'Andy H and Nathan ventured north of the border for the SIG's first display in Scotland and were joined by Graham M on the Saturday.

The laser certainly caused quite a stir. It is normally found in an LRMTS pod but it made an interesting addition to the display. The space that we were allocated was fantastic and we look forward to returning next year.

Sword and Lance is rather like a home coming, being the show where we debuted in 2012. As ever the small show was first rate with bargains a plenty, a great venue and fantastic food. The display for 2016 is now well established with the Diavolli Rossi display, the ever expanding Gulf War display and a first outing for Telford 2016's theme: Wingman Decals/ Luftwaffe.

The Huddersfield Model Show was our second of the year. It was the second outing for the Gulf War. Andy Molyneaux, a member of Flory Models brought along his 1/32nd Scale build, along with some genuine Gulf War artefacts (a hat and keffiyeh). This display is continuing to evolve, it should be very impressive by the time it appears at Telford. Matt Ball, another Flory Models member has also kindly donated his D-9592 prototype build to the SIG.

The Bolton Model Show, like many SIGs and Clubs is the first outing of the year. The snow reports made a few of wonder if we would make it, but in the end we had no weather related problems. 

The show was the first outing for the Gulf War display, something that will evolve over the year until its zenith at Telford. Andy Hardwick Diavoli Rossi scheme also made another outing, and it has garnered quite a bit of press since the show. Testament, if one was needed for our theme displays.

​To give an idea of the whole show, here are some pictures that give an idea of what the greatest model show on earth was like.

​And finally, it was nice to see the Tornado well represented on other tables.