MODEL EXPO 2009 ENTRANTS COMPLIMENTARY COMPETITION RESULTS MODEL EXPO 2009 MODEL EXPO 2009 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, 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

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1st Lukasz Kedzierski Albatross D.I 1st Rene de Koning Douglas A1-J Skyraider 1st Wayne Little Focke-Wulf Ta 152 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 (1/36 to 1/71) ENHANCED (1/36 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.205 1st Andrew Perren F-16C Viper 1st Rene de Koning B-47E Stratojet 1st Ryan Hamilton B.E. 2A 2nd Stephen Portelli Fairey Albacore 2nd Jeremy Lewis F-14 B Tomcat 2nd Christopher Cooper F-111G 2nd Graham Carter H.P. 42 Hadrian 3rd Ralph Riese Henschel HS 129B-2 3rd Jeremy Lewis F-14 A Tomcat 3rd Leslie Applebee AC-47 Spooky Gunship 3rd Graham Carter Vickers Vildebeest Com Stephen Keogh F6F-5 Hellcat 8 Com Graham Mahoney LTV A-7E Corsair II 8 Com David Francis Bombadier Challenger 604 8 Com Craig Murray Supermarine Swift 8 Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Aircraft Small Aircraft Civil Airliners Aircraft – Rotary Wing – includes helicopters (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by John Hopton – The Collection Sponsored by Aussie Modeller International Sponsored by Models & Hobbies 4U

1st Adam Dormer Douglas A-IJ Skyraider 1st Troy Fosbender F-8J Crusader 1st Ray Woodford Boeing 767-238 ER Qantas 1st Andrew Perren CH-47D Chinook 2nd Stephen Portelli Fairey Baracuda 2nd John Booth P-51 K Mustang 2nd Lukasz Kedzierski Boeing 737-400 2nd Gary Vale Mil Mi-24V Hind E 3rd Stephen Portelli Me-410 3rd Danny Jackett La-7 Lavochkin 3rd David Knott Ansett Sandringham 3rd David Couche AH-1S Cobra Com Wayne Little Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-9 8 Com John Streeter Fairey Firefly MkV RAAF8 Com David Knott BOAC Cunard VC-10 8 Com Andrew Perren MH-6 Little Bird 8

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1st Thomas Costanzo 008 Honda RC212 ‘Nicky Hayden’ 1st Scott Rapmund Caterham Super Seven BDR 1st Scott Rapmund Porsche Cayman S 1st Don Williams ‘99 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning 2nd Scott Rapmund Yamaha T2250 M 2nd Colin Grey Ford Roadster Salt Racer 2nd Steve Hansford Peugot 206 WRC Bozian Racing 2nd Jason Woollett Canter 3rd Jason Woollett Yamaha YZ-250 3rd Don Williams ‘67 Camaro 3rd Simon Godfree Ford GT40 MkII 3rd Don Williams Deora Com Justin Thorsson Antena 3 Yamaha Y2R 500 8 Com Shayne Nyholm-Hunter ANZ Ford Sierra Group A 8 Civil Vehicles Small Non-competition Civil Vehicles Small Non-competition Trucks and Heavy Vehicles – over 3 tonnes Military AFVs Large (1/20 to 1/31) OUT-OF-BOX (1/20 to 1/31) ENHANCED (all scales) OPEN (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX Sponsored by Runway 13 Sponsored by Hobby HQ Sponsored by Northern Area Modellers Sponsored by SouthEast Hobbies

1st Alan Jackson 1 Willy’s Coupe 1st Alan Jackson  Ford 3w Coupe 1st Alistair Wright Magirus 360 1st Michael Bradshaw Panzer 4E 2nd Thomas Costanzo 1998 Dodge Copperhead Show Car 2nd Steve Hansford Porsche Carrera Cxt 2nd Greg Cutler Ford LTD 9000 2nd Michael Bradshaw Jadgpanzer 4 L/70 3rd Simon Bruest ‘70 Plymouth AAR Cuda 3rd Jason Woollett Farman Ghia 3rd Don Brandenburg Australian Truck 3rd Peter Bibby Sherman M4A3 76 Com Steve Hansford Honda NSX 8 Com Thomas Costanzo 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 8 Com Colin Grey White 9000 Prime Mover Com Raymond Martin JS 2 8 Civil Vehicles Small Non-competition Civil Vehicles Small Competition Military AFVs Large Military AFVs Large – Post 1950 (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED (1/20 to 1/31) OPEN (1/35 & larger) ENHANCED (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre Sponsored by KoolKits Sponsored by Platypus Publications Sponsored by Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers

