THE FIRST MODEL WORLD LIVE!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the first Model World LIVE at the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 2024. We've had an amazing response to the launch for the new National Modelling Exhibition. Save the date for 2025, when we plan to be back at the NEC on April 26/27 for our second show - full details will be published right here once they are confirmed.
Highlights of the 2024 event included:
- Pete Waterman and the Railnuts achieved an official Guinness World Record for the Largest Portable Model Railway - look out for the full story in HM205, on sale June 6 2024.
- Class 37 37108 was transported to the show as a centrepiece locomotive sponsored by Accurascale, Reid Freight Services and Key Model World.
- Midland Military Vehicles brought two stunning restorations to the show - an FV107 Scimitar and FV434.
- More than 35 model railways and over 35 scale modelling displays took part alongside more than 70 traders plus demonstrations.
- Radio controlled trucks and aircraft displays lined up for the first year showcasing their models.
We would love to see your images from the show. Use #modelworldlive on Facebook, X and Instagram so our team can find them.
Once again, thank you for joining us for Model World LIVE and we look forward to welcoming you back on April 26/27 2025.
Mike Wild
Publisher, Modelling
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Model World LIVE latest news
New layouts revealed for Model World LIVE 2024
New layouts have been revealed for Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham including Hillingdon Railway Modellers' stunning 'O' gauge layout Grindley Brook as well as a new list of scale modelling stands from Airfix Model World model makers. Read the latest show news here.
Full size military vehicles head for Model World LIVE
Two full size military vehicles are joining the line up for Model World LIVE giving visitors the chance to get up close to two superbly restored vehicles by Midland Military Vehicles.
Hornby and Airfix join Model World LIVE line up
The UK's biggest modelling brands at coming to Model World LIVE! Hornby and Airfix will be at our new modelling event at the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 with a showcase of the latest railway and scale modelling products from the two brands.
TMC joins Model World LIVE sponsor line up
TMC has joined the sponsor line up for Model World LIVE at the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 2024 with its rail, scale and radio controlled model trade stand.
House of Hobbies sponsors Model World LIVE
The latest sponsor to be revealed for Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 is North West-based retailer House of Hobbies with a scale modelling Make and Take stand.
Model World LIVE layouts 2024
Fence Houses - North East coal operations in 'OO'
Fence Houses models a busy National Coal Board shed in the industrial North East to the south west of Sunderland with an eclectic collection of industrial locomotives operating alongside main line BR motive power.
Fareport Wharf in 'OO' gauge
Fareport Wharf models a dockside scene on the Southern Region of British Railways where the railway meets ships exporting and importing goods. See it at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024.
Providence Colliery - the Dean Forest in 'OO' gauge
Providence Colliery is based upon several collieries in the Forest of Dean in the late 1950s. It represents a drift mine, as most of the ‘gales’ (coal measures) follow a shallow slope into the hillsides. See it at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024.
Mothecombe - HWDMRS Junior Section layout
The High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society's growing Junior Section will be exhibiting its South Western through station 'OO' gauge layout Mothecombe at Model World LIVE 2024 on April 27/28.
Fordon Hill N gauge model railway
Young modeller Oscar Robson will be exhibiting his ‘N’ gauge layout – the Fordon Hill Railway – at Model World LIVE 2024 on April 27/28 2024.
Click here to view all the layouts for Model World LIVE 2024.
Model World LIVE scale modelling displays 2024
Gary Radford Model World LIVE display
Airfix Model World military model specialist Gary Radford will be displaying his latest builds for the magazine and more at Model World LIVE 2024.
Duncan Cooke Model World LIVE display
Airfix Model World contributor Duncan Cooke will be displaying his latest featured model builds from the magazine at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024. Meet the model maker and see the builds first hand.
Chris Jones Model World LIVE display
Airfix Model World contributor Chris Jones will be displaying the latest models built for the magazine and those that have featured over the past 10 years at Model World LIVE.
