Letchworth Scale Model Club - What's On!


 

CLUB   PROGRAMME   2024

in preparation

Meeting          Topic                          Competition Theme

Each month we have a theme for the night which will be composed of workshop, demo or talk but with plenty of time to discuss items of interest, problems and solutions.

Additionally, there is a “friendly” competition – Entries to be anything within the *topic.[Use IMAGINATION!]

We will attempt to stick to the programme but there may be need to reschedule sometime

Jan 17                     AGM + Recent Models               

Feb 21                                                                                      Alphabet “B”

Mar 20

 Apr 17

 May 15

 June 19

 July 17

 Aug 21                      ? Meeting and BBQ at Orange Tree

Sept 18

 Oct 16

Oct 19                                SHOWCASE

Nov20

 Dec 11                   CHRISTMAS MEAL OUT

Dec 18

 

CLUB   PROGRAMME   2023

Meeting          Topic                          Competition Theme

             16-Aug                   ANY SUGGESTIONS?                    *Alphabet “A”

             20-Sept                 Air Brush Tuition & Practice

             18-Oct                    Wargame + Bring & Buy               *Flight of Fancy

             21-Oct                   Sat 21st October = SHOWCASE 2023

             15-Nov                   Club Painting Session + Demo by Frank

             13-Dec                   Christmas Dinner Booked at the Orange Tree, Baldock. 7pm for 7:30pm

             20-Dec                 Quiz Night {with mince pies!} *Model Mystery


 

CLUB   PROGRAMME   2022

Meeting          Topic                          Competition Theme

Jan 19        The Year Ahead                            Favourite Model from 2021

Feb 16       Armour                                           The Model(s) started after Christmas

Mar 16       Figure Modelling

Apr 20       Post 1950 Aircraft                        Wildlife / Nature

May 18       Airfix/Historex Chess Set

                    [make & paint project] 

Jun 15       Airbrush Workshop                      Agriculture

Jul 20       Buildings

Aug 17       Casting                                           Rail 

Sep 21       Groundwork

Oct 19       SciFi Modelling                               Green

Nov 16       Displaying Models

Dec 21       QUIZ Night                                     Iron and Steel

 

CLUB   PROGRAMME   2021

After the pandemic we have returned to regular meetings but still continuing with some precautions.

Each month we have a theme for the night which will be composed of workshop, demo or talk but with plenty of time to discuss items of interest, problems and solutions.

Additionally, there is a “friendly” competition – Entries to be anything within the *topic.[Use IMAGINATION!]

We will attempt to stick to the programme but there may be need to reschedule sometime

18-Aug       R/C aircraft & vehicles

15-Sep       Card Models and Modelling                              *Sci-Fi             

20-Oct     Wargame  +  Displaying Models on a theme

17-Nov     Photographing Models                           * Halloween

14-Dec     Dinner??

21-Dec    QUIZ  or  Displaying Models on a theme       *Blue

  

There is little doubt that the Covid19 position could still have some effect on our plans for the year. 

 PLEASE MAINTAIN CAUTION

CLUB   PROGRAMME   2020

Each month we have a theme for the night which will be composed of workshop, demo or talk but with plenty of time to discuss items of interest, problems and solutions.

Additionally, there is a “friendly” competition – Entries to be anything within the *topic.[Use IMAGINATION!]

We will attempt to stick to the programme but there may be need to reschedule sometime

15-Jan      AGM + “Show&Tell” = Show your latest!                *Left-Overs
19-Feb    Metals in Modelling
18-Mar Photographing Models     COVID19 cancelled     *Blue
15-Apr   Card Models
20-May   Weathering Washes on models                               * Weather
17-Jun  Large Scale R/C aircraft
15-Jul  Samurai Armour [incl. Models]                                      *Alcohol                  
19-Aug   QUIZ   +  Displaying Models on a theme
16-Sep  Speed Paint, paint a figure in an hour!                  *Sci-Fi
21-Oct   Wargame / Bring & Buy
18-Nov  THEME   TBA?                                                                         * Haloween
21-Dec   Christmas Dinner

AROUND THE SHOWS 2020

RED SHOWS WHERE WE ARE BOOKED IN:

JANUARY

Fri/Sat/Sun         17-19th  London Model Engineering Exhibition, Alexandra Palace

Sun                        26           The Model Market 7, Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Rd, Hanslope, MK19 7N

FEBRUARY

Sat                          9th           North Surrey Show, Banstead SM7 7AY

Sun                      16th Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition, Old Warden, Nr. Biggleswade

Sat/Sun                15/16th South West Model Show, Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG

Sat                          22rd        On Track, Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone, CT20 2DZ

MARCH

Sun                        3rd East of England Model Show, Queen Elizabeth Academy, Peterborough, PE4 6HX


CLUB PROGRAMME 2019


Each month we have a theme for the night which will be composed of workshop, demo or talk but with plenty of time to discuss items of interest, problems and solutions.

