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The Best Episodes of Hornby: A Model World

Every episode of Hornby: A Model World ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hornby: A Model World!

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

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#1 - Merchant Navy
S1:E110/11/2021
A perfect diecast replica of a Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby's design team. Engineer Chris tries to capture the authentic sounds of a Light Pacific loco.
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#2 - Bristol Fighter
S1:E210/18/2021
Experienced designer Carl has a challenge on his hands attempting to recreate a First World War biplane as a 1/48th scale Corgi model.
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#3 - Churchill's Funeral Wagon
S1:E310/25/2021
Designer Sam creates a model of Winston Churchill's funeral wagon and first-time modeller Simon builds Britain's biggest model railway layout from his memory.
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#4 - APT
S1:E411/1/2021
The team at Hornby are creating a replica of the West Coast Mainline train the APT to top speed.
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#5 - Spitfire
S1:E511/8/2021
Hornby's young designer Paramjit Sembhi takes on the challenge of building a new version of the iconic RAF fighter of World War II, the Spitfire.
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#6 - Mosquito
S1:E611/15/2021
After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the wooden wonder to 1:72 scale.
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The 20 WORST Episodes of Hornby: A Model World

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#7 - Intercity 125
S1:E711/22/2021
The Intercity 125 gets an overhaul and the pressure is on to design two quick build models of the Ford Mustang in time for the summer holiday.
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#8 - Vampire Jet
S1:E811/29/2021
Young designer Tom has his work cut out creating a new model of the record-breaking British jet the Vampire with its unusual space age look.
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#9 - Prince of Wales Locomotive
S1:E912/6/2021
The Hornby team race to complete a model of the giant P2, The Prince of Wales locomotive, determined to be the first to bring a model of this giant to market.
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#10 - Lamborghini Countach
S1:E1012/13/2021
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 a classic supercar, the Lamborghini Countach.
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#11 - Flying Scotsman
S2:E11/16/2023
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.
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#12 - Starter Set
S2:E21/23/2023
Young 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.
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#13 - Coronation Coach
S2:E31/30/2023
Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train including the elegant 'Beavertail' observation carriage.
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#14 - Lotus 72
S2:E42/6/2023
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.
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#15 - Airfix Buccaneer
S2:E52/13/2023
Paramjit works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale, complete with folding wings, extra armaments and exposed engine bay.
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#16 - 9F Evening Star
S2:E62/20/2023
The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive using new design technology.
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#17 - A4 Mallard
S2:E72/27/2023
There's a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
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#18 - Black 5
S2:E83/6/2023
Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet - an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.
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#19 - Spitfire
S2:E93/13/2023
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?
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#20 - The FLIRT
S2:E103/20/2023
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.
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#21 - Top Ten Models
S2:E113/27/2023
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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Best Episodes Summary

"Merchant Navy" is the best rated episode of "Hornby: A Model World". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bristol Fighter".