This year's Model Engineer Exhibition will be returning to Sandown Park Exhibition Centre by popular demand. The event promises to be the premier event in the model engineer’s diary for 2009, with hundreds of world class models on display and entered in the world famous Model Engineer Competition. We also offer you the chance to come along and visit the UK’s leading specialist suppliers, plus the opportunity to meet the clubs and societies who help and support those wishing to take up this fascinating hobby.
The 2009 event promises to be better than ever before and will include;
• Over forty key specialist suppliers
• Hundreds of models on display – organisers expect nearly 1000 entries
• SMEE Lectures and Demonstrations
• Twenty Five club and society displays
• Live track action in 7 ¼”, 16mm and Gauge 1
There are also many special attractions this year, these include;
SMEE (The Society of Model & Experimental Engineers) has traditionally organised a series of well structured but informal lectures on a wide range of subjects by some of the leading names in the world of model engineering and you won't be disappointed by what's on offer at this year's exhibition. As in the case of the last two years, eight lectures a day are to be presented in two separate well appointed rooms where you will be able sit back and enjoy the talks, as well as the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session.
The Lecturer’s programme can be found at
http://www.modelengineershow.co.uk/smeelectures.htmlThe World Class Model Engineering Competition once again comes to The Model Engineering Exhibition. Entries for this year's show are at a high, with models ranging from locomotives and tramways, to radio flying helicopters, motorbikes and even model ambulances. For full details on competition rules, classes, and to download an Entry Form please go to
http://www.modelengineershow.co.uk/competition.htmlA huge range of Railway, Traction Engine and Stationary Steam Models will be on display throughout the weekend. Clubs from up and down the country will display their impressive builds, many of which have taken years to perfect.
The 2004 Model Engineer exhibition Gold Medal winner, Chris Vine, will be displaying the now famous “Bongo” which took 2 years of hard work, resulting in Chris’s book “How Not To Paint a Locomotive”
On display will also be pictures of “Mad Bess”, Ryslip Lido Railway Society’s 9 year project.
Marine models on display will include Noah’s Ark with appropriate animals entering two by two, scale electric powered models of Lifeboats, Tugs and Steam Powered vessels.
The displays will also include models at various scales and demonstrations of building techniques including sailmaking, shackle making and a ropewalk.
Model Engineer Exhibition 2009
Dates:Friday 11th – Sunday 13th December 2009
Venue: Sandown Park Racecourse, Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey
SAT NAV - KT10 9AJ
Opening Times:10am – 5pm daily (closes at 4pm on the final day)
Admission Prices:
Advance / On the Door
Adult £8.00 £9.50
2 Days £13.50 £16.50
Concessions £6.00 £7.50
2 Days £9.50 £12.50
16-18 Year Olds £3.00 £3.50
2 Days £4.00 £4.50
Child (Under 15) FREE* FREE*
* 1 Child per paying adult or concession
Family £25.00 £26.00
2 Days £47.50 £50.00
Advanced ticket sales are available until 12.00 noon on Monday 4th December 2009, when all advanced ticket holder names will be entered into a prize draw to win £150 of My Hobby Store vouchers. Please call 0844 848 8831 or see
http://www.modelengineershow.co.uk/tickets.html
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