MODEL EXPO 2013 ENTRANTS COMPLIMENTARY COMPETITION RESULTS MODEL EXPO 2013 MODEL EXPO 2013 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, he Australian Model Expo in the hope of improving their chances to secure the much coveted, ‘Best celebrated its 30th Club Display’ award, which is chosen by the public. This year’s award Thank you for making Model Expo 2013 such a wonderful success. This year’s event attracted a good Anniversary in 2013 and went to the Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers for their excellent display number of entries and more visitors than at any time throughout it’s 30 year history. T it’s hard to believe that from its ‘Set the Scene’, which attracted a lot of interest and attention. Model Expo is a joint initiative of model clubs across . It provides a unique opportunity humble beginnings way back in As already mentioned the competition was well supported this year for modellers and enthusiasts of all interests and skill levels to share their ideas, knowledge 1983 that it has now grown into with entries in every category with the real stand-outs for the largest and enjoyment of plastic and scale modelling. The Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling the premier three day event of number of entries being the Figures, Trucks and the Junior categories. If Championships provide a wonderful spectacle for the wider community to learn more about the art of its kind anywhere in the country. the latter continues to grow in the manner that it has over the last few modelling and how they can participate in this most interesting hobby. This is a significant achievement years, then this bodes well for the continued future of our hobby. The and all those who have been stand-out entries in this years competition were Ernie Hastas magnificent Model Expo 2014 is fast approaching and should be the events biggest and brightest yet. Following involved in its organisation over 1/25 scale Mack truck, ‘1988 Captain Bligh Superliner II’, which won 1st on from the success of this year, Model Expo 2013 will benefit greatly from increased participation of the years, should be very proud of in the Trucks and Commercial Vehicles – Over 3 Tonne category as well clubs, the model industry and sponsors. their contribution and for making it as the ‘Best of Show’ award, and Ian Hill’s amazing U-boat diorama titled The vision and mission provides a framework, that will ensure the ongoing success of Model Expo and possible for the event to reach this ‘The Last Patrol’, which placed 2nd in the Single Military Model Diorama Participating clubs: the Australian Open Plastic and Scale Modelling Championships for many years to come. important milestone. category and also picked up the ‘WOW Factor’ and ‘People’s Choice’ Australian Model Car Club Although the event didn’t set awards. There was also a significant number ‘Best of’ brand awards this The vision: To promote the art of plastic and scale modelling Axis Eagles any new records in 2013, there year, thanks to some very generous sponsors, which were all awarded to Bayonet Military Model Club The mission: Model Expo’s mission is to create a greater awareness among the wider and modelling were still some 600 models entered into the 63 competition categories some very worthy recipients. Card Modellers community of the benefits and opportunities provided by plastic and scale modelling. from 200 competitors, with many travelling from far and wide to attend. Planning is now well underway for the 2014 Australian Model Expo, Eastern Suburbs Scale Modelling Club Attendance by modellers and the public also remained steady and which will be held over the Queens Birthday long-weekend in June (7th- through a major national event that: Dandenong Scale Model Club family groups were very much in evidence over the entire 3 days, clearly 9th June 2014) and provide both the public and modellers alike, with a • provides a greater recognition of the opportunities (professional and recreational) IPMS Australia Inc. demonstrating that the event continues to remain popular which will great showcase of modelling interests. provided by plastic and scale modelling Mecha Workshop ensure its continued success for many years to come. Your continued support and participation in the The Australian Model • provides a competition for the widest variety of plastic and scale model categories Northern Area Modelers The demand for trade space was also high, with the available space Expo is very much appreciated. • provides recognition of the skills and talents of individual modellers and clubs by Nunawading Wargamers Association being completely booked out 3 weeks after calling for expressions of the modelling and wider community Pakenham Modellers Group interest, something that has never occurred before in the history of the • Provides the opportunity for plastic and scale modelling to be recognised as part of Scale Modellers Club of Western Australia event. As usual the traders ensured there were plenty of goodies on offer the wider arts community, and Ship Modelling Society of Inc at discounted prices, which resulted they all did a brisk trade over the • provides the opportunity for participation and enjoyment by model club members, Strictly 1/43rd entire 3 days. individuals and visitors South Australian Plastic Modellers Association The large number of club and individual displays were again a popular Southern Model Club Model Expo 2014 will be held at the Sandown Exhibition Centre, June 7-9, so bring your friends and feature of the event with two groups – displaying a range of radio South Gippsland Modellers join us in making Model Expo 2014 a great success for modellers, clubs, sponsors and visitors alike. controlled trucks and tanks – being first time attendees. A number of Rene de Koning SPASM clubs had also gone to considerable lengths to present a themed display, Director Model Expo organising committee Aviation Modellers Group Waverley Scale Modelling Club Inc. Model Expo 2013 Traders and Sponsors Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers 3D Printing Systems Jones Family For more information: Moulding & Casting Supplies Max Shaw Rene de Koning Aeroworks Mecha Workshop Director Model Expo Australian Model Car Club ModelArt Australia Ph: (03) 9748 2270 AH Axis Eagles Models & Hobbies 4U or: Barnes Products P/L Model World SA Model Expo Base 44 Navart PO Box 812 Bayonet Military Model Club National Australian Aviation Museum Niddrie Victoria 3042 BNA Model World National Vietnam Veterans Museum www.modelexpo.com.au Brad’s Medal Mounting & Framing Northern Area Modellers Brunel Hobbies Platypus Publications Editorial Creative Models Australia Red Roo Models Photography: Wayne Kholmann DuoTek P/L Ron Ferguson Formatting: David Constable EFD Simply Glues Runway 13 Firestorm Hobbies SA Model Expo Fold It Models Australia Showcase Models Australia Hawkeye Models Sonic Miniature Tools Hobby HQ Southern Model Supplies Hobby Link Japan Tinkering Tools HPM Hobbies P/L Verlinden Productions Hylands Bookshop Victorian Hobby Centre Hyperscale WA Model Expo IPMS Australia Waverley Scale Modelling Club JB Wholesalers Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers John Baxter Publications Wingnut Wings

