Seasons & Episodes
Merchant Navy
A perfect diecast replica of a Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby's design team. Engineer Chris tries
Bristol Fighter
Experienced designer Carl has a challenge on his hands attempting to recreate a First World War biplane as a 1/48th scal
Churchill's Funeral Wagon
Designer Sam creates a model of Winston Churchill's funeral wagon and first-time modeller Simon builds Britain's biggest
APT
The team at Hornby are creating a replica of the West Coast Mainline train the APT to top speed.
Spitfire
Hornby's young designer Paramjit Sembhi takes on the challenge of building a new version of the iconic RAF fighter of Wo
Mosquito
After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the
Intercity 125
The Intercity 125 gets an overhaul and the pressure is on to design two quick build models of the Ford Mustang in time f
Vampire Jet
Young designer Tom has his work cut out creating a new model of the record-breaking British jet the Vampire with its unu
Prince of Wales Locomotive
The Hornby team race to complete a model of the giant P2, The Prince of Wales locomotive, determined to be the first to
Lamborghini Countach
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
Flying Scotsman
The iconic Locomotive Flying Scotsman is scaled down 120 times from real life, rendering some features almost invisible
Starter Set
Young designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit, while musician and host Jools Holland re
Coronation Coach
Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beaverta
Lotus 72
Music mogul Pete Waterman is recreating the section of West Coast Mainline where he spent his Saturdays as a child. New
Airfix Buccaneer
Paramjit works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine
9F Evening Star
The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive using new design technology.
A4 Mallard
There's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
Black 5
Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 varia
Spitfire
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 c
The FLIRT
Simon and Montana attempt the hard sell at The Dorset Steam Fair, whilst designer Steve takes on the challenge of replic
Top Ten Models
In this special episode, company staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top ten products and innovations that have
