The Scale Model World weekend at Telford International Centre in November 2004

This is the big one for the IPMS in the UK and a particular favourite of mine. I stay for the whole weekend and see a good many old friends as well as making a few new ones too. Over dinner on the Saturday night we put the world of modelling to rights, and then ajourn to the bar to complete the task!

A whole weekend spent talking, buying and looking at models. What more could you want..?

But... At somed point I lost my notes, so if you know who built any of the models or can fill in some missing details email me please!

Warhammer 40k

I spotted this well finished and dusty Predator hiding amongst a group of Iraqui tanks on the Thames Valley ATC stand - wonder how many other 'casual' visitors saw it..?

Proof that it really takes a lot of hard work to properly view all those models...

Another super little gem - this time a typhoon, of (I think) the Black Templars chapter. This tiny model was difficult to do justice to.

Talking of Iraq

Superb paintwork and detailing I wish I could do too :-)

The halls are full of little gems, worth a long day's digging.

This burned out T-55 is sitting on very light sand - unfortunately the flash makes it look rather like snow, and this impression is emphasised by the white ash spilling from the burnt rubber tyres on thed road wheels.

Mars pattern Baneblade

Now this was in a different scale all together! Six foot long, and packed with electronics that provided sound effects and flashing lights, this radio controlled model was the star of Forgeworld's stand...

Chieftain MkII

One of my particular favourites this.

The Tamiya kit with quite a bit of extra work done to it.

Oddball's Sherman...

I love this one too, there were several Wallace and Gromit versions - Nick Allen and his fellow modellers had been busy!

Wallace and Gromit

And their flying machine, a 'Mistel' conversion that looks to be based on Airfix's HE211 bomber in 1/72nd scale.

Ian was discussing an Ork Gromit to fit in with the GW theme - so you may well see more of 'em soon!

Italeri Crusader MkII

Built straight from the box, and entered in the competitions.

Tristar's Panzer Ia

A worthy Medal winner in the comps this is good work and such a tiny model, even in 1/35th scale.

Weapon of 'Maths Instruction'

Proof that humour is alive and well and living comfortably in the IPMS. This fantasy creation caused a few amused smiles as it was spotted.

M1 A2 Abrams

Another Gulf subject in the competitions - the engine bay and hatches have extra details added.

Whirlwind

This really well detailed Games Workshop model was entered in the competition.

Pretty much out of the box, the paint work is superb, and this is one reason I love judging Sci-Fi, some of the work is at least the equal of the 'real' model classes!