1st Gary Johnson 1969 Dodge Dart – Pearl Red 1st Steve Hansford Ferrari Testarossa 1958 Targo Flario 1st Patrick McCumiskey Humber Scout Car 1st Chris Leeman SU-23-4m Shilka 2nd Gary Johnson 1949 Ford Coupe – Dark Green +Flames 2nd Shayne Nyholm-Hunter Robby Gordon Spiderman 2nd Greg Cutler M60 A1 2nd Richard Evans Mk 5/1 Centurion 3rd Thomas Costanzo 1974 Plymouth Cuda 360 3rd Scott Rapmund Peugeot 206 WRC 3rd Roman Babitsky Mark IV Female Tank 3rd Chris Leeman M1A1 Abrams Com Gary Johnson 1970 Chev Camaro – Light Green Com Roy Hakim Alfa 159 Com Shaun Tiernan Centurion 5/1 Com Ray Thorpe Centurian Shot Kal

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1st Anthony Sheedy JagdTiger 233 1st Michael Bradshaw Bruckenleger IV 1st Matt Beattie Panther G ‘Battle of the Bulge’ 1st Paul Wallace ‘Fordson N Tractor’ 2nd Stephen Ballantyne Befehlspanzer III 2nd Tony Pridham Special Air Service Jeep 2nd Terry Ellison ‘Look Before Crossing’ 3rd Ian Vale Medium Tank Mk A Whippet 3rd David Scorer Verzerrung 3rd Andrew Judson ‘Frozen Hell’ Com Brian Thewlis Humber Armoured Car Mk1 Com Craig Stratton Jerry Cans 8 Com Andrew Judson ‘Somewhere In Normandy’ 8 Military Vehicles and Equipment Large Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Medium Vignettes 4 (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED (1/36 to 1/71) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Hyland’s Bookshop Sponsored by Hyperscale Sponsored by Empire Hobbies 1st Dickson Oh ‘Operation Varsity’ 2nd Terry Ellison ‘U-Boat Officers’ 3rd Brad Cocks ‘War Booty’ Com Andrew Judson ‘Tiger Crew Poland’ 8 Military Dioramas 6 (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies 1st Matt Beattie ‘Tiger ‘111’ Villar’s Bocage’ 2nd Michael Tabone ‘Ostfront 1944 Pak44’ 3rd Matt Beattie Panther F ‘March 1946’ Com Philip Pietsch ‘Wish me Luck’ 8

1st Ray Blythe Renault AGK Truck 1st Glen Hambleton Marder III 2nd Brian Thewlis Krupp Pak44 AT Gun 2nd Craig Stratton Tiger 3rd Andrew Barnett Aussie Long Tom Reborn 3rd Glen Hambleton Austin Tilly Com Ewan Forbes L.R.D.G. Chev Gun Truck Com David Harmer Pershing 8 Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small (1/72 & smaller) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED (1/72 & smaller) MODIFIED Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre Sponsored by Brunel Hobbies

1st Jason Boulter Stug 3 ausf G 1st Darryl Slight Diamond T Tank Transporter 2nd Darryl Slight Mk 8 International Liberty Tank 2nd Darryl Slight Centurion Mk5/1 Aussie Vietnam 3rd Chris Leeman SdKfz 251 Ausf C 3rd P Darryl Slight Panzer III sig33B Com Darryl Slight Su100 Tank Hunter 8 Com Jason Boulter Jagdpanzer

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1st Terry Ellison Sergeant 2 AIF 1st Christopher Howells Swiss Crossbowman 1st Mick O’Neill ‘Dirty Harry’ 1st Paul Powzyk Ork Warbess 2nd Andrew Knuckey Samurai Warrior ‘Mori’ Clan 2nd Brad Cocks SS Infantryman Hungary 1944 2nd Brian Thewlis Khaerus the Summoner 2nd Leslie Applebee Necron Warrior 3rd Terry Ellison SS Machine Gunner 3rd Larry d’Argaville SS Unterscharfuher 3rd Martin Van Ginkel ‘Dirty Harry’ 3rd Jeff Dunster Eiryss Mage Hunter Com Laurence Farrugia Luftwaffe Instructor Com Terry Ellison ‘Flying Tiger’ 8 Com Brendan Day Seether Figures Busts Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure or Creatures Large Science-Fiction, Movie, and Fantasy Vehicles and Equipment Wargames Army (all scales) OPEN (201mm & larger) OPEN (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by ModelArt Australia Sponsored by Sky Guardians Aust Sponsored by Runway 13 Sponsored by Archipelago Hobbies

