Hornby: A Model World - Season 2

Hornby: A Model World - Season 2

Season 2

A brand-new second series goes behind the doors at Hornby HQ to see their design process first-hand and discovers imaginative and detailed layouts created by passionate model makers up and down the country.

Britain's best loved model-making company, home to four iconic brands, Hornby, Airfix, Scalextric and Corgi, opens its doors once again to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines.

Whether it's century old steam engines, or cutting edge racing cars, the process from drawing board to perfect mini replica requires attention to detail and dedication.

The series also highlights Britain's best model layout builders, creating miniature masterpieces in lofts and sheds across the land.

Network
Episodes10
DatesJan 9, 2023 - Mar 20, 2023
Previous Season

Episodes

Flying Scotsman
Season 2Episode 160 min

Flying Scotsman

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.

Jan 9, 2023
Starter Set
Season 2Episode 260 min

Starter Set

Young 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.

Jan 23, 2023
Coronation Coach
Season 2Episode 360 min

Coronation Coach

Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic "Coronation" train including the elegant "Beavertail" observation carriage. And the team struggle with a royal purple Severn Valley Jubilee loco.

Jan 30, 2023
Lotus 72
Season 2Episode 460 min

Lotus 72

The Hornby team try to produce a 418-piece advanced modelling kit of the legendary Lotus 72 Formula One car, and music mogul Pete Waterman attempts his most ambitious layout to date.

Feb 6, 2023
Airfix Buccaneer
Season 2Episode 560 min

Airfix Buccaneer

Airfix recreates the epic Buccaneer fighter jet with folding wings while the early steam engine "Lion" joins Stephenson's Rocket in the Era One range. And expert modeller Jenny Kirk crafts four seasons in one layout.

Feb 13, 2023
9F Evening Star
Season 2Episode 660 min

9F Evening Star

The Hornby team try to model a legendary steam locomotive, the 9F, and produce a unique Scalextric replica of Mr Bean's mini.

Feb 20, 2023
A4 Mallard
Season 2Episode 760 min

A4 Mallard

Classic locomotive Mallard is the inspiration for Hornby's latest project as the team battle with the challenges of a new scale and an epic garden layout hosts a live steam demonstration.

Feb 27, 2023
Black 5
Season 2Episode 860 min

Black 5

Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - revamping the entire Black Five class with 842 variations, as new recruit Millie cuts her teeth on a state-of-the-art rally car replica.

Mar 6, 2023
Spitfire
Season 2Episode 960 min

Spitfire

For the first time in 50 years, the Airfix team are attempting a 1:24 scale kit of a Spitfire. Will designer Chris be able to capture the iconic warbird in sufficient detail to pull in the fans? And in an Oxfordshire loft, young enthusiast Josh and mum Lisa are working on a Paddington station inspired layout.

Mar 13, 2023
The FLIRT
Season 2Episode 1060 min

The FLIRT

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.

Mar 20, 2023

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