Hornby: A Model World

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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.

Flying Scotsman: Episode Image
Episode 1Flying 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.

Starter Set: Episode Image
Episode 2Starter 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.

Coronation Coach: Episode Image
Episode 3Coronation Coach

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

Hornby: A Model World: Episode Image
Episode 4Hornby: A Model World

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.

Airfix Buccaneer: Episode Image
Episode 5Airfix Buccaneer

Paramjit in the Airfix team works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.

9F Evening Star: Episode Image
Episode 69F Evening Star

The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive, using new design technology.

A4 Mallard: Episode Image
Episode 7A4 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: Episode Image
Episode 8Black 5

Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.

Spitfire: Episode Image
Episode 9Spitfire

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?

The FLIRT: Episode Image
Episode 10The 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.

Top Ten: Episode Image
Episode 11Top Ten

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.

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