MODEL EXPO 2010 ENTRANTS COMPLIMENTARY COMPETITION RESULTS MODEL EXPO 2010 MODEL EXPO 2010 A U s t r a L i a N O P E N P L a s t i c & s c a L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S ed i t o r i a l D i r e c t o r s M e s s a g e

Dear Model Expo competition entrant and fellow modeller, hen I think about the best However, the real purpose of the three days is to host the Australian way to describe the Open Plastic and Scale Modelling Championships, with this year’s Thank you for making Model Expo 2010 such a wonderful success. This year’s event attracted a good outcome of this year’s competition attracting a wide field of competitors (209) from across number of entries and more visitors than at any time throughout it’s 28 year history. W Model Expo, there’s only one word the country (ACT, NSW, QLD SA, VIC and WA) and the Tasman (NZ). Model Expo is a joint initiative of model clubs across Australia. It provides a unique opportunity that comes to mind and that is, Although no new records were set this year, the number of entries was for modellers and enthusiasts of all interests and skill levels to share their ideas, knowledge ‘amazing’. still very high (633) and the sheer diversity and standard had to be seen and enjoyment of plastic and scale modelling. The Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling During the early stages of to be believed. A number of changes were also made to the competition Championships provide a wonderful spectacle for the wider community to learn more about the art of planning for the 2010 event, if categories to ensure they reflect the current trends within the hobby and modelling and how they can participate in this most interesting hobby. someone had said to me that this remain relevant. On the whole these appeared to be well received and as year’s Model Expo was going to a result of feedback are reviewed each year, to ensure we get it right. Model Expo 2011 is fast approaching and should be the events biggest and brightest yet. Following be even bigger and better than A hugely successful Swap & Sell attracted a record number of sellers on from the success of this year, Model Expo 2011 will benefit greatly from increased participation of the previous year, then I may (60) and buyers, all of whom were eager to find a bargain. Its continued clubs, the model industry and sponsors. have been forgiven for not taking success can be attributed to the changes made the previous year and The vision and mission provides a framework, that will ensure the ongoing success of Model Expo and them too seriously. Unbelievably from lessons learned, which have now firmly established it in its new Proudly brought to you by: the Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling Championships for many years to come. though, this is exactly what location. IPMS Australia Inc. happened and we were able to capitalise on the previous years success So upon reflection, the success of the 2010 Model Expo is the Australian Model Car Club The vision: To promote the art of plastic and scale modelling and make this year’s show the biggest and best to date. culmination of a number of things: Axis Eagles The mission: Model Expo’s mission is to create a greater awareness among the wider and modelling The many traders that attend Model Expo, also now recognise that it • The Model Expo committee’s dedication and hard work, with the Northern Area Modelers community of the benefits and opportunities provided by plastic and scale modelling. is the ‘must attend’ event of the year and again this was demonstrated by assistance of many helpers, to make it all happen. Waverley Scale Modelling Club Inc. Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers through a major national event that: • provides a greater recognition of the opportunities (professional and recreational) and participating clubs: provided by plastic and scale modelling Bayonet Military Model Club • provides a competition for the widest variety of plastic and scale model categories Eastern Suburbs Scale Modelling Club • provides recognition of the skills and talents of individual modellers and clubs by Dandenong Scale Model Club the modelling and wider community Mecha Workshop • Provides the opportunity for plastic and scale modelling to be recognised as part of Nunawading Wargames Association the wider arts community, and Pakenham Modellers Group • provides the opportunity for participation and enjoyment by model club members, Scale Modellers Club of Western Australia individuals and visitors South Australian Plastic Modellers Association SPASM Model Expo 2011 will be held at the Sandown Exhibition Centre, June 11-13, so bring your friends and join us in making Model Expo 2011 a great success for modellers, clubs, sponsors and visitors alike. For more information: Rene de Koning Model Expo organising committee Director Model Expo Ph: (03) 9748 2270 AH Model Expo 2010 Traders and Sponsors www.modelexpo.com.au Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies Max Shaw or: Aeroworks Mecha Workshop Model Expo Albury Hobby Centre Model Aeronautical Association of Australia PO Box 812 All Car Autoglass ModelArt Australia Niddre Victoria 3042 Angels Twenty Fine Art Models & Hobbies 4U www.modelexpo.com.au Arms Model IT Moonee Ponds Models Australian National Aviation Museum Mountain Gate Books Editorial Barnes Products P/L National Vietnam Veterans Museum Photography: Wayne Kholmann Brad Cocks Medal Mounting & Framing Navart Additional photos: David Harvey (AMI) Brunel Hobbies Nunawading Wargames Association Formatting: David Constable Creative Models Australia Pageley Pty Ltd Darren Daley Platypus Publications their unprecedented demand for space, to the extent that a small number • The ongoing support of our traders and sponsors who make it all DLS Australia Red Roo Models of applicants had to be declined. Although this may be seen an enviable possible, and DuoTek P/L Runway 13 position to be in, every attempt is made to accommodate as many of the • The continued support of the clubs, competitors and public (34% Early Model Kits S.A. Scale Model Expo traders as possible within the available space, with five (5) new traders increase in attendance) who make Model Expo the success that Empire Hobbies Showcase Models Australia attending the show for the first time this year. So the message to all of it is. Eureka Miniatures Sky Guardians Australia our traders, or potential traders, is that you must get in early or you will I look forward to seeing you all again, on the Queen’s Birthday long Ferguson Family Solid Solutions miss out. weekend in June, for Model Expo 2011. Firestorm Hobbies Sonic Miniature Tools A variety of clubs also participate in Model Expo each year - in ever Hearns Hobbies Southeast Hobbies increasing numbers (14) - with one club each from South Australia Hobby HQ Southern Model Supplies and Western Australia making it a truly national event. Some clubs Hobby Link Direct Tinkering Tools – including those from interstate – also went to the effort of creating Hyland’s Bookshop Us To You Sales themed displays, whilst others were just content to display a selection Hyperscale Verlinden Productions of their member’s models and use the occasion to merely promote their JB Wholesalers Victorian Hobby Centre club and attract new members. This aspect has now become such an John Baxter Publications Victorian Model Aeronautical Association important part of the Model Expos overall success that every club is given Rene de Koning Koolkits Zantech IT Infrastructure Suppliers the opportunity to attend and participate. Director, Model Expo Cover: Glenn Irvine’s Focke-Wulf 190D-9 takes centre stage and Best of Show at Model Expo 2010.

