Model Show 2025

Model Show

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025

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A fantastic family day out

Once again Popham will be hosting its annual model show where families, enthusiasts and professional flyers come together to see the most thrilling model flying show in the south of England.

There will also be a static display under cover in the main marquee, as well as demonstration and 'have-a-go' model cars, military vehicles, boats and more. We'll have a bring and buy and FPV workshops alongside a range of event traders and of course our catering village, offering a selection of food and drink.

Join us for a great day out for all the family!

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Information for pilots

The airfield will close its main runways for model flying off runway 21/03 and a NOTAM will be issued to close the airfield for the duration of the model flying.

If you are a pilot and interested in participating, then you will need to get in touch as soon as the flight schedule is open for entries (no admission fee for pilots). Once again we invite entries from fixed wing – electric, ICE and turbine - gliders, rotary aircraft and FPV, with a full programme of flying over the weekend.

For pilots wanting to attend, please complete the booking form via the link below.

Traders

South Coast Hobbies

Buyer, seller and trader of all RC equipment and models as well as trains, high-end toys and Lego.

Bell's Designs

3D printed dragons and dinosaurs, jewellery, clothing for all, hats, hand painted wooden coasters, breadboards and prints, plus seasonal gifts.

Power & Sailplanes International

RC glider and plane manufacturer selling new kits and accessories.

Dizzee RC Bargains

Selling new, used and refurbished RC model parts, accessories, electrics and models. From helicopters to planes, e-flight to Thunder Tiger and everything in between. Custom RC radio gear repairs and upgrades. 3D model accessories, design and printing. With 38 years of RC experience helping to bring you the best RC products at bargain prices.

APOB - A Plane Olde Bargain

Buyer, seller and trader of second hand RC equipment and new old stock - we will be selling a variety of high quality used and second hand RC plane / helicopter models, kits and accessories, as well as offering our buying and trading services.

Modern Vintage Models

Modern Vintage Models is a small and reasonably new UK company that specialises in the supply of modern and vintage models. All our models are reasonably quick to build ('Rapid Build') taking anything from just a few hours to a few days. We pride ourselves on having the best possible customer service along with unmatched quality. All our kits are designed and manufactured in the UK. We only release a few new models per year but have built quite a following from traditional model makers, most of whom have purchased all of our available kits.

SSD Sunglasses

Selling sunglasses and hats. Plus kids' entertainment 'prize every time' game.

CarolJane, Tigger & Co Handmade Novelty Gifts

All of what we sell are handmade items - Janette's are sewn or crocheted and CarolJane's are of mixed media creation, as well as jewellery, handmade cards, note books, knitted and crocheted items, plus clocks. Most of our items are either limited or one offs.