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Take a look at this! Project New Street depicts the western end of Birmingham New Street from the early 2000s to present day in a compact scene modelled in 'OO' gauge - and you can see it at Model World LIVE on April 25/26 2026. Find out more here: www.keymodelworld.com/model-world-...

14.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE NOW! Remaining stock of our exclusive Cavalex Models OO gauge Class 56 56103 in DCRail grey is available now - including a small number of sound fitted versions. Add the locomotive to your collection here: shop.keymodelworld.com/collections/...

13.03.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN! Hornby's stunning Dublo prototype Deltic has just touched down in our office for review. Look out for full coverage of this exciting new addition for 'OO' gauge in our next issue - on sale April 2 2026. Are you adding the Dublo Deltic to your collection?

13.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Revell's recent 1/72 GTK Boxer sgSanKfz adds the military ambulance variant to its previous armoured personnel carrier and command post versions; we look at what's new:
#scalemodelling #revell
www.keymodelworld.com/article/reve...

07.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The second title in Schiffer Publishing's The Apollo Photo Archive covers the first successful manned launch, Apollo 7 and is packed with superb photos throughout:
#scalemodelling #schifferpublishing #NASA
www.keymodelworld.com/article/apol...

06.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hasegawa's 1/72 A6Mc Zero (Zeke) returns to the UK, we take a look inside the box:
#scalemodelling #Amerangltd #hasegawa
www.keymodelworld.com/article/hase...

05.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Special Hobby has added new parts to its 1/72 Dornier Do 27 kit to produce the H-2 version, which was fitted with a three-bladed prop; we take a look at what's inside the box:
#scalemodelling #specialhobby
www.keymodelworld.com/article/spec...

04.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Native Lighting has added an Onyx version of its popular Task Lamp to the range, it's ideal for most modelling workspaces:
#scalemodelling #NativeLightingUK
www.keymodelworld.com/article/nati...

24.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weston Nor' Western in 'O' gauge...
Inspired by the location where his parents met, Robert Lomax's β€˜O’ gauge layout was a meticulously recreated pastiche of Runcorn. Read the full feature and watch exclusive video featuring the layout on Key Model World here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/layo...

23.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Eduard's 1/72 P-15D-5 Fifteenth Air Force decal set is ideal for those wanting different liveries on their Eduard, Arma Hobby or Kovozavody Prostejov kits:
#scalemodelling #EduardCompany #ArmaHobby #kovop
www.keymodelworld.com/article/edua...

21.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who's ready for a Topley Dale project update? πŸ˜€
Watch on our YouTube channel today at 1pm as Mike Wild rounds up all the latest progress on the rebuild of Topley Dale including track changes, platforms, lighting, buildings and more. Watch here from 1pm today: www.youtube.com/watch

20.02.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW BR 20ton brake van for 'OO'!
Accurascale is developing an all-new BR 20ton brake van for β€˜OO’ gauge, the company’s first vehicle of this type for its range. Check out all the latest information here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/all-...

20.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICM's 1/48 KDA-1 and BQM-34 Firebee aerial target drones have recently been released as a double set:
#scalemodelling #ICM
www.keymodelworld.com/article/icm-...

20.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bandai's 1/72 First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter has recently become available in Europe, courtesy of Revell; we take a look inside this superb sci-fi offering:
#Revell #BANDAIHobbysite #StarWars #scalemodelling
www.keymodelworld.com/article/band...

19.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DETAILING BR STANDARDS: The BR Standard β€˜4MTs’ are versatile and popular locomotives in real life and model form. Richard Hall shows how to super detail Bachmann’s β€˜4MT’ offerings for BR and preserved use in this modelling guide: www.keymodelworld.com/article/how-...

19.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A small steam-worked harbour typical of many in the 1950s is the setting for Gordon and Maggie Gravett's wonderfully atmospheric β€˜O’ gauge layout, capturing a scene now just a memory. Read the full feature here on Key Model World: www.keymodelworld.com/article/layo...

14.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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NEW WCML OVERHEAD GANTRY KIT!
The third catenary gantry kit has joined the PJM Models collection of laser-cut kits modelling West Coast Main Line portal structures for double track main lines. Check out the latest release here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/wcml...

13.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PORT OF PAR TWINS...
Rapido’s charming Port of Par 0-4-0STs have docked - and they look superb. Ben Church investigates what these tiny 'OO' gauge saddle tanks have to offer in words, pictures and video: www.keymodelworld.com/article/rapi...

13.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PRODUCT UPDATE: Key Publishing's exclusive Accurascale Class 37/7 for 'OO' gauge is now expected to arrive in April this year, following an update from the manufacturer on its third batch of Class 37 models. Find out more here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/excl...

12.02.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEWED: Rapido's 'J52/2' for 'OO' gauge
Rapido Trains UK’s take on the London and North Eastern Railway β€˜J52/2’ has touched down - Ben Church takes a closer look in words, pictures and video here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/rapi...

12.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW TT:120 SCALE BUILDINGS
A collection of new Skaledale buildings has arrived from Hornby for 'TT:120' scale including a two-track diesel depot, steam era water tower and lineside huts. Check out the new arrivals and add them to your layout here: shop.keymodelworld.com/collections/...

12.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ED on test! The small class of ten Class 74s is now available in β€˜OO’ from EFE Rail. Mark Chivers puts one through its paces to see if it matches the β€˜buzz’ of anticipation in words, pictures and video. Read the full review here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/efe-...

11.02.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To mark the arrival of Key Publishing's latest exclusive limited edition model of Colas Rail's 43277 and 43257 for OO gauge, we've brought together a selection of video clips showing the power cars in operation on the main line. Watch them here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/cola...

09.02.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Accurascale has expanded its Powering Britain range with the North Eastern Railway 20ton hoppers. We take a closer look at these new arrivals in words, pictures and video here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/accu...

08.02.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW TT:120 WAGONS ARRIVE!
A new collection of Hornby TT:120 scale wagons has arrived including a collection of triple packs - perfect for expanding steam and early diesel era goods trains. Check out all the latest arrivals and add them to your collection here: shop.keymodelworld.com/collections/...

07.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Japanese manufacturer Bellfine's second Thunderbirds set depicts Thunderbird 2 plus two tracked vehicles, Firefly and Excavator - we take a look at the contents.
#GerryAndersonOfficial #officialthunderbirds #scalemodelling
www.keymodelworld.com/article/bell...

07.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE CLASS 43 ARRIVES! πŸ₯³ Key Publishing's exclusive limited edition Hornby Colas Rail Class 43 HST power cars for 'OO' gauge have arrived. If you pre-ordered the model check your inbox for the balance payment link. Read more here: www.keymodelworld.com/article/excl...

06.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you enjoy building the spacecraft from the Star Wars franchise, then get ready for the 1/72 Poe’s X-Wing Fighter; produced by Japanese firm Bandai, but available in Europe via Revell. We review the contents here:
#scalemodelling #Revell #StarWars
www.keymodelworld.com/article/reve...

06.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We take a look inside the box of HK Models' new-tool 1/48 DB-7B Boston III:
#scalemodelling #hkmmodels #bachmanneurope
www.keymodelworld.com/article/hk-m...

05.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all model railway exhibition organsiers!
Get your event listed online in the Key Model World Show Guide by contacting us at hornbymagazine@keypublishing.com for all to see. Check out the listings here: www.keymodelworld.com/events/model...
#modelrailwayexhibitions #keymodelworld

04.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0