Plans are well under way for the construction of a new ‘Model of the Model’ at Wimborne Model Town to celebrate the charity attraction’s 70th anniversary season in 2022.

The model, which true to scale is 1/10th the size of the existing miniature buildings, will be laid out behind the Cornmarket area, representing the original location of the Model Town from 1952-1983.

The new model, which consists of more than 100 shops, banks, pubs, the Minster and the King’s Head Hotel, is being produced from 3D printed polylactide derived from plant-based renewable resources. The new project answers the perennial question posed by visitors, ‘where is the model of the model town?’ and with the digital technology employed, could lead to the development of an even smaller 1,000th scale replica.

Becky Campbell (left) and Penri Jones (right)

Penri Jones, project leader and Model Town trustee said: “It is very enjoyable to be taking Wimborne Model Town forward with this new platinum anniversary undertaking.

“It has only been made possible by utilising the many talents of our volunteer team.” Heading up the painting is Becky Campbell from the charity attraction’s winter workshop group with onsite groundwork being undertaken by Model Town volunteers with assistance from contractor Jay Angus.