2014 Shows

March 22nd 2014 - A Call to Muster 2014Venue: Southlands Leisure Centre, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0GHA Call To Muster 2014 will be staged on Saturday at the Southlands Leisure Centre and there is plenty to do and see– and only £1 entry fee. We have tried our best to recruit a range of traders including the leading model retailer – Halifax Modellers World – and local retailer – Pete’s Bases – and book retailers – David Lanchester Books and Worley Books. There will be a range of military and Sci-Fi models on display and local model club members will be demonstrating model making throughout the day. There is also a range of wargames from Ancients through El Cid, Wild West, First World War and Second World War to Sci-Fi and Fantasy – with nearly half open to public participation. Colour will be provided by several re-enactment groups from ACW and Custer era to the First World War and more modern. Finally something unusual at shows - valuations of hobby collectables by staff from Vectis Auctions Ltd – the leading toy auction house in the world based locally. Admission price: Adults £1, Children/Seniors 50pOrganiser: Thomas Davidson & David Clemmet, website: http://www.teesshows.co.uk/View event flyer

March 22nd 2014 - Military in Miniature ShowVenue: The Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive , Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8ENHosted by the Aldershot Branch of the BMSS and the Guilford Games Club. Open 10.00am - 4.00pm Open painting competition; Demonstration and participation wargames; Club displays; Trade stands; Refreshments. Free car parking.Admission price: No details providedOrganiser: Andrew Dunstan, email: andrew.dunston@ntlworld.com, phone: 01483 858586View event flyer

March 23rd 2014 - East Midlands Model Show Venue: The Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JRNow in its 24th year. Trade & Club Displays. Competition, Refreshments. Free Parking Open 10am - 4.30pmAdmission price: Adults £3.50, Children & Concessions £1.50, Family £8Organiser: East Midlands Model Club, website: http://www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk/View event flyer

April 5th 2014 - Welling 2014 Venue: Falconwood Community Centre, Falconwood Parade, The Green (off Hook Lane), Welling, Kent, DA16 2PGThe show includes club and trade stands and an open competition which is always very well subscribed. Admission price: TBAOrganiser: Welling Model Club, website: wellingmodelclub.blogspot.co.uk

April 6th 2014 - Shropshire Scale Model ShowVenue: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP ( www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/default.aspx )All the regular attractions Trade Stands, Club Displays. Open Model Competition Refreshments, Tombola. Park & Ride Free Entry! (Normal Museum Parking Charges WILL Apply) For details of the Museum and how to get there see websiteAdmission price: Free show entry (parking charges apply) Organiser: Gary Stevens, email: gary473@btinternet.com

April 12th 2014 - Annual Show Venue: Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EPA number of model Clubs from across southern England will have displays together with Trade Stands selling kits, after market products, paints, decals and tools etc.. There will be Competitions covering all classes of models and a Kid’s Make & Take stand. Refreshments will be available all day. Also plenty of Tombola prizes to be won, together with FREE CAR PARKING.Admission price: Adults £3.00 Children & Seniors £1.50 Family Ticket £7.00Organiser: Poole Vikings Model Club, Andy Sweet, 111 Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9DW, email: poolevikings@tiscali.co.uk, website: Myweb.tiscali.co.uk/poolevikings, phone: (01202) 743494

April 12th 2014 - Plymouth Model ShowVenue: Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade ( http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouthguildhall )Club displays, static and R/C, model railways, militaria, sci-fi, plus an open competition, in the heart of the city with easy access and plenty of parking nearby. open from 10.00 to 4.00 Admission price: Adults £4, Concessions £2, Family ticket £10 Organiser: David Jane, email: mdjane1@virginmedia.com, phone: 01752 240044

April 12th 2014 - Sword & Lance 2014 Venue: Darlington College, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DRPresented by Darlington Military Modelling SocietyAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Darlington Military Model Society, website: http://www.dmms.moonfruit.com/

