Salute 53

On Saturday 11th April I went to my first wargame show of the year, SALUTE 53  run by the "South London Warlords". After a chilly start to the day I arrived at Excel London in just over half an hour. There was no queue when I arrived at 10.50 am, collected my goodie bag and set off looking around the trade stands. I must admit that I have never seen so many people at the show, so it was a great start to the day.

Once again the trade stands had everything you needed for our great hobby, but I did notice a hell of a lot of 3D companies that have been set up over the year. The trade stands were all very busy but I kept getting battered by people and their bloody backpacks. I feel like that I am getting out of touch with wargaming as once again, there were no 20mm plastic figures on sale. All nearly 28mm now. Once I had finished with the traders, I then turned my attention to the games. There were some fantastic layouts this year and plenty of demonstration/participation games.

I would like to salute to all the ladies who came along with their partners and there were plenty of kids as well, making kits or painting figures. They all looked like they were having fun. A great family day out.

I met up with the bloggers at 1pm and it was great to catch up with most of them that I was able to chat to. Sorry if I missed you. With my back now aching, I sat down and had lunch. I did manage to spend some of the coppers in the war chest and brought some bases from “Warbase” and a nice piece of terrain from someone? Purchased my first ever wargaming mat from “Deep-Cut Studio”

I had a really enjoyable day at Salute the best for many a year. I left the venue around 2.15pm knackered but happy. Roll on for the next wargming show. Here are a few pictures that I managed to take this year.

Milton Hundreds Wargame Club
"The Longest Day Sword Beach"

A Few Bits and the Hobby
"Italy 1944"

International Toy Soldier Club
"Men of Lead! Invasion 1897"

To The Strongest
"Lust for Glory"
Marlborough Wras

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