I can not be the only one.

[Uruk-Hai]

Hello Figureteers!

Havent been posting much lately but here goes.

I like going to shows. I like to meet other modellers. I do like shopping actually doing most of my shopping at shows as I like to support traders thus financing the show. And I really like seeing all the entrants live with my own eyes.

But the last thing becomes harder and harder to do at larger shows. The latest being SMC. And its because people are camping certain places in the display rows.

Most common are the self entitled photographeres who take +5 pictures of about 90% of the entrants displayed. Looking how the picture turned out between every new one. But there are others just standing there talking or texting without even looking at the models? And the occasional photographer who must squeeze in to take photos ignoring others waiting to get their turn to look.

I think its time organizers do something about this. Id suggest having 1-2 hours each day when photos is not allowed as I think this would generate a better flow for us that want to see the models. Perhaps having lines in only in one direction?

Are you with me in this or am I just too grumpy?

Cheers
Jan Nilsson

 

[DaddyO]

Dear Grumpy I'm with you entirely.

I can understand why people would like to take a photo, but the ease of digital media mean people often do not 'experience' life except through a lens/screen which is a shame. (Although obviously if anyone wants a photo or two who am I to say they shouldn't?)
I rather like the idea of a photo free time, but think it would be problematic to enforce - there again we're all pretty nice people so perhaps just saying that it's a 'photo free' time would be enough?
Cheers
Paul

 

[Nige]

Well I've got to agree with you there Jan. Also at the SMC it was quite hard to get a close look with the camera tripods and front row hoggers in the way. However the wife and I had to laugh when the rather large chap in front of us obviously camped there for his lunch opened up a box and proceeded to munch his way through a sandwich. I'd be more inclined to say its wilful ignorance and downright bad manners - but then again I'd be a grumpy too .

 

[kagemusha]

Totally agree with the above comments....had the same issues at Euro this year

Ron

 

[Alex]

I see people holding ipads over first row of figures trying to take close ups of figures on the back row. Imagine what will happen if that ipad crashes on figures below !
seriously, figures should be kept behind glass vitrines at shows because people have no manner ! and let's not talk about people (not the judges) who hold the figures, move them while it is written everywhere 'please, do not touch' !

 

[OldTaff]

Jan has raised a salient point, and having witnessed much of this over the years (and noticed the 4-5 deep crowd at SMC in the photos !) I have to agree that some sort of control has been long needed. It's especially frustrating when one is as vertically challenged as me. In the past ,I've raised my voice ever so slightly with a firm "Excuse me " in English, French and Italian.....usually works when folk look round, then down, at this Hobbit glaring through his specs at them Sharp elbows might help !
Yes, perhaps a 'one way round' system might work, but I like the idea of sealed cases/vitrines, viewable from all four sides. Of course, this means extra expense and organisation for societies putting on these marvellous shows for our benefit.

Alan

 

[Mirofsoft]

And you forgot the ninja turtles

 

[mick3272]

L take your point Jan and there is some mileage in what you say.
I find dropping ones guts seems to make a bit of space to enable you to get a look in.
Mick

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Well, seems like I wasnt the only one after all.

Taff, actually, backpacks where prohibited by signs at SMC but from the looks of it, no one there to enforce it.

Thanks for your support,

Janne Nilsson

 

[Pilgrim_uk]

@Uruk

I totally agree with you it's up to the organisers to deal with people are who just being downright rude and being inconsiderate of other attendees. It's constructive criticism they require.

But there are others just standing there talking or texting without even looking at the models?

Comment like this will only look like a whinge. Most people are reasonable if you say excuse me they will move. If you just get upset about it and don't say anything. How are they at fault. If you bump into somebody at a model you were bypassing of course you are going to chat. I would but I also would be mindful of where I am standing.

 

[Dan Morton]

Yet more illustrations of the general sad decline in civility in our society.

One more example..."the table bumper". Most exhibit tables are already precariously unstable. A thump on a table edge can send the whole kit and caboodle to the floor (god forbid).

All the best,
Dan

 

[OldTaff]

Alan - sharp elbows just don't cut it anymore, take something a bit shaper. A 6' chimp usually works with a verse or two of Anglo Saxon
View attachment 326391

Aye,Richie, that'll do...just up my street! (If it's a miracle, Colour Sergeant, it's a short chamber, Boxer Henry 45 calibre miracle. ........."And a bayonet, sir, with some guts behind it ")

Alan

 

[Ronaldo]

Not always the punters fault Stu gave Don that much whiskey at Euro one year he fell through his display stand

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Dont send an bayonett when a good old Seax can do the job perfectly well.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Pilgrim_uk]

Should this be a "Do's and Don'ts" at figure shows.

 

[John Bowery]

 

[Alex]

omg John

I suggest using some electrified wire on the border of tables and installing some kind of swivel axes which will cut any protruding limb trying to get too close to the figures

 

[yellowcat]

 

[MrBMB]

As someone who takes photos I feel the same way. What amazes me is the if the show organizes took great photos and posted them no one who need to. I think the easiest thing to do would be to allow people to take cameras, tripods either before or after the show for an hour or so, it would make thinks so much easier on everyone. On the last day it would have to be before as at the end of the day it is a mad rush to get out. Most of the time there are still organises hanging around before and after.
Just my thoughts, or assign someone to takes photos and post them on the web later. I can't make it to the big shows as I can only afford 1/48 planes not the real ones

 

[Forté]

Have you maybe sent suggestions to the organisers? I know they're quite active on Facebook.