Additionally, there is a “friendly” competition – Entries to be anything within the *topic. We will attempt to stick to the programme but there may be need to reschedule sometime


20-Feb         Basework: incL Snow & Ice
20-Mar        Making Wire Cables                                *Camel
17-Apr          Kit Making/Scratch Building
15-May        LED & Lighting Models                        * Civilian Vehicles
19-Jun         Swirl Painting
17-Jul           Air Brushing Demo/Practice                 *Jets
21-Aug        Model Making Figures
18-Sep        Rust & Decay                                             *Food & Drink
16-Oct        Wargame / Bring & Buy
20-Nov      Painting with Nail Varnish                 * Floats (boats, etc)
18-Dec       Dinner??

AROUND THE SHOWS 2019

RED SHOWS WHERE WE ARE BOOKED IN:

FEBRUARY

Sat                          9th           North Surrey Show, Banstead SM7 7AY

Sat                          17th         Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition, Old Warden, Nr. Biggleswade

Sat                          16/17th Tank Museum Model Show, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG

Sun                        23rd        On Track, Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone, CT20 2DZ

MARCH

Sat/Sun                                2nd/3rd   Cambridge Living History Market, Burgess Hall, St Ives

Sun                        3rd           East of England Model Show, Queen Elizabeth Academy, Peterborough, PE4 6HX

Sat/Sun                16/17th Southern Expo, Hornchurch, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU

Sat                          24th         Yeovil Model Show, Yeovil, BA21 4NH

APRIL

Sat                          6th           SALUTE 2019     

Sat                          13th         IPMS West Suffolk, Open Day.  Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NX

Sat                          27th             BMSS Annual Show, Pimlico, SW1SV 3QW           

Sun                        28th         Milton Keynes at the MKDons Stadium 

MAY

Sat-Mon              4th-6th    East Midlands Steam & Country Show – Stand in the Model Tent

Sat/Sun                                11th/12th  Euro Min Expo, Folkestone

JUNE

Sun                        16th         MAFVA, Burgess Hall, St Ives.

CLUB PROGRAMME 2018

 

21-Feb              Small Scale Figures                                Competition Topic*

21-Mar             WW1 Aircraft                                                    *RED

18-Apr             Buildings

16-May           “Sticking Things” = Glues, etc.                   *Humourous

20-Jun             Painting Demo

18-Jul                Show & Tell (this years work, etc.)            *Romans

15-Aug             Bring & Buy (clear the cupboard)

19-Sep             Plastic Models                                                 *Indians

17-Oct             Wargame and final prep for Showcase

15-Nov            Making Moulds & Casting                             *Civilian Vehicles

19-Dec            Christmas Dinner



PROGRAMME 2017

NOTE: * = club theme competition class


  • 15-FebModel Making Night - Workshop

  • 15-MarMongols & Far Eastern Warriors       * British Army

  • 19-AprHistorex - Models then and now (incl Spares!)

