Hornby: A Model World

Season 2

A continuation of the enduring documentary series going behind the scenes at the famous model-making company to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines.

Where to Watch Hornby: A Model World • Season 2

11 Episodes

Flying Scotsman
E1
Flying ScotsmanThe 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
E2
Starter SetYoung designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit, while musician and host Jools Holland reveals his incredible 45-foot layout hidden away in his loft.
Coronation Coach
E3
Coronation CoachHornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beavertail' observation carriage.
Lotus 72
E4
Lotus 72Music 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
E5
Airfix BuccaneerParamjit works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.
9F Evening Star
E6
9F Evening StarThe Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive using new design technology.
A4 Mallard
E7
A4 MallardThere's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
Black 5
E8
Black 5Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.
Spitfire
E9
SpitfireFor 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
E10
The FLIRTSimon 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 Models
E11
Top Ten ModelsIn 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.