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1st Glenn Irvine Focke Wulf 190D9 1st Larry d’Argaville Yak-3 ‘Red Devils’ 1st Jiri Kure LTV A-7E Corsair II 1st Jiri Kure Ki-9 2nd Wayne Little Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate 2nd Andrew Perren MQ-1 Predator UAV 2nd Yi Li A-4E 2nd Laurence Farrugia Arado Flying wing 3rd Andrew Beard LVG C.VI 3rd Bradley Gaff Heinkel 219 UHU 3rd David Couche BAC Lightning F-6 3rd Paul Gloster Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX Com Steven Christie F-4J Phantom II 8 Com Andrew Beard Focke-Wulf Fw190A-5 8 Com Steve Allsopp F-111C 8 Com Paul Gloster Supermarine Seafire XV8 Aircraft Medium – Jet Propelled Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Aircraft Micro Aircraft Vacuform (1/36 to 1/71) ENHANCED ME12B (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME13A (1/80 & smaller) OPEN ME16 (all scales) OPEN ,E17 Sponsored by Hobby Link Direct Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by Model Aeronautical Association of Australia Sponsored by Hobby Tools Australia

1st Brett Johnson F-84G Thunderjet 1st Stephen Portelli Savioa SM-79 1st Clive Paling Hawker Hunter FGA9 1st Craig Murray Gloster Meteor Mk F8 2nd David Couche Buccaneer S2B 2nd Bevan Brooks Focke-Wulf FW 190 A-3 2nd Ian Cowley Messerschmitt Me109F-4 Tropical 2nd Edward Russell Cauldron Renault C.445 3rd Geoff Jenkins Hawker Sea Hawk FGA Mk 56 3rd Jamie Davies Ta 152C 3rd Ian Cowley Hawker Hurricane Mk1 Tropical 3rd Craig Murray Gloster Meteor Mk T-7 Com Jamie Davies Curtiss Hawk 75 8 Com Jason Steinwedel Me 262A-2a 8 Com Craig Murray Supermarine Swift Aircraft Medium – Jet Propelled Aircraft Small – Propeller Driven Aircraft Civil Airliners Aircraft – Rotary Wing – includes helicopters (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME13B (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME14A (all scales) OPEN ME18 (all scales) OPEN ME19 Sponsored by Angels Twenty Fine Art Sponsored by Showcase Models Australia Sponsored by Hobby HQ Sponsored by Models & Hobbies 4U

1st Andrew Perren A-4K Skyhawk 1st Wayne Little Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 1st George Canciani TAA Vickers Viscount 1st Michael Bradshaw AH-1W Cobra 2nd Laurence Farrugia F4-E Phantom RAAF 2nd Paul Gloster Messerschmitt Bf-109G Trop 2nd Alex Rogers Vickers VC-10 2nd Laurence Farrugia AH-1J Cobra 3rd Ethan Edwards F/A-18F Super Hornet ‘Jolly Roger’ 3rd Craig Thompson T-6G Texan 3rd George Canciani Western Air Lines DC-3 3rd Andrew Perren AH-1F Cobra Com Jeremy Lewis WRB-57F 8 Com Geoff Jenkins Avro Lancaster ASR Mk 111 w/lifeboat Com Rene de Koning AH-1T Cobra 8

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1st Michael Bradshaw M7 Priest 1st Stephen Ballantyne Panzer III AusF M 1st Michael Johnson KV-1 Enkranami 1st Rob Fraser StuG III 2nd Michael Bradshaw Sherman 3 Sicily 2nd Michael Tabone Vimoutier Tiger 2nd Gary Cheney Challenger MBT 2nd Aaron Cheney M113 MRV 3rd Brian Thewlis Sherman III 3rd Matt Beattie Sd.Kfz. 7/2 Flak 37 w/armour cab 3rd Michael Johnson Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B 3rd Aaron Cheney M-551 Sheridan Com Tony O’Connor Panzer 1A 8 Com Rob Melvin M4 105mm Sherman Com Ian Cowley Sd.Kfz 234/3 8 Com Aaron Cheney Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando Military AFVs Large – Post 1950 Military Vehicles and Equipment Large Motorcycles – Civil & Military Civil Vehicles Large (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22B (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME23 (all scales) OPEN ME31 (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX ME32 Sponsored by IPMS Australia Sponsored by SouthEast Hobbies Sponsored by Allcar Autoglass Sponsored by Northern Area Modellers

1st Andrew Judson M551 Sheridan 1st Nick Olliff M4 81mm Mortar Carrier 1st Murray Gilliland Yamaha d’Antin YZR500 1st Scott Inboden Model T Hot Rod 2nd Craig Murray T-55A Kladivo 2nd Alistair Morton Dingo Mk 3 2nd Murray Gilliland Yamaha YZR500 Factory 2nd Jason Woollett 34 Ford Coupe 3rd Brian Thewlis Abbot SPG 3rd Andrew Giles Honda CR 250 3rd Don Brandenburg Cobra Racing Car Com Darren Winter Leopard Tank 8 Com Murray Gilliland Yamaha YZF-R1 8 Military Vehicles and Equipment Large Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Medium Civil Vehicles Medium Non-competition Civil Vehicles Medium – Stock Vehicles (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME24 (1/36 to 1/71) OPEN ME25 (1/20 to 1/31) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME33 (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34A Sponsored by Verlinden Productions Sponsored by Hearns Hobbies Sponsored by Early Model Kits Sponsored by Runway 13