Coventry and Warwickshire IPMS
The Coventry and Warwickshire IPMS group will be displaying its latest scale model builds at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Solihull Scale Model Club display
The Solihull Scale Model Club is getting ready for Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham with brand-new aviation, maritime, military and sci-fi builds. Check out their latest work here.
Click here to view all the scale modelling displays for Model World LIVE 2024.
Model World LIVE special features 2024
Model World LIVE demonstrations 2024
Click here to view all the demonstrations for Model World LIVE 2024
Visitor Information
Venue
Hall 12, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1NT
When
April 27/28 2024, Doors open at 10am (9.30am for advance ticket holders) until 5pm on Saturday and until 4pm on Sunday.
Tickets
Advance ticket holders receive entry 30 minutes earlier than the normal opening times.
On-the-door tickets will be available on each day the show is open from the Ticket Desk at the Main Entrance.
A child ticket is valid for children between 5-16 years of age.
Persons over 16 years of age will be charged an Adult ticket price and there are no concession tickets for persons over 60 years of age.
| TICKET TYPE | ADVANCE PRICE | ON THE DOOR PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult VIP (advance only) | £50 | - |
| Adult | £16 | £19 |
| Adult Subscriber | £14 | £19 |
| Child (Saturday) | £9 | £10 |
| Child (Sunday) | FREE* | FREE* |
* 2 children max per paying adult
Model World LIVE – Disabled Visitor Policy
Model World LIVE does not offer a special rate to disabled visitors, but does offer free admission for carers who are accompanying disabled visitors.
A maximum of one carer for each disabled visitor is permitted access to the Show free of charge to accompany and enable the disabled person to visit the exhibition.
Carer admission tickets are not available online and can only be collected from the Model World LIVE Ticket Desk situated inside the Main Entrance.
Visitors who have the following documentation are entitled to one free carer ticket, however, the visitor with the disability and any further members of their party will pay full price.
Visitors can use the following documentation as proof of disability:
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Blind Persons Registration
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Visitors must show the relevant paperwork at the Ticket Desk when they buy or collect their ticket.
Getting to the Event
BY ROAD: The National Exhibition Centre is signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav to get to the NEC Site. Once on site please stop using your Sat Nav and follow the digital screens to direct you to the car park. The postcode will not take you to the car park for your event, so please ignore your Sat Nav and follow signage instead.
Parking is available on site managed by the NEC. Parking prices have been updated by the NEC as of January 25 2024. On the day parking costs £18.95 per day. Pay for your parking in advance for Model World LIVE and save £5. Advance parking can be bought in advance of the event direct from the NEC now helping to spread the cost of admission.
Visit the NEC website to book your advance parking and SAVE!
BY RAIL: The National Exhibition Centre is connected directly to the main line railway network at Birmingham International station. Direct services run all day through the station with connecting trains available from Birmingham New Street for those travelling from further afield. New Street station is less than 15-minutes by rail and the location of Model World LIVE will be signposted through the venue to get you to the right hall.For more information, visit National Rail or call them on 08457 484950.
BY AIR: The National Exhibition Centre is located adjacent to Birmingham International Airport with regular flights arriving from across Europe and beyond. On arrival use the fast and free air-rail link to reach Birmingham International station from the upper level of Terminal 1 and you can then follow the signs to walk to Hall 12. The train runs every two minutes and only takes 90 seconds.
National Exhibition Catering Outlets.
Indoor catering will be available inside Hall 12 during the event. Opening times to be confirmed.
Exhibitor Information
Risk Assessment Form for Exhibitors and Traders
Event Rules & Regulations - coming soon.
Covid Regulations
Model World LIVE will adhere to Government regulations that may be in place in respect of COVID-19 at the time of the show. For updates on this please refer to www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Email communications
All marketing emails about Model World LIVE will be sent by Key Publishing or Key Model World. Please be aware that emails selling data related to modelling events are not from Key Publishing and are false offers.
Event Contact Details
General Enquiries
Julie Hawes
Email: julie.hawes@keypublishing.com
Model Railway and Scale Display Enquiries
Mike Wild
Email: mike.wild@keypublishing.com
Trader Bookings
Matt Sinclair
Tel: 01780 755131