April 13th 2014 - The REME Museum Model ShowVenue: REME Museum of Technology, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9NH ( http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/ )Surrounded by specialist armoured vehicles, wartime transport and modern fighting equipment, the REME Museum Model Show will be held on the 13th April 2014 from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission includes entry to both the model show and the REME Museum of Technology. The museum’s cafĂ© will be open offering light lunches and refreshments. Admission price: Adult £5, Child £4, Family £15 (2+3) Under 5s FreeOrganiser: Oliver Parr – Education Officer, REME Museum of Technology, email: enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk, phone: 0118 976 3375

April 26th 2014 to April 27th 2014 - Scottish Nationals 2014Venue: Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, PH2 0TH ( http://www.dewarscentre.co.uk/ )The premier model show in Scotland. Model displays, Trade stalls, competition, Kit Swap and Tombola. This year there will be a special Scottish Aviation display. (see flyer for details). Discounted admission price for IPMS and MAFVA members on presentation of a valid membership card.Admission price: See website for details Organiser: Jim Gibb, email: snsmschair@live.co.uk, website: http://scotnats.org.uk/, phone: 01738 441365View event flyer

April 26th 2014 - THE BMSS ANNUAL SHOW 2014Venue: Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London, WC1N 1HTPresented by the British Model Soldier Society. Follow updates to the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BMSSAnnualsAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: BMSS, website: http://www.bmssonline.com/annual-show.html

April 27th 2014 - ModelKraft 2014Venue: Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BNThat is the date to book up in your 2014 diary, for this day is when ModelKraft 2014 will be taking place on. The club has decided to keep the show at this new time of the year due to the weather and the feedback we received after last years show. The added benefit is not getting up in the dark with the risk of a covering of snow on the ground, but to have sunshine enlightening the day. Show open 10am to 4pm Admission price: Adults £5, Seniors £2, Accompanied under 16s free Organiser: Tim Upson-Smith, Milton Keynes Scale Model Club, email: tupsonsmith@live.co.uk, website: http://www.mksmc.co.uk/

May 4th 2014 - Automodellismo 4Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZClub Displays, Trade Stands, refreshments, free parkingAdmission price: See website for details Organiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/Automodellismo/Automodellismo.html

May 10th 2014 - IPMS (UK) Annual General MeetingVenue: South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Dakota Way, Airbourne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire,, DN4 7NW ( http://www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk/ )The AGM is open to all current IPMS (UK) Members and will be held at Doncaster Aeroventure in South Yorkshire. The official AGM notice for nominations and resolutions will be published in magazine 6/2013 and full details of accounts and reports for the meeting will be published in magazine 01/2014.Admission price: Free on presentation of a valid Membership Card Organiser: Richard Farrar, Honorary Secretary, email: secretary@ipmsuk.co.uk

May 11th 2014 - Hendon Scale Model ShowVenue: RAF Museum Hendon, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5QW ( http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/ )Presented by IPMS Barnet &Harrow. Club displays, traders, competition and catering. Open 10:00 to 18:00Admission price: Free (car parking charges apply)Organiser: Les Rawlins, 47 Dales Path, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2SF, email: kar.lesrr@ntlworld.com, website: http://www.ipmsbarnet.co.uk/modelshow.htm

May 11th 2014 - Model Show 2014 Venue: Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Glos, GL3 2JHThe 13th IPMS Gloucester Model ShowAdmission price: Adults £2.50, Children (15 and under) and senior citizens £1.00Organiser: IPMS Gloucester, Jeff Brown, email: gundylunch@sky.com

May 24th 2014 - Lancing Model Show Venue: Lancing Parish Hall, 96 South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJSee models of Aircraft, Military Vehicles, Cars, Trucks, Ships, Submarines, Spacecraft, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Figures, Dioramas, Trains, Warhammer and many more subjects. Doors open to the Public from 10.00am - 4.00pm, Free Entry (Donations Welcome), Club Displays, Competition and Traders, Modelling Raffle and Refreshments.Admission price: FreeOrganiser: Southdowns Model Group, website: http://www.lancingmodelshow.org.uk/

