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Hornby: A Model World
2021 - 2023 6.2 (5 votes) 2 Seasons
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Documentary
Networks
U&Yesterday

Hornby: A Model World

Overview

Going behind the scenes with one of Britain's best loved model-making companies. Hornby opens its doors to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2021)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Merchant Navy
2021-10-11

A 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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Bristol Fighter
2021-10-18

Experienced designer Carl has a challenge on his hands attempting to recreate a First World War biplane as a 1/48th scale Corgi model.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Churchill's Funeral Wagon
2021-10-25

Designer Sam creates a model of Winston Churchill's funeral wagon and first-time modeller Simon builds Britain's biggest model railway layout from his memory.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: APT
2021-11-01

The team at Hornby are creating a replica of the West Coast Mainline train the APT to top speed.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Spitfire
2021-11-08

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 Spitfire.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Mosquito
2021-11-15

After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the wooden wonder to 1:72 scale.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Intercity 125
2021-11-22

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 holiday.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Vampire Jet
2021-11-29

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Prince of Wales Locomotive
2021-12-06

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 this giant to market.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Lamborghini Countach
2021-12-13

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, the Lamborghini Countach.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 (2023)

No overview available.

11 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Flying Scotsman
2023-01-16

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Starter Set
2023-01-23

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Coronation Coach
2023-01-30

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

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Episode 4: Lotus 72
2023-02-06

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Airfix Buccaneer
2023-02-13

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

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: 9F Evening Star
2023-02-20

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

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: A4 Mallard
2023-02-27

There's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.

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Episode 8: Black 5
2023-03-06

Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.

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Episode 9: Spitfire
2023-03-13

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 warbird in sufficient detail?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 10: The FLIRT
2023-03-20

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 11: Top Ten Models
2023-03-27

In 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.

Runtime: N/A min

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