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Past BMSS Annual Shows
The BMSS Annual Show is always a highlight of the military modelling calendar. On this page are a selection of some of the outstanding models seen at some of the recent shows.

For advance details of the 2023 show, please see our main Annual Show page.

​Owing to the Covid pandemic the 2020 Annual Show had to be cancelled.
The BMSS Annual Show 2022
The 2022 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 23rd April at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier and figure enthusiasts. It is not surprising that the competition classes were not as full as the last show held in September 2021 but there were still some outstanding entries. Although a model soldier society with some wonderful historical figures some of the fantasy figures also caught the eye. The main hall of trade stands was busy all day. 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 2022 show. Click on any image to view it at full size.
There are more photos from the show, please click here
Class 1: Para, 6 Airborne Div, 1944, by Rob Herring
Class 1: Ottoman elite infantry 1435, by Andy Statham
Class 1: Mohawk warrior 1758, by Robb Stewart
Class 1: ATTA girl, by Mark Blowers
Class 2: Spanish Legion c.1921, by Andy Statham
Class 2: Pilot, Jasta No. 11, by Andy Statham
Class 2: Storm Trooper 1917, by Martin Hawkins
Class 3: Major, 79th, by Paul Newman
Class 3: Sir Pratap Singh, by Andy Statham
Class 5: Taxi de la Marne, by Graham Cobb
Class 5: B Type bus, by Mick Jones
Class 6: EBR II armoured car, by Mark Gilbert
Class 7: Pride of Scotland, by Timothy Hyndman
Class 7: Belgian Cyclists Rifles WW1, by Kelvyn Church
Class 7: Western Front WW1, by Kelvyn Church
Class 8: Polish Home Army, by Robb Stewart
Class 8: Alpini 1914, by Andy Statham
Class 8: French Dragoon 1870, by Robert Lane / Edward Sage
Class 9: Red Army Lieutenant 1941, by Robb Herring
Class 9: Man’s best friend, by Mark Blowers
Class 9: Soviet tanker 1944, by Robb Stewart
Class 11: Spot of lunch, by Toby Hullyer
Class 11: Roundhead, by Nicholas Jurena
Class 12: Italian fire support group, by Andy Statham
Class 12: Celts, by Dave Buckfield
Class 13: Wehrmacht sniper, by Ian Duthie
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.

King’s Musketeer 1640, by Nicholas J, in Class 11 for Junior modellers.
Girl with a pearl earring, by Jan Jurena, in Class 10.
Tatanka hunt, by Paul Seeley, in Class 10.
Poniatowski, by Paul Newman, in Class 9.
Charles IV, by Jan Jurena, in Class 9.
52nd Lowland Division 1945, by Rob Herring, in Class 8.
T34/76, by Ian Duthie, in Class 6.
Come listen to the band, by Jim dew, in Class 7.
View of the of a small section of the competitions tables.
Private, 14th Battalion, by Mark Blowers in Class 1.
Sepoy, 129th Baluchis, 1914, by Andy Statham, in Class 1.
17th Lancer 1854, by Mark Blowers, in Class 1.
Turcoman heavy cavalry 1453, by Andy Statham, in Class 2.
Gunner, Saxony Artillery 1870, by Andy Statham, in Class 2.
Legatus, 1st century AD, by Paul Newman, in Class 2.
Parthian cataphract, by Andy Statham, in Class 3.
Trooper, 17th Lancers, Amiens 1918, by Mark Blowers, in Class 3.
24cm Mortar M98, by Andy Statham, in Class 4.
5th New York Zouaves, by Mark Blowers, in Class 5.
Quatre Bras, by Paul Newman, in Class 5.
Ensign 1708, by Mark Blowers, in Class 13.
Cheers! VE Day 1945, by Paul Newman, in Class 13.
Italian reconnaissance unit 1940, by Andy Statham, in Class 12.
Marlborough heavy cavalry, by Kevin Jarratt, in Class 2 for single foot figures over 54mm size.
Alexander Nevsky 1241, by Ian Groves, in Class 1 for single foot figures up to 54mm 'standard' size.
WW1 B omnibus, by Kelvyn Church, in Class 7 for toy soldiers.
SMK heavy tank, Finland 1940, by Ian Duthie, in Class 5 for groups and dioramas.

The BMSS Annual Show 2019
The 2019 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 27 April at St Saviour's Church Hall in Pimlico, and it was another great day for model soldier enthusiasts. The main hall of trade stands was busy all day, while the competitions in the Pimlico Room 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 2019 show. Click on any image to view it at full size.

​The BMSS Annual Show 2018
The 2018 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 27 April 2018 at St Saviour's Church Hall in Pimlico, and it was another highly successful event, hugely enjoyed by the many model soldier enthusiasts who cam along. With a full hall of trade stand and many outstanding models into the competitions, there was so much for all to enjoy. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended and brought models along.
​Below are photos of a small selection of the many excellent pieces on display, click any of the images to view the full picture.

​The BMSS Annual Show 2017
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The 2017 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 29 April at St Saviour's Church Hall in Pimlico, and it was a great day for model soldier enthusiasts. With a full quota of trade stands, BMSS branch displays, and an outstanding entry of models into the competitions, there was so much for all to enjoy. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended and brought models along.

​Below are photos of a small selection of the many excellent pieces on display, click any of the images to view the full picture.

The BMSS Annual Show 2016

​The BMSS Annual Show 2016 was on 23rd April at the Church Hall, St. Saviours', St. George’s Square, Lupus Street, Pimlico SW1V 3QW.

​(Click on any image to view the full picture)


The BMSS Annual Show 2015
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