Welcome to Scale ModelWorld the greatest Model Show on earth.
Scale ModelWorld is an annual exhibition held over two days every November. The show is organised and run by the International Plastic Modelling Society and since 1998 the venue has been The International Centre in Telford and this year we will for the first time be using all four halls. The show will be occupying 33% MORE exhibition space than last year. See the Show guide page for more details.
In 2011 over 150 traders attended the event from all over the World including Japan, Russia, America, Europe and the UK including major manufacturers such as Airfix, Revell and Fine Molds who chose Scale ModelWorld to be the first show they attended in Europe. The variety and diversity of traders and manufacturers has lead to the truism, "If you can’t find it at Scale ModelWorld it isn't available" a fact well known in the modelling community. Trade bookings for the 2012 show are running at a record level. Historically the majority of the specialist book publishers, shops and printed modelling magazines in the UK as well as a few from Europe attend the show and look set to continue to do so.
Each Scale ModelWorld has its own theme and for 2012 it will be a special display for the 100th Anniversary of 3 Sqn RAF and we also hope to mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. Regular attractions include lectures including "Meet the Maker" held in conjunction with HobbyLink Japan where a major Japanese manufacturer will be giving talks and answering questions. Additional talks by well known modelling personalities, publishers and manufacturers will also be taking place over the weekend.
Over 170 club displays will be distributed over 4 large halls with every imaginable genre or special interest in the modelling world represented somewhere among the many thousands of models on display. An important part of these displays is the Overseas area in which you can find the numerous traders and clubs from all over the globe and soak up the truly international and vibrant atmosphere.
We have always been known for the warm welcome given to new visitors and regulars alike and you will find that your time flies past so fast that the two days are over in a flash and you didn’t manage to get around half of the show, which is a good incentive to come again next year!
Scale ModelWorld hosts the internationally renowned IPMS (UK) annual model competition with over 100 different categories and individual trophies. Only members of an IPMS organisation of which there are over 60 worldwide can enter models in the competition but all visitors are welcome to view the models in the competition area.
SMW also hosts a truly massive Kit Swap which seems to grow in scale each year although only IPMS members can sell items and have priority access in the morning the Kit Swap is open to everyone so if you want to find that long Out of Production Kit or just browse for a bargain the Kit Swap is the place for you.
Light refreshments, hot meals, hot and cold drinks and licensed bar are all available onsite and there are two hotels on site and many others near by. Additional information on the venue, travel and accommodation is available here.
Sunday 11th November is Remembrance Sunday. We invite you to join us in observing a two minute silence at 11:00am which will be introduced by our Chaplain, John McIllmurray. Sqn Ldr Paul Dyson will play 'The Last Post' and 'The Rouse'. This will be followed by an informal short service of Remembrance, all are welcome.