Front cover: Not since the 1985 Model Expo has a truck won Model of Show. Ernie Hastas’ 1988 Mack Super Liner II ‘Captain Bligh’ (bottom centre) was a worthy recipient of the trophy.

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1st Eric Galliers Supermarine S4 1st Eric Galliers BAe Hawk 127 1st Michel Givord Sukhoi-27 Flanker B 1st Nikolas Gordic Albatros D.V 2nd Eric Galliers Pflaz D IIIa 2nd John Hollway Lockheed F-104G Starfighter 2nd Michael Tabone Republic F-105D Thunderchief 2nd Bradley Gaff Messerschmitt Bf 109E 3rd Steven Christie Grumman TBM-3 Avenger 3rd Leslie Applebee Boeing F-18F Super Hornet 3rd Andrew Perren Grumman F-5F Tiger II Swiss Air Force 3rd Geoff Jenkins Kawasaki Ki-48-I Type 99 ‘Lily’ Com Bevan Brooks Focke Wulf FW 190 A8 8 Com Jason Steinwedel Grumman F9F-8 Cougar Com Laurence Farrugia Atlas Impala Com John Booth Mitsubishi Ki-67 ‘Peggy’ Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven – Axis Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven – Allied Aircraft Small – Propeller Driven – Allied Aircraft Small – Jet or Rocket Propelled (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX ME12A1 (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX ME12A2 (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX ME14A2 (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX ME14B Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Sponsored by Duotek Sponsored by Platypus Publications Sponsored by HPM Hobbies

1st Jamie Degenhardt Focke Wulf FW 190 A8 1st Larry d’Argaville North American Mustang III 1st John Booth Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 1st Michel Givord Dassault Rafale 2nd Jamie Degenhardt Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4 2nd Jason Steinwedel MQ-1 Predator 2nd John Booth North American P-51D Mustang 2nd Andrew Liu Republic F-105 Thunderchief ‘Memphis 3rd Gregory Hung WWI Fokker DR1 3rd Geoff Jenkins Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless 3rd Peter Ermel North American P-51D Mustang Belle II’ Com Simon Lissaman Fieseler Storch Com Nikolas Gordic Morane Saulnier Type N 8 Com Steve Allsopp CAC Wirraway 8 3rd Andrew Liu Dassault Mirage Aircraft Medium – Jet or Rocket Propelled Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven Aircraft Small Aircraft Micro Scale (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX ME12B (1/36 to 1/71) MODIFIED ME13A (1/72 to 1/79) MODIFIED ME15 (1/80 & smaller) OPEN ME16 Sponsored by John Baxter Publications Sponsored by Red Roo Models Sponsored by Creative Models Australia Sponsored by Hawkeye Models

