Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Finally found some time to get photos up. I've wanted to go to Moira for aslong as I've been making dioramas, it was the old Moira forum that first got me into model farming. This year I was finally in a position to be able to make the journey. I set of from Shropshire at 1am on the Friday morning headed for Stranraer and the 8 o'clock boat arriving at the venue for around 11. The Jim Baker stadium makes for an impressive venue, about the size of two sports halls it was well lit and nice and warm, something that I believe the show had been lacking at the old venue. My only complaint would be the parking, which I know the organisers are working on. Exhibitors where parked on a steep grass field, which given it was rather rainy and I have a rear wheel estate meant I was stuck in it on both days! I've got to say that everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly and really couldn't do enough to help, particularly in getting me unstuck from the field. The quality and size of dioramas was incredible, a scale that I haven't seen at any UK shows. My little 4x2ft diorama was certainly dwarfed amongst the 12-16ft dios that seem common! Anyway, on with the photos, apologise for any repeats, and if any info is wrong or missing let me know and I'll adjust it. Some snaps of Mark Gillands display, thanks to Mark for the invite over and making space for me. And a county heavy display next to Mark's who's name alludes me at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thomas Lindeys display of Autumn work A jam packed threshing scene And DM farm models latest release PZ drum mower and haybob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Gareth Creaney's dealer yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Ryan Mallons display with functioning slurry agitator ran from a pump below the diorama, there was already a similar feature on Hillviews irrigation diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 A period farming scene, not sure on a name though Marges current model releases on Gary Thompsons stand And after a though viewing a new Merc had to join my display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 A pleasure to meet Ian at Tab models and to learn about how someone has taken a hobby and made it a full time career. I didn't manage to get many photos of Ciaran Dunne's shop front but again a big thanks for taking some time to chat about model making, particularly 3D printing and casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 John McCalls (JMC) massive Kane factory layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Chris Savages quarry dio in 1/50th Paul Savages 1:76 scale farm diorama. This would be an impressive size for a display in 1:32 but the size in this scale is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Peter Gordon (Hillview)'s arable layout That's all the photo's I got, some are better than others. A really good weekend, I've never seen a show as busy as this one was at about 8pm on the Friday. Brilliant to put alot of old names to faces and again I can't stress how friendly everyone was. If you're considering a trip there then I'd definitely recommend it, particularly with the new venue with it's light, heat and cafe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Great to meet you James, and thanks for the photos. I was leaving at 8pm and the traffic was queued the whole way back down the road. Glad I got there for opening. Even four hours wasn't enough. I could have stayed there another four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Cracking photo's James, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 A few forum members caught on camera here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph1972 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Amazing pictures, amazing models, what a big show, fantastic! Thanks a lot for sharing the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Dan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Wonderful video, I really enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger82 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Anyone any news is moira show going to run this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 All depends on if that predicted second wave hits.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 7 hours ago, justy 46 said: All depends on if that predicted second wave hits.. There's no "if". The only questions are "when" and "how big" Sligo went a whole month without a new case, then had 16 in the last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, SPN said: There's no "if". The only questions are "when" and "how big" Sligo went a whole month without a new case, then had 16 in the last week. I know. But they came in from outside the country. And thats whats going to triger it again. Flights out to Spain for holiday makers and it seems Spain are getting spikes again. See the lunacy on the streets off Dublin last night around Temple Bar.. As you say SPN..its not if but when..Xmas could by a whole different story this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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