be dropped off at the lakeside, but we do ask that you then move your vehicle to the carpark, which is only 100yds away, to keep the area clear. Limited disabled parking is available for those with real difficulties, so please ask when you arrive, or pre-book a space by contacting Eddy Matthews at eddy.matthews@paddleducks.co.uk

This year we will have our first trader attending the show - Clyde Model Boats, who specialise in paddlers, will be there with their wares. Apart from the normal materials, tools, adhesives, fittings etc, they also do a superb range of paddlewheel kits in etched brass and simpler styrene wheels, so if the paddlewheels are the only bit that's stopping you from building a paddler, you now have no excuse! They have also released the first of a range of semi-kits which will be added to over the coming year or so.

A special attraction will be a model of the paddler RMS Connaught, which is being brought by it's builder Stuart Badger, all the way from Greece!! Now there's dedication! The model is magnificent at around 9 feet long, so it's definitely one not to miss!

A Special Prize of a hull and a set of plans for the Marchioness of Lorne (1:48 scale) has been donated by Kim Maclean (Talisman) from www.ClydeModelBoats.co.uk Everyone that brings a model paddler to the show will be given a raffle ticket (free), and one will be drawn out of the hat at the end of the day - So bring a model, and be in with a chance to win a hull and plans, absolutely FREE!

At around 4pm there will be a short break for the various awards to be made, Best Model on the Water, Best Steam powered model, and Best novelty paddler. Plus any other prizes or announcements that are deemed necessary.

If you have any further questions about the event, please contact Eddy at the above email address...

Regards
Eddy

Full directions are available in the file below:

[scotfriend]

This day is fixed in my calendar, see you then

don't know who will join me for this trip, regards Hans

[Stuart Badger]

just out of interest - what length model can you accomodate in or on the van Hans? and where abouts are you in Switzerland please?

Stuart

[scotfriend]

Hi stuart,

the max length of a model to carry in my van is 3 m

regards Hans

[Propkiller]

Hello
Its in the Calendar(@eddy i work on my Lulonga )

 Jörg

[Eddy Matthews]

I'm looking forward to it already Jorg - Did you get the leak fixed in the Lulonga? Maybe it's time you did an update on your build thread?

Regards
Eddy

P.S. Happy Christmas

[Eddy Matthews]

Special Prize

Thanks to Kim Maclean (Talisman), of www.ClydeModelBoats.co.uk we have a special prize for the show. Everyone that brings a model paddler to the event will be given a raffle ticket, and at the end of the day one will be drawn from a hat - The winner will receive a Hull and a set of plans for the Marchioness of Lorne, at 1:48 scale. This is absolutely FREE!

But remember, only those that bring a model paddler to the show will get the chance to win No model, no ticket.... So start dusting off those paddlers, you might just go home with your next project!

Our sincere thanks to Kim Maclean for his generous donation!

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Now that is a very generous offer. Well done Kim.

How far again is it from Wales.   

ken

[scotfriend]

Not as far as from Switzerland

[Eddy Matthews]

Only 5 months to go..... It may sound like a long way off, but if your building a paddler to come to the show the time will just fly by!!

We hope to see even more people there this year, and so far we've increased the numbers of people attending every year, so there's no reason that this year shouldn't be even bigger and better than previous shows....

For those that are coming a long way, and staying at a local hotel or B&B, there are normally a few of us that go for a curry on the saturday evening before the show, just let me know a couple of weeks before the big day so I can book the table! - hey if Stuart and his wife Ros can make it from Greece, and Hans and Joerg from Switzerland, there's no excuse for the rest of you!

Also remember we also run a Bring & Buy to sell all those unwanted odds and ends - It could finance your trip, so it has to be worth thinking about!

Regards
Eddy

[Talisman]

Myself & Susan would like to join you for the meal on Saturday.

[Eddy Matthews]

No problem Kim, I'll add you and Susan to the list

Regards
Eddy

[Stuart Badger]

Hi PDs!

After a fair few trials and tribulations Connaught leaves for the UK on Sunday. She will be travelling by van across Greece to Patras, from there by ferry to Ancona in Italy and then on up through Europe to Calais across the Channel to Dover and onward to Darlington.

The lid was screwed on the box at 2 oclock today ready for the trip. See you on Paddler day!

All the best

stuart

[Eddy Matthews]

Shucks..... Now I've seen it in it's packing crate I have no excuse to open it up when it arrives now

Mind you, you might like one of the comments made by the guy that will be storing it for you Stuart, he asked (tongue in cheek) if it would be okay to store it standing on end in his garage so he still has room for all his motorcycles

Regards
Eddy

[marinemole]

May God bless all who sail in this crate! Look forward to photographing you sailing Connaught, not the crate, at Darlington.

Andy