  • 17-MayDecals/Canopies demo                        *Aircraft

  • 21-JunScratch Building - Dave Scott  

  • 19-Jul WW1 Passchendaele 100yr Anniv       *Artillery   

  • 18-AugModeling Workshop

  • 20-SepGroundwork Demo & workshop         *Sci&Fantasy

  • 18-OctWar Game  

  • 15-NovPainting Small Figure                  *Girlie/female figs

  • 20-DecChristmas Dinner - George IV Baldock

    Around the SHOWS 2017

  • FebruarySun     12th     Huddersfield Show
  • Sat 19th - Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition
  • Sat 25th   On-Track show 2017
  • March5th - East of England Model Show [P/Bro]
  • AprilSat 8th April TABLE TOP SALE HITCHIN
  • Sat 8th Welling Show
  • 8th April. Sword and Lance 2017. Darlington
  • 23rd Milton Keynes Modelkraft 2017
  • Sat 23rd         BFFS Annuals
  • Sun 23rd - Shropshire Scale Model Show
  • Sat  29th  BMSS Annual Show - London
  • June18th - MAFVA Nationals 2017 [St Ives]
  • 25th to 29th War and Peace 2017
  • .July16th Figureworld 2016. (Facebook)
  • July 24th 2016 - Essex Modellers' Show
  • September3rd IPMS Chiltern Show 2017 Inc. Beds MAFVA.
  • 16th 17th   Euro Miniature Expo 2017
  • The Brampton Show 2016 ?
  • November11th + 12th - SCALE MODELWORLD 2017
  • December3rd . London Plastic Model Show 2017



PROGRAMME 2016

NOTE: * = club theme competition class
  • 20-Jan AGM17-FebModel Making Night - Workshop

  • 16-Mar * Sci-Fi & Fantasy Theme20-AprPainting Night - Demo Frank

  • 18-May * Mounted Figures   + Bring & Buy

  • 15-Jun Scrap/spares Build & Conversion Workshop

  • 20-Jul  * Motor Vehicle17-AugModel Night - Workshop

  • 21-Sep  * WW1       + Grouind work Workshop

  • 19-Oct  War Game (? Peter Day)

  • 16-Nov  * Misc Category

  • 21-Dec  Christmas Dinner (Broadway)

    Around the SHOWS 2016

  • February Sun      21st     Huddersfield Show

    Sun 28th - Shuttleworth Scale Model Exhibition

    Sat 27th On-Track show 2016.

    March6th - East of England Model Show [P/Bro]

    April24th Milton Keynes Modelkraft 2016

    AprilSun 3rd - Shropshire Scale Model Show

    Sat 9th Sword & Lance 2016. Darlington Model Club

    Sat  25th  BMSS Annual Show - London

    23rd + 24th Scottish National Scale Model Show



PROGRAMME 2015

The 100th Anniversary of World War One continues this year with 1915 Gallopili Campaign. This year we also see the 200th anniversary of Napoleon's Defeat at Waterloo on 18th June 1815. Further back in time gives us the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, on 25th October 1415 (one week after our show!). We will put an emphasis on history and our modelling of the period and the conflicts.....

18 February -      Open Workshop – Aspects Aircraft Modelling incl Demonstration (Andy)

18 March -           Model Theme Competition [Ladies] - Acrylic Painting with Demo (Frank)

15 April –              WW1 Gallipoli / ANZAC Night

20 May -              Model Theme Competition [NAVAL] - Naval Wargame Participation (Mick) .

17 June -               Waterloo Night - Models, books, prints, etc...  {incl workshop)

15 July -                 Model Theme Competition [Music] - Modelling Workshop

18 July -                 Letchworth Lions FUN DAY *****

19 August -          Vintage Model Night (incl Workshop)  - Dig out those ancient kits and grey models!

16 September -  Model Theme Competition [ Fantasy, SciFi, past or future imagination.]

21 October -        Agincourt Night - Models, books, prints, etc...  {incl workshop)

18 November -   Model Theme Competition [Vehicles]   - Airbrush Demo and workshop (Tony)

16 December - Broadway Hotel: Members get together Christmas Dinner

 AROUND THE SHOWS FOR 2015

1st March   Peterborough Model Show, Sunday + New Venue ***

25th April  - BMSS Annual Show 2015 The Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London   WC1N 1HT

26th April - Milton Keynes ModelKraft 2015 ***

14th June - Letchworth Festival Day - another chance to gather interest! ****

25thJuly 2015  Figureworld, The Great Hall, Oundle School, Oundle, Nr Peterborough, PE8 4GH

September 2015  Euromilitaire - Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

 Nov 2015 -  Scale Model World, Telford




PROGRAMME 2014
With the commencement of the 100th Anniversary of World War One this year,  we shall try to put an emphasis on history and our modelling of the period and the conflict.

