SALUTE 2017: Sat, 22nd April @ ExCel London - POST YOUR SHOW REPORTS HERE..

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**Aeneades**

I plan to stick around far longer next year.

This was my first year and I had worked out which stalls I needed to prioritise in advance then studied the map to make sure I went there asap. Worked well as I picked up most of the bits I was after. I then had a short wander around the rest of the trade stalls and then went home.

Next year I think I need to go have a drink after the initial rush for exclusives, wait an hour or so for the surge of people to subside a little and then go have a proper look around at all of the display cases and gaming tables. I have seen so many photos of things that I completely missed, even for the games I specifically went there to pick up items for.

**NAVARRO**

Another update is finished.

Still so many pictures to clear this is like a full time job.

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part5.html

**Ruglud**

Thanks Navarro - your focus on the retailers, plus your personal view point on their ranges, really makes your blog stand out from the crowd

**NAVARRO**

Ruglud wrote:
Thanks Navarro - your focus on the retailers, plus your personal view point on their ranges, really makes your blog stand out from the crowd

Cheers Ruglud, much appreciated!!

Today there will be no update since I have not managed to sleep last night and today I'm dead. Hopefully tomorrow I will get back into it.

**Ruglud**

A few YouTube walkthroughs to watch;
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=salute+2017

Meeples & Miniatures – Episode 206 – Salute 2017: The Interviews

Welcome to Episode 206 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Download Episode 206

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Dave Luff travel to Salute 2017 and bring you a number of interviews from the day.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 – Intro
05:52 – Plastic Soldier Company
17:11 – Dave Marshall (TMTerrain)
21:50 – Agema Miniatures
27:14 – Titan Wargames
30:36 – Oshiro Model Terrain
33:23 – Westwind Productions
43:16 – Bad Squiddo Games
46:19 – Hawk Wargames
52:33 – Glenbrook Games Painting Service
58:42 – Oathsworn Miniatures
1:04:52 – Battle Mats
1:08:27 – Great Escape Games
1:15:11 – Baccus 6mm
1:22:05 – Warwick Kinrade (Battlegroup Tobruk)
1:30:11 – Osprey Games
1:36:30 – The Ministry of Gentlemenry Warfare
1:41:40 – In Her Majesty’s Name boardgame
1:46:58 – The Drowned Earth Miniatures Game
1:54:00 – Closing Comments

**jamopower**

I participated my first Salute and it was quite an experience. We also visited the Warhammer world day before, so there was bit of a miniature exhaustion already, but that didn't matter too much. Especially I liked Mierce miniatures booth where you could inspect most of the models first hand and the fantastically painted studio versions were on display.

**GiraffeX**

Cheers NAVARRO I always enjoy reading your Salute blogs.

**reds8n**

Indeed, always an enjoyable follow up.

I would like to thank all the competitors and staff on this year's salute painting competition. Some truly fantastic entries in such a wide and varied spectrum of subjects.
Large Photos of the Winners are in the Clubs Dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/…/eh0dv4z…/AAD82l5CP3nYRH2RKuGXYE1ja
Lawrence
Best in show
Steve Party (185) – Saint Celestine
Steve is now on the path to Crystal Brush 2018. Congratulations
http://www.crystalbrush.com/…/starting-out-on-the-road-to-…/
http://www.salute.co.uk/salute/salute-2017-pc-results/
Please let us know if there are any spelling mistakes
1. Historical war games single figure. Infantry or cavalry up to and including 54mm
1. Fet Milner (162)
2. Daniel Monreal (092)
3. Michael Lois (005)
2. Historical war games unit infantry or cavalry 6mm-54mm. 3-40 figures.
1. Russell Rainford (244)
2. Michael Lois (004)
3. Kevin Ingram (076)
3. Historical war games unit other up to and including 54mm. up to 5 figures.
1. Chris Webb (131)
2. Russell Rainford (243)
3. Graham Green (166)
4. Science fiction. Single figure up to and including 54mm
1. Steve Party (185)
2. Richard Gray (177)
3. Andy Wardle (237)
5. Science fiction. Unit up to and including 40mm. 5-40 figures.
1. Sonny Hardy (186)
2. Ryan Allen (106)
3. Reece Stewart (111)
6. Science fiction creature or vehicle. Any size up to 3 items
1. Richard Grey (091)
2. Lee Hebblethwaite (031)
3. Reece Stewart (110)
7. Fantasy single figure. Up to and including 54mm
1. Andy Wardle (236)
2. Steve Party (183)
3. Lewis Collins (044)
8. Fantasy unit up to and including 54mm 3-40 figures
1. Chris Bair (152)
2. Charlie Kirkpatrick (241)
3. Russell Rainford (245)
9. Fantasy creature and vehicle, any size up to 3 models.
1. Chris Clayton (049)
2. 2.Raymond Ventu Sullien (197)
3. Lee Hebblewaite (145)
10. Large scale single figure over 54mm-90mm busts up to 165mm
1. Andy Wardle
2. Ben Curry (103)
3. David Soper (081)
11. Miscellaneous, any figure or unit not covered by above 10 classes including dioramas.
1. John Keys (043)
2. Martin Collier (154)
3. Richard Gray (128)
12. Junior - Any figure or unit covered by any of the above classes including dioramas.
1. Alexander Berner (024)
2. Alexander Barbaro-Robias (158)
3. Daniel Field (068)
13. Salute figure 2012 figure
1. Charlie Kirkpatrick (240)
2. Mark Lifton (077)
3. Jon Miitr (089)

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/eh0dv4zapabzrz5/AAD82l5CP3nYRH2RKuGXYE1ja

congrats to all

**Ruglud**

Ahh, the painting contest results. I'm a touch underwhelmed by the winner, but it's subjective obviously...

My favourites below, in no particular order. (Spoilered due to size)

Spoiler:

**NAVARRO**

Thank you guys

The Glootkin diorama deserved a win, its really imposing.

Update 6 is ready now.

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part-6.html

**NAVARRO**

Update 7 is also live today, enjoy.

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part7.html

Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just edited the 8th blog post on Salute.

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part8.html

Automatically Appended Next Post:
Update 9

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part9.html

Final update and conclusion.

http://mr-bugman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/salute-2017-coverage-part10.html

Thats it for 2017 Salute.

**Ruglud**

Excellent stuff Navarro - thanks for posting the links here...

And I guess we can call it finished now for Salute '17 coverage... See you all next year for the 2018 edition

**Pacific**

A big thanks for everyone posting here, made a big difference being able to see the miniatures and games on display for those of us not able to go

**rich1231**

Navarro, thanks for the kind words about our stand. A lot of effort went into it by all my guys and gals. Even better is that was only phase one, there are 2 more significant changes coming, one for UK Games Expo and then for Gencon...