1st Laurence Farrugia MiG 23 Flogger 1st Jamie Davies Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2 1st Peter Mahoney ANARE Douglas C-47 1st Ian Cowley Focke Wulf FW 190D ‘White 12’ 2nd Gary Storr Bell X-1 2nd Robert Storey Nakajima J1N1 Gekko 2nd Alex Rogers BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 2nd Ian Cowley IXc 3rd Jason Steinwedel Fieseler Fi 103 (V-1) 3rd Ian Keizers Curtiss P-40E-1 Warhawk 3rd Steve Allsopp Aermacchi MB 326 3rd Ian Cowley Messerschmitt Bf 109F III JG5 Com Laurence Farrugia Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Com Alan Storace Gloster Sea Gladiator Com Troy Fosbender Arado AR234B Nachtigall 8 Com Ian Cowley Messerschmitt Bf 109F JG51

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1st David Knott McDonnell MD-83 Compass 1st Jason Hudson Sikorsky CH-35E US Marines 1st Craig Murray KZKT-537L tractor 1st Nick Olliff Bedford QLD 2nd Steve Allsopp Boeing 737-200 Ansett 2nd Andrew Perren HU5 Royal Navy 2nd Craig Murray MAZ/chMZAP-537G 2nd Craig Murray Faun SLT-56 tank 3rd Andrew Doppel Lockheed Electra L-188A TAA 3rd Jason Steinwedel Westland Wessex HU5C 3rd Peter Ermel M4 81mm Mortar Carrier 3rd Craig Murray GMC Bofors 40mm gun Com David Knott McDonnell MD-80 Everts Air Cargo Com John Booth Bell UH-1D Bushranger Com Laurence Farrugia SA-9 Gaskin 8 Military AFVs Large –Axis Military AFVs Large –Allied Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Medium Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX ME21A1 (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX ME21A2 (1/36 to 1/71) OPEN ME25 (1/72 & smaller) OUT-OF-BOX ME26 Sponsored by Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers Sponsored by Fold It Models Australia Sponsored by Bayonet Military Model Club Sponsored by Hyperscale

1st Tim Brimelow Chinese MBT Type 98 1st Andrew Perren M1A2 SEP Abrams MBT 1st Michael Tabone Sturmtiger 1st Michael Johnson Strv103B S Tank 2nd Raymond Martin T55A 2nd Nick Olliff British Light Tank VIB 2nd Ewan Forbes M8 Greyhound 2nd Michael Johnson Merkava III 3rd Craig (Jnr) Murray T-55 3rd Raymond Martin M1A2 Abrams 3rd Michael Tabone King Tiger II 3rd Min Hin Chong IS III Com Simon McCormack Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf.C Com Michael Tabone Panther G Coelian Com Ewan Forbes Bedford QL Refueler 8 Military AFVs Large – Pre 1950 Military AFVs Large – Post 1950 Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small Motorcycles – Non-military (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22A (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22B (1/72 & smaller) MODIFIED ME27 (all scales) OPEN ME31 Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Sponsored by Platypus Publications Sponsored by Verlinden Productions Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre

1st Brian Thewlis Cruiser MkIV 1st Ray Thorpe T-55 Enigma 1st Bill Renfrew VCL Light Tank Model 1934 Argentina 1st Peter Jackson YZR 500 Yamaha 2nd Vincent Power T34/76 Model 1943 2nd Nick Olliff Ferret Mk1 2nd Martin Lengersdorf US Tank Transporter Dragon Wagon 2nd Gregory Hung FLH 1200 Police Bike 3rd Dean Graham Pz.Kpfw 35 (t) Skoda 3rd Brian Thewlis IT-1 Drakon 3rd Bill Renfrew CV33 (L3/33) Italian Volunteers Spain 1937 3rd Gary Lyons Hemi Beach Trike Com Michael Bradshaw AA Staghound 8 Com Andrew Judson Leopard 2A6 Can, Afghanistan 8

