Salute 2021 (or is it Salute 2020 redux?)
New date for Salute this year, which is now 13th November at London Excel, assuming no more lockdowns and they've cleared the Nightingale Hospital out of the way. As Usual hosted by Johnbiggles (John) and Flying Helmut (Tim - subject to confirmation), anyone else who fancies coming along will be most welcome (you might be in line for a free wristband if you help out for the day or part thereof although these will be limited. Sing out if you are likely to attend.
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I'm willing to help out
I haven't managed to discuss with John - potentially I'm up for it, but we will need helpers coz otherwise it's a tough gig.
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I am local in Essex so will probably be attending but not sure how I can helpOriginally Posted by Flying Helmut
The more the merrier Barrie. You just need talk to the punters that show interest, and help those that are new to playing the game. You will probably be able to get a few games in yourself.
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Will see nearer the time, depends on trains, company and Beachhead if that's rescheduled.
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In that case happy to help out
I'd be up for it. Very happy to come along
Will liaise with you nearer the time Rob
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Count me in if its possible
I'll be there, Ruth is up for it too.
Any suggestions for scenaria/ battles always listened to.
Tim's WWI selection is of course legendary, and between us we have a fairly good selection of WWII early to mid war ETO and Desert.
I believe Salute may still be thinking of the Battle of Britain theme postponed from last year, but we can always dare to be different.
Lest we forget
Good to know, John!
It'll be great to see you both again, even though we'll have done so @ Doncaster (with a bit of luck!).
As for choice of game, I'm happy to do Battle of Britain, North African Desert or similar for WW2, or WW1 as required.
It might be an idea to ask our potential helpers/players, to see what they are most comfortable with?
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Personally happy to go with just about anything. But thanks for asking
If you need me still happy to go with anything but not played WW2 but can pick it up
Prefer WW1 but can play WW2 - just tend to die quicker !
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Why? Randy won't be therePrefer WW1 but can play WW2 - just tend to die quicker !
Karl
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WWI tends to draw more people in, and we can have balloons!
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Yep, that should draw the crowds in
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I agree!
I'd be happier with WW1 - I just don't want to run roughshod over everyone else, and don't want to go against an "Official" theme if it still exists...
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Steve...............
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That should bring in the crowds after CorvidYep, that should draw the crowds in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2hgAsi8Ae4
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Coming down is the hardest thing
put me down to help out WW1. Want to attend as Salute 2020 whas when I was first going to meet you lot
Just had an update from Flash, Salute still looking good.
We will have the usual 6 wristbands for a participation game, Tim, Ruth and me is 3, reading back through this I think we have Baz, Iain, Mike Rob and Dave showing interest in the other 3.
Please can you all let me know if you are still available and interested.
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Not I ?!
Still hope to come along.
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Must have been something you said Dave. I had notification that it is still on, November 13th is the date. Passed the details to the Helmut and Johnbiggles this morning, with the list of games and tables.
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Intriguing - looked at the Salute plan again and it looks as is they will have a couple of replica WW2 aircraft on show, presumably in keeping with the Battle of Britain theme planned for 2020.
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I will be there, though I don't know if I will be able to help out much, depends on my transport arrangements.
Still happy to attend
I am having knee replacement surgery on 2nd Sept (hopefully) but should be ok for this. I am happy to not have wristband and can join in if required if I can get there ok, so should be available. What does the wristband do?
It gets you in gratis & early as 'part of the show' !
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Ok so will pay for entrance and still be able to join in?
Yep.
The Organisers don't mind a larger crew on the table - plus it allows those in the crew to take turns in spending a short while looking around the show and making purchases.
What they DON'T want is a Games Club sending 10 folks in for free, with the intention to only have 2 or 3 manning the table...
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still interested. wristband or paying, will be happy to be of assistance
Hi Dave, you are there, honest! I was rather thinking you should be wristband number 4 since you are the primary contact with the Warlords.
Still hope to come along.
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No. I don't, I think you're confusing me with Steve (Guntruck) he's the one with the contact ! I'll PM you.
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John, in order to save you any further confusion between me and Dave, just remember that I am the better looking oneNo. I don't, I think you're confusing me with Steve (Guntruck) he's the one with the contact ! I'll PM you.
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I don't need a wristband as I bought my ticket for Salute 2020 before Covid struck and it is still good for this year.
Right, I've opened up the laptop instead of doing things via smart phone.
Apologies to Steve and Dave for the confusion, apparently the phone is considerably smarter than I am.
I am thinking flash (Dave), Rabscallion (Rob) and camel crew (Iain) for the remaining 3 wristbands, but nothing is set in stone.
Any member of the forum who turns up is welcome to play and doubly welcome if they want to help out, whether for half an hour, half a day or any other length of time.
In the past we have started with WW1, and then gone with what feels right after that.
A bit of Battle of Britain is always fun later in the day and it looks like that is still the theme for the event.
If anyone has HeIIIs, or the Do17s from Ares, please bring them along, the Spitfires and Hurricanes always need more canon fodder.
Finally, we are always open to fresh ideas, if there is something you want try please let us know.
Lest we forget
got my pass from SWMBO, still on for assisting. let me know. Happy with WW1, will play WW2 at Doncaster and hopefully retain the idea
Luftflotte "Helmut" can provide 12 Battle of Britain He111s, plus 6 Do17s and 12 assorted Ju88s, so there's no need to bring your own bombers unless you REALLY want to!If anyone has HeIIIs, or the Do17s from Ares, please bring them along, the Spitfires and Hurricanes always need more cannon fodder.
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It'll be great to meet you, Iain!
Have no fear, we'll put you to good use...
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Finally - less than 2 weeks to go.
Barring major disasters I'll be there
p.s I may try and get rid if a few of my extra printed models - plus now I've got a ton of old shapeways models I can give away.
Last edited by decapod; 11-01-2021 at 07:02.
So Tim, do I get an answer to my email about Salute 2022?
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What email was that?
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The one that asked if you were interested in doing Salute 2022 as it is in April. Invites are out, didn't know if you wanted me to book a table
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Any news on Salute.
Happy to help. What time do you want me to report for duty?
Can't find it on my phone - I'll have a look on my laptop when I get home from work.
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Not going to make this, for a number of reasons, to which the recent double parking of trains in a tunnel has not helped the equation.
Have a great time, look forward to seeing the pics.
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Just had a thought, the ulez has expanded recently. Turns out my old 55 plate Landy falls foul. Never mind, still cheeper than the train from the Midlands.
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If anyone needs any WW1 models and is going to Salute next weekend...
I've got a pile of redundant shapeways models now, plus a few extra 3D printed models.
I'll give them away for free, first come etc...
A few shapeways SE5's & Dr1's and about 10 others, plus equal number of 3D resin prints.
Paul
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