Event

SAPMA Show Report

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Our third visit to the SAPMA Expo over the weekend of October 14 / 15 proved to be as enjoyable as the previous two. The SAPMA team really know how to put on a great show combining an excellent competition with a wonderful array of displays from traditional modelling subjects to the ever growing Gundam genre to Lego!

A big thank you to the members who contributed to our display, The Flying Seaman – A Naval Aviation Retrospective. With a final tally of 31 models on display from 10 members, we were able to mount a display that won first place as the “Best SIG Theme” for the show as voted by the contestants.

In addition, members Michael Tabone, Stephen Portelli, Rene de Koning and David Couche went home with an impressive haul of trophies across a range of categories.

The organisers reported a successful event with good figures in visitors, entrants and general profitability. Well stocked traders provide an opportunity for the modeller to go home with a range of kits, tools and modelling accessories. Regular workshops in separate rooms offered the opportunity learn without distraction.

The hobby is alive and well in South Australia.

Many Thanks go to SAPMA for making us feel so welcome, we look forward to returning in 2018. I highly recommend a visit to the SAPMA Expo, a well run event by a friendly, accommodating and enthusiastic crew ensures a great time.

Click here for images of this event.

Regards

Martin Reid

President

SA Model Expo

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Several members, including myself will be taking off on a road trip to South Australia, to take part in this event with our club display – “The Flying Seamen”.

No doubt there will be lots of man time along the way, thinking why did I choose to confine myself to a small car with two weird dudes on such a long trip!

Anyway it is what it is…………..it will be a fun outing and we cant wait to take part in this well established show, and catch up with some of our distant members.

Once we are back there will be a full report with lots of pics and I’m sure a bag full of goodies.

Liquidation Sale: Metro Hobbies Melbourne

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Due to the compulsory acquisition of our Swanston Street store by the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority, we will be closing our doors after 30 years of trading. Starting this Saturday, 29 July, we will be having a massive stock liquidation, with markdowns across the entire store on all stock at our CBD store only, so get in quick to get big discounts on quality brands in store! Doors close on 1st September.

Don’t worry though, we expanded our Box Hill store last year to a much larger location meaning that we can continue to grow this store and the product range on offer. We will also be relocating the same technical expertise from our CBD store to our Box Hill store and we are only a phone call or email away.  We will continue to look for more opportunities to expand Metro Hobbies in the near future.

 

 

Bayonet Model Comp Review

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Although this event was on last weekend I have only just managed to extract the images from my iPhone, which was giving me a few issues – love technology. Anyway the day was great with full credit to the Bayonet Military Modelling Club and of course the hosting group who are restoring the amazing B24 Liberator. The event itself is setup inside the restoration hanger with the B24 as the back drop, which really adds the the atmosphere.

The Swap & Sell is probably one of the best aside from the Model Expo and you can always find some great bargains, not to mention that there are plenty of traders so the available kits is huge.

We ran a club display which included aircraft and some armour which attracted much attention and comments from the public and competitors alike.

Here are some pics of the day so look forward to next year!