Colchester A1 Models

Dioramas & Scenery

Seven Colchester Views Worth Shrinking: A 1/72 Diorama Hit List

Colchester is basically a diorama that someone forgot to put a base under. From the castle keep to the Roman circus, here are seven local landmarks that work beautifully at 1/72, with composition notes, material shortcuts and the one detail that makes each scene instantly readable.

Nov 7, 2026

Club Features

From Glue-Stained Wreck to Show Table: A Weekend Spitfire Autopsy

A donated, half-built 1/72 Spitfire arrived at the club bench looking more like a cautionary tale than a model. Six builders, one weekend and a strict budget later, it was sitting on the display table. Here is how the rescue worked, and how you can copy it with the neglected kit in your own stash.

Nov 7, 2026