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Weston Park International Model Show 2005.
Anyway, we set off for Weston Park at around 8.15am, arriving an hour later. On arrival, we were greeted with a large dark cloud, which threatened to dump on us. But apart from a few spots of rain it passed us by. The weather treated us kindly, although it was blindingly HOT!. A bit of light refreshment (cider) from the bar helped, but I could have drank them dry! The first model to be seen flying was a turbine-powered F-15. As always, I find these models to be some of the most impressive, due to their performance. A bit later on, something special took to the air, in the shape and sound of a turbine powered Spitfire! Its scale speed was likened to the full-size, and with young Ali (of Al's Hobbies) at the controls . it was flown perfectly. Later in the day, Ali also flew a beautiful looking Strikemaster, fitted with a smoke generator. Again, it flew extremely realistically. Most of the flying was the usual stuff you see at a show (Aerobatics, 3D, Toffee bombing, Choppers etc..), but a couple of things really enthralled me. Firstly, a 'Bummers Bullet' pylon racer was screaming around the sky at unbelievable speeds (must have been in excess of 130mph?). Secondly, just before the full-size Extra 300 of Denny Dobson was to display, Overlander displayed around 6 leccy models powered with Li-Po cells. These included a hotliner, 3 different sized Tucano's, a couple of 3D's and a very impressive MicroJet that could easily match a good turbine model for vertical performance! My "award" for the best paint job MUST go to this Extra ..I bet that took some time! (See picture right). Sadly, there were a number of model losses on both days, due to one reason or another. The reason I enjoy Weston Park so much, is its reasonably priced admission, nice relaxed atmosphere, stonking flying and good trade support ..here's to 2006! Make a note of next years show, June 17th & 18th.
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