Martin Briza won Junior Best of Show with his OA-10a Thunderbolt II.
Saturday 9 November 2013
Scale ModelWorld 2013 - Best of Show
Stefano Marchetti won Senior Best of Show with his Steampunk Bugatti/Tesla Type 159sc
Martin Briza won Junior Best of Show with his OA-10a Thunderbolt II.
Martin Briza won Junior Best of Show with his OA-10a Thunderbolt II.
Friday 8 November 2013
Scale ModelWorld - the Set-up Day
Showtime!
I thought it might be too much to hope to post regular updates through each day and so it has proved. The poor weather has had an impact, making the helicopters nearly two hours late in arriving. However, they're all snug and warm in Hall 3 now.
The Centurion also arrived late in the afternoon and we have just finished guiding it into place. Ditto the Dodge Stealth which visitors will see in the foyer when they arrive.
The Spitfire and Bedford QL are also in place.
Traders and exhibitors are are also arriving in numbers and setting up their stands.
Tomorrow will see all four halls buzzing with activity so come along and visit the greatest plastic modelling show in the World!
I thought it might be too much to hope to post regular updates through each day and so it has proved. The poor weather has had an impact, making the helicopters nearly two hours late in arriving. However, they're all snug and warm in Hall 3 now.
The Centurion also arrived late in the afternoon and we have just finished guiding it into place. Ditto the Dodge Stealth which visitors will see in the foyer when they arrive.
The Spitfire and Bedford QL are also in place.
Traders and exhibitors are are also arriving in numbers and setting up their stands.
Tomorrow will see all four halls buzzing with activity so come along and visit the greatest plastic modelling show in the World!
Wednesday 30 October 2013
Scale ModelWorld 2013 - Latest News
With just over a week to go before the largest plastic modelling show in the world opens it's doors, we have some breaking news for you.
The
IPMS (UK) are pleased to announce that the Daleks will be patrolling
the halls of Scale ModelWorld and there will be a Dr Who 50th
Anniversary display in Hall3 with costumes and creatures from the
Doctor’s 50 year history along with lookalikes of the 9th Dr
(David Tennant) and Rose Tyler. On Saturday afternoon there will be
an audience with the Daleks in the lecture theatre which Im sure will
delight children both young and old.
New Book Releases
Mushroom
Model Publications (MMPBooks) will be releasing two new books at SMW
2013
- THE PUCARA' STORY
by Ricardo Caballero, Phil
Cater
http://mmpbooks.biz/mmp/books.php?book_id=227
- 2. 311 Squadron
RAF by Pavel
Vancata
http://mmpbooks.biz/mmp/books.php?book_id=224
There also will be a books signing at the Mushroom Model Publications stand by the authors of The Pucara Story and French Flying Boats of WWII. Date and time to be announced at the show.
Accommodation
Telford
University campus still has very limited availability for the SMW
weekend. The remaining rooms are all single and ensuite They are
also very cheap at £26 per night which includes Breakfast! Contact
Sanjay on 09902 321259 to make a booking.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Exhibitor
List www.smwshow.com/exhibitors.php
Wednesday 16 October 2013
The Mat ‘n’ Mike Show
To celebrate 50 years of both the
IPMS and a certain television Doctor... , Mike Tucker and Mat Irvine
will be presenting their ‘Visual Effects Travelling Road Show’
for both days of Scale Model World at the Telford International
Conference Centre, over 9th and 10th November.
For Doctor Who’s 50th
Anniversary, Mat and Mike have assembled a collection of effects
props and filming miniatures representing all eras of the show;
including Daleks, Cybermen, the TARDIS and both incarnations of K-9,
(as seen in School Reunion).
But it’s not all Doctor Who. The
Show will also feature exhibits from other well remembered BBC
science fiction and fantasy shows, including the Liberator and Orac
from Blake’s 7, models from Captain Zep, Star Cops and Red Dwarf,
plus The Tripods miniatures, anti-Triffid gun, Marvin the Paranoid
Android and the rarely-seen Moon buggy from the short-lived series
Moonbase 3.
With a combined total of 50 years at
the BBC Visual Effects Department, Mat ‘n’ Mike will be talking
about their years in visual effects and showing how the props and
models are made. Their various books, particularly their co-authored
book, ‘BBC VFX’, will be available for sale - with the rare
opportunity that both authors are available to sign!
Mike, Mat, and , er, a Dalek, showing
off their book on the BBC Visual Effects Department, BBC VFX
Friday 20 September 2013
Scale ModelWorld 2013 News Update
IPMS (UK) has a
number of updates to announce in relation to Scale ModelWorld 2013.