1st Dickson Oh Captain Jack Sparrow 1st Brian Thewlis Kato’c 1st Ian Keizers Krote 1st Leslie Applebee Ultramarine Standard Bearers 2nd Andrew Knuckey Pawnee Warrior 2nd Donald Jenkins Yuki Shihouoou China Dress 2nd Brian Thewlis Y-Wing Fighter 2nd Leslie Applebee Orkan Heavy Siege Unit 3rd Andrew Judson ‘After The Battle’ 3rd Donald Jenkins Sailor Saturn on Knees 3rd Scott Taylor Ma.K AFS Mk11 3rd Brendan Day Necromunda Gang Com Chris Nitschke Ernst Udet (Bust) 8 Com Leslie Applebee Star Wars Battle Droid 8 Com Scott Taylor Marasai 8 Com Brendan Day Necromunda Gang

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1st Glen Hambleton Parasaurolophus 1st David Scorer WW1 Traction Engine 2nd David Harmer T-Rex 2nd Dean Graham Su-14/BR2 Russian 3rd Murray Gayski Mercury Capsule 3rd Leslie Applebee Dark Angel Titan Talion Com Colin Breen Raptor 8 Com Alan Rutherford HMS Cruizer 8

MODEL EXPO 2009 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 Military AFVs, Vehicles and Equipment (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Darren Daley Sponsored by Brunel Hobbies

Ships Powered, Large 5 (1/500 & larger) OPEN Sponsored by Fleetline Models 1st Michael Hunt USS Enterprise CVN-65 2nd Adam McLeish USS John S McCain 3rd Adam McLeish USS Pinckney Com Tony O’Connor USS Oliver Hazard Perry

1st Christopher Doppel UH-1B ‘Huey’ 1st Zeke Lehmann Panther G Ships Powered Small 4 2nd Christopher Doppel F-14A Tomcat 2nd Patrick Taylor T34/76 (1/501 & smaller) OPEN 3rd Zeke Lehmann Typhoon 1B 3rd Thomas Gates Nashorn Sponsored by Navart Com Christopher Doppel Mirage 111O 8 1st Min-Hin Chong HMAS Australia 2nd Junyan Zhou IJN sub chaser 13 3rd Glen Hambleton HMS King George V

Junior Miscellaneous Ships – Submarines (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Duotek Sponsored by Aeroworks 1st Sheridan Applebee Spider Attack Vehicle 1st Laurence Farrugia IJN midget sub 2nd Max Cooper Bat Mobile 2nd Andrew McGee USS San Francisco SSN-711 3rd Ashley Leeman Jedi Starfighter 3rd Nikolas Top U-boat Type XXIII Com Andrew McGee Russian Navy Typhoon Class

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1st Sam de Koning A-10 Thunderbolt 11 1st Dael Darlow Peterbilt 377A/E 2nd Abbey Tiernan Hurricane IIC 2nd Bryce Parlanti 49 Mercury 3rd Alexander Gayski 200G Nissan 350Z

3 Intermediate Dioramas and Vignettes (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Hearns Hobbies 1st Wojciech Zaczek Diorama 2nd Shaun Mastin ‘Mittragessen Jeder’ 3rd Shaun Mastin ‘Passing Through’ 1st Bryce Parlanti Australian 4RAR Commando 1st Jake Sweeney Wood Elf Haldair 2nd Craig (Jnr) Murray ‘Rise of the Carnifex’ 2nd Bradley Kerr Striking Scorpion unit 3rd Fred Murray Necron with Scarabs 3rd Fred Murray Speeder Bike Com Bradley Kerr Dire Avenger unit

Intermediate Military AFVs, Vehicles and Equipment Intermediate Miscellaneous (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by DLS Australia Sponsored by Model Aeronauthical Association of Australia

