This one’s a bit late. Apologies! What seems like quite a while ago now, in April we made our annual pilgrimage to the south coast for the Poole Vikings Model Show. As we’ve come to expect, it was another very well organised event with a fantastic number of clubs and traders in attendance. Hosting showsContinue reading “Report: 2017 Poole Vikings Model Show”
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Report: 2017 East Midlands Model Show
On the 12th March IPMS Middleton Cheney made it’s first 2017 show appearance, at the East Midlands Model Show in Hinckley. A strong contingent of seven members were there helping out on the stand and a great time was had by all. The Star Trek display was no more, replaced by a fantastic array ofContinue reading “Report: 2017 East Midlands Model Show”
February 2017 Club Meeting Review
Slightly delayed, but a brief report on the February 2017 club night finally reaches the website! It was the first competition month of the new year and there were a whole host of entries and really excellent spread of model genres really highlighting the club’s diversity and talent. Check out the photos below. Not familiarContinue reading “February 2017 Club Meeting Review”
Unusual Couples: Sweeney Todd and a Panzer III
Here’s a couple of recently finished kits from two club members that you wouldn’t expect to see together. First up is some German armour from Rob French: This Panzer III is in 1/72 scale. Rob’s done a lovely job with it and even included a nice bit of foliage as additional camouflage. Meanwhile, Sam Evins hasContinue reading “Unusual Couples: Sweeney Todd and a Panzer III”
Report: 2016 Scale ModelWorld
A big moment in the club’s 11 year history. Our first appearance displaying at Scale ModelWorld, widely considered to be the biggest and best model show in the world! Our whole year had been building up to this weekend in November, where we would cap off a tour of shows that had taken us fromContinue reading “Report: 2016 Scale ModelWorld”
GTK Boxer sgSanKfz armoured ambulance
Here’s some modern armour to get excited about. Club member Craig has recently completed his latest model kit, the Revell 1/35 GTK Boxer sgSanKfz armoured ambulance, in German forces markings. The versatile German-Dutch Boxer comes in many variants. The Revell kit that Craig has built covers the medical ambulance module that is mounted on the vehicle,Continue reading “GTK Boxer sgSanKfz armoured ambulance”
Camel Team Lotus-Honda 99T
James’ latest F1 car has been a long time coming! It’s the Tamiya 1:20 Camel Team Lotus-Honda 99T. The kit itself is the original release from 1988 which is so old it contained the tobacco decals on the standard decal sheet! The standard kit has been modified with the addition of the Studio 27 photo-etch set,Continue reading “Camel Team Lotus-Honda 99T”
Report: 2016 Abingdon IPMS Show
Right on the back of one show report comes another. On the 1st October we were at our 11th event of the year – Abingdon IPMS’ show at Larkmead School. This is an event that is more local to the club and consequently is a bit of an easier journey! Martin, Sam, James and CraigContinue reading “Report: 2016 Abingdon IPMS Show”
Report: 2016 IPMS Avon Show
Better late than never as they say! IPMS Middleton Cheney made its second appearance at IPMS Avon’s annual show at Thornbury Leisure Centre in South Gloucestershire on 7th August 2016. As usual for what is a large and always well-attended show, we had an excellent time. Of particular enjoyment at this particular event is theContinue reading “Report: 2016 IPMS Avon Show”
Report: Middleton Fete & Bloxham Steam Rally
Over the last few weeks the club has been putting in the hard yards with appearances at two local non-modeling themed events. We like to support local activities as much as possible, not only does it give visitors something else to look at, but it allows us to get into the community, make ourselves visible,Continue reading “Report: Middleton Fete & Bloxham Steam Rally”
Middleton Cheney Scale Model Club 