Zoukei
– Mura Pre-Order Offer
Zoukei
– Mura will be accepting pre-orders for collection at Scale
ModelWorld. You can only order via their website
www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/index.html.
The offer is only available between 20 September
and 20th October and due to the limited number of kits they can ship
over, the offer is made on a first come
first served basis.
Armour
Swap - Enter the Centurion
The Chieftain Mk 10 scheduled to appear at SMW 2013 will no longer be attending the show. Perhaps we should have expected that with the Chieftain's reliability record... All is not lost however as it is being replaced with a Centurion, also from Melvin Cordwell's collection. It is a well known vehicle due to its many appearances at the War and Peace show. The Centurion is in full working order and, we are assured, very reliable.
The Chieftain Mk 10 scheduled to appear at SMW 2013 will no longer be attending the show. Perhaps we should have expected that with the Chieftain's reliability record... All is not lost however as it is being replaced with a Centurion, also from Melvin Cordwell's collection. It is a well known vehicle due to its many appearances at the War and Peace show. The Centurion is in full working order and, we are assured, very reliable.
Plans
on website
Fully
updated plans of the show and trader and exhibitor locations are now
available in the show guide section of the Scale ModelWorld website
(www.smwshow.com). The plans are of course subject to change and will
be updated as required.
Scale ModelWorld
Scale
ModelWorld, the annual IPMS (UK) Model Show, is the largest plastic
modelling exhibition in the World and takes place on 9-10 November
2013 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH.
The
competition alone attracts nearly 1,000 models by entrants from
around the world.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Friday 16 August 2013
Gerry Anderson Trophy for Scale ModelWorld 2013
IPMS
(UK) is honoured to announce the inauguration of a special Gerry
Anderson Trophy for Scale ModelWorld 2013. The new award, to be
present annually, will be for the 'best model in the science fiction
category of a spacecraft, vehicle or diorama'. Anderson passed away
in late December 2012 but his legacy lives on in the TV series he
created over a period of some 40 years.
Gerry
Anderson will be best known for his classic 'Supermarionation' TV
series such as Thunderbirds, Fireball XL-5, Captain Scarlett as well
as the later live-action UFO and Space 1999. The characters and more
importantly the vehicles and spaceships, inspired modellers all over
the world. Models, both commercially available examples and amazing
scratchbuilt masterpieces have graced the science fiction classes and
display tables at model shows for many years and they remain popular
to this day.
The
new trophy is the brainchild of the Wakefield Branch of IPMS (UK),
who approached Competition Secretary Tony Horton with their proposal.
IPMS (UK) approached the Trustees of the Gerry Anderson Estate, who
have graciously allowed us to use the Gerry Anderson name for the new
trophy.
Gerry's
son, Jamie, said "I'm sure Dad would have been pleased to know
that talented modellers would be recognised with a trophy bearing his
name".
Tony
Horton, IPMS (UK) National Competition Secretary said "The Gerry
Anderson Trophy is in honour of the man who has had an influence on
our hobby, but in particular those modellers who enjoy creating and
modelling Science Fiction subjects".
Ends
Ends
All
images should be credited to Keith
McNeill
Firefly-1:
Talented modeller Keith McNeill has long been inspired by the work of
Gerry Anderson. This scratchbuilt model of 'Firefly' is photographed
by Keith against a realistic background inspired by the Thunderbirds
series.
Mole-1:
Another of keith's scratchbuilt models, this image of 'Mole' also
demonstrates Keith's mastery of Photoshop in creating the right
setting for the model.
Thunderbird-1:
Keith McNeill's interpretation of the Thunderbird 1 Launch bay on
Tracy island.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Chieftain Tank at Scale ModelWorld 2013
IPMS
(UK) has added yet another attraction to the impressive line up
already confirmed for Scale ModelWorld 2013. We already have
helicopters, cars and science fiction exhibits to whet your appetite
and now we have armour in the shape of a Chieftain MK10 Stillbrew.
The
Chieftain MBT was the mainstay of the British Army from the mid 1960s
until the early 1990s. The Chieftain was the first true Main Battle
Tank and the most powerful tank in the western armies for many years.
It was revolutionary in many ways most famously for the driver’s
reclined driving position and the infamous Leyland L60 Multi-fuel
engine which resulted in the Chieftain gaining a reputation for
unreliability. Despite its reliability issues the Chieftain is
fondly remembered by all who worked on her.
