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Title: First visit to Salute
Post by: gamer Mac on 21 April 2013, 12:18:59 PM: Well we took the plunge and me and my brother went down to salute for the first time.
Never had to que for a wargames show before :o :o :o
And what a que :'(
We got a cheap flight down on the Friday night and stayed at the Ibis hotel a stones throw from Excel.
Didn't pre-book tickets, a bit of a mistake, will book next year.
Excel que guy was a bit of a jobs worth, one of my only complaints.
On to the photos, of some stunning games
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Had a great day. Loads of cracking stuff on display. My only other complaint was that some of the stalls and games were a bit cramped with big empty aisles in between. You couldn't get into see the interesting stuff
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 April 2013, 02:21:39 PM: Glad you two could come all that way 8)

Same again next year ??? :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: shadowking1957 on 21 April 2013, 02:26:25 PM: Great pictures thank you for share
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Elk101 on 21 April 2013, 02:54:25 PM: I'm very envious! Nice photos. I can't believe Mr Bibbly did so much in such a relatively short time. I have buildings that I haven't finished painting in the time he's done those. Andy's zombie table looks amazing too. Was the WWII table 20mm?
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: gamer Mac on 21 April 2013, 02:59:33 PM: No it was a 28mm table, lovely.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Hammers on 21 April 2013, 03:00:08 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 21 April 2013, 12:18:59 PM
Well we took the plunge and me and my brother went down to salute for the first time.
Never had to que for a wargames show before :o :o :o
And what a que :'(
We got a cheap flight down on the Friday night and stayed at the Ibis hotel a stones throw from Excel.
Didn't pre-book tickets, a bit of a mistake, will book next year.
Excel que guy was a bit of a jobs worth, one of my only complaints.
On to the photos, of some stunning games

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/1912_21_04_13_11_54_55_3.jpg)

Had a great day. Loads of cracking stuff on display. My only other complaint was that some of the stalls and games were a bit cramped with big empty aisles in between. You couldn't get into see the interesting stuff

What was this ambitious piece of scenery for then? The Hobbit?
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Admiral Alder on 21 April 2013, 03:03:30 PM: It was my first Salute, but I don't think it will be my last...
The Oshiro terrain Samurai game really was a pleasure to behold, I'll really have to bring my camera next time
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: smokezombie on 21 April 2013, 03:11:51 PM: I keep finding pics of tables that I missed! How is this possible lol

Lovely photos. Cheers.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Quendil on 21 April 2013, 03:47:05 PM: Great pics, will definitely come next year!
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Dewbakuk on 21 April 2013, 04:33:13 PM: Quote from: Hammers on 21 April 2013, 03:00:08 PM
What was this ambitious piece of scenery for then? The Hobbit?

It was for the D&D figures that Battlefront/GF9 do.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Colonel Tubby on 21 April 2013, 06:41:13 PM: Great pictures, thanks for posting! One year I really must ensure I follow your example and make the effort to attend.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Elk101 on 21 April 2013, 08:06:59 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 21 April 2013, 02:59:33 PM
No it was a 28mm table, lovely.

Cheers. Looking at it on a phone screen didn't help! It looks bloody impressive. Next year I really want to go.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: uti long smile on 21 April 2013, 08:39:36 PM: Lovely to see you again Colin. Great piccies.
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: Eric the Shed on 21 April 2013, 09:10:43 PM: Great pictures
Title: Re: First visit to Salute
Post by: alastair on 21 April 2013, 09:22:11 PM: Excellent pictures... I took along the camera and then forgot to use it for most of the day!!!

Alastair