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202160 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Hornby: A Model World

202160 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Hornby reveals the processes behind one of Britain's most popular model-making companies, showcasing the efforts of designers to create miniature machines.

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Hornby reveals the processes behind one of Britain's most popular model-making companies, showcasing the efforts of designers to create miniature machines.

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O.W. Fischer

O.W. Fischerdirector

O.W. Fischer

O.W. Fischerwriter

Gerhard Menzelwriter

Martin Morlockwriter

Claus Hardtwriter

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Going behind the scenes with one of Britain's best loved model-making companies. Hornby opens its doors to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines

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