1st Brian Thewlis Straight Flush Radar 1st Glen Hambleton Jagdpanther Late 1st Harry Edmond Edsel 1st Steve Hansford Ferrari 250SWB 2nd Craig Murray LW5 2nd Ewan Forbes M20 Armoured Utility Car 2nd Jason Woollett Aston Martin DB5 2nd Larry d’Argaville 1971 Plymouth GTX 3rd David McKinley German 1943 Type 82 Kubelwagen 3rd Jamie Davies Panzer 111 Ausf.N 3rd Simon Godfree Toyota Celica GT-Four 3rd Andrew Giles Chrysler 300C Com Kevin Armitage 6 x 4 Truck Krupp Protze Com Jamie Davies Sd.Kfz.250/3 8 Com Jason Woollett Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG 8

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1st Alan Jackson 1949 Mercury 1st Roi Hakim Maserati 450S Le Mans 1957 1st Michael Stynes ‘Marshal Soult and ADC’ 1st Scott Taylor ‘Tyrannosaurus Vs Triceratops’ 2nd Alan Jackson 1932 Ford Speed Wagon 2nd Michael Kelly Mclaren MP4/5B 2nd Matt Beattie ‘Ferdinand “624” Kursk 1943’ 2nd Damian Park ‘First Arrival’ 3rd Alan Jackson 1932 Ford 5 window Coupe 3rd Jeff Tjoa Willilams Renault FW16 3rd Matt Beattie ‘Sd.Kfz. 251/17’ 3rd Jerry Cashman ‘HMAS Vampire’ Com Alan Jackson 1932 Ford Roadster 8 Com Michael Kelly Ferrari F60 8 Com Jerry Cashman ‘KV-2’ 8 Com Astrid Jelinek ‘Japanese Building’ Civil Vehicles Kerbside (no engine detail) Trucks and Heavy Vehicles – over 3 tonnes Military Dioramas (all scales) OPEN ME36 (all scales) OPEN ME38 (all scales) OPEN ME43 Sponsored by Koolkits Sponsored by Creative Models Australia Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies

1st Jason Woollett Nissan 370Z 1st Murray Gayski Krupp Titan 2nd Bryce Davies Vee Dub Golf 2nd Harry Edmond Bulldozer 3rd Don Williams HT Monaro 3rd Don Brandenburg Semi-trailer

Light Commericals and Pick-ups – under 3 tonnes Vignettes (all scales) OPEN ME39 (all scales) OPEN ME41 Sponsored by Northern Area Modellers Sponsored by Arms Model IT

1st Tony Walton DUKW British Royal Army 1st Terry Ellison ‘Gebirgsjager Italy’ 1st Terry Ellison ‘Konigsberg ‘45’ 2nd Alan Jackson 1953 Ford F-100 Pickup 2nd Damian Park ‘First Arrival’ 2nd Arthur Emmins ‘M-972 Oshkosh fuel truck and Abrams’ 3rd Alan Jackson 1939 Chev Wagon Rod 3rd David McKinley ‘French Army Infantry Set’ 3rd Arthur Emmins ‘SA-2 Guideline missile on launcher’ Com Michael Bradshaw ‘Hi Speed Recovery’ 8