May 24th 2014 - Model 2014 Venue: Torquay Town Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RDExhibitions, Displays, Competitions & Trade Stalls. Open 9.30am to 4.30pmAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Torbay Military Modelling Society, email: paulfarrar@live.co.uk, website: http://www.torbaymilitarymodellingsociety.org.uk/

May 31st 2014 - IPMS Salisbury’s Annual Scale Model ShowVenue: Wyvern School Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RESalisbury’s annual model show – Free Parking, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (open to all), junior make-n-take, tombola. Doors open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Admission price: Adults £3, Children £1.50, Family £8 Organiser: Richard Clarke, email: info@salisburymodelshow.co.uk, website: http://www.salisburymodelshow.co.uk/

June 1st 2014 - The Northern Model ShowVenue: The Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TLModel displays, traders, open competition and refreshmentsAdmission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS Tyneside, Rob Sullivan, email: robsullivannms@gmail.com

June 15th 2014 - MAFVA Nationals 2014Venue: IWM Duxford ( http://www.iwm.org.uk/ )The MAFVA (Miniature AFV Association) Nationals will take place on Sunday June 15th (Father's Day) at IWM Duxford in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Show. Full details will be posted on the the MAFVA website Nationals page. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Middleton, MAFVA Liaison Officer, email: paul.middleton600@ntlworld.com, website: http://www.mafva.net/nationalsView event flyer

June 21st 2014 - Summer 2014 Modelshow Venue: Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkstone, Kent, CT18 7FPPresented by Shepway Military Modelling Society. Model displays, club displays, trade stands, modelling competitions, bring & buy stall and refreshments. Disabled access. Open 10am - 4pmAdmission price: Adults £1, Under 16s 50p Organiser: Shepway Military Modelling Society, email: shepway_mods@hotmail.co.uk, website: http://shepwaymilitarymodelling.wordpress.com/View event flyer

June 22nd 2014 - Model Show & Open Cockpit Day Venue: The Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV3 4FRClub displays and trade stands, free parking, disabled access, refreshments. Traders, please contact Diane James at Midland Air Museum on 02476301033 for further details. Admission price: Normal museum admission applies, see website Organiser: Coventry & Warwickshire IPMS, email: ipms.covandwarks@hotmail.com, website: http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/

June 22nd 2014 - Annual Model Show Venue: Downham Market Town Hall, Downham Market, PE38 9JSPresented by West Norfolk IPMSAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: West Norfolk IPMS, email: www.westnorfolkipms.co.uk

June 28th 2014 - Suffolk Model ShowVenue: Greshams Sport and Social Club, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3QJIpswich IPMS are pleased to announce a model show at Greshams Sports and Socal Club on 28th June 2014. Time 10.00 to 16.00. Price: £1.00 or free if you have a ticket for the Ipswich Transport and Model Festival, of which this is part of, on that date (Saturday 28th June 2014). An inclusive entrance ticket to all sites, (Ipswich Model Engineering, Ipswich Model Railway Club and Transport Museum) costs £9 and allows accompanied children to free entry. For those wishing to visit individual sites, normal admission charges will apply, and all visitors can use the free bus service at any time. The stands at the show will be local (Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridge and two or three traders). Admission price: See above Organiser: G Lovell, IPMS Ipswich, email: g43lovell@hotmail.co.uk

June 28th 2014 - Scale Model Show Venue: Old Parish Centre, Short Lane, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5EQPresented by East Neuk Model Club. Model displays, traders, refreshments.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: East Neuk Model Club, website: http://www.eastneukmodelclub.com/

