BMSS ANNUAL SHOW 15th April 2023

[Paul N]

Hi All,
The BMSS Annual Show will be in the same venue as last year:

The British Model Soldier Society’s Annual Show 2023​

Salvation Army Hall, Reading Central Salvation Army, Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR​

Saturday 15th April 2023.​

Admission £3 BMSS £2​

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Timetable of events​

SHOW OPENS: 10:30
Competition Entries 10:30 – 13:00
AWARD CEREMONY 15:30
SHOW CLOSES 16:30

Competitions (Main Hall)​

Class 1: Single foot figures up to 54mm 'standard' size.
Class 2: Single foot figures above 54mm size.
Class 3: Single mounted figures, any scale.
Class 4: Vignettes; two or three figures (any scale) with a common theme.
Class 5: Groups and dioramas, (4 or more figures)
Class 6: AFVs, soft skins and artillery, any scale, with or without crew
Class 7: 'Toy soldiers' up to a maximum of 30 figures
Class 8: Converted and scratchbuilt figures
Class 9: Busts. Non-military entries are acceptable but no erotica.
Class 10: Non-military piecesincluding fantasy figures but excluding erotica.
Class 11: Junior Class. Entrants must be under 18 on the day of the Show.
Class 12: Wargame Unit. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 40 related figures
Class 13: “WEATHER”. The effect of weather on the soldier through the ages.
Entries must include at least one figure.

Traders already signed-up:
A Brooks project
ACE Military Models
C and T Auctioneers
Elan 13 Miniatures
Harry Kemp
Hawk Miniatures
Mercator Trading
Mezzer's Minis
Name it
Mitches Military Models
Oakwood bases
Tommy Atkins
Steve Viccars


See you there!

 

[MalcC]

I'm going to make a real effort to get there this year.

Malc

 

[Nap]

I'm going to make a real effort to get there this year.

Malc

I would be there but the Poole show is on same day .....not good timing !

Hope we have lots of pics from the BMSS show

Enjoy

Nap

 

[Merryweather]

I'm going to make a real effort to get there this year.

Malc

Me too

 

[MalcC]

Well done to all those involved in organising the show. It went off well
I was also nice to catch up with old acquaintance's and have a chat.
We did sneak out for lunch as a friend recommended going to Sweeney and Todd for a tasty pie and pint.
if you're ever that way, I would definitely recommend a visit.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Well done to all those involved in organising the show. It went off well
I was also nice to catch up with old acquaintance's and have a chat.
We did sneak out for lunch as a friend recommended going to Sweeney and Todd for a tasty pie and pint.
if you're ever that way, I would definitely recommend a visit.

Malc

Pie and a pint ......that was your modelling money !

Glad all went well ....what did you buy and any pictures from the show ?

Nap

 

[frog]

It was a good show good to catch up with friends again sorry no photos here spent all day working on the tombola

Dave

 

[MalcC]

Pie and a pint ......that was your modelling money !

Glad all went well ....what did you buy and any pictures from the show ?

Nap

I was very good and didn't buy any new figures. .... but I did buy a few bases from Richard@ Oakwood bases.
Sorry no photos from me.

Malc

 

[Paul N]

Thanks to all who attended! It was a busy but rewarding day.
Here's a few shots of around the show.
Next Year we are planning on holding it on Saturday 28th APRIL 2024, at the same venue. Be there or be square!

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Cheers for the pictures , some fine models there

Any pics of entries in Class 9 ( Busts ) ?

Nap

 

[frog]

Thanks for the photos as I said earlier never got around to it due to being tied to the Tombola I do enjoy doing it really

Dave