August Meeting Update

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Here are some images of member progress, completed builds and new kits, as well as images of our completed ‘Build A Bitch’ entries.

General images of what our members have been up to:

Build A Bitch using poor quality kits to give its builder an opportunity to make it shine – this years placings are:

1st – Rene De Konig – IL-10

2nd – Tony M – Fokker – DXX1

3rd – Martin Reid – Horten 229

The scoring was based on IPMS out of the box rules but with percentage applied for the degree of difficulty, and proved to be a fun event and will definitely be run again next year.

Next Meeting Sunday 7th August – AGM

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Our next meeting will be held on Sunday 7th August which will include kit reviews, whats new and coming events plus a lot of general talk about where we are at with current projects. Last meeting saw the allocation of our Build a Bitch 1/72 scale aircraft kits, that we kindly donated by Mark from Sprue Finders. These kits will be returned back to the club at this meeting to be scrutinised and the winner being awarded the perpetual trophy.

More importantly this meeting will be our AGM with members taking an active role in our clubs future. We look forward to seeing you all there and to take part in the activities that all of this entails.

See you all there!

 

Michael Tabone

Vice President

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July Meeting Update

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Today was meeting day and became a review of Model Expo and a chance to show off kits in progress, completed builds and some new products. Also a few of us brought in kits that took part in the Warbirds club display and also some general entries. A highlight was the number of attending members which was great and also some new faces as a result of our Expo display. Its always a pleasure when new prospective members come by for a visit, as it gives us an opportunity to showcase who we are and what we love doing. Martin Reid our club president led a discussion on abrasive techniques including tools of the trade, as well providing general tips and skills required from a building perspective. One thing I personally love about Warbirds is that all members are included in topics of conversation which is also backed up by skillful and knowledgeable members. Here are some pics of what was on the table and this meeting gave us plenty to see.

Next Meeting Sunday 3rd July

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Our next meeting is on again this Sunday and will be an opportunity to discuss Model Expo that was on over the Queens Birthday long weekend. Members will be bringing along their display and entry kits for general discussion and also be preparing for our coming AGM to be held next month.

See you all there!

Michael Tabone

Vice President

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Model Expo – Presidents Report

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Another Model Expo is done and I must start with a huge thank-you to club members for their support with the display. A final tally of 32 display models was beyond expectations and pre-commitments so such a strong turnout was a brilliant result.

I had the opportunity to meet and discuss modelling and future projects with Richard Alexander from Wingnut Wings and Neil Yan from HK Models. It was a pleasure to talk to these guys and see how passionate they are and not simply businessmen looking for a quick profit. Both companies have established a reputation for quality products and I look forward to planned future releases. The Sopwith Camel is a classic that will have me purchasing multiples when Wingnut Wings release theirs soon and although I have nowhere to put a completed kit, I absolutely must have the upcoming 1/32 Avro Lancaster from HK Models. The HK Models 1/32 B17 on display at the Metro Hobbies and was jaw-dropping!

I also had a great chat with Kevin Futter from Large Scale Planes fame. Make sure you check out the great work on the website with one of the most civil and informative modelling forums out there. Check it out at http://www.largescaleplanes.com

A huge turnout of competition kits, great club displays, the ever-present retailers and a Swap & Sell that was more Sell than smell made for a thoroughly enjoyable long weekend.

The Expo Committee should be suitably proud of the show and from what I could see and hear, was one of, if not the best yet. Roll on Expo 2017.

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Warbirds President Martin Reid with Richard Alexander from Wingnut Wings

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Martin with Kevin Futter, Administrator of the Large Scale Planes website and forum, and Neil Yan from HK Models. Martin embedded an idea with Neil and is hoping it will eventuate in the not too distant future!

 

Martin Reid

Club President

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Model Expo 2016 Update

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Model Expo is over for another year and Warbirds once again demonstrated our diversity when it comes to club displays and member contributions. This year our members built an array of kits to fit in with our theme of ‘Stormbirds’. The only requirement was that the subjects name had to relate to weather patterns – hence the theme name.  The response was very pleasing and raised some lovely kits that graced our nominated display table.

I was one of attending members at the table and was happy to see people walking up and asking questions, taking photos and really enjoying what we have presented. As a tribute to John Xigalatas, who recently passed away, we thought it was fitting to include a small plaque along with the two models that he produced and sold through his Melbourne store ‘Showcase Models’. This was well received and helped to round off what was a very successful display and a very successful event.

I would like to thank all our members for the effort involved and is something to be proud of!

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