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EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACCESS FOR SUBSCRIBERS: Join the Hornby Magazine team for our latest feature length one-hour special video showcasing Pete Waterman's stunning new 'OO' gauge layout at Chester Cathedral as we take control of the trains alongside the volunteers and learn all about this stunning 64ft x 12ft layout. Plus don't miss our full feature in HM171 - on sale from August 5.
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM170, August 2021. Highlights of this issue include our first reviews of the Locomotion Models Wainwright 'D' 4-4-0, Bachmann's all-new Class 24, Oxford Rail's 'J27' 0-6-0 and more plus three stunning layout features step by step guides, inspirational features and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section from Thursday July 1.
Accurascale has unveiled the first decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Mk 5 carriages.
Sixty years ago, the first of British Rail’s (BR) Type 4 diesel-hydraulic C-C ‘Western’ Class locomotives rolled off the production line at Swindon Works. MARK CHIVERS looks back at some of the models of these distinctive diesel-hydraulics through the years in ‘N’, ‘OO’ and ‘O’ gauge.
Dapol has received the first working Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming servo-operated ‘O’ gauge bracket and junction signals for evaluation.
Heljan has received the first decorated sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO' gauge Class 86/4 electrics for evaluation, with the arrival of 86416 in Rail Express Systems (RES) livery.
Decorated samples of Heljan’s all-new ‘O’ gauge Brush Type 4 (Class 47) diesel have been received by the manufacturer, prior to production getting underway.
Planet Industrials (PI) has taken delivery of decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Kerr, Stuart ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T for assessment.
The world of plastic kit modelling is diverse covering aircraft, military vehicles, cars and more. Click on the links below to start your journey with detailed content from Airfix Model World.
Welcome to Airfix Model World August 2021 featuring full coverage of Airfix's newly tooled 1/72 Mosquito B/XVI, Tamiya's 1/24 McLaren Senna, Zoukei-Mura's new 1/48 F-4E Phantom II, exclusive model builds, scale modelling news, reviews and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.
Sometimes, the pleasure of modelling comes from tackling a build in a slightly different manner than usual, as Juanjo Dominguez Calvo discovered with Trumpeter’s recently tooled 1/144 Vulcan B.2.
Jay Blakemore settles in for the long haul when he takes on Thunder Model’s highly detailed 1/35 Scammell Pioneer SV/2S recovery tractor.
David Holmes builds Airfix’s newly tooled 1/72 Mosquito B.XVI out of the box to represent an aircraft from RAF Bomber Command’s Light Night Strike Force.
IN FOCUS: Although the de Havilland Mosquito was a great success in RAF service from the start during World War Two, it was the two-stage supercharged Merlin engine that proved to be the game changer. Malcolm V Lowe examines why:
Usually more at home building flying machines, Alan Price tackles Tamiya’s 1/24 McLaren Senna hypercar – whose wings are meant to keep it firmly on the ground!
Ian Grainger ‘brushes up’ his painting skills on Forge World’s Blood Angels Contemptor Dreadnought ‘walking tomb’ from the 41st Millennium
If the S&M Models Handley Page Hastings is too big a proposition for you in 1/72 scale, why not plump for the delightful 1/144 version by Ukrainian firm MikroMir? CHRIS CLIFFORD reviews the latter kit of this classic RAF transport.
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Welcome to the new online events listing for Hornby Magazine and Airfix Model World. Due to the recent coronavirus pandemic, most modelling events have been cancelled or postponed, so please check with the event organisers that events are running before travelling. Check back for updates as this guide will be updated regularly.
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Coventry and Warks IPMS will host its annual show on August 1, 2021. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED
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IPMS Avon will host its Annual Show with Lincombe Barn Wargames Society on August 8, 2021.
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Annual event dedicated to 'N' gauge modelling, due to return to the Warwickshire Events Centre, near Leamington Spa.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Cradley Heath Model Railway Club. *New venue*
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Annual model railway show, hosted by Bexhill Model Railway Club.
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Romiley Methodist Modellers are aiming to host their 30th annual model railway show this year, subject to Government restrictions. Please check their website closer to the date for updates.
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The Great Electric Train Show is set to return to the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes this October. Keep checking this page for further updates.
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Romsey Modellers has announced its Romsey Scale Model Show on September 12, 2021 has now been cancelled.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Dundee Model Railway Club.
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The Chiltern Model Show will be hosted by IPMS Chiltern and Bedfordshire MAFVA on September 12, 2021.
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Model Railway Exhibition hosted by the Elizabethan Railway Society.
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Annual model railway exhibition, hosted by Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle. *Please note, this event has now been CANCELLED.
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Annual model railway show hosted by Northampton and District Model Railway Club.
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Annual model railway show, hosted by Trent Valley Model Railway Society.
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection will host a model show on August 22, 2021.
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Wings and Things 2021 will be held on September 19, 2021 by IPMS Fenland and Spalding.
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Annual charity model toy and train fair hosted by the Association of Bexley Charities '78.
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IPMS Keighley Plastic Model Club will host its 'Edition IV' event on September 19, 2021.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Uckfield Model Railway Club.
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Newark Air Museum will host its Cockpit-Fest and Aeroboot on August 28-30, 2021.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Boston Model Railway Society returns to Stickney Village Hall - seven miles north of Boston on the A16.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Tring and District Model Railway Club.
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Annual model railway show, hosted by Epping Railway Circle.
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Hosted by Hoddesdon Model Railway Club, the Modelling Extravaganza features model railway layouts, model boats, radio-controlled trucks and more.
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The Tank Museum will host The South West Model Show - Autumn Edition on September 4-5, 2021.
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Liverpool Model Railway Society. Please note, event is subject to easing of Government restrictions.
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Model railway exhibition hosted by Telford Railway Modellers Group.
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Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry and Warks IPMS will host its annual show on August 1, 2021. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED
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Thornby, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
IPMS Avon will host its Annual Show with Lincombe Barn Wargames Society on August 8, 2021.
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Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Annual model railway show, hosted by Bexhill Model Railway Club.
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Stafford, United Kingdom
Stoke Model Club will host its annual show on August 15, 2021.
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Las Vegas, United States
The IPMS USA National Convention will take place between August 18-21, 2021.
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Northampton, United Kingdom
Annual model railway show hosted by Northampton and District Model Railway Club.
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Ludlow, United Kingdom
Annual model railway exhibition, hosted by Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle. *Please note, this event has now been CANCELLED.
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection will host a model show on August 22, 2021.
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Welling, United Kingdom
Annual charity model toy and train fair hosted by the Association of Bexley Charities '78.
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Newark, United Kingdom
Newark Air Museum will host its Cockpit-Fest and Aeroboot on August 28-30, 2021.