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1st Geoff Manicolo 1932 Ford Hot Rod convertible 1st Gary Johnson 1969 Dodge Charger 1st Michael Kelly 1975 McLaren M23 1st Alan Jackson  Ford Pick-up 2nd Geoff Manicolo 1973 Holden HQ one-tonner custom 2nd Jason Woollett Ferrari F12 2nd Michael Kelly 1983 McLaren MP4/1 2nd Stuart Pratt 65 Chevy Stepside 3rd Geoff Manicolo 1932 Ford Hot Rod 3-window coupe 3rd Alan Jackson 49 Mercury (Purple) 3rd Paul d’Orival 1966 McLaren M1B 3rd Alan Jackson 55 Ford Pick-up (Purple) Com Gary Lyons 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Com Jason Woollett Subaru BRZ 8 Com Paul d’Orival 1973 Shadow DN2 Cars Medium – Stock Cars Medium – Customised Trucks and Commercial Vehicles – over 3 tonnes (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34A (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34B (all scales) OPEN ME38 Sponsored by Brunel Hobbies Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modelling Club Sponsored by Hobby HQ 1st Ernie Hastas 1988 Mack Super Liner II ‘Captain Bligh’ 2nd Graeme Molineux Mercedes Benz Wrecker 3rd Evan Richards GMC General Tipper Com Evan Richards Kenworth W-925 Flatbed Single Model Dioramas (all subjects) (all scales) OPEN ME42 Sponsored by Brad’s Medal Mounting & Framing 1st Stephen Ballantyne ‘Sd.Kfz 6-2’ 2nd Ian Hill ‘The Last Patrol’ 3rd Andrew Judson ‘ISAF Wolf with German SF Operators’ Com Arthur Emmins US M1A1 Abrams with mine plow ‘Reload’ 8

1st Steve Hansford Ferrari 250 GTO 1st Alan Jackson 67 Chevelle 2nd Jason Woollett Toyota 86 2nd Jason Woollett Rocket Bunny BRZ 3rd Stuart Pratt Boyd Cottington CheZoom 3rd Gary Johnson 1949 Ford Coupe Com Jason Woollett Lexus LFA Com Gary Johnson 1940 Ford Tudor 8 Cars Medium – Competition Cars Kerbside (no engine detail) (1/20 to 1/31) OPEN ME35 (all scales) OPEN ME36 Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Sponsored by Sonic Miniature Tools

1st Shayne Nyholm-Hunter AJ Foyt Chevy Lumina 1st Shayne Nyholm-Hunter Budweiser Reynard Indy Car 2nd Gary Lyons BMW E21 320i ‘Fruit of the Loom’ 2nd Jason Woollett Nissan 370ZX 3rd John Mills McLaren MP4/5B 3rd Jason Woollett Nissan 350ZX

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1st Mark Carlisle ‘Nissan Fairlady 24 32R’ 1st Terry Ellison ‘Something Spooked the Dog’ 2nd Faron Dhir ‘Just One of Those Days’ 2nd Brian Thewlis ‘Bearkiller Recon’ 3rd Andrew Irvine ‘Resting 57’ 3rd Michael Bradshaw ‘Delta Patrol’

1st Andrew Knuckey Northern Cheyenne Wolf Scout 1870 1st Christopher Howells Giude de Bonaparte 2nd Graham McNamara Danish Housecarl 2nd Graham McNamara Leonidas 3rd Brent Simpson Hawkeye Woodland Indian 3rd Graham McNamara Roman Signifer Com Simon McCormack Afrika Corps Soldier 8 Com Larry d’Argaville Fallschirmjager Ardennes Offensive 8 Historical Busts Gundam or Mecha Models (all scales) OPEN ME53 (all scales) OPEN ME65 Sponsored by Verlinden Productions Sponsored by Mecha Workshop

Military Dioramas 1st Brent Simpson ‘Crossing the Senio’ 1st Graham McNamara Celtic Warrior 1st Jason Kok Shin Musha Gundam (all scales) OPEN ME43 2nd Michael Bradshaw ‘Evacuation’ 2nd Terry Ellison 1916 2nd Jason Kok AMX 004 Qubeley Sponsored by BNA Model World 3rd Jamie Degenhardt ‘Famo with Trailer with Panzer IV’ 3rd Terry Ellison Sqn Ldr Jan Zumbach 3rd Alan Britten Gera Zulu Com Andrew Judson ‘Iraq Street Checkpoint’ 8 Com Andrew Knuckey ‘No Worries Mate’ El Alamein 1942 8 Com Simon Jennings Liger Zero Ultimate 8

