The Ships at ScaleModelWorld 2008

Can't agree enough, I think we should close the doors for one day to allow those manning stands to do some shopping and have a look around, I had a couple of hours on sunday to do that but otherwise hardly at all. Still quibbles aside it was a great show and meeting old friends was reason enough. Brilliant Gamblers stand and superb job by Rui of getting around and seeing everything Mike

You try spending weeks building and rigging a ship only to have somebody lean over and knock off the masts and rigging you have worked so hard on. If you really want to take a photo you can always ask, I would never submit my models to the carelessness of some people at model shows. Mike[/quote] Yes, I have to agree with Mike, and if I can attend SMW09, I will take my models with display cases. This year I caught some "flak" on one of my models, and even if it is easily remade to original form and shape it made me Although the display cases makes photography a difficult job, it really protects the models from prowling hands or eventual misfortunes by coats, scarfs or any other hanging material! We are not looking for our models around the clock, so better safe than sorry Rui

Hi Rui, Very nice, photos!!! It was great talking with you yesterday!! I heard a rumor that FWL may be at the IPMS Nationals next year, that would be great.

Hello Rui Glad to see you made it home ok. It was very nice to meet you . Very friendly bunch of guy's you where with. The Pic's look great. Some great models on display. already looking forward to next year.

Great photos Skipper. Glad you had a good time.

Hi Skipper, Thanks for the excellent pics and congratulations to all the winners, great stuff. Al

Thanks guys! Fun is an understatement Rui

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Sorry...it was the U-217 in heavy seas...beautiful!

This is just...beautiful. Indeed Steve! This is from our own Guido Hopp, and last year it received a Commendation in Naval dioramas Glad you liked the report! Cheers, Rui