Article and images by Jonathan White
The annual South Cheshire Militaire Universal Model Show took place at Malbank School in Nantwich on Sunday 23rd February 2020.
The show was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club and included scale-model Army, Navy and Air Force club displays; scale-model railway club displays and demonstrations; scale-model car and motorbike displays; remote-control truck and tank demonstrations; military weaponry displays; a military badge display; a scale-model competition with different classes; war games demonstrations; fighting robots; a LEGO display; wartime dioramas; movie and science fiction figure displays; and numerous trade stalls.
Star Wars fans were treated to an appearance by the UK Garrison costume group which included participants dressed as Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, X-Wing pilots, Jawa, Ewoks, Rebel Troopers and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Event organiser Steve Morris said: “We hope all those who attended the 38th annual Universal Model Show enjoyed their day.
“A very special thank you to all who make this event possible; the exhibitors, traders, volunteers and Malbank Sixth Form College. The event raised £602.00 for the Help for Heroes charity.”
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club meets every other Wednesday evening (8-10.30pm) at The Hop Hole public house on Wistaston Road in Crewe.
They are an independent club, not affiliated to any other organisation. There are no membership fees or other charges. New members are always welcome.
For further information please visit: www.scmmc.co.uk or www.facebook.com/militarymodelclub