Stuart Ferguson Memorial Trophy Sponsored by Ron Ferguson

1st Bryce Parlanti US Army M2A3 Bradley Tank 1st Jenna Ansell Medieval Trebuchet Sam de Koning A-10 Thunderbolt 11 Abbey Tiernan Hurricane IIC 2nd Craig (Jnr) Murray S Tank 3rd Shaun Mastin Russian KU-1 Winter 1943

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Taylor Portelli Hawker Siddeley Gnat Bryce Parlanti US Army M2A3 Bradley Tank diorama

Best Vietnam Era Subject Best RAAF – Kevin Kerle Memorial Trophy Sponsored by National Vietnam Veterans Museum Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modelling Club

Richard Evans Mk 5/1 Centurion Andrew Doppel F-111C Brian Thewlis The Revenge Alistair Wright Magirus 360

Australian Aircraft Restoration Group Award – Military Aircraft Australian Aircraft Restoration Group Award – Civil Aircraft Best Trumpeter Best Dragon Sponsored by Australian National Aviation Museum Sponsored by Australian National Aviation Museum Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by Pageley Pty Ltd

Paul Gloster Hawker Sea Fury F10 George Canciani TAA Electra L-188 Gary Vale Mil Mi-24V Hind E Matt Beattie Tiger ‘111’ Villar’s Bocage

Best CMR Resin Best Revell Best Axis Aircraft Best Automotive Model Sponsored by Red Roo Models Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by Australian Model Car Club

Ian Vale Spitfire Mk24 Ronald Van Andel Mirage IIIO Paul Gloster Mitsusbishi AGM2a Zero Steve Hansford Ferrari Testarossa 1958 Targo Flario

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Clayton Fiander IJN Yamato

Best Club Display Sponsored by ModelArt Australia

Donald Jenkins Yuki Shihouoou China Dress Dickson Oh Operation Varsity

People’s Choice Sponsored by IPMS Australia

Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers ‘Yellow!’ Michael Hunt USS Enterprise CVN-65

1 8 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 1 9 MODEL EXPO 2009 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 2009 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 Small Civil Vehicles Small Non-competition Figures Small (1/35 & Larger) OPEN (1/72 to 1/79) ENHANCED (1/20 to 1/31) ENHANCED (64mm & smaller) OPEN Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modellers Club Sponsored by Grubby Fingers Sponsored by Hobby HQ Sponsored by Empire Hobbies Com Chris Nitschke Fw-190 A5 Com Bradley Gaff Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Com Tim Shiels 69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Com Terry Ellison ‘One of a Few’ Com Leslie Applebee F-105G Thunderchief Com David Harmer Spitfire Mk X1Ve Com Thomas Costanzo 2007 Dodge Charger Super Bee Com Brian Thewlis Viking Raider Com Alan Storace P-51D Mustang Com Christopher Howells Private B Company 24th Foot Aircraft Small Civil Vehicles Kerbside (no engine detail) Aircraft Medium (1/72 to 1/79) MODIFIED (all scales) OPEN Figures Busts (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX Sponsored by Eastern Hobbies Sponsored by Australian Model Car Club (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Flying Aces Com Ray Seppala F/A-18D Hornet Com Hamish Stephen SC 430 Mobil 1 Sponsored by ModelArt Australia Com Andrew Perren F-22A Raptor Com Andrew Judson US Infantry, Ardennes Com Jamie Davies Douglas A1-J Skyraider Aircraft Smaller Military AFVs Large Com Andrew Judson Samurai Com Laurence Farrugia Douglas A1-J Skyraider (1/80 & smaller) OPEN (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX Com Malcolm Thomas ‘Belle of the Nile’ Sponsored by Angels Twenty Fine Art Sponsored by SouthEast Hobbies Com Malcolm Thomas Templar Knight 1250 Aircraft Medium Com Clayton Fiander EC-130V Com Greg Cutler King Tiger (1/36 to 1/71) ENHANCED Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure or Creatures Large Sponsored by Aussie Decals Aircraft Vacuform Military Vehicles and Equipment Large (201mm & larger) OPEN Com Geoff Jenkins Nakajima Gekko Type 11 (all scales) OPEN (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED Sponsored by Sky Guardians Aust Com Brett Robinson Me-109 E4 Sponsored by Adelaide Moulding & Casting Sponsored by Hobby HQ Com Donald Jenkins Gunny Sailor Pluto Com Laurence Farrugia A6M2-N Rufe Com Craig Murray Gloster Meteor T.7 Com Paul Wallace Jerry can on Base Com Danny Jackett CAT Woman

