Hornby: A Model World

A continuation of the enduring documentary series going behind the scenes at the famous model-making company to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines.

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   E1. Flying Scotsman

   Jan 16, 2023 · 60m

   The 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.

2. 

   E2. Starter Set

   Jan 23, 2023 · 60m

   Young designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit, while musician and host Jools Holland reveals his incredible 45-foot layout hidden away in his loft.

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   E3. Coronation Coach

   Jan 30, 2023

   Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beavertail' observation carriage.

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   E4. Lotus 72

   Feb 6, 2023 · 60m

   Music 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.

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   E5. Airfix Buccaneer

   Feb 13, 2023 · 60m

   Paramjit works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.

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   E6. 9F Evening Star

   Feb 20, 2023 · 60m

   The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive using new design technology.

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