Model Village

[TSC.]

Hi all,

I went & had a look at the 'Model Village' just near where I live today - hadn't been there for ages so I thought I'd take along my trusty camera.

1) A quick overview of the Model Village:

2) The railway bridge & white horse:

3) Er - mini buildings & regular humans:

4) 'Go lyke' Heliport:

5) House fire:

All of the models are made on the site & although the cars tend to look a bit naff (I think some have been there since 1963), most of the buildings & gardens are really quite cool.

Cheers,

TSC.

[Craig.]

Great photos TSC.
I am almost certain i have been there, or somewhere very much like it.

[Hagar]

Is that Babbacombe? Don't know how I remembered that name. Haven't been there for about 30 years. Still looks nice.

although the cars tend to look a bit naff (I think some have been there since 1963

Cheeky. That's my yoof you're talking about. They look a tad more modern than that to me.

[TSC.]

Is that Babbacombe?

Absolutely correct Hagar, it is 'Babbacombe Model Village' in Torquay - top marks for recognition!!

Cheeky. That's my yoof you're talking about.

LOL!!!!!!!!!! What I was trying to say was that the modellers seem to put a lot more effort into the buildings than the vehicles.

Cheers,

TSC.

[Mr. Bones]

In Brussels we have the same thing. It's called Mini Europe. It exposes every capital city of Europe I think with all the famous buildings. Been a while since my last (and only) visit, but I remember it was pretty nice.

[ozzy72]

Nice, the only other ones to really rival it in the UK are Beaconsfield, and Legoland Windsor. Both are also nice (I like Legoland because of their lovely Tiger Moth model, I'll try to find a picture for Hagar )

Mark

[elwellnick24]

yay! ive been there! i love that part of the country...

[xFLAMESx]

Neat shots TSC

Love the Cossie cop car

I might check that place out one day

Cheers,
Carl

[Jared]

Meh, we don't have thso eon this side of the pond per se, closest I know of is a miniature golf course...  ;D

[TacitBlue]

Hhhm, kinda makes you want to stomp around and climb up on a building and swat at R/C planes.

Cool shots, and yeah, I dont think Ive ever seen anything like that in this country. Of course we Americans like BIG things...

[SilverFox441]

For those on this side of the pond: http://www.cullengardens.com

Maurodam is a topical place this time of year, it's minautre village also features a minature Canadian Pine forest...to honour the liberators of Holland.

[Rifleman]

You took the words right out of my mouth there....I was thinking of Cullen Gardens as soon as I saw this thread.......

[Tequila Sunrise]

I was there when I was really young, all Ireally remember is the heliport and the UFO that comes down at night  ;D