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Welcome to HM158 | August 2020
How do you choose only 10 of the best layouts for a special feature? That was the first question on our minds when we started creating this issue of Hornby Magazine.
VIDEO: Neely in action
Neely is the latest modern image layout to be launched by the Scunthorpe Modern Image Group. In this video we take a tour of this fascinating 'N' gauge layout which follows the trackplan from Ely in Cambridgeshire, nearly. PLUS we have exclusive images from the photoshoot.
Washes & filters
The ‘S160’ class only spent a couple of years in wartime Britain, but they’ve since acquired a huge enthusiast following. TIM SHACKLETON adopts some militarymodeller weathering techniques to show how he gave one of these iconic locomotives a true ‘austerity’ finish.
Streams and brooks
Streams and brooks can make wonderful additions to model railways. ANTHONY REEVES explains how to make them as realistic as possible.
Explore the latest from Airfix Model World
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.
Airfix Model World | July 2020
Welcome to the July 2020 issue of Airfix Model World. Subscribers can login in to the view the full issue as PDFs in this brand-new online service. Highlights include the Airfix 1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant, a 1/72 Short Sunderland Mk.V, top tips for applying decals, the latest reviews, inspirational projects and more. Don't miss it!
V Bomber Trio
This photo evocative captures air-to-air the RAF's potent Cold War trio of V-bombers - the Avro Vulcan, Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor respectively.
FRESCO IN DEPTH
The latest Warpaint volume is dedicated to the Soviet Union’s first supersonic-capable fighter, the MiG-17, NATO nickname Fresco.
Rebel Defender
Andy Davies has fun adding aftermarket extras to Airfix’s re-issued 1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant, adding rivets and chipping for good measure.
‘JUMPING’ JET ACCOUNTS
The first of two Jet Age series volumes dedicated to the Hawker Siddeley Harrier covers its introduction in 1969 to the end of the Cold War – judged to be 1990, when the first of the second-generation British Aerospace machines entered service.
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Show Guide
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.
CANCELLED: Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
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Heywood Model Railway Group's Open Day offers the chance to meet club members and see behind-the-scenes at the group's activities. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Middleton Railway (Leeds) Model Railway Exhibition
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Model Railway Exhibition hosted by the Middleton Railway with the option to enjoy unlimited train rides too. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
North Somerset Model Show
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The North Somerset Model Show will be hosted by North Somerset Modellers Society on July 12, 2020.
CANCELLED: Faversham Military Modelling Group Club Show
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Faversham Military Modelling Group will host its Club Show on July 18, 2020. Please Note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Stibbard (Norfolk) Model Railex
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Hosted by Stibbard Village Hall and Methodist Church. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Railex NE 2020
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Hosted by Blythe and Tyne Model Railway Society. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Gainsborough Model Railway Society Open Day
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Gainsborough Model Railway Society's extensive East Coast O gauge layout showcases the LNER in the heyday of steam. Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Colwyn Model Railway Club Exhibition
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Model railway exhibition hosted by Colwyn Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: South Coast Model Railway Club Exhibition
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Hosted by South Coast Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELED: Essex Modeller's Show 2020
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The Essex Modeller's Show will be held by IPMS South East Essex, Hornchurch and Chelmsford, and MAFVA on July 26, 2020. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: IPMS/USA National Convention
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The IPMS USA National Convention will take place on July 29-August 1, 2020. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Redcar Model Rail 2020
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Annual show hosted by Cleveland Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: IPMS Avon Annual Show 2020
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IPMS Avon will host its Annual Show with Lincombe Barn Wargames Society on August 2, 2020. *Please Note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition
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Hosted by Bexhill Model Railway Club, the show boasts a selection of layouts and trade support. *Please note, this exhibition has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
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Visit for a chance to see behind the scenes at Heywood Model Railway Group. Chat with club members and view layout projects. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: East Anglia Garden Railway Show
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Event dedicated to garden railways, featuring ten layouts and trade support. Hosted by Bressingham Steam Museum. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Fifth Model Show
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection will host its Fifth Model Show on August 9, 2020. *Please Note, this event has been CANCELLED.
POSTPONED: Crich Model Bus, Tram and Railway Exhibition
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Model event hosted by the National Tramway Museum, Crich. *Please note, this event has been POSTPONED until August 21/22 2021.
North West Kit Swap
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The North West Kit Swap will be held by IPMS Lancashire on August 16, 2020.
IX Stupino Scale Models Exhibition
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The IX Stupino Scale Models Exhibition will be hosted by Club of Historical and Technical Scale-Modeling 'Patriot' on August 21-23, 2020.
