Wednesday, 14 August 2024

A LOOK AT THE CROMFORD 2024 EVENT

Once again, just some of the photos I took at the recent model show at Cromford Mills, Derbyshire.

A large Stingray model from a mould by the late Robert Denham, and built by Richard 'It's an Ashton' Ashton

SHADO Mobile built by Mammas Pitsillis of Studio 2 Models

Thunderbird 4 built by David Sisson

Plenty to see for those, like me who enjoy seeing professional level studio scale models, with the added bonus of meeting up with a few mates.

Studio scale SPV cast by Studio 2 Models and built by Andy Preston
Alien fighter craft from the film,  Independence Day, built by Andy Preston.
Narcissus lifeboat from Alien, built by Andy Preston.

I have to admit these events have become more of a social gathering for me nowadays, and it's always great to catch  up in person.

Here's David Sisson with Jon Pertwee lookalike, Scott Goodman.

Andy Preston.

Mamas & Linda Pitsillis

Stephen Brown' at the Fanderson table.

And a special star guest...

In recent times the event has rebranded itself as a comic con , and for the first time this year they had a guest appearance of former Doctor Who, Colin Baker.

Quite a few replica puppets on display, from several exhibiters, including Mamas & Linda Pitsillis, Lee Alwood (displayed by Larry Peterson), an David Sisson.

Troy Tempest
Marina
The Mighty Titan
                                                                  Aquaphibian
                                                                          X-2 Zero
                                     The indestructible Captain Scarlet.

Below: Resin figures built by Richard Ashton;







Below: Replica masks as seen in classic Doctor Who, built by James Burgess.



Model kits from Battlestar Galactica, built and displayed by Tony Groves.



Outside the marquee, there was a several other displays, including the Ghostbusters, and a full size, fully working remote control Johnny 5 replica, as well as plenty of people adding to the atmosphere by turning up in costume. 





See you next year!

7 comments:

  1. Some lovely models, built by lovely people Scoop. I should to try to get to this event next year, if I can.

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    1. I'm sure you'd love it, Mish. It has the added advantage of being set in some lovely country surroundings.

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  2. Looks a stunning day out Scoop. The models are just fabulous. I can see why you go. A beautiful village too. Thanks for the report.

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    1. It was Woodsy. Some very talented modellers there.

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  3. That work is inspiring! I need to get back home and into making stuff!

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    1. Some of the model work is absolutely perfect, Lewis.

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  4. Terrific show Mike and some great looking models!

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