Scale ModelWorld
Displays
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The World's greatest model show -
held annually in Telford, England.
- Scale ModelWorld 2024
Hawker Hunter Display Teams : Celebrating the 70th
anniversary of the Hunter's entry into service.
- Scale ModelWorld
2023
 The IPMS 60th Anniversary International Air Tattoo :
Celebrating a number of anniversaries with a huge fantasy airshow and
flying display.
- Scale ModelWorld 2022
50th Anniversary of the Snowbirds : Celebrating the
Snowbirds 50th birthday with a history of Canadian Forces display
teams.
- Scale ModelWorld 2021
"Remember Us ?" : With the triumphant return of Scale
ModelWorld, we re-visit a few of our previous themes, to remind us of what it's
all about.
- Scale ModelWorld 2020
NO
SHOW DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- Scale ModelWorld 2019
"Civilian Aerobatic Teams" : A wide range of names and
aircraft types illustrating teams from the non-military
world.
- Scale ModelWorld 2018
"100 Years of RAF Aerobatic Teams" : We celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the Royal Air Force with a comprehensive history of its display
teams.
- Scale ModelWorld 2017
"Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the U.S. Air
Force" : Featuring display teams from the USAF, USAFE, FEAF and ANG,
with a special homage to the Thunderbirds.
- Scale ModelWorld
2016
 "Aerobatic Park" : With apologies to Steven Spielberg, a
collection of world-wide Aerobatic Display Teams, past and present, named
after animals.
- Scale ModelWorld 2015
"Best Aircraft in a Supporting Role" : Our tribute to the
often-unsung heroes - aerobatic team support aircraft and
two-seaters.
- Scale ModelWorld
2014
 "The Red Arrows 50th Display Season and the 40th Anniversary of
the BAe Hawk" : For our particular SIG, this year's Red Arrows theme was
a "no-brainer" - but we also took the opportunity to showcase the
other Hawk-equipped Teams from around the World.
- Scale ModelWorld 2013 - the IPMS 50th
Anniversary Show
 "20 Years of the ADTSIG, 50 Years of IPMS and 60 Years of the USAF
Thunderbirds & Patrouille de France" : A "multi-themed" display,
celebrating all of those Anniversaries in this "Milestone"
year.
- Scale ModelWorld
2012
 "Go LARGE for 2012" : Aerobatic Team models in 1/48th and
1/32nd scale ONLY. (Almost known as "I'm Sorry, I've Got Nothing
Smaller...")
- Scale ModelWorld
2011
 " 'What IF...?' Aerobatic Teams" : A fictitious look at
display teams that "could have/would have/should have" happened.... but never
did.... yet... !
- Scale ModelWorld 2010
"50th Anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori and Blue Impulse"
: Celebrating the 50th birthday of both of these famous teams, from Italy and
Japan.
- Scale ModelWorld 2009
"Aerobatic Teams of Australasia" : From the 1940's up to
the present day, display teams from Australia and New
Zealand.
- Scale ModelWorld 2008
"From Russia With Love" : A history of display teams from
the Russian Federation and former Soviet Union.
- Scale ModelWorld 2007
"Helicopter Display Teams" : A history of rotary-winged
teams from around the world.
- Scale ModelWorld 2006
"Scandinavian Display Teams" : Featuring teams from Norway,
Sweden, Finland & Denmark.
- Scale ModelWorld 2005
"Fly Navy" : All manner of Naval Aviation display teams
from around the world.
- Scale ModelWorld 2004
"Thunder In The Skies" : F-84 teams from around the
world, straight and swept wings.
- Scale ModelWorld
2003
 "50th Anniversary of the Thunderbirds and Patrouille de
France" : Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of both of the World's second
oldest Aerobatic Teams.
- Scale ModelWorld 2002
"A History of Canadian Aerobatic Teams" : Display Teams
from the RCAF, RCN & CAF.
