The  South West Model Engineering,
Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition
@ The Royal Bath & West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet
Saturday 16th April 2011, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 17th April 2011, 10am – 4.30pm


Pete Waterman, OBE opening the 2010 show

The 2010 event has been a great success all round, with more than 10,000 visitors over the two days and a larger number of trade and club stands than ever before. Since the inaugural event in 2008 the show has grown by 170% in size and the visitor numbers have increased by 67% showing that there is a real need and passion for this event which caters for all members of the hobby community.

Visitors to the event were amazed by the displays which took place over the two days including remote control planes, tanks, trains, boats and cars. They were entertained by an Audience with the Daleks, one of the largest gatherings of Daleks in the UK which took place on the Sunday in front of a large crowd of excited and amazed onlookers.

Enthusiasts could stock up on new parts, and buy new models to add to their collections. Families enjoyed a great day out in the sun and found interests in new hobbies that children and their parents could share.

Pete Waterman, OBE, who opened the event and was book signing over the two days said "I had a great weekend at the show. The event successfully catered for such a range of different hobbies and the crowds could not help but be amazed by everything on offer. I can see the event going from strength to strength and wish it all the success for the future."

With the 2010 South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition over we’re now planning towards 2011. With another successful year under our belts we’re really looking forward to next year.

If you attended this year’s show we would love to hear your feedback. Please get in touch and help us make the show even better in 2011. 

2010 Show Winners

Best Static Display - Surafce Warship Association
Best Moving Display - NO Limit RC
Best Trade Stand - The Signalbox
Best Moving Engineering Model - East Somerset Society Model &
Experimental Engineers
Best Model Voted  by Visitors - Don Billingham