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Post by Bruce on Nov 8, 2008 16:44:29 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Nov 8, 2008 16:53:54 GMT 12
More pics - this time the models (I dont want to change threads...) HMNZS Waikato in 1/48 scale (Note also Bean Rock light in background)  ANZAC Frigate HMNZS Te Mana - also 1/48   Te Mana has a Seasprite embarked...  ...Waikato has a Wasp:  Inside the display tent there are some very impressive dioramas:    Finally 18 of my models on display amongst a huge selection of others:  The Armistice event continues tomorrow, complete with some great air displays (Todays Tiger Moth demo was amazing!) so if you are in the area make sure you get along! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2008 17:31:08 GMT 12
Neat photos Bruce. I will have to get some larger versions from you at some stage to add to our www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz website if that's ok. Here is my take on the howitzer firing one of its several volleys. Boy oh boy it was impressive! Sorry it has the cordon tape in the top corner, I will have to do some photoshop adjustment when I get a chance:  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 8, 2008 17:33:49 GMT 12
Those two RNZN frigate models are an incredible 1/48th scale, and superbly made.  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 9, 2008 11:16:45 GMT 12
Nice models of HMNZS Waikato and Te Mana, I like them very much.
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Post by philip on Nov 9, 2008 15:22:55 GMT 12
Just back from a fantastic day. So much to see. Hard to pick a highlight, everything was really neat. I sent my 10 year old and his friend off for a ride in the Mash Helicopter. They thought that was the best. Will definitely be back next year.
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 9, 2008 18:14:00 GMT 12
I guess this is the most appropriate spot to post these! Today and Tomorrow is the Armistice display in cambridge. I attended today, partly as I am running Comms for the air display and I have some models on display. Here are some pics from today ... Finally 18 of my models on display amongst a huge selection of others: I'll add mine here then, with pointers in a couple of other places. I voted for your lovely flying boat! These are a sample from Saturday (that I did a quick edit on last night), more at Flickr as linked below, and more to come over the next couple of days. Models on FlickrBattles on FlickrLove the lived-in look   Taking the horses back to the Mounted Rifles - oops!  The 105!  Is this low enough? I was standing about 10 metres in front of the grandstand...  |
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Post by philip on Nov 9, 2008 18:28:58 GMT 12
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Post by kiwikid on Nov 9, 2008 18:59:18 GMT 12
Great pics guys. I couldn't make it this year due to illness, so the pics are very much appreciated.
Kiwikid
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 20:13:29 GMT 12
Great photos everyone. I'll post some more soon. I'm so glad that you guys had a great time. As you can imagine it is a huge task for us ion the committee to plan, arrange and co-ordinate a large event like this, and it's done by about 15 or less of us. So to see the thousands turn out as they have over the weekend it is most gratifying, and makes it all worthwhile.
I was pleased to catch up with a few forum members, Bruce of course, as well as Evan (hardyakka), Marcus (the South African one ;D ), and it was nice to meet Errol too.
One new feature at this year's event was the military model display and competition and I think for a first effort it was an amazing turnout on display, and I'm sure as word filters back to other modellers this aspect of the Armistice in Cambridge will grow and grow.
For me the most special part of course was the aviation side of things. On Friday during the recruitment day I spent a good amount of time with the two officers sent down from Whenuapai to man the RNZAF's recruitmant tent (the recruiters were all on adventure training so they sent real airmen instead). I was pleased to learn that pilot Tim Pevreal, who flies Boeing 757's, is from Cambridge born and bred. He and supply officer Tom Meredith did a great job representing the RNZAF.
Also very nice to see were representatives from the Air Force Museum at Wigram, who drove up from Wigram and put up their excellent display tent for the weekend. it was a pleasure to host Warrant Officer Dan Thomas and Barf the S&S guy from the restoration team. I was told when I was arranging this visit that this was the first RNZAF Museum display like this ever held outside the main centres or airshows, and both guys were very happy with the response they had from the public and are keen to ensure the museum comes back next year.
In the sky we had two sublime displays by Dave Phillips in his gorgeous Tiger Moth, one yesterday and one today. What he can do with that aircraft is amazing, and the crowd loved the low level aerobatics. He is a true master of the shy.
We also today had Cambridge pilot Noel Kruse display his very grunty Pitts Special and boy was that a great display, he really knows how to put on a show.
And of course the highlight for many was the raw power and beauty of the Thunder Mustang which was well and truly put through its paces by Bryan Gault.What a brilliant display, it was one of the best I've seen. I had no idea Bryan was intending to fly it so low, I thought it would be a bit higher, and it was a real treat to watch. thanks Bryan, and a huge thanks too to Simon Gault who did a great deal to help us get these wonderful displays.