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1st Michael Bradshaw Nutrocker 2nd Brian Thewlis Gunstar 1 3rd Brian Thewlis NOD Venom Craft Com Rene de Koning The Moonbus 8 Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure, Bust or Creature Large (201mm & larger) OPEN ME62 Sponsored by Hyperscale 1st Mark Carlisle Zombie 2nd Brian Thewlis Derelict Explorer 3rd Catherine Jong Ork Bobz 1st Brent Simpson Thornycroft 55 Foot Coastal Motor Boat Com Catherine Jong Ork Killa Kans 8 2nd Brent Simpson USS Monadnock 3rd Brian Thewlis PBR MkII Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure, Bust or Creature Small Com Michael Bradshaw PBR 31 MkII 8 (50mm & smaller) OPEN ME64 Sponsored by Tinkering Tools Ships Powered Small (1/501 & smaller) OPEN ME73 Sponsored by Brad’s Medal Mounting & Framing

1st Laurence Farrugia Sylvia 1st Mark Carlisle Space Marine Librarian 1st Matthew Liew IJN Destroyer Hibiki 2nd Mark Carlisle Orc Overseer 2nd Mark Carlisle Nurgle Chaos Lord 2nd Junyan Zhou IJN Heavy Cruiser 3rd Warwick Bennett ID Monster 3rd Kelly Johnson Sad Panda 3rd Min Hin Chong IJN Hashidate Com Geoff Steel The Golem 8 Com Lorraine Johnson Bree Shieldforth Cleric of Lathlander 8

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1st Andrew Taylor Pz.Kfw IV Ausf. F 1st Mark Carlisle Plague Unit 2nd Simon Lissaman Jurassic Park T-Rex 2nd Kosta Heristanidis German Paratrooper Co. and Support Units 3rd Matthew Liew F-18 Hornet egg plane 3rd Leslie Applebee Sealous Scouts Com Matthew Liew F-14 Tomcat egg plane Com Michael Duncan Dwarfs Warriors

MODEL EXPO 2013 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 Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles (all scales) OPEN MEJA (all scales) OPEN MEJC Sponsored by Red Roo Models Sponsored by ModelArt Australia 1st Geoff Steel Japanese Midget Submarine 2nd Russell Fielden USS SSN21 Seawolf 3rd Brian Thewlis HMS Torbay Ships Sailing Scratchbuilt (all subjects) (all scales) OPEN ME71 (all scales) OPEN ME82 Sponsored by Hyland’s Bookshop Sponsored by EFD Simply Glues

1st Amelia Doppel Republic P-47 Thunderbolt egg plane 1st James Quinn Lexus LFA 2nd Luke Tabone Supermarine Spitfire MkVb 2nd James Quinn Toyota 86 3rd Hayley Shaw Grumman F4F Wildcat 3rd Leo Scicluna 1969 Dodge Charger ‘Dukes of Hazard’ Com Jarod Kerford McDonnell FA-18 Hornet 8 Com Brittany Tiernan BMW Mini Junior Military AFVs, Vehicles and Equipment Junior Miscellaneous (all scales) OPEN MEJE (all scales) OPEN MEJM Sponsored by John Baxter Publications Sponsored by Fold It Models Australia

1st Paul Illingworth 1874 Gatling Gun 2nd David McKinley Battlefield Ingenuity T Model Ford 3rd Dean Graham Soviet 76mm Regimental Gun Com Brian Thewlis Preying Mantis

1st Steven Christie San Juan Nepomuceno Spanish Man o’ War 1st Jessica Quinn M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier 1st Nicole Taylor Triceratops 2nd Barry McKnight Cutty Sark 2nd Jarod Kerford Sdkfz 222 Leichter 116th Pz Div. 2nd James Quinn Pick Up 3rd Bruce Bardell The Drakkar 3rd Patrick Taylor M16 Halftrack 3rd Daniel Bolitho Heart of the Sea Pirate Ship Com Liam Holden KV-85 Flamethrower Com Patrick Taylor Zedas

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1st Thomas Winter Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk 1st Thomas Winter Citroen WRC 2004 1st Nathan Louey ASLAV 1st Chistopher Kouvelis Space Marines 2nd Nathan Louey Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a 2nd Thomas Winter Michigan Police Car 2nd Chistopher Kouvelis M1A2 Abrams 2nd Chistopher Kouvelis Imperial Guard 3rd Chistopher Kouvelis Bell UH-1D Huey Helicopter 3rd John Haycroft Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf.D Com Chistopher Kouvelis Tiger 1

Intermediate Figures (all scales) OPEN MEIF Sponsored by Runway 13 1st Thomas Winter Hong Kong Police Special Duties Unit 2nd Thomas Winter FDNY Firefighter

