MODEL EXPO 2009 ENTRANTS COMPLIMENTARY COMPETITION RESULTS MODEL EXPO 2009 MODEL EXPO 2009 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, T WAS A GREAT RELIEF TO LEARN THAT The show was further enhanced by the participating clubs, all of the 2009 Model Expo would whom had gone to considerable lengths to present uniquely themed Thank you for making Model Expo 2009 such a wonderful success. This year’s event attracted a good once again be a 3 day event display’s, demonstrating to the public that our hobby can be both number of entries and more visitors than at any time throughout it’s 27 year history. I and take place over the Queen’s entertaining as well as informative. This was also complemented by the Model Expo is a joint initiative of model clubs across Australia. It provides a unique opportunity Birthday long weekend in June, numerous modelling demonstrations, which were conducted throughout for modellers and enthusiasts of all interests and skill levels to share their ideas, knowledge which inevitably contributed to it the entire weekend. and enjoyment of plastic and scale modelling. The Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling being the biggest and best show Although I received many words of congratulations for the manner in Championships provide a wonderful spectacle for the wider community to learn more about the art of to date. It was also my first as the which this year’s Model Expo was organised and conducted, it would be modelling and how they can participate in this most interesting hobby. new Model Expo Director having foolish of me to assume that it went off without a hitch. However we – taken over the helm from Laurence the committee - always endeavour to identify any problems as they occur Model Expo 2010 is fast approaching and should be the events biggest and brightest yet. Following Farrugia at the conclusion of the and provide a solution wherever possible. As a consequence everything on from the success of this year, Model Expo 2010 will benefit greatly from increased participation of 2008 event. pertaining to Model Expo is reviewed from year to year, to ensure that clubs, the model industry and sponsors. From the outset the early it reflects the latest trends and to make the show as pleasurable an The vision and mission provides a framework, that will ensure the ongoing success of Model Expo and indications were that this year’s experience as possible, for all. Proudly brought to you by: the Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling Championships for many years to come. Model Expo was likely to surpass Whilst reflecting on the success of this year’s Model Expo, it can be IPMS Australia Inc. anything that we’d organised before, due to the unprecedented number attributed to a number of factors. The first is the continued dedication Australian Model Car Club The vision: To promote the art of plastic and scale modelling of inquiries we’d received from traders and modelling clubs, wishing of the Model Expo committee who work tirelessly throughout the year Axis Eagles The mission: Model Expo’s mission is to create a greater awareness among the wider and modelling to participate and secure space. This resulted in a record number of to make sure the event happens. Secondly the continued and growing Northern Area Modelers community of the benefits and opportunities provided by plastic and scale modelling. traders (28) and themed club displays (12) with the venue – the Sandown support from our traders and sponsors who are an integral part of the Waverley Scale Modellers 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 Pakenham Modellers Group the modelling and wider community South Australian Plastic Modellers Association • Provides the opportunity for plastic and scale modelling to be recognised as part of SPASM the wider arts community, and For more information: • provides the opportunity for participation and enjoyment by model club members, Rene de Koning individuals and visitors Director Model Expo Model Expo 2010 will be held at the Sandown Exhibition Centre, June 5-7, so bring your friends and Ph: (03) 9478 2270 AH join us in making Model Expo 2010 a great success for modellers, clubs, sponsors and visitors alike. www.modelexpo.com.au Model Expo organising committee or: Model Expo Model Expo 2009 Traders and sponsors PO Box 2417 Mount Waverley Vic 3140 Adelaide Moulding and Casting