July 6th 2014 - The Moorlands Model Show Venue: The TA Centre, Martin Leake House, Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HJPresented by IPMS Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club in association with 235 (City of Stoke-on-Trent) Sqn ATC. Many clubs, SIG’s & traders, Open model competition, FREE parking, Refreshments available Licensed bar.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club, John Lingwood, email: smmcmodelclub@hotmail.co.uk, website: http://smmc.moonfruit.com/, phone: 01782 721463View event flyer

July 12th 2014 to July 13th 2014 - Scale Model DisplayVenue: South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL ( http://www.ardinglyvcvshow.org.uk/index.html )IPMS Mid Sussex will be organising a Scale Model Display as part of Ardingly Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show, in the Norfolk Pavilion. Entry to the main show is £10.00 for adults, £7.00 for children and OAPs, plus £25.00 for a family of 2 adults and 3 children. There is no extra charge for the Scale Model Display. Car parking on site is free.Admission price: See aboveOrganiser: Model Show organiser, Alastair Logan , email: alastair305@btinternet.com

July 13th 2014 - smallspace 3Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZThe model show for all things space, science fiction and fantasyAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/smallspace/smallspace-gen/smallspace-gen.html

July 16th 2014 to July 20th 2014 - The War and Peace Revival 2014Venue: RAF Westenhanger – Folkestone Racecourse, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HXSee website for detailsAdmission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Rex Cadman, website: http://www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk/

July 19th 2014 - Figureworld Venue: Great Hall, Oundle School, New Street, Oundle, Northants, PE8 4GHFull details to followAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: The Basement

July 27th 2014 - Midland Expo 2014Venue: Leasowes Leisure Centre, Leasowes High School, Kent Road, Halesowen, B62 8JPMidland Expo 2014 returns to its original venue for the celebration of IPMS Birmingham's 50th anniversary.Admission price: Adults £4, OAPs/under 16s £2, Family (2+2) £10 Organiser: IPMS Birmingham, website: http://midlandexpo.blogspot.co.uk/View event flyer

August 2nd 2014 to August 3rd 2014 - Present Arms 2014Venue: Damyn's Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TNEssex MAFVA is pleased to announce its annual show "Present Arms" will again be held in a dedicated modelling marquee at the Military & Flying Machines Show, run by our good friends at Essex HMVA.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: IPMS Essex MAFVA , website: http://www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/View event flyer

August 2nd 2014 - East of Scotland Model Show Venue: Marryat Hall, Caird Hall Complex, Dundee, DD1 3BYProvisional date. presented by IPMS Dundee.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Dundee, website: http://www.ipmsdundee.co.uk/

August 10th 2014 - Plastic Model and Wargaming Show Venue: Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3BJDisplays, traders, wargaming, refreshmentsAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Avon and Lincombe Barn Wargaming Society, email: mailto:%20ipmsavon@gmail.com, website: http://www.ipmsavon.org.uk/

August 31st 2014 - Northwest Kitswap 2014Venue: Canberra Club, Samlesbury Aerodrome, Balderstone, Lancashire, BB2 7LFIf you want to turn your loft insulation into cash or just pick up a few bargains, come to the North-West Kit-Swap. 5 Minutes from J31 of the M6. Hosted by IPMS Lancashire. Doors are 10:00 to 16:00, Final admissions at 15:30 prompt. Tables available for hire at £4 each, which includes entry for one Seller.Entrance fee for the public is £1.00 per adult. Under-16s go free! Free Parking at the venue. Hot and cold food is available until 1:30pm.Admission price: Adults £1, Under 16s FreeOrganiser: IPMS Lancashire, email: ipmslancs@gmail.com, website: http://ipmslancashire.wordpress.com/northwest-kitswap-2014/

