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South West Model Show at the
Bovington Tank Museum Spring 2023

   On 11/12 February we set  up a large display of models for the South West Model Show at the Tank Museum in Bovington. Our display was located at the entrance to the Main Tank Hall on five tables and contained warships, aircraft, a tug, D day diorama, vehicles and a selection of Lego models made by our youngest member Leo Reith. Our webmaster John Wills set up his 3D printing equipment and gave demonstrations of printing throughout both days.

    The public  attendance was very high on both Saturday and  Sunday and we were kept very busy talking to visitors and we received many positive comments on the quality and selection of models on display.

    As some members were only able to attend on the Saturday  David McNair-Taylor added a display of naval aircraft to the stand on Sunday. Members attending were Dave and Andrea Reith, John Wills, Richard Reith, Leo Reith, Tony Ansell, John Edwards and David McNair-Taylor.

We hope to be visiting to put on a display again at the Autumn event. Our thanks go to the Museum staff for organising an excellent show and for their help and assistance.

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Sunday Morning setting up

Show Highlights

SATURDAY ONLY

Dave Reith                    USS Roosevelt ,   HMS Quorn

 

John Edwards               HMS Argonaut , HMS Consort,   Flyhawk “Dido class” cruiser mini models.

 

Richard Reith                Tug Irishman

 

Leo Reith                       Lego models

 

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

Tony Ansell                   WW2 Diorama ( The Day After D Day ) ,  V bombers ( Victor and Valiant),  Sunderland Flying Boat,  Sports car                                              motorcycle ,  Heracles aircraft, TSR 2  aircraft

 

David McNair-Taylor    U552 (with light and sound),  HMS Lancaster,   HMS Diamond, HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal,

                                        Selection of 1/48 Fleet Air Arm aircraft

 

John Wills                      3D printing display         

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David Mcnair Taylor and his U boat complete with Light and Sound. Click Video below

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David Reith displays USS Roosevelt and HMS Quorn

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Richard Reith and a close of the bow of his Irishman Tug

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Our youngest member Leo with his Lego display

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Tony Ansell showed his superb WW II Diorama

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John Edwards with HMS Argonaut
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John Wills demonstrated with his 3D printer

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