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1st Marc Lee Force Recon 1st Michael Stynes Retiarius Gladiator 1st Colin Breen Terminator 1st Brian Thewlis Arlith 2nd Terry Ellison New Guinea 2nd Christopher Howells French Hussars Deaths Head Rgt 2nd Murray Gayski The Invisible Man 2nd Brian Thewlis William of Baskerville 3rd David Hay Renaissance Knight in Roman Armour 3rd Michael Stynes Sellitor Gladiator 3rd Warwick Bennett The Mekon 3rd Michael Stynes Casablanca Com Brad Cocks SS Panzer Crewman Normandy 1944 8 Com Larry d’Argaville Waffen SS Obersturmfuhrer 8 Com Wayne Huston Draco the Dragon Com Ian Vale Pirates of the Caribbean Historical Figures Busts Science-Fiction, Movie, and Fantasy Vehicles and Equipment Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure or Creatures Small Wargaming Army (all scales) OPEN ME53 (all scales) OPEN ME61 (50mm & smaller) OPEN ME64 (all scales) OPEN ME83 Sponsored by Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies Sponsored by Creative Models Australia Sponsored by Mecha Workshop Sponsored by Nunawading Wargames Association

1st Terry Ellison B-17 Waist Gunner 1st Alan Chung Gundam Tieren 1st Lorraine Johnson Magic of the Orb 1st Kosta Heristanidis German PanzerGrenadier Company 2nd Alastair Wright SS Panzer Officer, WWII 2nd Laurence Farrugia Falke 2nd Marc Lee Grrrr… 2nd Jon Bunce Knights of the Grand Catalan Company 3rd Andrew Judson British Machine Gunner Afghanistan 3rd Michael Bradshaw Falke 3rd Lorraine Johnson Sir Michael of the Gold 3rd Andrew Gowland Gamesworld Lord of the Rings Com Ian Harries Cardinal Richelieu 8 Com Brian Thewlis USS Discovery Com Shaun Tiernan Chimera 8 Fellowship

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1st Richard Hourigan German V-2 and Vidal Wagon 1st Alan Chung IJN River Gun Boat Fushimi 2nd Alastair Wright Messerschmitt Instrument Panel 2nd David McKinley German Eisenbahnflak Carriage 3rd Scott Taylor Protoceratops 3rd David McKinley NZ Marmon Herrington MkII Com Richard Hourigan Convair C6M-16 Atlas D

MODEL EXPO 2010 A U s t r a L i a N O P E N P L a s t i c & s c a L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S J un i o r Junior Aircraft Junior Civil Vehicles (all scales) OPEN MEJA (all scales) OPEN MEJC Sponsored by Darren Daley Sponsored by Australian Model Car Club

Ships Powered, Large 1st Christopher Turner Bf-109 G-6 1st Nathan Louey Renault Meganne (1/500 & larger) OPEN ME72 2nd Nathan Louey DAP Beaufighter 2nd Brittany Tiernan Mini Cooper ‘BMW Brick’ Sponsored by Navart 3rd Brittany Tiernan Bf -109 G-4 1st Adam McLeish Moskva Com Luka Johnson F-5A Freedom Fighter 8 2nd Adam McLeish USS Philipine Sea Junior Military AFVs, Vehicles and Equipment Junior Miscellaneous 3rd Adam McLeish Sovremenny (all scales) OPEN MEJE (all scales) OPEN MEJM Com Adam McLeish LCAC.81 Sponsored by DLS Australia Sponsored by Red Roo Models

Ships – Submarines (all scales) OPEN ME74 Sponsored by Tinkering Tools 1st Laurence Farrugia SLC Maiale 2nd Steven Christie U-Boat Type VIIC 3rd Robert Storey Type 7C Submarine Com Craig Murray IJN I-53 Submarine 8

1st Patrick Taylor M270 MLRS with M26 Rocket pods 1st Max Cooper Jupiter II 2nd Patrick Taylor German Heavy Tank Maus 2nd Ryan Bradshaw Speed Racer Mk5 3rd Nathan Louey M26AI 3rd Jarrod Gayski Jedi Starfighter Com Jarrod Gayski RX-178 Gundam

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1st Sam de Koning F-89 Scorpion 1st Rowan Pilkington PzBeobWg V Ausf.G 2nd Fred Murray SR-75 Penetrator with XR-7 Thunderdart 2nd Fred Murray WWI Tadpole 3rd Silas Quinlivan P-51D Mustang 3rd Bryce Parlanti Australian Army ASLAV Com Abbey Tiernan FM-2 Wildcat Com Rowan Pilkington Finnish Stug III Ausf. G

