Just a quick reminder that Wings & Tracks 2020 is on this Sunday, so it would be great to see you all there.
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Author: warbirds_43vz3b (Page 2 of 14)
Our March meeting went very well and we had some great discussions on various topics. Our meeting table was impressively full included many boxing’s of newly purchased kits, a few built kits as well as some new products.
We also hosted the presentation for our BAB (Build A Bitch) and Gunna Build which was a carry over from last years efforts.
The BAB is a mini event where the builder has to complete or get very close to completing a nasty kit. It may be nasty for reasons such as:
- age of kit
- horrible fit of parts
- terrible plastic quality
- just plain ugly
- difficult to construct
- way out of your comfort zone
The Gunna Build is also a mini event, where the builder selects a kit from the stash that is no more than 25% complete or completely fresh. Generally its a kit that you wanted to build but never really got there, or one that you started but it ended up as a shelf queen.
The three place getter’s for the Gunna Build:
- 1st – Mike Dawkins
- 2nd – Martin Reid
- 3rd – Michael Turner
Winner for the Build A Bitch award – Martin Reid.
Model Expo 2020 is getting closer and so is our club display. I wont give anything away, but it will be a unique display which will invoke some thought as to why we build scale models.
Cheers,
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
Click here or on the Model Expo Flyer to see details of the largest Model Show on the calendar. Model Expo 2020 is the cream of modelling events and one not to be missed.
This event has plenty to see and do and also lots to spend your money on, which I am sure many other halves would say that its a good reason not to go – mmmmm – I dont think so!
There are too many categories to mention with each one carrying a huge number of entries. This is a 3 day event that is put together by a group of tireless volunteers who year after year deliver a great show. The venue itself is massive and includes a vast array of competition tables, modelling traders and a well catered for food area. The event also attracts a number of special interest groups such as the Victorian Armoured RC club, who offer another perspective of related interests.
On the Monday there is a super sized Swap & Sell that has recently moved into a much larger and brighter area which is separate from the completion space. The number of second hand kits up for grabs is massive, and really adds to the fun and excitement of Model Expo.
Every year the number of entries has increased, which is a great sign that the hobby is truly alive. The quality, creativity and skill levels just keeps growing which makes this a formidable event, so please make sure you come along and enjoy whats on offer.
Cheers,
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
Here is the first event for the year and its a must attend to get your taste of modelling at its best.
Confirmed Traders so far are:
- Wargames Miniatures
- SMS Paints
- Spec Mod
With hopefully another one or two to be added
The special theme for this years Golden Sprocket & Golden Wing awards are anything Vietnam, build to IPMS Out of Box Rules.
This will be a great show so make sure you can come along!
Cheers,
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
Arrrhhhh………..finally we are back on this Sunday 2nd, for the beginning of the 2020 club calendar year. It would be a great opportunity to bring along anything you got from Santa, purchased since or last meeting or anything you have been working on. We love to see whats on your bench and hear the pain and the wins along the way for your current or completed projects.
This years looks to be interesting with a whole bunch of kits to be released, infact too many to mention so here’s a link to check out to see whats coming. WingNut Wings have a few beauties that are not too far away so keep an eye out for these:
- 1/32 – Handley Page O/100 (1st quarter 2020)
- 1/32 – Avro Lancaster B.Mk.1/III (Early)
- 1/32 – Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III “Dambusters”
Warbirds continues to be a inclusive group of like minded people with a predominant focus on aircraft. We also understand that we all build and love other genres of model kits, and as a result we are open to seeing anything else that might be sitting alongside your aircraft.
Modelling is a hobby that can consume a huge amount of time and a hobby that we get a lot of enjoyment from. Its not just the building its also about the research, the book library and all those necessary products that make model building a real joy.
Our passion for the hobby brings us together as a club and creates a healthy environment where we can all share what we love to do. I look forward to the new year and to seeing you all again.
Cheers,
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
Please check our new meeting dates for 2020, which have been posted under Memberships & Meetings.
We look forward to seeing you all during the year and no doubt there will be a lots of new releases and modelling news along the way.
Please remember to check back here for whats going on at Warbirds!
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
This will be our last meeting of the year so will be an opportunity to close the year on a high. There will be much to chat about especially regarding the Santa list and what the new year may hold.
Dont forget to bring along anything new or in progress builds as well as something to work on during the meeting.
Cheers and see you all there!
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
We are on again this Sunday at our usual location, so be prepared for an informative and fun meeting. This will be our second last meeting of the year and we will be locking in our Model Expo club display theme for 2020 and of course enjoying our successful format.
Don’t forget to bring along anything new, kits in progress and any modelling you wish to chip away at during the meeting.
See you all there!
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
We are meeting again this Sunday so come along and enjoy the fun. By the way this meeting was scheduled a week later than usual due to Fathers Day last weekend.
Our meeting location is currently under going audio visual upgrades but our meeting room will not be impacted. Its great to see that the library ensures that our facilities are kept functional and operational, so maybe some time soon we may make use of this equipment – movies, holiday slide shows etc.
We recently had a great weekend at our holiday retreat at Phillip Island so it will be great to recap to finer moments and modelling successes.
The AGM last month went along really well. We have a changing of the guard with Martin Reid stepping into the Presidents role and Mark Bujega taking on the Vice Presidents role. We wish both of these gentlemen the best of luck and look forward to new ideas and a fresh approach for the club.
See you all there.
Michael Tabone
Club Secretary
On the weekend of 23rd – 25th August a few members took the trip down to our Phillip Island holiday house to do nothing but build kits. We also took the time to eat, drink and listen to music and various comedy shows which generated a lot of laughs.
Between the members we had a whole bunch of kits that we brought along to keep us busy for the three days. Making sure you covered all bases with all the associated gear was a small challenge but I think we all did pretty well there.
The accommodation was comfortable and within walking distance to the shops, but sorry to say there was no hobby shop for any emergency supplies. All meals were by way of pies, pizza, chips, eggs and toast and most things in between all washed down with the finest of beverages – mmmm.
Overall is was a great weekend with plenty of kit building and time to relax and enjoy each others company and humour – thinking about next year already…….
Click here for some pics of the weekend.