A Doctor Who display and a scale model of a BSA Gold Star Motor Cycle were among the many popular attractions as the talents of local artisans and clubs were showcased.

Eastern Daily Press: Lewis Barnes with a 1954 Ford Siva Edwardian Bessie carLewis Barnes with a 1954 Ford Siva Edwardian Bessie car (Image: Mick Howes)

After being cancelled for the past two years amid the continuing coronavirus crisis, the popular Lowestoft model engineering and model making exhibition made a welcome return at a new venue.

The seventh annual Lowestoft model engineering and model making exhibition was held at the Energy Skills Centre at the East Coast College campus in Lowestoft at the weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: Steve Harvey, of Oulton Broad Scale Model Group, with a Honda RCV Valentino Rossi Moto GP bike.Steve Harvey, of Oulton Broad Scale Model Group, with a Honda RCV Valentino Rossi Moto GP bike. (Image: Mick Howes)

Kevin Rackham, exhibition committee chairman, said: "The attendance was good although a little down on Sunday possibly due to the heavy rain early on.


"There were over 250 exhibitors present over the weekend, which exceeded our expectations after a layoff of two years."

Eastern Daily Press: Cyberman and a Dalek try out the Bridge Simulator.Cyberman and a Dalek try out the Bridge Simulator. (Image: Mick Howes)

Among the popular attractions were John Luscott’s scale model of a BSA Gold Star Motor Cycle and Mark Reynolds 70 gun Man-O-War.

The very popular Doctor Who display consisted of Jon Pertwee's Bessie car, two Daleks, a Cyberman, K9 and the Tardis.

Eastern Daily Press: Youngsters admire a futuristic Lego, train and town layout.Youngsters admire a futuristic Lego, train and town layout. (Image: Mick Howes)

Also drawing the crowds was the 7¼” Gauge model of a 75-ton Cowan Railway Breakdown crane with its 8ft Jib, and the ever popular flight simulator.

Mr Rackham said: "It was a great pleasure after the enforced Covid break to welcome back old friends and some new like-minded modellers, some of whom had travelled long distances to make this the biggest LOWMEX so far.

Eastern Daily Press: Paul Catling with the model of a Lancaster that he built during the lockdowns.Paul Catling with the model of a Lancaster that he built during the lockdowns. (Image: Mick Howes)

"One advantage of the lockdown was the number of new models that have been produced and now displayed.

"I would like to thank East Coast College who supported the event to showcase aspects of engineering as well as being able to host such a great community and charity event.

Eastern Daily Press: Leo Whisstock with exhibits from Halesworth and District Model Engineering Society.Leo Whisstock with exhibits from Halesworth and District Model Engineering Society. (Image: Mick Howes)

"Attendees were able to walk around the world class facilities in the Energy Skills Centre as well as having a go on the state-of-the-art marine simulator of Lowestoft’s new Gull Wing bridge."

With the exhibition organised by the Halesworth and District Model Engineering Society, the new venue was well received by both the exhibitors and the public alike.

Eastern Daily Press: John Smith, Kevin Broadbent and Barry Lain with the replica of the Enigma machine that he built based on drawings at Bletchley Park.John Smith, Kevin Broadbent and Barry Lain with the replica of the Enigma machine that he built based on drawings at Bletchley Park. (Image: Mick Howes)

Special Objectives for the Local Disabled (S.O.L.D) - a local charity based at Gisleham who offer disabled people the opportunity to have access to a workshop environment - were the beneficiary of any proceeds made.