The
Chieftain MK 10 attending Scale ModelWorld is owned by Melvin “the
tank man” Cordwell and is part of an extensive collection of modern
armoured vehicles and tank transporters that Melvin has put together
in just 5 years. Melvin is delighted to be attending the show and
will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the Chieftain and
any of his other vehicles.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Wing Commander Ken Wallis to attend Scale ModelWorld 2013
IPMS
(UK) are pleased to announce that Wing Commander Ken Wallis will be
attending Scale ModelWorld 2013.
Best
known as the creator and pilot of “Little Nellie” in the James
Bond Film 'You Only Live Twice', he had a long and eventful career in
aviation and holds many world records with his autogyros.
W/Cdr
Wallis also served as a Wellington bomber pilot during the Second
World War and is a keen modeller. One of his many world-record
setting autogyros will be on display at Scale ModelWorld.
In
addition, W/Cdr Wallis will be presenting two one-hour talks over the
weekend as part of our 'Meet the Maker' lectures.
Tuesday 7 May 2013
Two Vietnam Helicopters at Scale ModelWorld!
IPMS
(UK) is pleased to announce that the UK’s only flying UH-1 Huey
will be joined by another Vietnam veteran helicopter the OH6-A Loach.
Both
of these helicopters have documented combat histories and will make
an impressive display at Scale ModelWorld 2013. The Huey and Loach
will be flying to the Telford International Centre on the Friday
before the show and will be on display with various items of
memorabilia in Hall 3 over the show weekend.
The
UH-1 Huey is one of the most famous helicopters in the world. It is
to helicopters what the Spitfire and P-51 are to fixed wing aircraft.
The Huey is most famous for its role in the Vietnam War where they
flew 36,145 sorties in roles ranging from air assault to medevac. It
is estimated that around 2600 Hueys were based in Vietnam and Huey
509, our star attraction, served with the 129th Assault Helicopter
Company during 1972 and completed 108 flights totalling 559 combat
hours flown. The Huey is painted in the markings she wore during this
period.
The
Hughes OH-6A was manufactured in 1969 and was the 470th machine off
the production line. She was shipped direct to Vietnam where she
served with the 20th Transport Company and led an interesting life
including being shot down and recovered while under fire. This
incident occurred on 17th August 1970 when on a recon mission she was
hit 11 times by small arms and automatic weapons which damaged the
fuel system.
The
helicopter is painted in the colour scheme she wore in Vietnam.
Scale
ModelWorld, the annual IPMS (UK) Model Show, is the largest plastic
modelling exhibition in the World and takes place on 9-10 November
2013 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Monday 29 April 2013
New IPMS (UK) Adverts in the Modelling Press
IPMS (UK) has launched the first of a series of new adverts int he modelling press this month.
This represents a significant change from the old advert that has been in use for some 18 months and is designed to showcase the huge range of modelling subjects that Members of the Societyenjoy. Each month, a different theme will be presented, building a broader picture of the diversity of the modelling that we encourage and support within the hobby.
We already have nearly a dozen different sets of artwork in preparation and thanks to the IPMS membership, we've been able to photograph an excellent selection of models to promote the Society.
The first advert has appeared in Scale Aircraft Modelling and Military Modelcraft magazines, courtesy of Guideline Publications. The adverts will also continue to run in Airfix Modelworld courtesy of Key Publishing and later this year in a number ADH Publishing's titles too.
This represents a significant change from the old advert that has been in use for some 18 months and is designed to showcase the huge range of modelling subjects that Members of the Societyenjoy. Each month, a different theme will be presented, building a broader picture of the diversity of the modelling that we encourage and support within the hobby.
We already have nearly a dozen different sets of artwork in preparation and thanks to the IPMS membership, we've been able to photograph an excellent selection of models to promote the Society.
The first advert has appeared in Scale Aircraft Modelling and Military Modelcraft magazines, courtesy of Guideline Publications. The adverts will also continue to run in Airfix Modelworld courtesy of Key Publishing and later this year in a number ADH Publishing's titles too.
Tuesday 2 April 2013
Trade Space at Scale ModelWorld 2013 Sold Out!
Such
has been the demand from traders for space at Scale ModelWorld this
year, the last locations have now been filled some seven months in
advance of the show taking place. In 2012, some 140 traders attended
the event, billed as the largest plastic modelling show in the World.
Over 9,000 visitors attended in 2012 and we hope that even more will
make the journey to Telford on 9-10 November 2013.
Scale
ModelWorld now attracts traders from all over the World, with
Japanese, Chinese, North American and European operators regularly
attending the annual event.
A
full list of traders is available on the dedicated Scale ModelWorld
website: www.smwshow.com/exhibitors.php
Any
traders wishing to be placed on the reserve list please contact
Richard Kent (Scale ModelWorld Manager) email:
scalemodelworld@ipms-uk.co.uk
2013
marks the 50th
anniversary of the founding of IPMS (UK) and this landmark year has
meant exceptional interest in Scale ModelWorld as it will be the
focus of several special events - – all of which makes it a
mouth-watering prospect for modellers from around the globe.
