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
18 August 2024
11:00-17:00
Next Show
Attendance
July 28 BDAC model show
August 4 IPMS Avon show
Then Meeting 29 September 11:00-17:00
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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
Earley Risers at 20
from IPMS Air Cadet Group formed 30 years ago!
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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"
Models from The Nige, Ewan, Tim P and Jaime
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Ewan brought in a 1/16
T-72 B1...
...and a 1/35
Säbelzahn Tiger 12.7cm
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Tim P's 1/144 Hastings
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Nigel's 1/48 Shinden
and Jaime's 1/72 Eurofighter
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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"
Models from The Nige, Steve, Big Mick and Jaime
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DeHavilland Heron II and Hornet F.3 from The Nige
Churchill Mk IV AVRE & Conger from Big Mick
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Jaime brought in a
D-Day M4 A1 Sherman
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Steve had a Panzer IV G on display...
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...a Warhammer Sagitaur...
... and a Lego Tractor/trailer combo!
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April
"Show & Tell"
Models from Andrey, Dave, Ewan, Hugh and The Nige
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Andrey brought in
an early Tiger 1
and a T34/85.
Both in 1/35
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Hugh's 1/72 F-86 Sabre Dog.
He also brought in an old build Bentley Blower - Looking forward to his current build!...
...and, far right, Dave's 1/25 GTO Street Machine
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The Nige's 1/48 Sea Fury FB11
Ewan's Kushala Daora...
...and, far right,
Peter's 1/35? M34 truck
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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"
Antony's Bocage diorama
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...Just a couple!
and Ewan's 1/48 STUG
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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
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1/35 Jagdtiger
from Andrey
14th Century French Army soldiers from Roger
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Steve's 1/24 Tractors
3 more Lanz Bulldogs and yet another Little Grey Fergie!
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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"
Models from Nige and Ewan,
as well as Dave and Sean.
Plus models from 'newbie' Andrey
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The Nige's 1/48
XFY-1 Convair Pogo
and 1/35 FW Triebflugel
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Ewan's 1/35 Tigerzahn
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Dave's 1/12 Suzuki RGV500
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54mm Norman Knight &
Tambar Major, 17th Leger 1808 from Sean |
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Andrey's
1/35 Autobildo IZM
and Canadian
Armoured Car
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