Intermediate Dioramas and Vignettes (all scales) OPEN MEID Sponsored by Hyland’s Bookshop 1st Thomas Winter Car Fire diorama 2nd Thomas Winter US Sniper Team

Intermediate Miscellaneous (all scales) OPEN MEIM Sponsored Adelaide Moulding & Casting Supplies 1st Nathan Louey Trafalgar Class SSN 2nd Thomas Winter Water Craft Racer

Stuart Ferguson Memorial Trophy Sponsored by Ron Ferguson family

Thomas Winter US Sniper Team Nathan Louey ASLAV

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Conor and Liam Hutchinson ‘Our First Big Model’ Noah Steinwedel Michael Bradshaw ‘Evacuation’

Best in Show – Intermediate Best RAAF – Kevin Kerle Memorial Trophy Best AFV Club Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modelling Club Sponsored by JB Wholesalers

Thomas Winter Citroen WRC 2004 Andrew Doppel 77 Squadron RAAF CAC CA-32 Sabre Michael Tabone Sturmtiger Mark Carlisle Space Marine Librarian

Best Axis Aircraft Australian Aircraft Restoration Group Award – Military Aircraft Best Hobbyboss Best Kinetic Sponsored by Axis Eagles Sponsored by Australian National Aviation Museum Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by JB Wholesalers

John Hollway Messerschmitt Me 262 B-1a/U1 Eric Galliers BAe Hawk 127 Michel Givord Dassault Rafale Eric Galliers BAe Hawk 127

Australian Aircraft Restoration Group Award – Civil Aircraft Best Trumpeter Testors Best Junior Paint Finish Best Miniart Sponsored by Australian National Aviation Museum Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Liam Jeffery Supermarine Spitfire MkII Brett Kerford Dingo Scout Car

Best Revell Best Moebius Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Andrew Liu Republic F-105 Thunderchief ‘Memphis Belle II’ Andrew McGee Black Widow

Best Airfix Best Roden Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Alex Rogers BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 Alan Storace Gloster Sea Gladiator

Best Masterbox Best Zvezda Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Sponsored by JB Wholesalers Michael Bradshaw ‘Delta Patrol’ Brian Thewlis ‘Bearkiller Recon’ Andrew Doppel Lockheed Electra L-188A TAA Laurence Farrugia MiG 23 Flogger

