December
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This was the first year that the "Secret Santa" was trialled.
In spite of some 'unfinished' entries (and only 15 out of 18 were displayed!), it was decided to carry on with the idea in 2026.
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"The End of an Era!"
After nearly 33 years in charge, Steve Abbey has handed over to new Branch Secretary, Ian Tress.
He has not disappeared though; but has taken on the role as Chairman, to assist with the change over.
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November
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Sunday 20 November
Last show* of the year at BugleCall 25
Sean and Big Mick, along with Liz & Steve made the trek down to Nailsea to take part in the last show of the season. With success for both Sean & Steve on the competition tables.
• We've since heard that Bugle Call will not be returning for the foreseeable future.
The 4 guys that organise the show have decided they're getting on in life to be able to continue to carry the load. The show will be sadly missed.
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November "Show & Tell"
Just a couple of models this month:
Nige & Ewan's 1/16 Leopard diorama from SMW25
and Dave R's 1/24 Knightrider
Click here for pics
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Weekend of 8/9 November
Another Silver Award for
"Saved from The Shelf of Doom" at SMW25
Another succesful year for The ERs at Scale ModelWorld 2025,
held at The Telford International centre in Shropshire
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October
Saturday 11 October
A busy day for ERs at REME & Thatcham model shows
While Dave, along with Liz & Steve went to the first model show held in Thatcham, the rest set up at the REME Museum at Lyneham
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Thatcham Model show was a free to enter event, held in the Memorial Hall, alongside a classic car event, as part of the Thatcham Festival
For more, click here
The event started to fill up with displays
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REME Museum Model Show at MOD Lyneham
As part of a double header Saturday Jeff, Peter, Tim and Nige went to the REME museum.
For More click here
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Saturday 4 October
ERs out in force at IPMS Abingdon's model show
The Earley Risers were out in force for this, one of our local shows. Jeff and Ian, Phil, Peter, Rolly, Andrey, Ben, Ewan and Nige set up the stand, with Hugh and Les joining us later.
During the day, we also had Steve and Liz, with Sean and new member Stephen, as show visitors as well. (Almost a Club Meet)
Click here to see more pics
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September
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September "Show & Tell"
A bunch of models from 3 Risers ths month;
Phil's Soviet Sniper and Polish WZ20 armoured car
Newbie Dave W's bunch of armour, including; Panzer III and Jeep, Stug III and Matilda, Panther and 1/72 TOG 2
Nige's Silbervogel + atomic payload
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12-14 September
ERs in amongst the armour at SW Model Show
Jeff & Steve set up the stand on Friday, in order for Nige & Peter to complete the display for Saturday. On Sunday, the display was rearranged as Steve took Peter's place.
Click here to see the full report
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6 September
ERs pitched up em masse at IPMS Farnborough's show
Liz & Steve arrived first thing, to find that we had been allocated 3, not 2, tables for the club to display the models!
Click here to see the full report
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August
17 August
August "Show & Tell"
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6 new models this month:
1/144 diorama of a Haunebu flying over a Landkreuzer P1000 Ratte & Pz VIII Maus.
Plus 1/72 Academy Schimmwagen from Nige and Roger's Light Infantry Voligeur.
As well as Ian's 1/24 Tamiya Sierra RS500 & Revell Trabant 601s, with Andrey's 1/35 Ferdinand
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July
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27 July
ERs win another "Best in Show" at BDAC's model show
A great day was had at Boscombe Down Aircraft Collection's Model Show, held at their Old Sarum Museum
Click here to see the full report
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Pic from Phil
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20 July
July "Show & Tell"
Just 2 new models today: Panzerbefehlswagen Tiger (P) from Andrey and Dave's Colsonic Skyline GTR
Click here for pics
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7 July
ERs first time at Romsey Show was a great success!
Phil, Peter, Ian and Nige attended our first visit to IPMS Romsey's show.
A good time was had by all.
Phil won in the competition
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Pic by Phil
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June
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21 June
A great day out at The Helicopter Museum
Six Earley Risers attended the Model Show, just outside Weston-super-Mare, hosted by The North Somerset IPMS
For more details, click here
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Another busy weekend for The ERs!!
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14 June
Tim L and The Nige attend IPMS Ipswich model show
The intrepid pair set up the stand and both did well at the competition tables
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15 June
The ERs Summer Competitions held
The tables were filled with a variety of models from different genres.
