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Title: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 18 June 2012, 02:20:48 AM
One of Scotland's premier wargames shows, Claymore 2012, will be held on Saturday 4th August, 2012, at Edinburgh’s Telford College, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QE.  Doors will open to the public at 10.00am.

Cost: Adult £2.50, Child £1.50, Family £5.00 (2 Adult 2 children)

Features

- Demonstration and Participation Games: As per usual at Claymore there will be a good selection of demonstration and participation games.  A list of games that will be presented at Claymore 2012 will be added to the website as soon as we know who will be coming.

- Traders: a list of traders who have confirmed they will be attending can be found here: http://seswc.co.uk/claymore/claymore-traders/ (http://seswc.co.uk/claymore/claymore-traders/)

- Bring & Buy: Sell your second hand wargames stuff at our Bring and Buy stand.

Facilities

- Parking: There are 450 free spaces at the College.  People coming to the show should not park in neighbouring Morrisons supermarket car park.  If you’re there for more than three hours you will be fined.

- Catering: The college will be opening their catering outlets for the duration of the show.

- Bar: Drinks will be on sale from around 11am.

- ATM: a cash machine is available in Morrisons, immediately next door to the College.

For more info, check the SESWC website: http://seswc.co.uk/2012/03/01/claymore-2012/ (http://seswc.co.uk/2012/03/01/claymore-2012/)

We'll need any pre-orders for this one in to us before Sat 28th July please!

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Derek H on 18 June 2012, 07:49:54 AM
Quote from: Leon on 18 June 2012, 02:20:48 AM
One of Scotland's premier wargames shows, Claymore 2012, will be held on Saturday 4th August, 2012, at Edinburgh’s Telford College, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QE.  Doors will open to the public at 10.00am.

One of?   :D :D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 18 June 2012, 02:50:29 PM
Quote from: Derek H on 18 June 2012, 07:49:54 AM
One of?   :D :D

:D

You and Falkirk are pretty close to each other now, you know!
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Derek H on 18 June 2012, 03:54:52 PM
Claymore's miles ahead.  But I would say that, wouldn't I.   :D

With 33 traders coming  we're certainly better for shopping, I think some companies have decided to only come to one Scottish show this year. 

But I usually enjoy Falkirk more as I don't have to work.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 18 June 2012, 05:32:09 PM
From a purely sales-based perspective, our Claymore takings peaked in 2009 and have dropped by 20% for the past two years, whereas Falkirk's takings have increased every year, except for this year, which was around a 5% drop on 2011.  2011 was also the first year where we did better at Falkirk than Claymore.

So, it's going to be interesting to see how this year's Claymore works out, and whether it gains back ground on Falkirk for us.  I think you get a lot more numbers through the door than Carronade (600-ish I think), and obviously you have more traders as well.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: alnewhaven on 19 June 2012, 08:54:35 PM
Thought Claymore was a bit lack lustre last year, but as Hibs drawn away, I'll have nowt else to do.  Actually even if they were at home, Claymore would be a better bet  ;(
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: old smokie on 19 June 2012, 09:55:55 PM
QuoteSo, it's going to be interesting to see how this year's Claymore works out, and whether it gains back ground on Falkirk for us.  I think you get a lot more numbers through the door than Carronade (600-ish I think), and obviously you have more traders as well.

no worries Leon I'll be there to boost the Pendrakens coffers  :D ;D and a pre order winging its way to you shortly  :D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 19 June 2012, 10:08:41 PM
Quote from: old smokie on 19 June 2012, 09:55:55 PM
no worries Leon I'll be there to boost the Pendrakens coffers  :D ;D and a pre order winging its way to you shortly  :D

:-bd
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: MR T on 08 July 2012, 06:22:55 PM
Hi Leon. Will you be holding price increases for Claymore  or get your order in before then :-\
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 09 July 2012, 01:32:09 AM
Quote from: MR T on 08 July 2012, 06:22:55 PM
Hi Leon. Will you be holding price increases for Claymore  or get your order in before then :-\

All the prices on the stand will have gone up by then, but with the cut-off for pre-orders being on the 28th July, any pre-orders will be at the current pricing.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: MR T on 09 July 2012, 05:51:44 PM
Ok Cheers Leon, will make sure i get any order in before the 28th ;)
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: MR T on 13 July 2012, 08:53:16 PM
HI Leon, order placed, can I pick this up at Claymore please  :)

Cheers M
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 14 July 2012, 02:13:56 AM
Quote from: MR T on 13 July 2012, 08:53:16 PM
HI Leon, order placed, can I pick this up at Claymore please  :)

Cheers M

Just seen this one, we'll get that sorted for you, no bother at all.