September 7th 2014 - Fantastic Plastic 2014Venue: The Community Centre, Church Road, Wombourne, Staffordshire, WV5 9EZOnce again the ASVC are proud to bring scale modelling to the picturesque village of Wombourne situated just outside Wolverhampton where we have been meeting since 1965! Our show is situated across three halls with model displays, traders, open competition, free make & take for children, refreshments & more. Parking is ample within the village & also free! Our venue is disabled access friendly with dedicated parking just outside. Presented by Aero Space & Vehicle Club - IPMS Wombourne. Full T&C’s on website. Doors open 10am – 4pmAdmission price: Adult £3, Concessions £2, Accompanied Under 16s FreeOrganiser: Alan Dickens, Aero Space & Vehicle Club, email: alandickens@btinternet.com, website: http://www.asvc.org.uk/View event flyer

September 7th 2014 - The East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2014 Venue: The Showground, Kellythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DNPresented by IPMS Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club in association with Driffield Showground Events LimitedAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Kevin Dolman , email: modeldriffshow@btinternet.com

September 13th 2014 to September 14th 2014 - International N Gauge ShowVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XNThis two day show is dedicated to N Gauge. There is a full range of modern image, steam, continental and American layouts on display; along with society displays and demonstrations. 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday (last admission one hour before closing)Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/

September 14th 2014 - The Sutton Coldfield Model Spectacular 2104 Venue: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6ABPresented by Sutton Coldfield Model Makers SocietyAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Sutton Coldfield Model Makers Society, website: http://www.scmms.co.uk/

September 20th 2014 to September 21st 2014 - EuromilitaireVenue: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZModel displays, traders, competition and more.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Euromilitaire, website: http://www.euromilitaire.co.uk/

September 20th 2014 - Modelfest 2014Venue: Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQIn addition to the work of IPMS Farnborough members, Modelfest features the work of IPMS and non-IPMS clubs from a wide area. We exhibit a wide variety of subjects, including: Aircraft; Cars and trucks; Ships; Tanks and military vehicles, including real, full-size machines; Sci-fi; Figures. Traders selling new and secondhand kits, accessories, tools, decals, books and other modelling-related items will be exhibiting. There will also be tombola and refreshments.Admission price: Adults £4, Concessions £2, accompanied under 16s FREEOrganiser: IPMS Farnborough, website: http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/View event flyer

September 21st 2014 - Wings and ThingsVenue: Spalding High School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJHosted by IPMS Fenland & Spalding Open: 10am to 4pm Free car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands and model competition.Admission price: £2.00 Adults £1.00 OAP and ChildrenOrganiser: Bill Pickering, email: fenlandandspaldingmodelclub@talktalk.net, website: http://www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com/, phone: 01775 710465View event flyer

September 28th 2014 - St Ives Model Show Venue: Burgess Civic Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WUModel displays, traders, competition and refreshmentsAdmission price: TBA Organiser: Brampton Scale Model Club , IPMS Brampton, website: https://sites.google.com/site/ipmsbrampton/

October 4th 2014 - Abingdon Show Venue: Larkmead School, Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1BBModel displays, traders, competition and refreshments. Admission price: TBAOrganiser: Abingdon IPMS, Simon Fisher, email: simonfisher2008@btinternet.com, website: abingdon-ipms.blogspot.co.uk

October 4th 2014 - North Surrey Military Modelling Group ShowVenue: Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DPModel displays, traders, competitionAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: North Surrey Military Modelling Group , email: nsmmg@hotmail.co.uk

October 11th 2014 - Tank Mod 2014Venue: The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JGPresented by The Tank Museum. Model displays, traders and refreshments. Open 10.00am - 16.30pmAdmission price: Normal Museum Admission applies Organiser: The Tank Museum, website: http://www.tankmuseum.org/ixbin/indexplus?record=ART4151

October 12th 2014 - Expo 2014 Venue: The Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TSPresented by Lincoln and Newark model clubs.Admission price: FreeOrganiser: Lincoln and Newark model clubs, website: http://www.lincolnmodelclub.co.uk/

