Hornby: A Model World

Hornby: A Model World

Continuing First aired 11/Oct/2021 United Kingdom English 3 season(s) 22 episode(s)
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

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Season 2 · Season 2
11 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Jan/2023
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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.

Season Overview

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.

S2E11
Top Ten Models
Air date: 27/Mar/2023 · Time: 20:00
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E10
The FLIRT
Air date: 20/Mar/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E9
Spitfire
Air date: 13/Mar/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

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?

Summary

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?

S2E4
Lotus 72
Air date: 06/Feb/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E3
Coronation Coach
Air date: 30/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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

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

S2E2
Starter Set
Air date: 23/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E1
Flying Scotsman
Air date: 16/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Oct/2021
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S1E10
Lamborghini Countach
Air date: 13/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E9
Prince of Wales Locomotive
Air date: 06/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E8
Vampire Jet
Air date: 29/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S1E7
Intercity 125
Air date: 22/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E6
Mosquito
Air date: 15/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

S1E5
Spitfire
Air date: 08/Nov/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E3
Churchill's Funeral Wagon
Air date: 25/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E2
Bristol Fighter
Air date: 18/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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

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

S1E1
Merchant Navy
Air date: 11/Oct/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 0 · Specials
1 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jan/2023
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S0E1
Special
Air date: 12/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Hornby staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top ten products and innovations that have most impressed and inspired them. What will be number one?

Summary

Hornby staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top ten products and innovations that have most impressed and inspired them. What will be number one?

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