SMW 2023 pictures of Competition class-winning models
More pics from Chris Ayre, showing the Class winning models at Scale ModelWorld 2023. Click here to go the photo gallery
SMW 2023 pictures of Championship and Category Winning models
Many thanks to Chris Ayre for his magnificent photographs of the Senior and Junior National Championship winning models, and the other Category Winners.
SMW 2023 Competition Winners
The full listing of Scale ModelWorld 2023 competition winners is now available.
SMW 2023 IPMS Belgium judged Best Overseas Display
Congratulations to IPMS Belgium, who were judged to be the best overseas display at Scale ModelWorld 2023. Here they are being presented with a commemorative plaque by IPMS(UK) Overseas Liaison Officer, Gary Wenko (in yellow).
Some photos from SMW 2023
A few images from around Scale ModelWorld can be found on the Galleries page.
SMW 2024 Trader Booking Form
The booking form for traders for Scale ModelWorld 2024 is now available on the SMW Forms page
SMW 2023 – Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, attended and otherwise helped make Scale ModelWorld 2023 an enormous success. Although final numbers are not yet available, our 60th anniversary event saw increases in IPMS membership, public visitors and traders. The buzz was back in the show, in a way not seen since the pandemic. More…
SMW23 Latest Floor Plans
Updated floor plans and locations for Scale ModelWorld are now available. These include separate plans for each of the three halls. To view, click https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/smw-floor-plans/ (Please note these are as at 5th November and may change before the show.)
Podcast: Rich Middleton and SMW
Scale ModelWorld Manager Rich Middleton has been interviewed by the Just Making Conversation podcast. Rich covers his own background, and gives insights into SMW 2023. Click here for the podcast. The interview starts at 19 mins 35 secs, the part covering Scale ModelWorld starts at 29 mins.
SMW23 What’s On
See the What’s On page for more about Scale ModelWorld 2023. The latest updates cover the timetable, special displays, talks and presentations, car parking, the dinner, and the arrangements for Remembrance Day. Click here to learn more
SMW23 procedures for UK Branches and SIGs to pay for tables
Click here for procedures for UK Branches and SIGs to pay for tables
IPMS (UK) Membership Renewals and New Applications before Scale ModelWorld
Please read this message if you are due to renew your IPMS (UK) membership before Scale ModelWorld on 11-12 November 2023, or if you want to join us before Scale ModelWorld Renewals If your IPMS (UK) membership expires on or before 31st October 2023 and you intend to be at Scale ModelWorld, your renewal must…
SMW 2023 Competition now open!
The Scale ModelWorld 2023 Competition is now open for entries. For more information, links to the rules and definitions and a link to the online entry system click here.
Scale ModelWorld 2023 tickets now on sale
Tickets for SMW 23 are now available online. Click here for full details of admissions, pricing, opening hours and where to buy tickets.
Traders at SMW23
The number of traders attending Scale ModelWorld 2023 now exceeds 100. To see the full list, please click here
Scale ModelWorld 2022 – Pictures of Competition Winners
Many thanks to Chris Ayre for his wonderful photography of the competition winners. Click here to go to the photo galleries page
Scale ModelWorld 2022 – Competition Results
The results of the Scale ModelWorld 2022 Competition are now available as a PDF file. Click here to view or download the results
Scale ModelWorld 2022 – Champions
Congratulations to Rafal Sikorski and Lukas Smejsa for becoming the Senior and Junior National Champions, respectively, at Scale ModelWorld 2022 (photos copyright Chris Ayre)
Scale ModelWorld 2022 – Thank You!
SMW 22 has just concluded and represents a considerable success. Exhibitor, visitor and trader feedback has been very positive, the numbers were up all round and we are getting back to pre-Covid levels. And so a big thank you to all the visitors, traders, clubs, SIGs and overseas clubs who made the show possible. Especial…
SMW 22 Free Airfix Catalogue!
Airfix have generously provide us with free catalogues to hand out to visitors to Scale Model World 2022. Buy your ticket here to attend SMW
SMW 22 Non-Denominational Service
Church Service Back On Earlier today we announced with regret that the church service on Sunday after the Remembrance Parade had been cancelled due to illness. We are pleased to announce that we have now had a volunteer come forward to take the service so it is back on. The short, non-denominational service will…
SMW 22 floor plans now online
The floor plans for Scale ModelWorld 2022 are now on this website, along with the location lists, showing where traders, branches, SIGs, overseas clubs and others can be found. Click here to go to the SMW 22 Floor Plans page
New IPMS Merchandise for Scale ModelWorld 2022
We will be introducing two new items at Scale ModelWorld 2022. Tote Bag We have been asked for tote bags in the past and after searching for the right product we have chosen to invest in bags manufactured from RPET (recycled PET plastic) rather than other options. Measurements for the bag are nominally 39x39x10cm (16x16x4…
Demonstrations and Talks at SMW22
The following have been booked for Scale ModelWorld 2022: “A Brief History of the U-2 Spyplane“ by Chris Pocock, Pattingham Suite, 15:00 Saturday “Scratch Building Presentation” by Michael Papadakis, Pattingham Suite, 14:00 Saturday “Cold War Baltic Aerial Reconnaissance“ by Robert S.Hopkins III, Pattingham Suite, 14:00 Sunday
SMW 22 Dinner
The Annual Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn at 19:30 for 20:00 on Saturday 12th November 2022 Starter Home-made Cream of Leek and Potato Soup, ciabatta croutons V Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Toasted Brioche Melon Main Pan Fried Breast of Chicken, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Seasonal Veg Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Champ Mash, Sage…
SMW 22 Membership Renewals
If you are an IPMS Member, to gain access to Scale ModelWorld 2022 you will need a valid IPMS (UK) membership card with a large ‘2022’ printed in green. If you pay by Direct Debit, then your card will be sent to you automatically. If you are not on Direct Debit and currently have a…
New IPMS Merchandise for Scale ModelWorld 2022
We will be introducing two new items at Scale ModelWorld 2022. Tote Bag We have been asked for tote bags in the past and after searching for the right product we have chosen to invest in bags manufactured from RPET (recycled PET plastic) rather than other options. Measurements for the bag are nominally 39x39x10cm (16x16x4…
SMW 2022 competition now open
The 2022 IPMS(UK) Scale ModelWorld competition is now open for entries. Click here for details of the rules, definitions, classes and trophies and a link to the online entry system IMPORTANT NOTE: the online versions of the documents are the latest and include additional information to that provided in Issue 4 of the Magazine
SMW 2022 Traders confirmed
Over 120 traders are now signed up for Scale ModelWorld 2022; click here to see the trader list
Videos from Scale ModelWorld 2021
A brief introduction to Scale ModelWorld 2021 An overview of Scale ModelWorld 2021 by DSOP (4 mins 54 secs run time)
New Scale ModelWorld Facebook group
A new Facebook page has been created for questions and suggestions about Scale ModelWorld, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/543286466226964/about/
Airfix unveil Vulcan at SMW 2019
Airfix used Scale ModelWorld 2019 to announce their forthcoming new-tooling 1/72nd scale Vulcan B2 kit. For more on this story, click here
Harrier SIG at Scale ModelWorld 2019 – Photos
The Harrier Special Interest Group have created a photo album covering their display at this year’s show, called “Harrier : One of a kind”. The album includes information about the prototypes, the models, and photos of the models on display. Click here to view the album