Once again, just some of the photos I took at the recent model show at Cromford Mills, Derbyshire.
A large Stingray model from a mould by the late Robert Denham, and built by Richard 'It's an Ashton' Ashton
SHADO Mobile built by Mammas Pitsillis of Studio 2 Models
Thunderbird 4 built by David Sisson
Plenty to see for those, like me who enjoy seeing professional level studio scale models, with the added bonus of meeting up with a few mates.
Studio scale SPV cast by Studio 2 Models and built by Andy Preston
Alien fighter craft from the film, Independence Day, built by Andy Preston.
Narcissus lifeboat from Alien, built by Andy Preston.
I have to admit these events have become more of a social gathering for me nowadays, and it's always great to catch up in person.
Here's David Sisson with Jon Pertwee lookalike, Scott Goodman.
Andy Preston.
Stephen Brown' at the Fanderson table.
And a special star guest...
In recent times the event has rebranded itself as a comic con , and for the first time this year they had a guest appearance of former Doctor Who, Colin Baker.
Quite a few replica puppets on display, from several exhibiters, including Mamas & Linda Pitsillis, Lee Alwood (displayed by Larry Peterson), an David Sisson.
Troy Tempest
Marina Aquaphibian
X-2 Zero
The indestructible Captain Scarlet.
Below: Resin figures built by Richard Ashton;
Below: Replica masks as seen in classic Doctor Who, built by James Burgess.
Model kits from Battlestar Galactica, built and displayed by Tony Groves.
Outside the marquee, there was a several other displays, including the Ghostbusters, and a full size, fully working remote control Johnny 5 replica, as well as plenty of people adding to the atmosphere by turning up in costume.
