A CELEBRATION of modelling is taking place in Falmouth this weekend.

The Model Engineering Showcase, which started on Saturday and continues today, brings together members of Cornwall’s varied and diverse modelling community and offers a spectacle for visitors to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, where it is being held.

Visitors can enjoy a full spectrum of model engineering, from steam locomotives and model boat building through to more modern gadgets including aeroplanes and helicopters.

There are exhibits from around 15 clubs and societies who are displaying their work.

In total nearly 200 models are on display.

There is also a range of modelling activities on offer for visitors, including plastic kit 'make-and-take' sessions and the popular museum scrapheap challenge.

Clubs and societies attending include:

City of Truro Mariners

David Fortey with his model of the Aircraft Carrier Ark Royal

Helston and Falmouth Model Railway Club

Falmouth Society of Railway Modellers

West Cornwall Model Railway Group (N gauge)

RC Cornwall Flyers

Redruth District Model Flying Club

Camborne Pond Hoppers

Hayle Model Railway Club

Hayle Model Boat Club

Norman Leighton with his model trains

Falmouth Model Boat Club

Mick French with his model Ocean Liners

Richard Bowden with his model ships

Perranporth and District Model Engineering Society

Cornish Scale Modellers/IPMS West Cornwall

Caen Model Club

There will also be a trade stand and demonstrations from Axminster tools.

Speaking ahead of the weekend, Pat Howard of NMMC Modellers Unit said: “We are delighted that this Model Engineering Showcase is returning to the Maritime Museum in Falmouth and that its scope has widened from boats and ships to new sections on aero engineering and model railways.

"It presents a golden opportunity for anyone of any age who has the slightest hint of an interest in model engineering to learn what is happening in Cornwall all the year round, put the date in your diary now."

The doors are open from 10am to 5pm and entry to the event is included with the standard admission ticket.