OUT AND ABOUT
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW
Having been cancelled in 2018 due to bad weather, it seemed everyone involved in this year’s Peterborough Model Club show was eager to make up for lost time, with superb arrangements of models and themed displays. Previously, just the ‘street’ (main corridor) and gymnasium was available, plus three ‘break-out’ areas, but this year the theatre was also used, making it a bigger event than before. The extra room allowed for a more spacious arrangement of traders, clubs and IPMS special interest groups (SIGs), and provided plenty of space for modellers and visitors alike to browse the wares and exhibits at their leisure.
The Peterborough Club is an active supporter of local charities, and this year’s chosen recipient was Anna’s Hope, which supports children and young people diagnosed with brain tumours.
Separately, more than £270 was raised for the Leonard Cheshire Charity by a sale of several recent Airfix Model World builds.
As usual, an open competition was held, and after much deliberation, a scratch-built 1/192 HMS Amazon by Eric Tyke was judged Best-in Show, while SIG 144’s busy stand was awarded the accolade for best display.
Stu Fone
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