To me, the attraction of the day was the scale models of Royal Enfield motorcycles worth around Rs 70,000!
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On Day 1, we reached the event quite early and then ended up waiting outside for us to get inside. Now, since the events were spread across three fields, one had the option to explore options at the remaining fields (say A).
To give an idea of the event ground, people who have visited in past can relate. The main show (and stalls) were still there at the original venue, where one passes through the gate. The place where Bullets used to be parked in earlier years, was turned into an exclusive RE extravaganza. Here, one could look at the various REs and customs, also had stalls from players like Ceat, etc. This field was about 80% RE showcasing from custom models, to custom helmets to scale model displays alongside dioramas plus UNESCO. Also, there was a huge covered place in the middle where one could seat on bean bags. This section I am referring to as A.
To the right of this, during earlier years I had seen a half-covered mountain. This year, it was all cleared and turned into BIG parking plus Open air shows. Yes, the parking was big with no restrictions, anybody could park their two-wheelers over there. This ground also had the RE servicing plus shops from players like Raw Stone etc. In fact, the parking was so huge that one ended up walking quite a bit if he is not aware of the alternate exits and chose the same way where he came in. This was a waste of space as people chose to park their bullets outside, at the pay and park sections.
Some of the images captured on Day 1
Found this eatery bang opposite Double Tree by Hilton, which remains open all night and serves excellent breakfast, well within budget and taste. Blue Flame is another diagonal to this place, and serves good quality food.
We had headed for the Garage cafe but were denied entry as RE was conducting some meetings over there and the entire venue had been booked for the duration. We headed a little towards the beach and got some excellent breakfast over there.
We had headed for Vagator beach before coming to the venue and it seemed calm and clean
Some of the Bullet modifications displayed at the venue
The Day 1 open air DJ show
Which invariably had to be followed up by a customary visit to the Mango Tree
But the attraction for the day was the 1:3 scale model of Royal Enfields which have been handcrafted by Royal Enfield themselves. These are no Maisto stuff. I personally collect scale models (1:64) and therefore could only appreciate the monumental quality these gems have. Also had the privilege of interacting with a gentleman from the Design team, who informed me that RE is working on these scale models for all their releases, currently in production. I was obviously most interested in a Forest Green model of B500 but that I guess, will probably never ever materialize.
These models come with a working type clutch, brake levers, and an ignition key. I did not try the gear lever though (I was simply awestruck with this ART and visited all three days). I typically wanted to know if RE is also thinking to bring some sort of a working engine under this; might be too far-fetched as I was all bowled up, but the gentleman did not deny either. Putting it over here, as some of you might be interested in these life-like scale models. These are worth a gem. Price is approx 70K. Please enjoy some of the pictures.
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