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: MR T on 14 July 2012, 03:40:47 AM
Cheers Leon, see you at Claymore  :D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: WeeWars on 24 July 2012, 10:55:01 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 June 2012, 05:32:09 PM
So, it's going to be interesting to see how this year's Claymore works out, and whether it gains back ground on Falkirk for us.
Prepare the 1809 line infantry moulds !
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 25 July 2012, 01:31:35 AM
Quote from: WeeWars on 24 July 2012, 10:55:01 PM
Prepare the 1809 line infantry moulds !

:D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: alnewhaven on 27 July 2012, 12:00:17 PM
Leon

Ive just ordered some ACW stuff. Can I collect at Claymore?

Thanks

Alastair
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 27 July 2012, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: alnewhaven on 27 July 2012, 12:00:17 PM
Ive just ordered some ACW stuff. Can I collect at Claymore?

Yep, no bother.

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Mexican Dave on 27 July 2012, 06:41:30 PM
Leon/Dave,

Just sent my order in for claymore
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 27 July 2012, 07:00:27 PM
Quote from: Mexican Dave on 27 July 2012, 06:41:30 PM
Leon/Dave,

Just sent my order in for claymore

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 30 July 2012, 07:46:19 PM
I hope you guys will not dash off AFTER the show and we can have a good beer (or Ale for the more traditional gentlemen among us). Myself will promote another game there with a mate but will surely drop by and pick up some stuff. If I manage to send in an order for example.

Cheers

Roland
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 30 July 2012, 08:07:49 PM
Quote from: sebigboss79 on 30 July 2012, 07:46:19 PM
I hope you guys will not dash off AFTER the show and we can have a good beer (or Ale for the more traditional gentlemen among us). Myself will promote another game there with a mate but will surely drop by and pick up some stuff. If I manage to send in an order for example.

We'll be heading off after the show I'm afraid, as we'll have been up since 4am to drive up there!  I'll be popping round all the games though, so I'll come and say hello.

If you need anything bringing up, we'll need to know asap, as we're snowed under with stuff at the moment.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 30 July 2012, 08:09:24 PM
Already looking.

Ah too bad, but understandable.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: WeeWars on 03 August 2012, 10:52:12 AM
Quote from: Leon on 30 July 2012, 08:07:49 PM

we're snowed under

You get away from that snow and get yourself up to sunny Scotland.  :D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 03 August 2012, 04:12:41 PM
Rain = liquid sunshine...and we gots plenty of it...Ayeeee!!!
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: alnewhaven on 04 August 2012, 03:00:28 PM
Quote from: Leon on 27 July 2012, 03:38:08 PM
Yep, no bother.

8)

Lovely figures, not sure my eyes are up to painting them tho!!!
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 04 August 2012, 04:08:47 PM
Totally easy man, I was in doubt as well but what it takes is just a slight change of techniques you know from say 28mm.

More brushing, brighter colors and never forget it is the OVERALL look that counts, not the single fig.


Just back from Claymore where I picked an up my order (thanks again Leon). More detailled report to come but lets just say 2 gentleman (I assume one of them was Leon) with awesome figures at decent prices.
Cheers for now

Roland
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: alnewhaven on 04 August 2012, 04:38:24 PM
All my 10s up till now have been olive drab head to toe so looking at these ACW once I got released from the Bring N Buy ...I thought "$hTTTT!! They didnt look that small in the pics !!"
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Genom on 04 August 2012, 05:27:45 PM
Good show, finally picked up the Arab pack to make a start to the wife's Saladin Army, next up crusaders. (And eventually purchasing lots of WW2 German tanks and transports)
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: MR T on 04 August 2012, 05:36:14 PM
Great service as always today Leon. ACW fabby.  More guns still required.  problem  is you have tooooo many nice figures i want  :'(
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Techno on 04 August 2012, 06:38:18 PM
Quote from: alnewhaven on 04 August 2012, 03:00:28 PM
Lovely figures, not sure my eyes are up to painting them tho!!!