Scale
ModelWorld, the annual IPMS (UK) Model Show, is the largest plastic
modelling exhibition in the World and takes place on 9-10 November
2013 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Friday 29 March 2013
Huey 509 Coming to Scale ModelWorld
IPMS
(UK) is pleased to announce that the UK’s only flying UH-1 Huey and
confirmed Vietnam combat veteran will be the star attraction at Scale
ModelWorld 2013. Like the Navy Lynx last year the Huey will fly in to
the Telford International Centre on the Friday before the show and
will be on display with various items of memorabilia in Hall 3 over
the show weekend.
The UH-1 Huey is one of the most famous helicopters in the world. It is to helicopters what the Spitfire and P-51 are to fixed wing aircraft. The Huey is most famous for its role in the Vietnam War where they flew 36,145 sorties in roles from air assault to medevac. It is estimated that around 2600 Hueys were based in Vietnam and Huey 509, our star attraction, served with the 129th Assault Helicopter Company during 1972 and had 108 flights totalling 559 combat hours flown. The Huey is painted in the markings she wore during this period.
The UH-1 Huey is one of the most famous helicopters in the world. It is to helicopters what the Spitfire and P-51 are to fixed wing aircraft. The Huey is most famous for its role in the Vietnam War where they flew 36,145 sorties in roles from air assault to medevac. It is estimated that around 2600 Hueys were based in Vietnam and Huey 509, our star attraction, served with the 129th Assault Helicopter Company during 1972 and had 108 flights totalling 559 combat hours flown. The Huey is painted in the markings she wore during this period.
Website:
www.smwshow.com
Huey
509 website: www.huey.co.uk
Images:
Images
of Huey 509 are attached and are cleared for publication in
association with this release. Copyright should be noted as 'John
Tapsell/IPMS (UK)'.
Thursday 21 March 2013
IPMS Tours - 2013 Special Tour Packages
Scale
ModelWorld has for a long time been the high point of the
International modelling year and with 2013 being the 50th
Anniversary of IPMS (UK) this year’s show will be extra special.
As part of the build up to SMW 2013 and the 50th
anniversary get together we have invited IPMS affiliate organisations
from across the world to attend. Several organisations asked if we
could help with ideas for places to visit while they were in the UK.
As
a result of these enquiries we have put together two tours of the UK
in association with Anderson Tours, the UK’s leading tour
organiser. The tours are designed with the modeller in mind and
visit many of the outstanding museums in the UK and cater for
aircraft, ship and armour modellers as well as a number of ‘must
see’ tourist attractions. We have tried to tailor the tours to
suit the differing needs of our overseas visitors so one has more
museums and fewer tourist sites and the other is the complete package
with both museums and tourist attractions. The high point of both
tours is of course the 2013 Scale ModelWorld IPMS 50th
anniversary show. For
full details of the tours and the show please visit the SMW website
Richard Kent
Scale
ModelWorld Manager
Monday 18 March 2013
Scale ModelWorld 2013 - Latest News
Scale ModelWorld 2013 is the IPMS (UK) 50th Anniversary show and we hope to celebrate the Society’s fiftieth year in style. A tremendous amount has changed in our hobby since we first started in 1963 and Scale ModelWorld 2013 will be highlighting those changes and the part the Society has played in them. Many of our Branches and Special Interest Groups will be tailoring their displays to reflect their take on this milestone and in Hall 1 there will be a special display to reflect the history of the Society and the development of the hobby over this time. As well as a stunning selection of models made over the last fifty years it is hoped to have a selection of previous competition winners too. Alongside the model displays will be box art from various manufacturers, magazines, catalogues and other ephemera together with information boards showing the history of IPMS (UK) and its development.
In Hall 3 we will again have an exciting and varied selection of 1/1 scale attractions including the UK’s only flying UH-1 Huey helicopter, armoured vehicles, cars and for the second time the Fylde replica Spitfire. Also making a repeat appearance will be the Mk 1 Shackleton nose section from the Shackleton Preservation Trust who has recently announced its intention to return WR963 to the skies.
For Science Fiction fans we will also be featuring some very special items thanks to Mat Irvine and Mike Tucker, the well-known special effects gurus who will be hosting a special Sci-Fi display with models and props from many iconic TV shows including the original K-9, Marvin the paranoid android, the Liberator from Blake’s 7 and the Starbug from Red Dwarf amongst others. It is also rumoured the Daleks might be planning an invasion over the weekend.
