Hornby: A Model World
Hornby: A Model World is a TV show on Yesterday. Hornby reveal how their dedicated team strive to shrink a new generation of machines. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 21 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
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1:00:00Hornby: A Model World
Simon and Montana attempt the hard sell at The Dorset Steam Fair, whilst designer Steve takes on the challenge of replicating one of the world's newest trains.
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1:00:00For 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 warbird in sufficient detail?
1:00:00Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.
1:00:00There's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
45:00The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive, using new design technology.
55:00Paramjit in the Airfix team works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.
1:00:00Music mogul Pete Waterman is recreating the section of West Coast Mainline where he spent his Saturdays as a child. New technology allows the public the ability to control the trains.
1:00:00Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beavertail' observation carriage.
50:00Young designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit, and musician Jools Holland reveals his incredible 45ft layout hidden away in his loft.
1:00:00The iconic Locomotive Flying Scotsman is scaled down 120 times from real life, rendering some features almost invisible to the naked eye, or too small to even mould.
Series 1
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50:00Hornby'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, the Lamborghini Countach.
1:00:00The 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 this giant to market.
50:00Young 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.
1:00:00The 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 holiday.
Series 2 1:00:00
1:00:00In this special episode, company staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top ten products and innovations that have most impressed and inspired them across the years.
Series 1 50:00
50:00After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the wooden wonder to 1:72 scale.
50:00The team at Hornby are creating a replica of the West Coast Mainline train the APT to top speed.
1:00:00Designer Sam designs a model of Winston Churchill's funeral wagon; First time modeller Simon builds Britain's biggest model railway layout from his memory.
50:00Experienced designer Carl has a challenge on his hands attempting to recreate a WWI biplane as a 1/48th scale Corgi model.
1:00:00A perfect diecast replica of a Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby's design team. Engineer Chris tries to capture the authentic sounds of a Light Pacific loco.