1 8 M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 3 R e s u l t s M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 3 R e s u l t s 1 9 MODEL EXPO 2013 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 2013 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 s P E c i a l 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 Wow ! Factor Bill Hamer Automotive Modelling Excellence Award Aircraft Large – Propeller Driven Historical Figures Large Sponsored by Max Shaw Sponsored by DuoTek and Modelart (1/35 & Larger) OPEN ME11A (76mm & larger) OPEN ME51 Sponsored by Wingnut Wings Sponsored by Showcase Models Australia Com Nikolas Gordic RNAS Com Terry Ellison Japanese Infantry Sergeant Aircraft Medium – Propeller Driven – Allied Historical Figures Small (1/36 to 1/71) OUT-OF-BOX ME12A2 (75mm & smaller) OPEN ME52 Sponsored by Duotek Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies Com Bradley Gaff Ilyushin IL-2M3 Sturmovik Com Andrew Perren US Army Modern Soldier Aircraft Small – Propeller Driven – Allied Historical Busts (1/72 to 1/79) OUT-OF-BOX ME14A2 (all scales) OPEN ME53 Sponsored by Platypus Publications Sponsored by Verlinden Productions Com Steve Allsopp Com Greg Neal The Light Horseman Palestine Com Steve Allsopp Douglas A20G Boston/Havoc Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Vehicles and Equipment Aircraft Small (all scales) OPEN ME61 (1/72 to 1/79) MODIFIED ME15 Sponsored by Victorian Hobby Centre Sponsored by Creative Models Australia Com Geoff Steel Ed-209 Com Brian Thewlis General Aircraft Hamilcar glider Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure, Bust or Creature Large Ian Hill ‘The Last Patrol’ Steve Hansford Ferrari 250 GTO Military AFVs Large – Pre 1950 (201mm & larger) OPEN ME62 (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22A Sponsored by Hyperscale People’s Choice Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Com Warwick Bennett Astro Godzilla Sponsored by Wingnut Wings Com Robert Madden Sherman MkII Com Warwick Bennett Outer Limits Thetan Com Mathew Beattie Panzer III Tobruk 1942 Ian Hill ‘The Last Patrol’ Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure, Bust or Creature Medium Ian Vale Memorial Military AFVs Large – Post 1950 (200mm to 51mm) OPEN ME63 Best Club Display Modelling Excellence Award (1/35 & larger) MODIFIED ME22B Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies Sponsored by 3D Printing Systems Sponsored by IPMS Australia Sponsored by Platypus Publications Com Warwick Bennett Ice Warrior Dr Who Brian Thewlis Com Colin Breen Enigma Com Mark Enniss Barbarian Princess Com Brent Simpson STRV 103c Com Catherine Jong Azhag the Slaughterer Com Jason Steinwedel Centurion Mk5/1 Sci-Fi, Movie, and Fantasy Single Figure, Bust or Creature Small Military Vehicles and Equipment Large (50mm & smaller) OPEN ME64 (1/35 & larger) OUT-OF-BOX ME23 Sponsored by Tinkering Tools Sponsored by Hobby Link Japan Com Simon Lissaman Warhammer Savage Orc Boss Best in Show – Bill Wallis Memorial Trophy Com Simon McCormack Sd.Kfz 251/22 Ausf.D Com Ken Niegut The Brown Wizard Sponsored by IPMS Australia Com Brett Kerford Dingo Scout Car Com Leslie Applebee Commander Horace Whittlesea Area Plastic Modellers Ernie Hastas 1988 Mack Super Liner II ‘Captain Bligh’ Military AFV’s, Vehicles and Equipment Small Gundam or Mecha Models (1/72 & smaller) OUT-OF-BOX ME26 (all scales) OPEN ME65 Sponsored by Hyperscale Sponsored by Mecha Workshop Com Michael Johnson T26E4 Super Pershing Com Jason Kok ZGMF 1000 Zaku Warrior Com Leslie Applebee Autoblinda AB41 Com Geoff Steel AFS Mk 2 Com Leslie Applebee Sd.Kfz 165 SP Ships Powered Large Cars Medium – Non-competition (1/500 & larger) OPEN ME72 (1/20 to 1/31) OUT-OF-BOX ME33 Sponsored by Navart Sponsored by Barnes Products P/L Com Theo Totos Battleship KMS Bismark Com Jason Woollett Ferrari California Cars Medium – Customised Junior Aircraft (1/20 to 1/31) MODIFIED ME34B (all scales) OPEN MEJA Sponsored by Waverley Scale Modelling Club Sponsored by Red Roo Models Com Alan Jackson 49 Mercury (Blue) Com Jessica Quinn Boeing CH-47 Chinook Cars Small – includes Competition (all scales) OPEN ME37 Sponsored Northern Area Modellers Com Michael Kelly Alfa Romeo 179 Single Model Dioramas (all subjects) (all scales) OPEN ME42 Sponsored by Brad’s Medal Mounting & Framing Com Arthur Emmins T-80 Russian Main Battle Tank ‘Search- ing for Rebels’ Military Dioramas (all scales) OPEN ME43 Sponsored by BNA Model World Com Tracey-Scott Hamlett ‘51st Highland Div France 1940’

2 0 M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 3 R e s u l t s M O D E L EXPO 2 0 1 3 R e s u l t s 2 1 WHAT IS MODEL EXPO 2014? Model Expo 2014 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 60 CATEGORIES n 2 CLASSES – OUT-OF-BOX & 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, 3171 Melway Map 80, Ref C10. Entry is from Princes Highway.

COMPETITION ENTRIES Friday, 6 June 5pm – 9pm Saturday, 7 June 9am – 12pm Adults – $5.00 first model, then $3.00 for each additional model Junior/Intermediate – $3.00 per model

PUBLIC VIEWING TIMES Saturday, 7 June 11am – 5pm Sunday, 8 June 10am – 5pm Monday, 9 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, 9 June from 10am – 12 noon. Set up time for traders is 8.45am – 10am. Tables may be hired at $30.00 each or $20.00 per half table. No retailers or club bookings. Swap & Sell Admission – $5.00 Bookings: (bookings close 1/6/2014) Laurence Farrugia (03) 9546 9571 AH

INFORMATION The Australian Model Expo PO Box 812, Niddrie, Victoria 3042 Rene de Koning (03) 9748 2270 AH John Booth (03) 0416022406 AH JUNE 7-9 2014 QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND www.modelexpo.com.au