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The BMSS Annual Show 2022
We are delighted to announce that the 2022 BMSS Annual Show will be held on Saturday 23rd April 2022 at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall in Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR, opposite the Hexagon theatre and Oracle shopping Centre. Please note there is only limited parking available at the venue, but there are a considerable number of free parking spaces behind the Advantage Business Centre, 87 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7SN, together with car parks at the Oracle Centre in Holly Brook Road, within walking distance. The BMSS Annual Show 2021
The 2021 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 4th September 2021 at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier enthusiasts, especially as this was our first show after the Covid pandemic which had forced us to cancel the 2020 show. The main hall of trade stands was busy all day, while the competitions saw not only a marked increase in the number of entries but the overall standard in the work on display was outstanding. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended and brought models along, and offers our congratulations to all who won medals in the competitions.. See below for photos of some of the outstanding models seen at the 2021 show. Click on any image to view it at full size. For more pictures from previous BMSS Annual Shows, please see our Past Annual Shows page. |
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Competition Classes for the BMSS Annual Show 2021
(Competitions are open to all, both BMSS members and non-members. Please note that competition entries close at 13.00.)
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; 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 is not mandatory.
Class 6: AFVs, soft skins 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 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.
Class 12: Wargame unit class: Wargame units with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 40 related figures, foot or mounted. Fantasy units are acceptable.
Class 12: Special theme competition: ‘Celebration’ - the depiction of celebration in a military context. Entries must include at least one figure.
Special awards - to be selected from any entry in any of the above classes:
President's Medal
Lynn Sangster Award - an award in remembrance of the late Lynn Sangster, for the best model of a subject from the Napoleonic era.
(Competitions are open to all, both BMSS members and non-members. Please note that competition entries close at 13.00.)
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; 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 is not mandatory.
Class 6: AFVs, soft skins 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 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.
Class 12: Wargame unit class: Wargame units with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 40 related figures, foot or mounted. Fantasy units are acceptable.
Class 12: Special theme competition: ‘Celebration’ - the depiction of celebration in a military context. Entries must include at least one figure.
Special awards - to be selected from any entry in any of the above classes:
President's Medal
Lynn Sangster Award - an award in remembrance of the late Lynn Sangster, for the best model of a subject from the Napoleonic era.
Traders at the BMSS Annual Show 2021
2D
ACE
Bonapartes
C & T Auctions
Dark star
Elan13
Guidelines
Hawk Miniatures
Harry Kemp
McDermott
Mercator
Mil Art
Mitches Models
Oakwood
Redcoat
Tommy Atkins
2D
ACE
Bonapartes
C & T Auctions
Dark star
Elan13
Guidelines
Hawk Miniatures
Harry Kemp
McDermott
Mercator
Mil Art
Mitches Models
Oakwood
Redcoat
Tommy Atkins
Also at the Show:
Paint 'n' Take - for young visitors. Paint a model soldier (we will show you how) and take away your figure - all free of charge!
Refreshments available through the day
Paint 'n' Take - for young visitors. Paint a model soldier (we will show you how) and take away your figure - all free of charge!
Refreshments available through the day