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
17 November 2024
11:00-17:00
Next Show Attendance
1 December Bugle Call
Then Meeting 15 December 11:00-17:00
AGM & Christmas stuff
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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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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"
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
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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"
Models from Dave, Roger, Brian, Nigel, Liz & Steve
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Dave brought in a 1/24 Lotus Super 7...
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...and his 1/35 Panzer IV
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Roger's American Civil War
Parrot 10pdr Field Cannon
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Brian's 1/72 Spitfire Vc
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Nigel's 1/72 Shinden Kai
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Steve's 1/72 Shannon Class
Swanage Lifeboat...
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... 1/35 'Little Willie'
The World's First 'Tank'...
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...and Oberschlesien 1918
The last German WWW1 Tank
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and, last but not least...
The 1/12 Airfix
Bentley 'Blower' from Liz
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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"
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, Peter, 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" 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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