We are back again with a post Model Expo review so will be an interesting meeting. Members will hopefully bring along there new purchases as well as some impressions on this great event. I for one picked up a few goodies such as a Takom Panther with the full interior, a 1/32 Hasegawa Bf109G6 and some airbrush parts to name a few.
Anyway hope to see you all there for our usual catch ups and general fun!
Although not aircraft, this report does relate to our War Machines genre. Today I went to a rare one day event of a previously closed to the public local military museum.
Its location is on the Belgrave-Hallam road in Narre Warren North and is only about 5 mins from my home – perfect! Although it was a cold and wet day it doesnt take away from the fact that I was about to get close to some military vehicles – so all was good.
Much of the original collection was auctioned some 10 or so years ago, but there is still plenty to see such as the Sherman used in the movie Hacksaw Ridge. There are several fully restored vehicles mostly trucks and also a Stuart tank. Out the back are dozens of relics open to the elements waiting for restoration or parts salvage.
It was a great visit and unfortunately the museum may not open again. But having said that there was a huge public turn out, so who knows it may reopen again at a later date.
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The Queens birthday long weekend Model Expo is over and now its time to brush off the dust and think about what just happened…….
As usual it was a great show and I’m completely exhausted but have managed to catch up on some sleep. I managed to spend a bit of cash and pick up some lovely goodies in the form of a TAKOM Panther A Late with the full interior, a few 1/35 resin figures, some airbrush replacement parts, 1/48 British figures, 1/32 Bf109G-6 and an airbrush cleaning pot – mmmmm. I also got involved with the Saturday night judging which is always a great learning experience and got to see things from the dark side – lol.
The event itself saw a near record number of kits at around 770 from 200 odd entrants which was great to see, especially for the organisers. The competition was right up there on quality with a highlight for me being the large number of well done figures and busts. Most of the local clubs put on a club display with the winner this year going to IPMS with their very cute Teddy Bear display.
A special thank you goes out to the event organisers, supporting staff, traders and clubs, who commit time and resources to provide us with a world class show and modelling competition!
Here are some photos of the show.
Only a few more sleeps to go now for the biggest event of the year. Warbirds will be participating with a club display called ‘The Flying Seaman’ high lighting naval aircraft across all decades.
There is always plenty to see and do and to spend your money on, so be prepared as you don’t want to miss out on all those goodies.
Click here for further information of the event and hope to see you all there!
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