Report On Shepton Mallett Show
Over the weekend of 12th and 13th of April, we put on a display of
models at the South West Model Engineering and Model Making exhibition held at
the Royal Bath and West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet,
We had a fine display of 17 models from 7 members. This is a new
show and I think it will grow into a very large exhibition. In this first year
there were model flying displays, nitro car racing, tanks, railways and of
course model boats. We had a large lake to sail on, but on the first day the
only man brave enough to try to launch from a very awkward position and put up
with the wind and rain was Brian King.
On the second day the weather improved and a temporary launching
stage was built, (we have asked for a more suitable launching platform next
year) so a few more of us managed to sail on
this day.
We were also able to camp on site overnight with washing and
toilet facilities being made available.
Thanks to Brian King, Gordon Buttress, Chris Hooper, Roy Skeats, Colin Watson and Charles Davis for their
support over the weekend.