The British Model Soldier Society is pleased to announce that the
BMSS Annual Show 2012
will be on
28th April 2012
at the
Holiday inn,
Bloomsbury
Coram Street, London
WC1N 1HT
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
To see some of the superb models on display at previous shows, please see our Photo Galleries.
The 2012 BMSS Show will include all the features which have been so popular with visitors at BMSS shows, including Trade stands, Displays and Competitions.
Traders confirmed for the 2012 Annual Show so far are:
- ADM Models
- Amstrong Bases
- The Basement
- Errol John Studio
- Peter Harris
- Hawk Miniatures
- Hornet and Wolf
- Imperial Gallery
- Harry Kemp
- Joe Lee
- M K L Models
- Name It!
- Oakwood Studios
- PTS Collectables
- Alex Riches
- David Scheinmann
- Sphere Products
- Sprue Mart
- Tommy Atkins
- Tommy's War
- Victory Miniatures
- White Tower Models
Details of further traders attending will be published as they are confirmed.
To book a table at the show please download a trader invitation and booking form as an MS Word file or as a PDF.
Displays confirmed for the 2012 Annual Show so far are:
- 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
- The Basement
- British Flat Figure Society
- Continental Wargames Society (wargame demonstration)
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 are also putting on a "Make and Take" for anyone who wants to have a go at painting a figure under their expert guidance.
Competitions to be held at the 2012 Annual Show are:
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: To commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond
Jubilee
Entries in this class should be a figure or figures representing any
aspect of the British Armed Forces over the past sixty years. Appropriate
equipment may be included, if desired.
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
