All types of models and modellers
We are a bunch of like minded people who get a bit of a buzz out of making plastic models. Some build models straight from the box - or plastic bag, while others like to scratch build and put in lots of details. To give you some idea of the range of models, have a look at our members' biographies and our galleries. We all enjoy the hobby and everyone is happy to talk about their models, or ask for help, swap techniques, or offer encouragement. The Earley Risers Model Club is a branch of the IPMS(UK) as such most, although not all, of our members have IPMS membership.
A fun time Modelling, during the day
The club meets in Lower Earley, on the Southeast side of Reading, usually on the third Sunday of each month.
Please check the events page for Dates and Times.
Some members turn up for a full session's modelling, while others come along anytime during the day, just for a chat.
If you would like to join us, or find out more about The Earley Risers
Please contact Steve Abbey, or come and see us at any of the model shows we'll be attending during the year.
Next Meeting
19 January 2025
11:00-17:00
Christmas Santa!
Then Meeting 23 February 11:00-17:00
Next Show Attendance
8-9 Feb SW Model Show
16 Feb Shuttleworth Model Show
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We now meet at
Maiden Place Community Centre,
Maiden Place, Lower Earley RG6 3HE.
click here for details of how to get there
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Latest News from The Earley Risers in 2024
Merry Christmas and a Modelling New Year to all Modellers!
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George Clark Christmas Competition
Earley Risers wrapped up 2024 with our “fun” Christmas competition. Following a pause of a few years the George Clark Christmas Competition is back.
Originally kicked off by the much-missed George Clark and reflecting his sense of humour the Christmas competition is a fun event for weird and quirky models, works in progress and anything else you can think of.
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All club members present voted for their favourite model. In a tight competition it was neck and neck between Phil May’s Warlock Necromancer and Ian Tress’s, T Mobile.
With the very last vote Ian’s model took the win. Well done Ian!
Thanks to everyone who entered models and voted.
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Ian's T-mobile
Phil's Warlock Necromancer
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1 December 2024
Bugle Call - Another bumper event
for The Earley Risers
The 'Magnificent Seven" won an amazing
18 awards between them at Bugle Call 24
More about Bugle Call 24 here
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17 November "Show & Tell"
Hugh's Le Clerget 9B (with hand carved prop!)
Ian's 1/43 Airfix Astom Martin DB5 & 1/24 Fujimi Honda Integra
Dave's 1/12 Aoshima Honda 1981 CBX400F
Phil's 75mm Viking Housecarl C.900AD
Click here for more
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Scale ModelWorld 2024
A bumper event for The Earley Risers
18 members each put on a display of their type of modelling. This combined display gained us second place in the Best Branch Display Competition.
On the competition tables, club members won Overall Best AFV model, Branch Champion as well as a Commended in one of the AFV classes.
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Click here for more details of our SMW2024 weekend |
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12 October
REME show - all change at Lynham
This year, The Earley Risers were moved from their
traditional space at the REME Model Show.
See more from 'The Nige'
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5 October
Success at Abingdon
The Nige, Ewan, Hugh & Mick all upheld the ERs tradition of winning medals at IPMS Abingdon's model show - Well Done!
...More Here from 'The Nige'
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29 September "Show & Tell"
Nigel's 1/35 Rheintochter/Panther II
Steve's Clevlend Fuel tanker in 1/24
1/72 SU-27 Berkut from Ewan and his 1/16 M1A1 Abrams
Click here for more
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22 September
Soggy day at Churchdown
Jeff, The Nige and Peter, along with Liz & Steve, braved the torrential rain to put on a display at IPMS Gloucester's model show.
Click here for more
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14-15 September
Autumn South West Model Show
Held at The Tank Museum, Bovington's second show of the year was once again, attended by the ERs. With the stand, again consisting of two tables, was set in the Tank Story hall, infront of the Chieftain.
Click here for more
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8 September
ModelFest 24
IPMS Farnborough's ModelFest show, held at Hart Leisure Centre was popular with all!
Liz & Steve arrived first and set up our 3 tables. They were soon joined by The Nige and Ewan, followed by Peter, Jeff and Robin. Big Mick brought Ben, with Hugh bringing Tim P. We were then told we only had 2 tables ... Click here for more details
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August "Show & Tell"
Dave brought in a 1/24 Lotus Super 7 and his 1/35 Panzer IV
Roger's American Civil War Parrot 10pdr Field Cannon
Brian's 1/72 Spitfire Vc
Nigel's 1/72 Shinden Kai
Steve's 1/72 Shannon Class Swanage Lifeboat, 1/35 'Little Willie', the World's first 'Tank' and Oberschlesien 1918, The last German WWW1 Tank
and last, but not least...
1/12 scale Airfix Bentley 'Blower' from Liz
Click here for more
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4 August
A hot day at IPMS Avon's show in Thornbury
Lots of bargains to be had by all and a successful day at the competition
Click here for more details
Views from outside
the competition area
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July
A Warm & Friendly Welcome at the Helicopter Museum
The 14th of July saw Steve & Liz, Nigel & Ewan, along with Peter and Roland, down at Weston Super Mare for IPMS North Somerest's model show.
Click here for More
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June "Show & Tell"
Ewan's 1/16 T-72 B1 and a 1/35 Säbelzahn Tiger 12.7cm
1/48 Shinden from Nigel
Jaime's 1/72 Eurofighter
and Tim P's 1/144 Hastings
Click here for more
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June 1&2 - Double Header Weekend!
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North Shields Success
On 2nd June, Steve & Liz met up with Joe and experience Northern Hospitality at The Great North Show
For More, Click here
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Success at Salisbury
On 1st June, IPMS Salisbury's model show was well attended by the Earley Risers. Several of the members gained awards on the competition tables
For More, click here
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May "Show & Tell"
DeHavilland Heron II and Hornet F.3 from The Nige
Churchill Mk IV AVRE & Conger from Big Mick
Jaime brought in a D-Day M4 A1 Sherman
Steve had a Panzer IV G on display, a Warhammer Sagitaur
and a Lego Tractor/trailer combo!
Click here for more
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April "Show & Tell"
Models from Andrey, Dave, Ewan, Peter, Hugh and The Nige
For More click here
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Saturday April 13th
A good day was had by all at Poole Vikings show
Hugh & Steve arrived first and set up the stand, closely followed by Robin, The Nige and Peter. Simon and Mark arrived together to complete the display.
Elsewhere in the massive sports hall, Big Mick & Geoff put on a display for the Churchill SIG.
Click here for more
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Our Mad March Raffle raised
21 club members attended the Raffle,
held at our March club meeting
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over £230!
...and all came away with a prize from the stash donated by club members!
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March "Show & Tell" Just a couple
Antony's Bocage diorama and Ewan's 1/48 STUG. More
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A busy day for the trio who went
to Old Warden!
This year, Peter, Ewan and Nigel displayed their models on the stand at The Shuttleworth Collection model show, held at Old Warden airfield.
To see more, click here
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February "Show & Tell" Models from Andrey, Roger and Steve See more
The Southwest Model Show,
held at The Tank Museum at Bovington, starts the year rolling!
Our first show of the year was a great success.
Bovington is always worth a visit and with model club stands
and a range of traders - who could ask for more.
For More, click Here
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January "Show & Tell"
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Models from Nige and Ewan,as well as Dave and Sean.
Plus models from 'newbie' Andrey. See More
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