Top UK model manufacturer Airfix is proud to be supporting the South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition.

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of plastic kit models aimed at all types of scale modellers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and more recently licensed products such as Wallace & Gromit, and shortly Doctor Who.They will be conducting demonstrations and workshops over the two days.

For more information go to www.airfix.com

To add to the list of quality supporters for the South West Model Show 2012 we are also delighted to have on board Humbrol a brand known to every modeling enthusiast.

Humbrol paints are the Modellers first choice for quality paints and craft products. Founded in 1919 the Humbrol range of colours now exceeds 151 colours and the company exports to over 65 countries around the world. The name Humbrol has become synonymous with quality, and there can hardly be another name more familiar and popular among the model-making fraternity. The introduction of Humbrol One Hour Plastic Enamel brought a whole new dimension of authenticity that has been appreciated by modellers throughout the world. They will be conducting demonstrations and workshops over the two days.

For more information go to www.humbrol.com

The BMFA is the National Governing Body for the sport of model flying. Its aims are to promote, protect, organise and encourage model flying within the UK. Typically there are around 780 affiliated clubs and a combined membership of over 36,000 members, all of whom have entered a partnership to ensure that model fliers have a voice and their rights are recognised by the authorities.  Our flying display is run by a BMFA appointed flying director and has the support of the BMFA behind it to ensure the highest standards of safety are adhered to at all times, as well as high quality pilots and models taking part.

For more information go to www.bmfa.org

The International Plastic Modellers' Society was founded in Great Britain in 1963, by modellers, for the benefit of modellers. It was originally founded as the British Plastic Modellers' Society, but soon expanded into a truly International body with many branches across the world. Society members build anything from basic kits to complicated scratchbuilt models using plastic as the primary medium.  There are presently over 60 local IPMS Branches scattered about Great Britain.

For more information go to http://www.ipms-uk.co.uk/

The British Radio Car Association (BRCA) are pleased to be associated with the South West Model Engineering, Model Making & Hobbies Exhibition yet again.  The Association is the organising body for all radio controlled car, bike and truck racing in this country with over two hundred affiliated Clubs and several thousand members all racing in one of our thirteen different Sections, on road, offroad or on ovals in a variety of different scales from 1/18th up to 1/5th, and powered by small electric motors up to 23cc two stroke engines.  Meetings range from weekly Club meetings, through Regional and National meetings right the way to European and World Championships with our drivers competing with the best in the world.  For more information on the world of model car, bike and truck racing and to find out if there is a Club near you visit the BRCA web site http://www.brca.org/ or come and speak to one of our members either on the BRCA Stand or one of the Club Stands.

Show Supporter

Traplet Publications are professional publishers of specialised magazines, covering hobbies such as radio-controlled and static modelling and are at the forefront of hobby and craft publishing sector.

Traplet will be supporting and will have a presence at the show in 2012. They are now a multinational business with offices on four continents; it certainly has come a long way from its humble beginnings in founder and Managing Director Tony Stephenson’s front room.

Still very much a family business, Traplet Publications continues to expand into new markets and ventures with the launch of a dedicated modelling magazine for the growing South African market, as well as an embroidery service and clothing range. Visit www.traplet.com to find out more about their products and services