Hornby: A Model World

1. S01E01Merchant NavyOctober 11, 2021—A perfect diecast replica of a Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby's design team. Engineer Chris tries to capture the auth
2. S01E02Bristol FighterOctober 18, 2021—Experienced designer Carl has a challenge on his hands attempting to recreate a First World War biplane as a 1/48th scale Corgi model.
3. S01E03Churchill's Funeral WagonOctober 25, 2021—Designer Sam creates a model of Winston Churchill's funeral wagon and first-time modeller Simon builds Britain's biggest model railway layou
4. S01E04APTNovember 1, 2021—The team at Hornby are creating a replica of the West Coast Mainline train the APT to top speed.
5. S01E05SpitfireNovember 8, 2021—Hornby's young designer Paramjit Sembhi takes on the challenge of building a new version of the iconic RAF fighter of World War II, the Spit
6. S01E06MosquitoNovember 15, 2021—After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the wooden wonder to 1:
7. S01E07Intercity 125November 22, 2021—The Intercity 125 gets an overhaul and the pressure is on to design two quick build models of the Ford Mustang in time for the summer holida
8. S01E08Vampire JetNovember 29, 2021—Young designer Tom has his work cut out creating a new model of the record-breaking British jet the Vampire with its unusual space age look.
9. S01E09Prince of Wales LocomotiveDecember 6, 2021—The Hornby team race to complete a model of the giant P2, The Prince of Wales locomotive, determined to be the first to bring a model of thi
10. S01E10Lamborghini CountachDecember 13, 2021—Hornby's Scalextric team attempt to tap into the brand's glory years, the 1980's, and devise a plan to create a model of a classic supercar,

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1. S02E01Flying ScotsmanJanuary 16, 2023—The iconic Locomotive Flying Scotsman is scaled down 120 times from real life, rendering some features almost invisible to the naked eye, or
2. S02E02Starter SetJanuary 23, 2023—Young designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit, while musician and host Jools Holland reveals his incredible
3. S02E03Coronation CoachJanuary 30, 2023—Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beavertail' observation carr
4. S02E04Lotus 72February 6, 2023—Music mogul Pete Waterman is recreating the section of West Coast Mainline where he spent his Saturdays as a child. New technology allows th
5. S02E05Airfix BuccaneerFebruary 13, 2023—Paramjit works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.
6. S02E069F Evening StarFebruary 20, 2023—The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive using new design technology.
7. S02E07A4 MallardFebruary 27, 2023—There's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
8. S02E08Black 5March 6, 2023—Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.
9. S02E09SpitfireMarch 13, 2023—For the first time in 50 years, the Airfix team attempt a 1:24 scale kit of a Spitfire. Will designer Chris be able to capture the iconic wa
10. S02E10The FLIRTMarch 20, 2023—Simon and Montana attempt the hard sell at The Dorset Steam Fair, whilst designer Steve takes on the challenge of replicating one of the wor
11. S02E11Top Ten ModelsMarch 27, 2023—In this special episode, company staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top ten products and innovations that have most impressed and i

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