October 16th 2014 to October 19th 2014 - Midlands Model Engineering ExhibitionVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XNThe Show for Model Engineers. 2014 marks the 37th year of this highly regarded and successful exhibition. As one of the biggest modelling exhibitions in both size, scope and duration, this is the event for any modeller’s calendar. The show will feature nearly 1000 models, demonstrations, and both indoor and outdoor displays. Open 10.00am - 5.00pm Daily, Last Day Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Last admission one hour before closing. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/our-events-detail.php?id=0000000007

October 18th 2014 - Glasgow Model Fest 2014 Venue: Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Drive, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G52 1HHModel displays, traders, competition and more.Admission price: TBAOrganiser: IPMS Glasgow, Bruce Smith , phone: 0141 563 2098October 25th 2014 - Military Modelling and Wargaming ShowVenue: West Meads Community Centre, The Precinct, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex , PO21 5SBPresented by Bognor Regis Military Modelling and Wargaming Society, Model displays, wargaming, traders and more.Admission price: TBA Organiser: Bognor Regis Military Modelling and Wargaming Soc, Nick Sandford, email: nick_sandford@hotmail.com

October 25th 2014 - Gravesham Model Club Open Day Venue: North West Kent College, Lower Higham Road, Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JJOpen 10:00 to 4:00pmAdmission price: TBAOrganiser: Gravesham Military Modelling Society, website: http://www.gmms.org.uk/November 7th 2014 to November 9th 2014 - International Model Boat ShowVenue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XNOne of the UK's leading marine modelling exhibitions 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily. Last admissions one hour before closingAdmission price: See website for details Organiser: Meridienne Exhibitions, website: http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/

November 8th 2014 to November 9th 2014 - Scale ModelWorld 2014Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: Adult £10 for one day, £15 for two days, Concession £7 per day, Children and IPMS members free Organiser: Richard Farrar, email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/

November 30th 2014 - HaMeX 6Venue: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7NZThe HaMeX shows primarily concentrate on individuals selling off old kits, maybe some new kits, books, magazines and accessories - even the odd die-cast! But a few dealers usually attend, with their specialist wares.Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Paul Fitzmaurice, Mat Irvine, website: http://www.hamex.co.uk/Index.html

January 4th 2015 - Aviation & Model Collectors FairVenue: Hallmark Hotel, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 4LT ( http://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/our_hotels/croydon/location/ )Event held at the former Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon, next door to Airport House. Aviation & Military Collectables, Book and Model Collectors, Airline Collectables, Plastic kits. Doors open at 10:30. Free car parking Admission price: Adults £3, Children under 12 free. Organiser: Acebell Aviation , email: acebellaviation@aol.com, phone: 01737 822200

July 18th 2015 - North Somerset Model Show 2015Venue: The Helicopter Museum, Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8PP ( http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/ )Presented by North Somerset Modellers Society and North Somerset IPMS. Club displays, Traders and Tombola. NEW VENUE for 2015. Admission price: See website for detailsOrganiser: Fred Tooke, 15 Priory Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3HU, email: fredtooke@freenetname.co.uk

November 7th 2015 to November 8th 2015 - Scale ModelWorld 2015Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/

November 12th 2016 to November 13th 2016 - Scale ModelWorld 2016Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHThe world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.Admission price: TBA Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipmsuk.co.uk, website: http://www.smwshow.com/ © 2012 IPMS (UK) Website designed, built and hosted by Charlie Victor

Monday 25 November 2013

Mirror Models Diamond T 969 Wrecker

                                                        Diamond T969 Wrecker
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This is the test build of the forth coming Diamond T969 Wrecker from Mirror Models in 1/35th scale.

This is amazing and I look forward to seeing the completed kit.

Highly recommended.

I shall be doing a full build review when I get mine in due course. 