POSTPONED: Pickering Model Railway Exhibition
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Hosted by Scarborough and District Railway Modellers. Venue is a short walk from North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Pickering station. *Please note, this event has been POSTPONED.
CANCELLED: Heart of the Midlands Model Railway Exhibition
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Hosted by Soar Valley Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club Exhibition
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Annual show hosted by Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club. *Please note that this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Corris Railway Society 25th Annual Exhibition
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Annual event hosted by the Corris Railway Society. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Gainsborough Model Railway Society Open Days
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Gainsborough Model Railway Society's extensive 'O' gauge East Coast layout showcases the LNER in the heyday of steam, featuring dozens of 'O' gauge locomotives, plus accompanying rolling stock. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Liverpool Model Railway Society Exhibition
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Annual show hosted by Liverpool Model Railway Society. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2020
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The East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show will be hosted by IPMS Bridlington and Wolds on September 6, 2020. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Bressingham Model Railway Show
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Annual event hosted by Bressingham Steam Museum, with 20 layouts booked to appear, plus trade support. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
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Go behind-the-scenes at Heywood Model Railway Group. Meet club members and view their latest projects.
CANCELLED: Swindon Railway Festival
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Annual festival of all things GWR, hosted by STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
International N Gauge Show
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Annual dedicated N gauge show hosted by Meridienne Exhibitions, featuring 30 layouts, trade support, societies, displays and more.
Cornwall Scale Modellers Show
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Cornwall Scale Modellers and IPMS West Cornwall will host the Cornwall Scale Modellers Show on September 12, 2020.
CANCELLED: Faversham Model Railway Exhibition
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Annual show hosted by Faversham Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Romiley Methodist Modellers 30th Model Railway Exhibition
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30th anniversary show hosted by Romiley Methodist Modellers. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Railway Enthusiasts Club Model Railway Exhibition
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by the Railway Enthusiasts Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
Chiltern Model Show
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The Chiltern Model Show will be hosted by IPMS Chiltern and Bedfordshire MAFVA on September 13, 2020.
CANCELLED: Culm Valley Model Railway Show
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by Culm Valley Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Trent Valley Model Railway Society Exhibition 2020
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Hosted by Trent Valley Model Railway Society, the show will feature 12 layouts together with trade support and a selection of demonstrations. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Redditch Model Railway Exhibition
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47th annual model railway exhibition, hosted by Redditch Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Wigan Model Railway Exhibition
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Annual show hosted by Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
Great Electric Train Show 2020
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The 2020 Great Electric Train Show takes place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on October 10/11 2020.
Didcot Model Railway Exhibition
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Hosted by Abingdon and District Model Railway Club and offers a varied selection of layouts, traders and demonstrations, along with refreshments too.
POSTPONED: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2020
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The Warley National Model Railway Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham is a calendar highlight for railway modelling. *Please note, the Warley Show has been POSTPONED to 2021.
CANCELLED: IPMS/USA National Convention
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San Marcos, United States
The IPMS USA National Convention will take place on July 29-August 1, 2020. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Redcar Model Rail 2020
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Redcar, United Kingdom
Annual show hosted by Cleveland Model Railway Club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: IPMS Avon Annual Show 2020
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Thornby, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
IPMS Avon will host its Annual Show with Lincombe Barn Wargames Society on August 2, 2020. *Please Note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition
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Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Hosted by Bexhill Model Railway Club, the show boasts a selection of layouts and trade support. *Please note, this exhibition has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
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Heywood, United Kingdom
Visit for a chance to see behind the scenes at Heywood Model Railway Group. Chat with club members and view layout projects. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: East Anglia Garden Railway Show
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Diss, United Kingdom
Event dedicated to garden railways, featuring ten layouts and trade support. Hosted by Bressingham Steam Museum. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Fifth Model Show
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection will host its Fifth Model Show on August 9, 2020. *Please Note, this event has been CANCELLED.
POSTPONED: Crich Model Bus, Tram and Railway Exhibition
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Matlock, United Kingdom
Model event hosted by the National Tramway Museum, Crich. *Please note, this event has been POSTPONED until August 21/22 2021.
North West Kit Swap
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Balderstone, Lancashire, United Kingdom
The North West Kit Swap will be held by IPMS Lancashire on August 16, 2020.
IX Stupino Scale Models Exhibition
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Stupino, Russia
The IX Stupino Scale Models Exhibition will be hosted by Club of Historical and Technical Scale-Modeling 'Patriot' on August 21-23, 2020.