19 February -      Open Workshop – opportunity to cut, bash, stick and colour [and talk]

19 March  -           Model Theme; Crossbow, bow&arrow, archery, etc…

16 April –               Tony P. will introduce us to Dungeons & Dragons

21 May  -                Model Theme:   Yaks, buffalo, cattle, etc…..

18 June -                 Speedpaint Night

21 June -            Joint Meeting + BMSSWorkshop/ Bring & Buy Bragbury End

16 July  -                Model Theme: Girlies  Pin ups, Mascots, fighting forces, etc…

19 July -                 Letchworth Lions FUN DAY *****

20 August  -        World War One memorabilia display. Items of interest with/without model

17 September  - Model Theme:  Fantasy, SciFi, past or future imagination.

15 October  -        Favourite Books/Source of Info + Show Prep

19 November  -  Model Theme:  World War models – people, land, air, sea, etc…

17 December  -  Broadway Hotel: Members get together Christmas Dinner

 AROUND THE SHOWS FOR 2014

1st March   Peterborough Model Show, Town Hall - as previous years ***

5th April 2014   Welling  Model Show, Falconwood Community Centre, The Green, Welling,

26th April  - BMSS Annual Show 2014 The Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London   WC1N 1HT

27th April -
Milton Keynes ModelKraft 2014 ***

1st June 2014Shepway Military Modelling Society Model Show,
Hawkinge Community Centre,Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkstone, CT18 7FP

14th June - Letchworth Festival Day - another chance to gather interest! ****

 28th June 2014 FAVERSHAM MILITARY MODELLING GROUP’S 30th Anniversary show

 July 2014  Figureworld, The Great Hall, Oundle School, Oundle, Nr Peterborough, PE8 4GH

 September 2014  Euromilitaire - Leas Cliff  Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

8th & 9th Nov 2014Scale Model World, Telford

 

 









 
PROGRAMME 2013

This year we are to try a "running competition".. with a members competition every other month with models produced and exhibited on a specific theme .Any catagory, any size, any shape,.

This is to encourage our members to show their skills and provifde us with new topics of conversation. The entries will be judged by all members in a "secret" ballot and points awarded for scores - and of course... Points mean prizes.
                                             So cry havoc and let battle commence..
Jan-16 
AGM
Feb-20 
Workshop + display theme "Water"
Mar-20   Anything but military figure night
Apr-17  Workshop + theme "Animal Namer"
May-15    AUCTION -
  reserve/no reserve/opening bid
Jun-19  Workshop + display theme "Fantasy"
Jul-17  Participation Game - hands on
Aug-21
 Workshop + display theme "Girlie"
Sep-18  Speedpainting - hands on
Oct-16  Workshop + display theme "Beverage"
Nov-20
 Sculpting - hands on
Dec-18  Christmas Dinner (Broadway)

CLUB STAND at those in bold



FEB Sat  23rd  “On Track” at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone June Sat   TBC  Hertford Road Sat Workshop[BMSS] 
Feb Sun 17th Huddersfield Show


July   Sat  20th -     Figureworld, Oundle, Northants
Mar Sat 2nd Peterbro Show


Sept  Sat/Sun    21st / 22nd 2013 -       Euromilitaire
Apr Sun 21st Modelcraft MK


Sept  Sun  29th  -     
                 
Bramrton, St Ives Model Show, 
May Sun 19th The Hendon Model Show 2013

Oct    Sat   5th -       North Surrey Show 2013,
May  Sun 26th MODCON - Northants MMC

Oct   Sun  20th  - Showcase 2013, 
Jun Sun 16th Wings & Wheels + BMSS

Nov 9th / 10th - Scale ModelWorld 2013 Telford
Jun Sun 16th MAFVA nationals Duxford









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PROGRAMME 2012

This year we are to try a "running competition".. with a members competition every other month with models produced and exhibited on a specific theme .Any catagory, any size, any shape,.

This is to encourage our members to show their skills and provifde us with new topics of conversation. The entries will be judged by all members in a "secret" ballot and points awarded for scores - and of course... Points mean prizes. So cry havoc and let battle commence......

Feb 15     

March 21 

April 18 

May 16     

June 20   


June 23


July 14


July 18      



August 15

August 19

Sept 19    

Oct 17   

Nov 21     

Dec 19

 

 Lighting and tools/ Prog Finalisation

Models on a theme of "FILMS"

Bring your paints and do a bit night

Models on a theme of "FANTASY"

The "Flat Figure" - brief history, collecting and sources of information

Letchworth Festival - Exhibition and modelling at the Four Emblems (Open Day)

WORKSHOP Bagbury End - Joint Meeting with North London/Nothants


Models on a theme of "FOUR LEGS"

Final Preparation for our SHOW.