- Scale ModelWorld
2001
 "2001 : A Sabre Odyssey" : All variants of F-86 teams
from around the world.
- Scale ModelWorld
2000
 "It all started one afternoon at Hendon" : A timeline of
RAF teams, coinciding with the 80th Anniversary of the Hendon Air Pageants.
This was the very first "Scale ModelWorld" event.
- 1999 IPMS(UK) Nationals
"Saluto Italia" : A history of all Italian Air Force
Display Teams.
- 1998 IPMS(UK)
Nationals
 "Blue Angels" : A complete chronology of the World's oldest
Aerobatic Team. Note - the first year the event is held at the Telford
International Centre.
- 1997 IPMS(UK) Nationals
"50 Years of the United States Air Force - An Aerobatic
Celebration" : Our first attempt at a "Special Theme" display - AND our
"Farewell to Donington" as the venue.
- 1996 IPMS(UK) Nationals
The last time we did a "general" display at the
Nationals/SMW, before evolving elaborate "themed" display stands. (Held at the
Donington Park Exhibition Centre)
- IPMS(UK) Nationals Archive
Photos
Examples of our earliest "Nationals"
displays, just to show how the SIG has grown over the years.
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Special Events
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Some very special and prestigious
occasions our SIG has been involved in.
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Overseas Shows & Other
Displays
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A selection of our SIG Displays in
various other venues around Europe.
Belgium 2023 After Covid and Brexit, we're back to Europe again - "Plastic
& Steel 2023", but a new venue, Waregem.
Germany 2019 Back to Germany for the first time in ten years - our first visit
to Euro Model Expo, in Lingen.
Belgium 2018 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IPMS Belgium, at "Plastic
& Steel 2018", Affligem.
Sweden 2016 This most ambitious trip took us far north to "Art In Miniature",
the IPMS Sweden Nationals in Gothenburg.
Belgium 2015 Our return visit to "Plastic & Steel", the IPMS Belgium
National Convention, in Affligem.
France 2013 Our "2013 European Tour", travelling en masse to display at the
Maquettexpo in Hyeres, in the South of France.
Holland 2013 A rather different Overseas Show - this time, put on entirely by
our contingent of Dutch members alone !
Belgium 2012 A different venue this time - "Plastic & Steel", the IPMS
Belgium Nationals, in Affligem.
Holland
2011  Our first visit to "EuroScaleModelling", the IPMS Netherlands
Nationals, in Utrecht.
Germany 2009 IPMS Deutschland's annual show at the Luftwaffen Museum, Gatow,
Berlin.
Belgium 2008 IPMS Bruxelles Model Fair in the Military Museum,
Brussels.
Germany 2007 IPMS Deutschland's annual show at the Luftwaffen Museum, Gatow,
Berlin.
Germany 2006 Our first visit to Germany, for IPMS Deutschland's 40th
Anniversary Show at the Luftwaffen Museum, Gatow,
Berlin.
Scotland
2005  Another of our many displays at the "Scottish Nationals" - now in
Perth.
France 2004 The annual show of IPMS Provinces de France club AMV83, in the
town Casino, Hyeres, in the South of France.
Belgium 2004 IPMS Bruxelles Model Fair in the Military Museum,
Brussels.
France 2003 Special Event : Our highly
prestigious display at Salon de Provence, as part of the Patrouille de
France's official 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
Belgium 2002 IPMS Bruxelles Model Fair in the Military Museum,
Brussels.
Belgium 2000 Return visit to the IPMS Bruxelles Model Fair in the Military
Museum, Brussels.
Scotland
2000  Our display at the "Scottish Nationals" - the last time the event
was held in Stirling.
France 1999 "Club Des Gais Lurons Maquettistes Du Loiret" Show,
Orléans.
Belgium 1998 Our first of many visits to the IPMS Bruxelles Model Fair in the
Military Museum, Brussels.
France
1996  Our very first adventure to do an overseas model show -
Mondeville, Caen, Normandy.
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