Welcome to The Earley Risers website

 

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

15 December 2024
11:00-17:00
AGM & Christmas stuff

Next Show Attendance

in February Next year

Then Meeting 19 January 11:00-17:00
 

 

 

We now meet at 

Maiden Place Community Centre, 
Maiden Place, Lower Earley RG6 3HE.

click here for details of how to get there

 

 

 


 

Latest News from The Earley Risers in 2024
 

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

 

17 November

"Show & Tell"

Models from Hugh, Ian, Dave and Sean

 

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1. Hugh's Le Clerget 9B (with hnd carved prop!)

2. Ian's 1/43 Airfix Astom Martin DB5 & 1/24 Fujimi Honda Integra

3. Dave's 1/12 Aoshima Honda 1981 CBX400F

4. Phil's 75mm Viking Housecarl C.900AD

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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.

Click here for more details of our SMW2024 weekend  

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'

 

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'

 

29 September

"Show & Tell"

Models from Nigel, Ewan & Steve

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1. Nigel's 1/35 Rheintochter/Panther II

2. Steve's Clevlend Fuel tanker in 1/24

3. 1/72 SU-27 Berkut fro Ewan...

4. ...and his 1/16 M1A1 Abrams

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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

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

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

 

August

"Show & Tell"

Models from Dave, Roger, Brian, Nigel, Liz & Steve

Dave brought in a 1/24 Lotus Super 7...

 


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...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...

 
The 1/12 Airfix
Bentley 'Blower' from Liz

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

 

 

28 July

Things hot up for the Earley Risers
at BDAC model show!

Full report from 'The Nige' here

21 July

Record number of entries at our Summer Competitions

More detailed report here

 

Judging all the models was hard work!

 

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

 

June

"Show & Tell"

Models from The Nige, Ewan, Tim P and Jaime

Ewan brought in a 1/16
T-72 B1...

 


...and a 1/35
Säbelzahn Tiger 12.7cm

Tim P's 1/144 Hastings

Nigel's 1/48 Shinden

 

and Jaime's 1/72 Eurofighter

June 1&2 - Double Header Weekend!

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

 

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

May

"Show & Tell"

Models from The Nige, Steve, Big Mick and Jaime

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!

 

Saturday 25th May

ModelKraft 24 - a new venue 
for IPMS Milton Keynes

For more, click here

Sunday 20th May

The ERs had a great spot at the
Mosquito Museum Model show.

For more, click here

April

"Show & Tell"

Models from Andrey, Dave, Ewan, Peter, Hugh and The Nige

 For More click here

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

Our Mad March Raffle raised

21 club members attended the Raffle,
held at our March club meeting

over £230!

...and all came away with a prize from the stash donated by club members!

March "Show & Tell" Just a couple

Antony's Bocage diorama and Ewan's 1/48 STUG.   More

 

 

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

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

January "Show & Tell"

 

Models from Nige and Ewan,as well as Dave and Sean. 
Plus models from 'newbie' Andrey. See More