Thursday 14 November 2013

2014 MODEL SHOWS

A SHORT LIST WITH MORE SHOWS TO BE ADDED
February 16th 2014 - Huddersfield Show
Venue: Huddersfield Sports Centre, Southgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1TW ( huddersfieldmodelshow.co.uk )
The 2014 Huddersfield Show will take place on Sunday 16th February. Doors open 10.00 till 17.00. For further information contact Geoff Milnes on 01132893452 or 0787944655 or Alan Paul on 07811358355.
Admission price: Adult £4.00, Concessions £2.00
Organiser: Geoff Milnes, email: huddersfieldshow@gmail.com, phone: 01132893152 or 0787944655
April 26th 2014 to April 27th 2014 - Scottish Nationals 2014
Venue: Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, PH2 0TH ( http://www.dewarscentre.co.uk/ )
The premier model show in Scotland. Model displays, Trade stalls, competition, Kit Swap and Tombola. This year there will be a special Scottish Aviation display. (see flyer for details). Discounted admission price for IPMS and MAFVA members on presentation of a valid membership card.
Admission price: See website for details
Organiser: Jim Gibb, email: snsmschair@live.co.uk, website: http://scotnats.org.uk/, phone: 01738 441365
View event flyer
September 21st 2014 - Wings and Things
Venue: Spalding High School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ
Hosted by IPMS Fenland & Spalding Open: 10am to 4pm Free car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands and model competition.
Admission price: £2.00 Adults £1.00 OAP and Children
Organiser: Bill Pickering, email: fenlandandspaldingmodelclub@talktalk.net, website: www.ipmsfenlandandspalding.moonfruit.com, phone: 01775 710465
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November 8th 2014 to November 9th 2014 - Scale ModelWorld 2014
Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
The world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.
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Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk, website: www.smwshow.com
November 7th 2015 to November 8th 2015 - Scale ModelWorld 2015
Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
The world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.
Admission price: TBA
Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk, website: www.smwshow.com
November 12th 2016 to November 13th 2016 - Scale ModelWorld 2016
Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
The world's greatest model show presented by IPMS (UK). Car parking, disabled access, refreshments, club displays, trade stands, model competition (IPMS members only), demonstrations, talks and full-scale exhibits.
Admission price: TBA
Organiser: IPMS (UK), email: scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk, website: www.smwshow.com



 
 

Sunday 10 November 2013

IPMS 50TH 1963-2013 SHOW

                                                         Scale Model World 2013

In the world of model making,there is no bigger weekend show anywhere anytime.And so it was this last weekend as the 50th show was held at the ICC Telford.

For me this was my 20th show.Being a mere young man in 1993 I attended my first show at Donnington with Stafford IPMS whilst still serving in the British Forces on Specialist Duties.

Time has gone on and now reaching my 50th birthday,it was again a crack of the dawn start and swearing at my mobile phone as it cracked into life at 0515.I love my HTC really.Arriving early,the nice man ushered us into the disabled carpark.I now had a snooze to await the official opening..

The entry into the show was not the best organised I have seen.And I do hope lessons are learnt.This does not detract from what was to be a good weekend and I thank IPMS for this.

Ok the show itself.At this juncture I will spilt my narrative into subjects.

Model Clubs

This year my loyalties were split between the USAF Sig and 580 Modellers.Both of which are fine groups to belong to.The USAF Sig this year decided on a Recon theme and this was very well subscribed with some amazing subjects.For me the RB36 by Chris St Clair stood out for praise.To 580 Modellers there was no specific theme,but more a highlight of the best of 2014 set with new place cards by Geoff Cooper-Smith.In this area I was amazed at the skill level by certain members such as Mark Houghton.

I had a good tour around on my own and for me Edinburgh IPMS stood out for me.A great bunch of people,with a wit that is hard to beat.They had me is stiches from an early beginning.Some images are below.

Traders.
So many to choose.Starting at the letter A we have Airfix.They have announced a new 1/24 Typhoon which I am informed will be around £80-£90rrp.The prototype shown has a full Napier engine and nice cockpit.This is then complimented by ammo boxes in the wings.You could really go to town on this.Highly recommended.

