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The BMSS Annual Show 2019
The BMSS Annual Show 2019 will be held on Saturday 27 April 2019 at the Church Hall, St. Saviours', St. George’s Square, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3QW (near Pimlico Underground Station) The show will feature the usual popular mix of trade stands, displays, and open competitions. Put the date in your diaries now, for what promises to be another great event not to be missed! Trade Stands The BMSS is delighted to announce that the following traders will be at the 2019 Annual Show: Ace Miniatures Alex Riches C and T Auctioneers Darkstar Elan13 Harry Kemp Hawk Miniatures Mercator Trading Military Art Micks Micks Redcoat Replica Metal Soldiers and Models Oakwood Bases Peter Harris Sphere Tommy Atkins Tommys War We thank all the traders for their support, look forward to seeing you at the Show and hope you will have a successful day. 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 |
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Competition Classes for the BMSS Annual Show 2019
(Competitions are open to all, both BMSS members and non-members.)
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: Special theme competition: ‘Armour through the ages’ - to illustrate how mankind has made use of armour, in all its guises, for the purpose of defence and attack. Any scale but must include at least one figure.
(Competitions are open to all, both BMSS members and non-members.)
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: Special theme competition: ‘Armour through the ages’ - to illustrate how mankind has made use of armour, in all its guises, for the purpose of defence and attack. Any scale but must include at least one figure.
Special awards - to be selected from any entry in any of the above classes:
President's Medal
Best Irish model soldier (Sponsored by the Irish Model Soldier Society)
Lynn Sangster Award - an award in remembrance of the late Lynn Sangster, for the best model of a subject from the Napoleonic era.
President's Medal
Best Irish model soldier (Sponsored by the Irish Model Soldier Society)
Lynn Sangster Award - an award in remembrance of the late Lynn Sangster, for the best model of a subject from the Napoleonic era.
The BMSS Annual Show 2018
See below for photos of some of the outstanding models seen at the 2018 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.
See below for photos of some of the outstanding models seen at the 2018 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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Traders at the 2018 BMSS Annual Show
Traders so far confirmed for the BMSS Annual Show are (in alphabetical order): Ace Miniatures Alex Riches C and T Auctioneers Darkstar Miniatures Elan 13 Harry Kemp Hawk Miniatures Military Art Mitches Military Modelling Name It Redcoat Models S & D Models Sphere Tommy Atkins Tommy's War 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! BMSS branch displays and demonstrations Refreshments available through the day |
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Competition Classes for 2018
(Competitions are open to all, both BMSS members and non-members.)
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: Special theme competition: ‘Homecoming’. Must contain figures, either single figures or groups of any size, with no restriction on type, scale, or period, but entries must reflect the theme of returning home from war..
Special awards - to be selected from any entry in any of the above classes:
President's Medal
Best Irish model soldier (Sponsored by the Irish Model Soldier Society)
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.)
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: Special theme competition: ‘Homecoming’. Must contain figures, either single figures or groups of any size, with no restriction on type, scale, or period, but entries must reflect the theme of returning home from war..
Special awards - to be selected from any entry in any of the above classes:
President's Medal
Best Irish model soldier (Sponsored by the Irish Model Soldier Society)
Lynn Sangster Award - an award in remembrance of the late Lynn Sangster, for the best model of a subject from the Napoleonic era.