Intermediate Dioramas and Vignettes 1st Jake Sweeney Caledonian Soldier 1st Bradley Kerr Eldar Autarch with Swooping Hawk (all scales) OPEN MEID 2nd Jake Sweeney Empire Captain 2nd Bradley Kerr Eldar Wraithlord Sponsored by Platypus Publications 3rd Jake Sweeney Necron Lord 3rd Bradley Kerr Eldar Autarch with Warp Jump 1st Rowan Pilkington ‘Berlin May 1945’ Com Jake Sweeney 2/4th Australian Field Regiment Generator 2nd Sam Pearson ‘Kurok ‘43’ Com Bryce Parlanti Imperial Guard Light Cavalry 3rd Sam Pearson ‘Ramacke Brigade’

Intermediate Civil Vehicles (all scales) OPEN MEIC Sponsored by Australian Model Car Club 1st Matt Williams Kenworth T604 with Hercules B-Double Stag Tippers 2nd Abbey Tiernan ‘32 Ford Coupe 3rd Bryce Parlanti 1970 Dodge Charger Com Declan Swanson Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler Stuart Ferguson Memorial Trophy Sponsored by Ron Ferguson

Intermediate Miscellaneous (all scales) OPEN MEIM Sponsored by Hyland’s Bookshop 1st Fred Murray Plan Type 092 Xia Class Submarine

Thomas Winter Spitfire Mk1a Billy Delaney F6F-3 Hellcat

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David Constable Westland Wessex HAS Mk31B George Canciani TAA Vickers Viscount

Best Airfix Best Paint Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies Sponsored by HyperScale

Jarrod Gayski Gundam EX19 Bradley Kerr Eldar Autarch with Swooping Hawk Wings David Couche Buccaneer S2B Steve Hansford Ferrari 250SWB

Best Vietnam Era Subject Best RAAF – Kevin Kerle Memorial Trophy Best Trumpeter Best Dragon Sponsored by National Vietnam Veterans Museum Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modelling Club Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by Pageley Pty Ltd

David Constable Westland Wessex HAS Mk31B Laurence Farrugia F-4E Phantom RAAF Graham Mahoney Westland Wyvern S4 Matt Beattie Ferdinand “624” Kursk 1943

Best CMR Resin Best Revell Best Axis Aircraft Bill Hamer Automotive Modelling Excellence Award Sponsored by Red Roo Models Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by DuoTek and Modelart

Paul Gloster Supermarine Seafire XV Larry d’Argaville 1971 Plymouth GTX Stephen Portelli DFS Mistel Steve Hansford Ferrari 250SWB

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Laurence Farrugia Falke Glenn Irvine Focke Wulf 190D9

Best Club Display People’s Choice Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre Sponsored by IPMS Australia

Waverley Scale Modelling Club ‘A to Z of Models’ Wayne Huston Dora Railway Gun (80 cm)