Treat yourself to an Optivisor Al....You'll wonder how you ever did without one....Worth every penny!
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Dave Knight on 05 August 2012, 05:12:13 PM
http://leadwarriordavek.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/claymore-2012.html

A short report on my visit to the show is on my blog above

Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Steve J on 05 August 2012, 07:36:04 PM
More great pics on the following Blog:
http://wappinshaw.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/report-and-pictures-from-claymore.html
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: clibinarium on 05 August 2012, 10:45:34 PM
The Sekigahara game; looks like pendraken samurai?
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Yorky on 07 August 2012, 08:20:48 PM
Any Pics Leon?
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 07 August 2012, 09:34:47 PM
Yep, just need to get them off the camera and uploaded, I'll try and get them done when I get in tonight.

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Scolty on 08 August 2012, 09:55:54 AM
Picked up my first order!! Great service and figures. Hope you enjoyed the show Leon. Have started painting and already looking forward to getting in another order shortly.
Scolty.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 08 August 2012, 02:40:06 PM
Quote from: Scolty on 08 August 2012, 09:55:54 AM
Picked up my first order!! Great service and figures. Hope you enjoyed the show Leon. Have started painting and already looking forward to getting in another order shortly.
Scolty.

Yeah, we had a really good day, I've got some pics which I'll throw up tonight (he says hopefully...  :-[ )

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Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 08 August 2012, 07:51:11 PM
Quote from: Leon on 08 August 2012, 02:40:06 PM
Yeah, we had a really good day, I've got some pics which I'll throw up tonight (he says hopefully...  :-[ )

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Which one of the gentlemen was actually you? I assume the other one was Dave?
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: GordonY on 08 August 2012, 08:20:52 PM
Dave is the really tall one, not that I'm saying Leon is short.
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 08 August 2012, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: sebigboss79 on 08 August 2012, 07:51:11 PM
Which one of the gentlemen was actually you? I assume the other one was Dave?

Dave's the older one, possibly snoozing behind the stand... and I'm the younger one stopping him from breaking the till.   :D
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 08 August 2012, 11:18:49 PM
Quote from: Leon on 08 August 2012, 09:46:11 PM
Dave's the older one, possibly snoozing behind the stand... and I'm the younger one stopping him from breaking the till.   :D

:o

I would have interpreted Dave as mastering the crowd from the backrow....
But was cool to see Pendraken in action...the Pickelhaube looks a bit Bismarck though...
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Leon on 08 August 2012, 11:39:37 PM
Quote from: sebigboss79 on 08 August 2012, 11:18:49 PM
...the Pickelhaube looks a bit Bismarck though...

Yeah, that's Dave's, he seems to have a thing for pointy helmets...  :-\
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Techno on 09 August 2012, 05:05:33 AM
Oooooer Matron ! :o
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Aart Brouwer on 09 August 2012, 05:38:33 AM
Quote from: Techno on 09 August 2012, 05:05:33 AM
Oooooer Matron ! :o


;D

"Oooooer Matron, put it awehhhhh!..."

Cheers,
Aart
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Techno on 09 August 2012, 08:25:03 AM
'Ere....Stop messin' about. ;)
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: Aart Brouwer on 09 August 2012, 09:13:44 AM
Quote from: Techno on 09 August 2012, 08:25:03 AM
'Ere....Stop messin' about. ;)

Oohhh, ye didn't arf crack that one did ya?  :o

Cheers,
Aart
Title: Re: Show: Claymore, Edinburgh
Post by: sebigboss79 on 09 August 2012, 11:54:00 AM
Quote from: Leon on 08 August 2012, 11:39:37 PM
Yeah, that's Dave's, he seems to have a thing for pointy helmets...  :-\


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