Trader bookings are well up on last year with several traders increasing the size of their stands and many new traders attending for the first time. Over 170 traders will be at the show and at the time of going to press over 99% of trade space is booked. Branch and SIG display space is also going quickly as many have asked for extra space this year.
We always have a lot of overseas visitors but this year many more are hoping to visit the show and with this in mind the Society has organised in association with Anderson Tours (link to http://www.andersontours.co.
Scale ModelWorld 2013 is shaping up to be the best event of its kind ever and is definitely not to be missed; we look forward to seeing you there.
Richard Kent
SMW Manager
In Hall 3 we will again have an exciting and varied selection of 1/1 scale attractions including the UK’s only flying UH-1 Huey helicopter, armoured vehicles, cars and for the second time the Fylde replica Spitfire. Also making a repeat appearance will be the Mk 1 Shackleton nose section from the Shackleton Preservation Trust who has recently announced its intention to return WR963 to the skies.
For Science Fiction fans we will also be featuring some very special items thanks to Mat Irvine and Mike Tucker, the well-known special effects gurus who will be hosting a special Sci-Fi display with models and props from many iconic TV shows including the original K-9, Marvin the paranoid android, the Liberator from Blake’s 7 and the Starbug from Red Dwarf amongst others. It is also rumoured the Daleks might be planning an invasion over the weekend.
Trader bookings are well up on last year with several traders increasing the size of their stands and many new traders attending for the first time. Over 170 traders will be at the show and at the time of going to press over 99% of trade space is booked. Branch and SIG display space is also going quickly as many have asked for extra space this year.
We always have a lot of overseas visitors but this year many more are hoping to visit the show and with this in mind the Society has organised in association with Anderson Tours (link to http://www.andersontours.co.
Scale ModelWorld 2013 is shaping up to be the best event of its kind ever and is definitely not to be missed; we look forward to seeing you there.
Richard Kent
SMW Manager
Friday 15 March 2013
Latest figures Show IPMS (UK) Continues to Grow
As IPMS (UK) reaches its 50th Anniversary this year, membership is
higher than it has ever been and the Society is healthier than ever,
with more Branches, more Special Interest Groups and the huge
success of Scale ModelWorld all contributing to the steady growth.
Membership currently stands at almost 2,900 and continues to rise,
making the 3,000 mark a real possibility in 2013.
As recently as 2007, our membership numbers were stable at just under 1800. To add over a 1000 new members in the past five years, a 50% increase in size, demonstrates that IPMS remains a significant and and important part of the modelling fraternity.
There are more ways than ever to join including online via our website (www.ipmsuk.co.uk) , in addition to the existing methods by post or at the many model shows where IPMS (UK) runs a membership stand.
IPMS Information Pack
Member benefits include six full-colour magazines per year, free entry to Scale ModelWorld, access to the Technical Advisory Service, Decal Bank, Instruction Bank and member discounts with a range of well-known model retailers.
Members can also join a local Branch or one of the 70+ Special Interest Groups that are run within the Society.
For an information pack about the Society including a free issue of our in house magazine please send your name, address and three first class stamps to the Membership Secretary - IPMS (UK) Membership Secretary, 2 Kenilworth Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 7TR
Scale ModelWorld
Scale ModelWorld, the annual IPMS (UK) Model Show, is the largest plastic modelling exhibition in the World and takes place on 9-10 November 2013 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH.
Website: www.smwshow.com
Exhibitor List www.smwshow.com/exhibitors.php
As recently as 2007, our membership numbers were stable at just under 1800. To add over a 1000 new members in the past five years, a 50% increase in size, demonstrates that IPMS remains a significant and and important part of the modelling fraternity.
There are more ways than ever to join including online via our website (www.ipmsuk.co.uk) , in addition to the existing methods by post or at the many model shows where IPMS (UK) runs a membership stand.
IPMS Information Pack
Member benefits include six full-colour magazines per year, free entry to Scale ModelWorld, access to the Technical Advisory Service, Decal Bank, Instruction Bank and member discounts with a range of well-known model retailers.
Members can also join a local Branch or one of the 70+ Special Interest Groups that are run within the Society.
For an information pack about the Society including a free issue of our in house magazine please send your name, address and three first class stamps to the Membership Secretary - IPMS (UK) Membership Secretary, 2 Kenilworth Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 7TR
Scale ModelWorld
Scale ModelWorld, the annual IPMS (UK) Model Show, is the largest plastic modelling exhibition in the World and takes place on 9-10 November 2013 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 4JH.
Website: www.smwshow.com
Exhibitor List www.smwshow.com/exhibitors.php
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