Health and Safety for Modellers

This notice is to advise the membership that the following roles on the executive Committee are due for re-election in 2025. Under the Articles of Association of the Society any nomination for a position on the Executive Committee must be delivered to the Honorary Secretary before the end of the previous year. This means if…

Richard L Ward 1938 – 2017 With great regret we note the passing of a founder of the Society, Dick Ward. Dick was rightly celebrated as an aviation researcher, author, and as a designer of  decals, with both his own “Modeldecal” range, and sheets for many  kit manufacturers. A charming and well-liked character, he will…

This is a reminder to all Members that the following roles on the Executive Committee are due for election in 2026: President Scale Model World Manager Treasurer Honorary Secretary Competition Secretary Overseas Liaison Officer Webmaster Publicity Officer Click on the Executive Committee page then click on any Executive Committee Member to see a link to…

The emails for the 2025 Annual Return have now been sent out, please look out for yours. The Return will include your booking form for Scale ModelWorld 2025. Many thanks, Pete Readman, Webmaster

Welcome to the following new Special Interest Groups and UK Branches: Airborne Police and Emergency Forces – Worldwide US Navy Warships Doughnut Models Monster Mayhem Scale Fanatics          

We were saddened to hear of the recent death of master modeller (and 2013 IPMS Senior National Champion) Barry Sharman, see obituary in IPMS Magazine Issue 1 2026. It was Barry’s wish that his 1/72 scale scratch built ships be auctioned. The family are going to fulfill his wishes by an auction using live, in-person…