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MODEL EXPO 2010 ENTRANTS COMPLIMENTARY COMPETITION RESULTS MODEL EXPO 2010 MODEL EXPO 2010 A U STRA L IA N O P E N P L ASTIC & SCA L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S ed IT O RIA L DIR E CT O R S M E SSAG 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. 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 MODEL EXPO 2010 A U STRA L IA N O P E N P L ASTIC & SCA L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S MODEL EXPO 2010 A U STRA L IA N O P E N P L ASTIC & SCA L E M O D E L C H A MP I ON S H I P S S EN I O R S EN I O R Aircraft Large Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Aircraft Small – Jet Propelled Aircraft Small (1/5 & Larger) OPEN ME11 (1/6 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME1A (1/7 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED ME14B (1/7 to 1/79) MODIFIED ME15 Sponsored by Aeroworks Sponsored by John Baxter Publications Sponsored by Modeller’s Choice Sponsored by Victorian Model Aeronautical Association 1st Glenn Irvine Focke Wulf 190D9 1st Larry d’Argaville Yak- ‘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 (1/6 to 1/71) ENHANCED ME1B (1/6 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME1A (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
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