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 2027 show, please see our main Annual Show page.
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 2027 show, please see our main Annual Show page.
The BMSS Annual Show 2026
The 2026 BMSS Annual Show was held on 18th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army Hall. The show was a success. There were some outstanding models on display both in the competition and on the branch tables. Congratulations to all those that displayed their models and well done to those that won awards. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended.
Below are the competition results from the show:
The 2026 BMSS Annual Show was held on 18th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army Hall. The show was a success. There were some outstanding models on display both in the competition and on the branch tables. Congratulations to all those that displayed their models and well done to those that won awards. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended.
Below are the competition results from the show:
Below are pictures from the show, taken by Eric Sanger
The BMSS Annual Show 2025, 90 Year Anniversary
The 2025 BMSS Annual Show was held on 26th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army Hall. The show was a great success with many modellers joining in to celebrate 90 years of the Society. There were some outstanding models on display both in the competition and on the branch tables. Congratulations to all those that displayed their models and well done to those that won awards. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended.
Below are photos of some of the outstanding models at the show:
The 2025 BMSS Annual Show was held on 26th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army Hall. The show was a great success with many modellers joining in to celebrate 90 years of the Society. There were some outstanding models on display both in the competition and on the branch tables. Congratulations to all those that displayed their models and well done to those that won awards. The BMSS thanks the show organisers, stewards, judges, traders, and everyone who attended.
Below are photos of some of the outstanding models at the show:
The BMSS Annual Show 2024
The 2024 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 27th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier and figure enthusiasts. There were some outstanding entries. 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.
Below are some of the best photos of some of the outstanding models at the show:
The 2024 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 27th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier and figure enthusiasts. There were some outstanding entries. 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.
Below are some of the best photos of some of the outstanding models at the show:
Here are the Competition Results:
The BMSS Annual Show 2023
The 2023 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 15th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier and figure enthusiasts. There were still some outstanding entries. 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..
The 2023 BMSS Annual Show was held on Saturday 15th April at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall, and it was a great day for model soldier and figure enthusiasts. There were still some outstanding entries. 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..
For photos from the show please click here.
The Competition results follow are also here.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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 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
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 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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Download from here a full set of class definitions for the 2015 Show:
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