1 December 2009

Thousands expected at South West's biggest model show

Over two thousand visitors are expected to attend the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Model Show on February 13th at Yeovilton, Somerset. The show has become the premier event in the model enthusiasts' calendar and is on course to attract more traders, clubs and visitors than ever before.

The February show will major on plastic models. Over 120 traders and clubs will be exhibiting everything from model aircraft, boats, trains, figures, tanks and dioramas.

Airfix will run a 'Make and Paint' workshop and sponsor competitions designed to recognise high achievement in modelling across all disciplines. So bring along your best models and you could walk away with a prize.

Weather permitting, the highlight of the Show will be a radio controlled flying display by the award winning BMFA (British Model Flying Association). The line-up for the display is not yet confirmed however previous years have seen jet powered model aircraft and an internationally acclaimed model helicopter stunt team.

Says Museum Spokes person Jon Jefferies, "The Fleet Air Arm Museum is the ideal setting for the Show. After people have seen the models, they can see the real things!"

Tickets can be purchased on line on www.fleetairarm.com from 14th December - 30 th January.

Doors open at 10.00 and normal museum admission prices apply. There is no additional charge for the Show.