BMSS Annual show

BMSS ANNUAL SHOW 2013 will be held on 27th April at the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT
10:00 entry for BMSS members, 10:30 for non members.

You can also follow us on the BMSS Annual Show Facebook page

Show admission: £4 non members, £3 for BMSS members

Competition entries: £1 non members, free for BMSS members

The 2013 BMSS Show will include all the features which have been so popular with visitors at BMSS shows, including Trade stands, Displays and Competitions.

Traders

Traders who will be attending so far for the 2013 Annual Show:

2D Figurines
ACE Military Models
Alex Riches
Bonapartes
Bonhams
Harry Kemp
Hawk Miniatures
Hornet and Wolf
M K L Models
MDP (Model Display products) including Elan13 miniatures (Who will have new releases at the show!)
Mitches Military Models
Name It
Peter Harris
S & D Models
Sphere
Tommy Atkins
Tommy's War (Who will be releasing new figures at the show!)

To book a table at the show please download a trader invitation and booking form below.

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Displays

Displays at the 2013 Annual Show will be:

BMSS Aldershot Branch

BMSS Bands Special Interest Group

BMSS Bristol Branch

BMSS Ealing / West London Branch

BMSS North London Branch

BMSS Northants Branch

BMSS Oxford Branch

British Flat Figure Society

Welling Military Modelling Society
Throughout the day, there will be demonstrations from the above modellers for anyone who would like to know how to sculpt, paint or collect model and toy soldiers.

Members of London BMSS will also putting on a "Make and Take" for anyone who wants to have a go at painting a figure under their expert guidance.

There will be a "Bring and Buy" stall, manned by BMSS Northants Branch members - dig out any old models, books, memorabelia!

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Competitions

Class 1:  Single foot figures up to 54mm 'standard' size.
Class 2:  Single foot figures above 54mm size.
Class 3:  Single mounted figures, any scale.
Class 4:  Vignettes; that is two or three figures (any scale) with a common theme, mounted on a common base.
Class 5:  Groups and dioramas, open or closed; that is four or more figures with or without associated equipment. Groundwork is expected but not mandatory.
Class 6:  AFVs, softskins and artillery, any scale, with or without crew. Where a base is used, this is to be simple; elaborate scenes should be entered in Class 5.
Class 7:  'Toy soldiers', any number up to a maximum of thirty. These may be figures originally sold as toys or their modern equivalent. Figures may be converted and can be presented in any manner.
Class 8:  Converted and scratchbuilt figures, any scale. A card describing the work done MUST accompany each entry.
Class 9:  Busts. That part of the figure above the waist which may include arms. Non-military entries are acceptable but no erotica.
Class 10:  Non-military pieces of any type including fantasy figures but excluding erotica.
Class 11:  Junior Class. Entrants must be under 18 on the day of the Show. Entries may be single figures, groups, vehicles etc. Fantasy and war-game figures may be entered in this class.
Special Class Class 12 "Weather" - a model depicting the effect of the weather on a soldier.

A Special award will also be made by the IMSS for the best model of an Irish Soldier from the above classes.

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Something for everyone!

The BMSS looks forward to welcoming all model soldier enthusiasts to this grand celebration of the military modelling hobby - an enjoyable and interesting day for everyone.

Contact

For all queries regarding the Show contact the Show Organiser by e-mail or telephone 01895 832757 / 07775 596156

Calling All Modellers!