I will now jump to Revell who had a new 1/48th Tornado.Really nice in a lot of aspects.I do feel the side cockpit instruments could be a little more pronounced,but that's me.

Z now the guys that are Zoukei Mura.They had a cracking Horton I want one of these I need say no more.11/10

Competition

Again in a separate room as last year.The area was crammed with all sorts of lovely creations.I am told that photography was at times a little frantic,with a lot of shoving.I myself waited until Sunday and had no general problems.Being 6'2" and large does help haha.

The winners this year stunned me.The overall champion being Mr Marchetti with his Levitation Car.I have seen the build images of this and it takes your breath away.This is the second year running this gent has won.Is he the new Alan Clarke I ask myself mmm.

I have taken many many images.And I will now let the images do the talking.

THE USAF SIG



RB36 BY CHRIS ST CLAIR



RECON THEME



THE AEROBATIC SIG WINNERS OF BEST SIG

THE CANBERRA SIG THEY DO GREAT WORK



THE PHANTOM SIG



A LOVELY CRUSADER IN 1/32

A WONDERFULL CANBERRA ON THE SLAM STAND
 

THE LOVELY MISS JORDAN DAUGHTER OF GARETH JORDAN

GARETHS 360SQN CANBERRA

WHY IS THIS YELLOW EMAIL ME PLEASE.


SAS BRINGS BACK SOME MEMORIES


THE REAL TONKA TOY

LUFTWAFFE TEST TONKA

THE NEW REVELL 1/48 TONKA

SORRY ABOUT THE FOCUS 1/32 TONKA

OOHH MY FAVOURITE

SUISSE BRAVO

A 1/1 HUEY

HELMETS

DETAIL

CANADA

MY OLD CAB AAC LYNX MK7


THIS WAS STUNNING WELL DONE A WESSEX

THE FRONT F104G IS BY MALC IRESON OF 580

F104's BY MALC AND ANDY OF 580 MODELLERS

MALCS CORSAIR 1/32 TAMIYA

P-61 NICE


THE NEW AIRFIX JAVELIN

1/48 SKUNK WORKS

DIAMOND T FRAME BY MIRROR MODELS WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

LZ MODELS DAMN THIS IS GOOD I HAD TO HAVE ONE

MIRROR MODELS 1/35 COLLECTION

BUY ONE

OR TWO

YOU KNOW

IT MAKES SENSE

THE SHY CREATIVE GENIUS LIBOR ZACHOVAL

MENGS TORTOISE AS FEATURED IN AFV MAGAZINE


T-80
 
RNAF F-86
MIG 21 BY MARK HOUGHTON OF 580

VIVE LA FRANCE

GOD BLESS AMERICA

A LANCASTER

ROD AND IAN KNOTTS WONDERFULL CREATIONS



THIS REALLY CAUGHT MY EYE

FINALLY DACOS SET FOR THE F104 IN 1/48


OOH OOH NICE



THE NICE CHAPS FROM EDINBURGH





MADNESS

THIS ANTONOV WAS HUGE
 

GARY WENKO THE MAN FROM SAN DIEGO HE SAY YEESSS

GARYS' STAND THE JAPANESE SIG


LOTS OF WORK HERE AND REBUILT PARTS

IPMS ITALIA FROM MILAN














SPITFIRE PR XIX BY LES ADAMS





THE COMPETITION















THIS WAS STUNNING




1/32 MIG21 FROM CUBA

THIS STARTED LIFE AS A ZOUKEI MURA 1/32 SKYRAIDER J








CHAMPION FOR THE 2ND YEAR WOW WOW


A WORK OF ART.












THE NEW TYPHOON IN 1/24TH TO COME 2ND QUARTER OF 2014 RRP £80-£90




 
 
 



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