To see more, including results, click here
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A busy weekend for The Earley Risers!
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1 June
Liz & Steve attended IPMS Tyneside’s Northern Model Show in North Shields.
The Earley Risers' mixed display of tanks, tractors, sci-Fi and figures attracted a lot of attention throughout the day
For more, click here
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31 May
8 Risers went to IPMS Salisbury's Model Show & gained Best Stand Award
Dave, Mark, Hugh, Robin, Phil and Ian, along with Ewan and Nige, rocked up to the show in Lavestock, near Salisbury.
For more, click here
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May
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May "Show & Tell"
Just one finished model this month; The Nige's Supermarine Attacker
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18 May
Earley Risers surrounded by Mosquitoes at Salisbury Hall
The Earley Risers' display was set amongst the three Mosquitoes in the main hall at The Mosquito Museum's 2025 model show
For more, click here
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4 May
Earley Risers enter the Jet Age
The Nige, Peter, Phil, Jeff, Liz & Steve, along with Dave and Andrey went to IPMS Gloucester's model show. Whilst there, some of them went down the road and visited The Jet Age Museum. They managed a tour of various aircraft, including a Vulcan cockpit.
The friendly little model show seemed a little more quiet than normal,(although several ERs managed to sell a few unwanted kits from their stashes!) As usual, our mix of models attracted much attention throughout the day.
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The Nige enjoying a rest in the back of a Vulcan cockpit
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April
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April "Show & Tell"
This month's models include:
Ian's 1/24 scale Honda CRX • Sean's Wildcat • Nige's German Truck with late cab
Steve's 1/24 scale Fordson N tractor and his 1/16 scale Maybach airship engine
While Hugh's 130HP LeClerget 9B (Best in Show at Poole) makes another appearance
For pics, click here
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13 April
Hugh wins Best in Show at Poole
The rest of us did quite well in the competition area as well!
11 Members of the Earley Risers attended the Poole Vikings show
More words & pics from Sean here
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March
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March "Show & Tell"
This month, we have a selection of 9 models from Dave, Sean, Ewan, Phil, Roland, 'The Nige' & Steve,
Dave's 1/24 Lotus Europa Special • 'Green Witch's New Shoes' by Phil • Steve's 'Land Ship' Mk.1
'Diablos' by Ewan • XFV-1 Salmon by Nige • Sean's French 44th Line, Henry V and German XIV Cent Knight • Roland's 'Wiking' vignette
For pics, click here
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16 March
Mad March Raffle
A great time was had by all. 24 members, plus 2 visitors,
all dug deep and helped raise £295 for club funds.
A whole stack of models, books & related
objects were graciously donated.
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February
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February "Show & Tell"
This month, we have models from Big Mick, 'The Nige' & Steve.
Mick - Churchill 'Toad' mine flail and Churchill VII AVRE
The Nige - Ratte and Maus and Steve's - Stug E100
For pics, click here
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16 February
Shuttleworth Model Show at Old Warden
A cold and damp show, brightened up with exciting model stands and interesting new venue display items, such as the DH Rapide at the far end of the hangar!
Click here for more details
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23 February
'Secret Santa'
18 Risers took part in this year's Secret Santa.
They all brought in models, wrapped in festive paper. Then, after a draw, they each selected a parcel and opened it to reveal the kit they were going to build for our December 25 club meeting.
Some were overjoyed, and some were not! Who picked what model?
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January
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January "Show & Tell"
9 models on display this month:
Mick - Captured Churchill IV 1/35 • Nige - E100 Flakpanzer 1/35 and 2x Maus 1/144
Peter - Land Rover 86" Series, Mercedes 450 SL and Range Rover - all 1/43
Phil - Renault R35 1940 1/35 • Steve - Opel Blitz 1/24
For pics, click here
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Life Membership for Les
Club Member Les Beaumont was granted a Life Membership of The Earley Risers at our AGM, held in December. Mark and Steve visited him at home to present his certificate.
You will recall, Les suffered a stroke on 1st April 2020, which affected his left side. Unablle to walk, this rendered him housebound, spending his days in bed, or proppped up in a specially designed chair.
In spite of this, Les has kept his sense of humour. He looks forward to visits and phone calls from friends and club members
Les was suitably impressed
with his award!
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