Supplies Grubby Fingers www.modelexpo.com.au Aeroworks Hearns Hobbies Albury Hobby Centre Hobby HQ Editorial Allcar Autoglass Hyland’s Bookshop Photography: Jamie Davies Angels Twenty Fine Art Hyperscale Australian Modeller Aoyi Pty Ltd JB Wholesalers International Arms Model IT John Hopton – The Collection IPMS Queensland Aussie Decals Koolkits Formatting: David Constable Aussie Modeller International Model Aeronautical Association of Australia Australian National Aviation Museum ModelArt Australia Barnes Products Models & Hobbies 4U John Baxter Publications Mountain Gate Books Entertainment Centre – being filled to capacity. It also justified our whole show experience and thirdly the competitors and public who Brunel Hobbies National Vietnam Veterans Museum decision to relocate the Swap & Sell – held on the Monday morning – to continue to attend the show in ever increasing numbers year after year. Creative Models Australia Navart a room located above the main venue, which offered far more space As a consequence of all of this Model Expo – The Australian Open Plastic Darren Daley Pageley Pty Ltd and will also allow for further expansion in the future. A large number and Scale Model Championships – has now firmly become recognised as Dawn Trading Platypus Publications of sellers (50) were again on hand at the Swap & Sell, which attracted a the premier modelling event in the country and long may this continue. DLS Australia Red Roo Models record crowd of punters, eager to spend their money in the hunt for that I hope to see you all at the next Model Expo, to be held on the Queen’s Duotek P/L Runway 13 elusive bargain. Birthday long weekend in June 2010. Early Model Kits Max Shaw Of course Model Expo would be nothing without the competition and Eastern Hobbies Sky Guardians Australia the continued support of the competitors, who attended in larger than Empire Hobbies Southeast Hobbies expected numbers (215) with representatives travelling from almost every Fleetline Models Southern Model Supplies state in Australia (ACT, NSW, QLD SA and WA) as well as New Zealand. Flying Aces Tinkering Tools This resulted in the second highest number of entries on record (637) Ferguson Family Victorian Hobby Centre and presented the judges with the unenviable task of having to decide Firestorm Hobbies Victorian Model Aeronautical Association the winners. Without exception the standard of competition entries was again very high across the board, with some categories - not previously Cover: Dickson Oh’s vignette titled ‘Operation Varsity’ which won Best of Show deservedly takes prime well supported - seeing a significant boost in numbers, all of which Rene de Koning position along with other first place awarded models from Model Expo 2009. contributed to demonstrating the diverse nature of our hobby. Director, Model Expo M O D E L EXPO 2 0 0 9 R e s u l t s M O D E L EXPO 2 0 0 9 R e s u l t s MODEL EXPO 2009 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 2009 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 Aircraft Small Aircraft Small (1/5 & Larger) OPEN (1/6 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX (1/7 to 1/79) ENHANCED (1/7 to 1/79) MODIFIED Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modellers Club Sponsored by Flying Aces Sponsored by Grubby Fingers Sponsored by Eastern Hobbies 1st Lukasz Kedzierski Albatross D.I 1st Rene de Koning Douglas A1-J Skyraider 1st Wayne Little Focke-Wulf Ta 15 Prototype 1st Paul Gloster Hawker Sea Fury F10 2nd Lukasz Kedzierski Albatross D.III 2nd Wayne Little Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a 2nd Ralph Riese Fw 190 D9 2nd Zsolt Kiss MiG 3 3rd Adam Dormer Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D9 3rd Andrew Perren Rafale B 3rd John Booth B-24J Liberator 3rd Michael Louey Focke-Wulf 190A-8 Com Don Brandenburg P-47 Thunderbolt 8 Com Brian Thewlis Douglas A1-J Skyraider 8 Com Tom Heinrich Heinkel He111H 8 Com Darryl Slight P-47D Thunderbolt 5th ERS 8 Aircraft Medium Aircraft Medium – Jet Propelled Aircraft Smaller Aircraft Vacuform (1/6 to 1/71) ENHANCED (1/6 to 1/71) MODIFIED (1/80 & smaller) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Aussie Decals Sponsored by Aeroworks Sponsored by Angels Twenty Fine Art Sponsored by Adelaide Moulding & Casting 1st Bradley Gaff Macchi MC.05 1st Andrew Perren F-16C Viper 1st Rene de Koning B-7E Stratojet 1st Ryan Hamilton B.E.