We had also planned for a Yak 52 display from John Parker this morning but a few days ago a leak was discovered in the oil tank and unfortunately the team didn't get it fixed in time. However these things happen and there is always next year, and to make up for it the crowd was certainly not disappointed because the wonderful Phil Hooker stepped in and did an impromtu but very slick handling display in his Hughes 500 for us. He really knows how to fly that machine, what a pro.
So, another year over and for me I think this has been one of the best so far, certainly in terms of a variety in aviation content. That is not to say however that I don't appreciate the incredible displays that have been put on before in the past, especially by the Warbirds Harvard Team. they have been really good always. But this year we've had variety and we've had the displays spread across the programme so if people missed one they could catch the next one, etc.
I've learned a lot in tryign to organise these displays and I am extremely grateful to the pilots and owners, to Bruce Cooke for being our ground comms radio guy and morale support, to Mike Slack for helping with the air traffic advice, and to Simon for sorting the paperwork. I'm not sure I want the stress of all this again next year and can't imagine how people run whole airshows, but then I see the results and think, well maybe, if I have any good will left with the pilots...
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 20:25:08 GMT 12
These were very cool, the first time I'd ever seen a LAV up close.  |
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Post by Bruce on Nov 9, 2008 20:28:37 GMT 12
More pics from Today: Armed Constabluary skirmish:   Military vehicle parade:    This M113 was full of very enthusiastic Cub scouts!  The gruntiest vehicle on display: a Chieftain main battle tank (which managed to burn out a brake assembly during the parade - hence a bit of smoke)  ![]() i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/flyK1W1/Arm08-33.jpg[/img] some modern military vehicles were also on display (This one would be handy for replacing the divets left behind the Chieftain!)  World War 2 - British troops attack a Kubelwagon:  But of course it requires the Yanks (101st Airborne) to finsh the job...  World War 1 Kiwis attack Le Quesnoy:  And liberate the French Cub Scout troop  Finally the winning models in each of the categories (Land, sea and air, by public vote)  I can report my Singapore got second in the air category (would it also have been eligible for sea?) sorry no photos of the air display as my camera wasnt up to it and I was monitoring comms anyway. We had an excellent by Noel Kruse in the Pitts, Bryan Gault in the Thunder Mustang and Dave Philips in the Tiger, plus a late replacement for the unserviceable Yak in the form of a very spirited Hughes 500 Cayuse display by Phil Hooker. an awesome weekend all around, the balance of displays was just right (there was even a very eye - and ear catching stationary engine display - not much to do with Armistice but cool to have nonetheless) The medieval knights and Viking warriors were very cool too! The only comments for Dave to take back to the comittee for next year would be: More food vendors, More rubbish bins Vehicle parade needs to be closer to the crowd somehow. Vehicles need labels to explain what they are (previous years had better labels / display boards) |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 20:34:14 GMT 12
As this thread now has aeroplanes, army stuff, models and lots more as well as the re-enactors, I have decided to move it into the General board as it encompasses so much. Plus it's more prominent here. Here is one model that really caught my eye, a No. 4 (GR) Squadron Hudson (Classic Airframes 1/48) by Dave Roberts of Hamilton.  |
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Post by Marcus on Nov 9, 2008 20:43:19 GMT 12
Hi all Good to catch up with Dave, Bruce and Errol today. Great day. Well organised Dave and the committee! No aircraft pics but sure you will appreciate some of the following pics I took today: Regards SA Marcus     Bruce 1  Bruce 2  Lastly: Dave, Bruce and Errol  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 20:54:14 GMT 12
A great collection of 1/48th Polish aircraft, not sure who the modeller was  These photos are not great sorry, but the model was. It's a 1/35th scale Russian Front German position.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 21:35:28 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2008 21:58:46 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Nov 9, 2008 23:55:14 GMT 12
More pics from Today: Finally the winning models in each of the categories (Land, sea and air, by public vote) I can report my Singapore got second in the air category (would it also have been eligible for sea?) Well done Closer shots of the Land and Sea winners (I've also added a few shots from today). This got my vote, as it looked 'real'.  I found this one too crowded, and the scene didn't 'feel right'.  |
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Post by Bruce on Nov 10, 2008 8:44:32 GMT 12
I would agree with your opinion on that diorama Errol, I think Wayne Timmos ones had far more character. It did win the popular choice vote, but in general bigger models get more attention when it comes to "Joe Public"(even though the smaller ones require much more skill to get right). at least popular votes arent subject to "rivet counters!"
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Post by stu on Nov 10, 2008 9:08:51 GMT 12
Going to mark this down on the calender for next year. Looks like a great event (in the best town in NZ) and well worth attending.
Well done and a very deserved pat on the back to all those involved in setting up and running it.
Cheers,
Stu.
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