Com William Penney Sopwith Tabloid Aircraft Civil Airliners Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Medium Science-Fiction, Movie, and Fantasy Vehicles and Equipment Com David Harmer MkV Trop Spitfire (all scales) OPEN (1/36 to 1/71) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Com Paul Harrison NA P-51B Mustang Sponsored by Aussie Modeller International Sponsored by Hyperscale Sponsored by Runway 13 Com Robert Madden Mitsubishi AGM-3 22 Com David Knott Ansett Caribou Com Jamie Davies Jagdpanther Com Michael Bradshaw Basilisk SPG Com Stephen Keogh A6M5b Zero Type 52 Com Ray Woodford Vickers VC-10 United Arab Emirates Com Ewan Forbes GMC 2 1/2 Ton Truck Com Scott Taylor Shin Musha Gundam Royal Flight Com Tony Mollica Stug III Ausf G Aircraft Medium – Jet Propelled Miscellaneous (any subject not covered previously) Com David Knott American Eagle Embraer 145 (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Aeroworks Aircraft – Rotary Wing – includes helicopters (1/72 & smaller) OUT-OF-BOX/ENHANCED Sponsored by Mountain Gate Books Com Andrew Doppel F-111C (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre Com Dean Graham Mauser Pistol Model 1928 Com Les Enniss F-15 DJ Eagle Sponsored by Models & Hobbies 4U Com John Booth Dragon Wagon Com Patrick Navascues Little Owl Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Com David Couche EH-101 Merlin (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED Single Model Dioramas (all subjects) Scratchbuilt (all subjects) Motorcycles – Civil & Military Sponsored by Axis Eagles (all scales) OPEN (all scales) OPEN Com Stephen Portelli Hawker Sea Fury (all scales) OPEN Sponsored by South Australian Plastic Modellers Association Sponsored by Arms Model IT Com David Richardson Curtis P-40F-s Warhawk Sponsored by Tinkering Tools Com Andrew Judson ‘Libya 1941’ Com Dean Graham Nimrod AA Tank Hungarian Com Greg Cutler Yamaha YZF R1 Com Colin Breen WALL·E Com Laurence Farrugia Spitfire VB Military Dioramas Com Greg Cutler Honda RS1000 Com Richard Hourigan R.F.D. Winged Target Glider Com Laurence Farrugia F4U-2 Corsair (all scales) OPEN Com Rene de Koning P-39N Airacobra Com Justin Thorsson Honda Repsol RC211V Junior Aircraft Com Thomas Costanzo 2003 Honda RC211V ‘Nicky Hayden’ Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies Aircraft Small Com Andrew Barnett ‘Mechanics to the Rescue’ (all scales) OPEN (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX Civil Vehicles Small Non-competition Com Jamie Davies ‘He162’ Sponsored by Darren Daley Sponsored by John Hopton – The Collection (1/20 to 1/31) OUT-OF-BOX Com Jamie Davies ‘Ki-9 Spruce’ Com Christopher Doppel British Aerospace Hawk Com Richard Hourigan Slingsby Cadet Sponsored by Runway 13 Com Michael Tabone ‘FW 190 F8’ Intermediate Science-Fiction, Movie and Fantasy Com Thomas Costanzo 1944 P-51C Mustang (Ed Toppins) Com Lisa Rapmund Morris Mini Cooper Mk1 Com Michael Bradshaw ‘Preparations’ (all scales) OPEN Com Harry Edmond F-8J Crusader Com Thomas Costanzo 1970 Plymouth GTX Vignettes Com John Streeter Fairey Battle TT RAAF Com Scott Rapmund Honda S800 Sponsored by Victorian Model Aeronautical Association Com Richard Hourigan Gloster Meteor Mk 7 (all scales) OPEN Com Bradley Kerr Eldar Rangers Com Graham Carter SM 79 Sponsored by Empire Hobbies Com Bradley Kerr Eldar Falcon Com John Streeter Vultee Vengence Mk1 RAAF Com Ginn Ashley ‘Crawlspace’

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