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salon-maquette this last weekend in Paris

I was up in Paris this weekend with my wife to meet and show around her family. Notied the big metro poster that there was a show going on too. So while they all went to the Louvre I headed over and was a little let down. The few displays were amazing, but very little. Most of the show was seriously directed toward rail road and RC.

That being said, I had a great time. I only wih I had known about it sooner, and would have liked to meet up with Chris. But I am assuming he also was there for some reason. And I still found a few things I couldn't live without.

Otherwise, just wanted to give my perspective on it, and letting you guys know that I don't think you missed anything. Three more months andd we're comming home.

Rich

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Rich
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And in what way was this bad? In case you hadn't noticed RR modelling is very much a form of "scale-modelling" (and some R/C models as well).

Kim

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kim

Rich a présenté l'énoncé suivant :

Hi Rich,

I am sorry that we haven't been able to meet up, but I did not go to Paris: I had an accident of motorcycle and I am totally blocked at home even for a long time.

On the other hand friends of me went there, and returned very disappointed: this salon is not any more at all interesting for the scale modellers. Other are much more interesting, as the magnificent "retro-mobile" for example, or even for the military modellers, Saumur which will take place soon.

Cheers

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Flying Frog

I am not dispariging the rail roaders. It is not my interest, but do realize what you are saying. I was expecting more of a static scale show and competition, but it was more of a catch all.

Did not intend to hurt any feelings.

Rich

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Rich

Evidently there are no armour fans on this newsgroup. The Salon in Paris this weekend was notable for one thing expecially: Tamiya has debuted their upcoming Char B 1 main battle tank of the 1940 French army. They had two built-up models with display of the parts on trees as well. It's slated for mid-year release. That is certainly significant news!

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Brian Burr Chin

Dans son message précédent, Brian Burr Chin a écrit :

No you are wrong, I like armour... but I think the new Renault B1B isn't enough to justify a salon... even I love this battle tank. Go to my website and you will see how I like it: there is a complete walkaround, interior and exterior of this tank!

But, I repeat, for armour in France Saumur Contest is very, very much interesting. I know this salon from a very long time (I contributed 27 years ago with Sherman, and often after this one in several categories), but I let it down since 15 years, because it is no more a salon for scale modellers, but for RC modellers and trains fans.

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Flying Frog

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