London Model Engineering exhibition - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Alan Stepney · 9th Jan 2011, 1:43 pm

The London Model Engineering exhibition will be held on January 21st to 23rd at Alexandra Palace, ( London N22 7AY).

Apart from the models, it is an ideal location to see and perhaps buy, lathes (see https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...691#post395691) or other machine tools.

Also, there will be suppliers there with stocks of BA nuts & bolts, taps & dies, paint, and other useful items.

(I will be there on the Sunday.)

brianc · 9th Jan 2011, 2:06 pm

This always is an excellent exhibition to visit - and the car parking is free (or was!). Plenty of trade stalls to find that bargain on and plenty of superb models to eat your heart out over. Recommended.

AlanBeckett · 9th Jan 2011, 2:08 pm

Exhibition website http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co....?id=0000000002
Alan

John M0GLN · 9th Jan 2011, 2:25 pm

There is also the 'National Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition' at Harrogate on May 13th, 14th 15th. I've never been to either this one or the London one, but have been told they are very good.

John

Alan Stepney · 9th Jan 2011, 2:58 pm

Parking is still free (although can get crowded unless one arrives fairly early), and there is free transport from the parking areas to the hall.

Harrogate is often reckoned to be the best of the model exhibitions, especially by those in / from Yorkshire. But they would say that, wouldnt they!
It is certainly the best for those within easy reach.

AlanBeckett · 9th Jan 2011, 7:40 pm

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Originally Posted by jcaines

There is also the 'National Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition' at Harrogate on May 13th, 14th 15th.
John

That's the Northern version. The Midlands version will be at the Coventry cowshed, aka the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, where the NVCF is held, in October. The dates haven't been fixed yet.
They're all much the same, although the Midland and Northern versions tend to be a better day out due to the time of year.
Sadly the 'junk' stands have declined dramatically over the years, presumably due to costs.
Alan

9th Jan 2011, 1:43 pm	#1
Alan Stepney Rest in Peace Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dorset, UK. Posts: 947	London Model Engineering exhibition The London Model Engineering exhibition will be held on January 21st to 23rd at Alexandra Palace, ( London N22 7AY). Apart from the models, it is an ideal location to see and perhaps buy, lathes (see https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...691#post395691) or other machine tools. Also, there will be suppliers there with stocks of BA nuts & bolts, taps & dies, paint, and other useful items. (I will be there on the Sunday.)

9th Jan 2011, 2:06 pm	#2
brianc Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burghfield, Reading, Berkshire, UK, Posts: 1,055	Re: London Model Engineering exhibition This always is an excellent exhibition to visit - and the car parking is free (or was!). Plenty of trade stalls to find that bargain on and plenty of superb models to eat your heart out over. Recommended.

9th Jan 2011, 2:08 pm	#3
AlanBeckett Rest in Peace Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 1,686	Re: London Model Engineering exhibition Exhibition website http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co....?id=0000000002 Alan

9th Jan 2011, 2:25 pm	#4
John M0GLN Octode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southport, Merseyside, UK. Posts: 1,156	Re: London Model Engineering exhibition There is also the 'National Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition' at Harrogate on May 13th, 14th 15th. I've never been to either this one or the London one, but have been told they are very good. John

9th Jan 2011, 2:58 pm	#5
Alan Stepney Rest in Peace Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dorset, UK. Posts: 947	Re: London Model Engineering exhibition Parking is still free (although can get crowded unless one arrives fairly early), and there is free transport from the parking areas to the hall. Harrogate is often reckoned to be the best of the model exhibitions, especially by those in / from Yorkshire. But they would say that, wouldnt they! It is certainly the best for those within easy reach.