a young boy looking at a large display of Warhammer models and three exhibitors behind the display with one speaking about the models

More Images from Orkney Model Show 24

The Orkney Model Show took place over the weekend of 7th and 8th September in the KGS hall. Organised by the Orcades Model Club, exhibitors came from across Orkney, Shetland and Caithness. Refreshments were provided by Sandwick Young Farmers, and the 1st Kirkwall Company of the Boy’s Brigade helped with the smooth running of the…

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The Orkney Model Show took place over the weekend of 7th and 8th September in the KGS hall. Organised by the Orcades Model Club, exhibitors came from across Orkney, Shetland and Caithness. Refreshments were provided by Sandwick Young Farmers, and the 1st Kirkwall Company of the Boy’s Brigade helped with the smooth running of the event.

Prizes for the best exhibits were awarded to  David Scott, and Mr and Mrs Webdons.

  • young prize winner with his trophy in front of his model farm display with working tractors
    Image credit: Christie Grahame
  • Image credit Christie Grahame

Orkney News reader John Mowat has sent in photos he took on the day.

Caithness Model Club displays. Thurso with the flag & boats from Wick.

model trucks tractors and heavy vehicles with the Caithness Model Club
Image credit John Mowat
model boats including one under construction
Image credit John Mowat

Trains & planes.

a section of the train set
Image credit John Mowat
model planes and tanks
Image credit John Mowat
model planes and BOAC display
Image credit John Mowat
a large train set om an oval set up
Image credit John Mowat

Lego & Warhammer displays.

a young boy looking at a large display of Warhammer models and three exhibitors behind the display with one speaking about the models
Image credit John Mowat
a range of different models including vehicles and Ferris wheels made from Lego
Image credit John Mowat
a fun fair with Ferris wheels and show rides
Image credit John Mowat

Army, farming & boats.

Lifeboat and other model boats
Image credit John Mowat
tractors and diggers
Image credit John Mowat
model farm in a large layout with tractors working in the fields
Image credit John Mowat
Large models of army tanks with a collection of army figures from different eras of the 20th century
Image credit John Mowat

We’ve also put together a short film of the images and footage taken by Christie Grahame which you can watch here:

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