1 8 M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 0 R e s u l t s M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 0 R e s u l t s 1 9 MODEL EXPO 2010 A U s t r a L i a N O P E N P L a s t i c & s c a L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S MODEL EXPO 2010 A U s t r a L i a N O P E N P L a s t i c & s c a L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S F u r t he r c O M M E N D a t i on a w a r d s F u r t he r c O M M E N D a t i on a w a r d s Aircraft Large Aircraft – Rotary Wing – includes helicopters Civil Vehicles Medium – Customs and Hot Rods Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure or Creatures Medium (1/35 & Larger) OPEN ME11 (all scales) OPEN ME19 (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34B (200mm to 51mm) OPEN ME63 Sponsored by Aeroworks Sponsored by Models & Hobbies 4U Sponsored by Aeroworks Sponsored by ModelArt Australia Com Wayne Huston A-10 Thunderbolt II Com David Constable Westland Wessex HAS Mk 31B Com Alan Jackson 1941 Willys Coupe Com Ian Vale Last Samurai Com Lukasz Kedzierski Siemans Schuckert DIII Com Steve Allsopp Kiowa Helicopter Com Richard Verens SBD Dauntless Civil Vehicles Medium – Competition Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure or Creatures Small Com Jason Steinwedel F-16I Sufa Military AFVs Large (1/20 to 1/31) OPEN ME35 (50mm & smaller) OPEN ME64 Com Wayne Huston Hawker Sea Fury FBII (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME21 Sponsored by Moonee Ponds Models Sponsored by Mecha Workshop Sponsored by Albury Hobby Centre Com Jason Woollett Mercedes Benz CLK DTM Com Shaun Tiernan Giant Skeleton Warrior Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Com Andrew Taylor German Pz.Kpfm KV-1 Com Aaron Little Space Marine Sternguard Veteran Single Model Dioramas (all subjects) (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME12A Com Brendon Taylor Drone Surfing Grots Sponsored by John Baxter Publications Military AFVs Large – Pre 1950 (all scales) OPEN ME42 Com Bradley Gaff Spitfire 5B (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME221 Sponsored by South Australian Model Expo Ships – Submarines Com Graham Mahoney Westland Wyvern S4 Sponsored by Brad Cocks Medal Mounting Com Ray Blythe Marder I “Lorraineschlepper” (all scales) OPEN ME74 Com Peter Ermel A-20G Boston Com Matt Beattie Marder III Com Peter Bibby ‘250 Halftrack’ Sponsored by Tinkering Tools Com Jamie Davies Henschel Hs 126 Com Ray Blythe Panzer II V-29 ‘Luchs’ Com Troy Fosbender ‘Monty Wants a Ride’ Com Gary Cheney Wolfpack U-Boat Com Jamie Davies Fiat G.50 Com Larry d’Argaville Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9

Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Military AFVs Large – Post 1950 Military Dioramas Junior Aircraft (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME13A (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22B (all scales) OPEN ME43 (all scales) OPEN MEJA Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by IPMS Australia Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies Sponsored by Darren Daley Com Bevan Brooks Focke-Wulf Fw 190 F-8 ‘Black 6’ Com Gary Cheney M-132 Flamethrower Com Brendon Taylor ‘Waterfall’ Doirama (Fantasy) Com Matt Gloster Hawker Sea Fury Com Brendon Taylor ‘Wizard’ Diorama (Fantasy) Aircraft Medium – Jet Propelled Intermediate Aircraft Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Medium Com Phillip Sporton ‘Polish Drazine’ (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME13B (all scales) OPEN MEIA (1/36 to 1/71) OPEN ME25 Com Wayne Huston ‘Dora Railway Gun (80 cm)’ Sponsored by Angels Twenty Fine Art Sponsored by Hearns Hobbies Sponsored by Sky Guardians Australia Com Andrew Perren Macchi MB-326H Com Glen Hambleton Hetzer Historical Figures Large Com Billy Delaney F6F-3 Hellcat (65mm & larger) OPEN ME51 Aircraft Small – Jet Propelled Intermediate Civil Vehicles Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small Sponsored by Hyland’s Bookshop (1/72 to 1/79) MODIFIED ME14B (all scales) OPEN MEIC (1/72 & smaller) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME27 Com Nick Olliff A Gentleman in Khaki Sponsored by Modeller’s Choice Sponsored by Australian Model Car Club Sponsored by Zantech IT Infrastructure Suppliers Com Christopher Howells Viking Circa 950AD Com Paul Gloster GAF Jindivik 3B Com Bryce Parlanti 1961 Chevrolet Impala Com John Booth Dragon Wagon Com Terry Ellison Fighter Pilot Aircraft Small Com Gary Cheney KV1/C Com Terry Ellison Federal Light Artilleryman Intermediate Military AFVs, Vehicles and Equipment (1/72 to 1/79) MODIFIED ME15 Com Michael Johnson Matilda Hedgehog Com Andrew Knuckey Jacobite Clansman 1715 (all scales) OPEN MEIE Sponsored by Victorian Model Aeronautical Association Motorcycles – Civil & Military Com Brad Cocks Lt Gonville Bromhead VC Sponsored by Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers Com Danny Warren Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 (all scales) OPEN ME31 Historical Figures Small Com Shaun Mastin Russian Kv-2 Com Jiri Kure P-26 Peashooter Sponsored by Allcar Autoglass (64mm & smaller) OPEN ME52 Aircraft Micro Com Andrew Giles Ducati Sponsored by Empire Hobbies (1/80 & smaller) OPEN ME16 Com Andrew Giles Honda NXR 750 Com Terry Ellison Stalins Mule Sponsored by Model Aeronautical Association of Australia Com Aaron Cheney Suzuki Katana GSX II00S Com Terry Ellison Desert Rat Com Michael Stynes Musicien Infantrie de Ligne Com Christopher Cooper C-17A Globemaster Civil Vehicles Medium – Stock Vehicles Com Ian Cowley Messerschmitt Me262 A-1A (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34A Historical Figures Busts Com Christopher Cooper F/A-18F Sponsored by Runway 13 (all scales) OPEN ME53 Com Robert Gilliland Lockheed Orion Com Jason Woollett Subaru WRX Sti Sponsored by Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies Com Ian Cowley Hawker Hurricane Mk1 Tropical Com Jason Woollett Mercedes Benz SLR Com Kim Harries Elizabeth I