THE 2012 SHOWCASE

Models on a theme of "WHEELS"

Tracks and Trains - Locos, Cars & tanks of course - if they move the better!

Models on a theme of "WINGS"

Christmas outing to the DRAGON KING



 
 

 What's On and Around

5 Feb Milton Keynes - SNOWBOUND
3 March Peterbro' - CLUB STAND
24 March - Southern Expo

31 March - London Toy Soldier Show

14 April Welling Show - Kent 

21 April SALUTE
28 April BMSS Show London

20 May HENDON RAF Show

14-17 June Paris Mondial

7 July  FIGUREWORKS

21 July - LETCHWORTH FUN DAY -      we did have a club stand


Sept 30 BramtonShow -                      CLUB STAND


OUTVISITS:

BMSS COLLECTION                TBA  STATFORD-on-AVON

Night at the DOGS                    TBA

          PROGRAMME 2011

 

Feb 16     

March 16  

April 20     

May 18     

June 15    

July 20       

August 17  

Sept 15    

Oct 19     

Nov      

Nov 16     

Dec 21

 

 For this years programme we are going to take the lead from NLMMS and have meetings based on the "Show & Tell" theme. Bring along a model, book, box of paints, etc. and talk to others about it. This should create conversation but also enable us to have working sessions.



SHOWCASE 2011 - Oct 30th

Joint Meeting NLMMS + Bring&Buy


Club Social - XMAS DINNER

What's On and Around

6 Feb Milton Keynes - CLUB STAND
5 March Peterbro' - CLUB STAND
April Welling Show -
April BMSS
Sept BramtonShow -CLUB STAND






PAST OUTVISTS 2010 

7 Feb Milton Keynes - CLUB STAND
21 Feb Huddersfield IPMS+
27/28 Feb Trucks n Tracks Folkstone
6 March Peterbro' - CLUB STAND
24 April BMSS Jubilee Show 

BMSS BRISTOL BRANCH - Bath





PROGRAMME 2010

Feb 17    Mick  - Painting Tartans

                    Photo session for the 1/10 Busts

March 17   Roy - SpeedPainting                               (Bring paints, etc..)

April 21      Richard  - Resin Models

May 19      Rod - Historex Night

June 16    Showcase arrangements

July 21         SHOWCASE 2010 July 18th

August 18   Practice Open Evening

Sept 15       Sources of Information PC/WEB

Oct 20        Naval Wargames (Mick/Derek)

Nov06       Joint Meeting NLMMS + Bring&Buy

Nov 17     

Dec 15       Club Social - Race Night


PROGRAMME 2009

Feb 18         Historex - Bob Parker 

March 18    Napoleon in Egypt - Rod Johnson 

April 22       Peter Day _ Wargaming

May 20       Dave Burrows - Military Cards

June 17      Bill Simpson - Photo Session

July 15         SHOWCASE 2009 July 19th

August 19   Mick Jones - Painting Tartans

Sept 16       Card Modelling (ships)

Oct 21       Toy Soldiers - Make/Convert/Collect 

Nov 7       Joint Meeting NLMMS + Bring&Buy

Nov 18      Head Night - Model on a 1/10 head
                                (See the Gallery)

Dec 16       Club Social "CASINO" $$$$$$








What's On and Around

7 Feb Milton Keynes - CLUB STAND
21 Feb Huddersfield IPMS+
27/28 Feb Trucks n Tracks Folkstone
6 March Peterbro' - CLUB STAND
14 Mar Shuttleworth Model Show
10 April Sword&Lance (up North)
10/11 April Model-Ex Raunds NHants
17 April Welling Show -
24 April BMSS Jubilee Show                  (WC1N 1HT)
25 April East Mids - Hinckley
24/25 April Gun Powder Mills Open
5 June Sailsbury IPMS
19 Sept Sutton Coldfield Spectacular
26 Sept BramtonShow -CLUB STAND



PAST OUTVISTS 2009
1 Feb Milton Keynes

14 Mar. Peterborough

18 Apr Welling/BMSS

7/8/9 Kulmbach

EuroMil  19/20 Sept

27 Sep  Brampton IPMS   

3rd Oct North Surrey

10th Oct - Gravesham  

22 Nov BathBMSS           
*****Club Outing*****

5th Dec - Toy Soldier Show London

























 

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