Military Illustrated Modeller – September 2019

 Military Illustrated Modeller - September 2019

SHOW REPORT Australian Model Expo 2019

The Editor prowls the aisles of Australia’s

biggest model show, the Australian Model

Expo held in Melbourne during June 2019.

T

he Australian Model Expo is held every

Queen’s Birthday long weekend at

the Sandown racetrack in southeast

suburban Melbourne. The large room

was packed full this year, reflecting the mass

of competition and display models.

Although the bulk were aircraft models,

there was an impressive selection of military

and figure and kits in competition too.

The standard of competition models

was very high, including some imaginative

dioramas and vignettes. In addition to the

record competition entries, the venue was also

swelled by many themed club displays from

Victorian model and special interest clubs.

Traders were at full capacity as well, with

many familiar companies and some new

names appearing on the tables.

Also at the show this year were sprues

from Wingnut Wings’ forthcoming 1:32 scale

Lancaster and Handley Page O/400 kits.

The doors opened officially at 11:00 am

on Saturday, and the crowds streamed in.

It was pleasing to see a large number of

families and young people examining the

displays.

Expo also always offers a welcome

opportunity to catch up with old friends and

new acquaintances.

If you are an Australian local or visiting

during early June, the Melbourne Model Expo

is well worth a visit. U

Thanks to the Model Expo Committee

and members for their famous Melbourne

hospitality during my brief visit.

Tables were filled

with display

and competition

models.

Various tutorials

were on offer.

Red Roo Models

had a number

of new releases

available for sale.

Judges busy

with their work

after hours.

The Swap and Sell was packed

out on Monday morning.