2 0 M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 0 R e s u l t s M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 0 R e s u l t s 2 1 WHAT IS MODEL EXPO 2011? Model Expo 2011 is a showcase of everything that encompasses plastic modelling. A national open plastic model competition is conducted during the Expo and covers all categories including aircraft, military models, cars, trucks, and sci-fi. Junior and intermediate modellers are also catered for. Kit distributors and retailers will show latest releases along with model club displays. n OVER 50 CATEGORIES n 2 CLASSES – OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED & MODIFIED n 3 DIVISIONS – JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR n TROPHIES, CERTIFICATES & KITS TO BE WON n CLUB DISPLAYS n MODEL DEMONSTRATIONS n MODEL RETAIL SHOPS n SWAP & SELL VENUE Sandown Entertainment Centre, Sandown Racecourse, Princes Highway, Springvale, Melbourne 3171 Melway Map 80, Ref C10. Entry is from Princes Highway.

COMPETITION ENTRIES Friday, 10 June 5pm – 9pm Saturday, 11 June 9am – 12pm Adults – $5.00 first model, then $2.00 each for next 5 models, additional models FREE Junior/Intermediate – $2.00 per model up to 5 models, additional models FREE

PUBLIC VIEWING TIMES Saturday, 11 June 11am – 5pm Sunday, 12 June 10am – 5pm Monday, 13 June 10am – 5pm

ADMISSION Adults – $10.00 Children (under 17)/Concession – $5.00 Family (two adults, one or more children) – $20.00 Weekend pass (3 day except Swap & Sell) – $20.00 Competitors – Free entry AMPLE FREE PARKING

SWAP AND SELL Monday, 13 June from 10am – 12 noon. Set up time for traders is 9am – 10am. Tables may be hired at $30.00 each or $20.00 per half table. No retailers. Swap & Sell Admission – $5.00 Bookings: (bookings close 1/6/2011) Laurence Farrugia (03) 9546 9571 AH John Booth (03) 9338 3881 AH

INFORMATION Model Expo 2011 PO Box 812, Niddre, Victoria 3042 Rene de Koning (03) 9748 2270 AH John Booth (03) 9338 3881 AH www.modelexpo.com.au

Model Expo 2011 is brought to you by: Australian Model Car Club Axis Eagles IPMS Australia Northern Area Modellers Waverley Scale Modelling Club Inc JUNE 11-13 2011 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers