.: What's New & News

.: Latest Member Pages for "October 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's B58 Hustler Bomber

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's F102 Delta Dagger

Click here for more images and video of Harry Edmond's X Wing Fighter

Click here for more images and video Heinz Fitzner's Euro Fighter

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonald's 1/48 Dauntless SBD-3

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonalds Douglas Devastator

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's V22 Osprey

Click here for more images and video of Michael Howe's 1932 Deuce Coupe

Click here for more images of Min Hin Chongs Lancia 3 RO & Autocannone

Click here for more images and video of Min Hin Chongs Russion SU100

Click here for more images and video Simon Godfrees pair of Lotus 25's

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Porsche 911 GT1 EVO

Click here for more images and video of Olivia Armitage's Lighthouse Diorama

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.: Latest Member Pages for "September 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's Northrop RF 5A

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's 1/32 MK V Spitfire

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's UH-60 Blackhawk

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's F-100F Super Sabre Wild Weasel 1

Click here for more images of Andrew Liu's EF-105G Thunderchief

Click here for more images and video of Damina Rigby's Sea Fury

Click here for more images and video of Mark Erbacher's B206 Kiowa

Click here for more images and video of Min Hin Chong's LVT (A) 1

Click here for more image's and video of Min Hin Chong's MIG 17 F

Click here for more iamges and video on Min Hin Chong's Type 95 Ha Go Tank

Click here for more images of Alan Chung's "Grandfather's Vespa Workshop - Hong Kong 1950's

Click here for more images and video of David Von Moyer's T600 Kenworth

Click here for images and video of Jamie McDonald's SDKFZ 251 & 222 Diorama

Click here for more images and video of Mark Erbacher's Panzer IV

Click here for more images and video of Roger Stones' XF 85 Goblin

.: Latest Member Pages for "August 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Tony McGoldrick's US M1917 Machine Gun

Click here for more images and video of Roger Stone's BF-109

Click here for more images and video of Kim Fox's IL-2 Stormovik

Click here for more images of Bob William's French 1810 Cuirassier

Click here for more images of Bob Williams Colt Walker with navy barrel

Click here for more images and video of Bob Willams WW2 Harley Davidson

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's Mirage F1

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's Mirage 2000D

Click here for more images of Alan Chung's Refurbised Warhammer Figures

Click here for more images of Alan Chungs 1/44 Gundam Zaku F2 & more

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Millenium Falcon

Click here for more images and video Jamie McDonald's 1/48 Wildcat FM-2

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's E-2C Hawkeye

Click here for more images and video of Bob Willams WW2 BMW

Click here for more images and video of Alan Chung's "Gundam" Tieren

.: Latest Member Pages for "June 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Roger Young's Chev Cameo & Hemi Speedboat

Click here for more images and video of Roger Young's 1970 Rear Hemi Mount Funny Car

Click here for more images of Roger Stone's Blackburn Firebrand

Click here for more images and video of Karren Murray's Chapparel 2D Coupe

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's M113 APC

Click here for more images and video of Jun Zhou's "Five Star Stories" Mirage

Click here for more image of Jun Zhon's Zuiho Carrier

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonald's MIG17F

Click here for more images and viseo of David Von Moyer's Chevt 3500 Pickup

Click here for more images and video of Charles Mifsud's Fennek

Click here for more image Bob Williams Colt "Peacemaker"

Click here for images and video of Bob William's Colt 44

Click here for more images and video Andrew Liu's F86-Sabre

Click here for more images and video Andrew Liu's MIG-15

Click here for more images of Adrian Gower's Pacific Corsair

Click here for more images and video of Tony McGoldricks PT Boat

Click here for more images and video of Jon Bunce's "Monty"

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's 16th Century Armour

.: Latest Member Pages for "May 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Hand's MG42

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's Grumman Avenger

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's Supermarine Spitfire

Click here for more images and video of Alan Chung's Mitsubishi Zero

Click here for more images and video of Andre Liu's Kawasaki KI61 Hien

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's Mitsubishi J2M3 Jack

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's P47 Thunderbolt

Click here for more images of Andrew Riddle's "Quick Build" A5C Fantan

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Panzer II

Click here for more images and video of BobWilliam's Dingo

Click here for more images of Bruce Hand's m1919 30 cal Machine Gun

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Waine's Massive 1/16 Hellcat

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-61 Black Widow

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonalds F4U-1A Corsair

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Ligier JS-II

Click here for more images and video of Michael Howe's Da Vinci Glider

Click here for more images and video of Min Hin Chong's F15DJ

Click here for more images and video of Min Hing Chong's T54B

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's LAV-III

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Matilda

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Sherman M4A3

Click here for more images of and video's of Roger Stones Polikarpov I-16 & I-153

Click here for more images and video of Roger Trewenack's Elf Tyrrell P34

Click here for more images and video of Roger Youngs "Modified" 1932 Roadstar

Click here for more images of Roger Youngs Pro Street Dodge Challenger

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's 1/350 USS Arizona

Click here for more images of Phil Pietsch's Gloster Meteor MK1

.: Latest Member Pages for "April 2011"

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Hand's MG42

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's Grumman Avenger

Click here for more images and video of Adam Sayer's Supermarine Spitfire

Click here for more images and video of Alan Chung's Mitsubishi Zero

Click here for more images and video of Andre Liu's Kawasaki KI61 Hien

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's Mitsubishi J2M3 Jack

Click here for more images and video of Andrew Liu's P47 Thunderbolt

Click here for more images of Andrew Riddle's "Quick Build" A5C Fantan

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Panzer II

Click here for more images and video of BobWilliam's Dingo

Click here for more image's of Bruce Hand's m1919 30 cal Machine Gun

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Waine's Massive 1/16 Hellcat

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-61 Black Widow

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonalds F4U-1A Corsair

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Ligier JS-II

Click here for more images and video of Michael Howe's Da Vinci Glider

Click here for more images and video of Min Hin Chong's F15DJ

Click here for more images and video of Min Hing Chong's T54B

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's LAV-III

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Matilda

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Sherman M4A3

Click here for more images of and video's of Roger Stones Polikarpov I-16 & I-153

Click here for more images and video of Roger Trewenack's Elf Tyrrell P34

Click here for more images and video of Roger Youngs "Modified" 1932 Roadstar

Click here for more images of Roger Youngs Pro Street Dodge Challenger

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's 1/350 USS Arizona

Click here for more images of Phil Pietsch's Gloster Meteor MK1

.: Plasticine Army

Peter McKinnon stumbled upon this amazing collection of tiny 1/54 scale plasticine soldiers.

click the image below or here for a closer view.

.: Latest member pages for "March 2011"

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for more images and video of Chris Coopers Tornado GR.4

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's Savoia Marchetti S.79

Click here for more images and video of Don Forbe's DC3 Airliner

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa's 32 Ford Roadster.

Click here for more images of Jamie McDonald's Douglas Dauntless SBD-3

Click here for more images of Karen Murray Ducati 900ss.

Click here for more images and video of Peter McKinnon's Hawker Hunter

Click here for images and video of Salvador Berzunza's Ferdinand / Elefant

Click here for more images and video of "5 Year Old" Tommy McCumiskeys Supermarine Spitfire.

Click here for more images video of Alan Chung's Japanese Carrier Zuikaku

.: ESSMC "ModelArt Australia Magazine Feature"

Frank Morgan from Australia's number 1 & leading modelling Magazine " ModelArt Australia"

Has done a great 2 page spread on our Club in the latest issue no 59, February 2011.

Simply Click here or the image below and have a read.

ModelArt Australia is Australia's only PLASTIC, SCALE AND DIECAST modelling magazine. Published 6 times a year, it contains a mix of modelling & reference material and reviews covering all modelling genres, reference and aftermarket products, with a small section devoted to diecast modelling. Costing only $7.50 AUD, it 's "REAL" value for money.

Modelart is available from good Hobby Stores and at local Newsagents. Subscriptions and back issues are also available from ModelArt Australia.

Contact the Editor, Frank Morgan for more details by the following methods:

Email: Frank Morgan

Phone Number Within Australia: 03 9812 2955
Phone Number from Outside Australia: 61 3 9812 2955

Address:
ModelArt Australia
PO Box 4045
Ringwood
Victoria, 3134
Australia

.: Latest member pages for "February 2011"

Click here for more images of Ken Nobles Sturmtiger

Click here for more images of Adrian Gower's D-Day Diorama

Click here for more images of Adrian Gower's Panzer II

Click here for more images of Alan Chung's Matsuyama Castle

Click here for more images of Alan Chung's Mig Foxhound

Click here for more images of Bob Williams Piaggio

Click here for more images and video of Phil Pietsch's Super Cobra

Click here for more images of Bob William's Reggiane

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Sherman.

Click here for more images of Bob Williams P-40 Tomahawk

Click here for more images of Damian Park's "Myth of Lovecraft"

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-47

Click here for more images of Damian Rigby's Twin Mustang F-82E

Click here for more images of Frank Spinosa's B1 Centauro

Click here for more images of Jamie McDonald's "What If" RAAF Buccanneer

Click here for more images of Karen Murray's Lola T160

Click here for more images of Tim Brimelow's French Helldiver

Click here for more images and video of Salvador Berzunza's Ferdinand / Elefant

Click here for more images of Pat McCumiskeys V150 & Lee Tank Diorama.

Click here for more images of Pat McCumiskeys M60 & Land Rover Diorama.

Click here for more images of Alan Chungs Gundam Collection

Click here for more images of Karen Murray's Ferrari 312B

Click here for more images and video of Nick Schwanck's Elefant / Ferdinand

.: Visit fellow Club Member "Gunnar Bergs" Website

Click the image below to view Gunnar's brilliant new website scalemodelsbygunnar.com

.: Latest member pages for "December 2010"

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnons 6x6 Coyote.

Click here for more images of Ken Noble's E-10 Diorama.

Click here for more images & video of Damian Parks outstanding vignette "Farewell".

Click here for more image's of Damian Parks "Side Show" Vignette.

Click here for more image's of 7 year old Rachel Armitages Chasmosaurus Diorama.

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's T-34

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's Cessna A-37 Dragonfly.

.: Latest member pages for "November 2010"

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's Hawker Hurricane.

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Sherman Diorama

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Suzuki Katana.

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI.

Click here for more images and video of Joshua Rigby's Supermarine Spitfire.

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonald's M3 ussr Half Track

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonlad's SU-85

Click here for more images of Damian Rigby's 1969 Plymouth "Crash Up Derby Car"

Click here for more images and video of Damian Parks "Scratch Built" bombing of Darwin Vignette.

Click here for more images and video of Damian Park's "Scratch Built" Hell Fire Pass Vignette.

Click here for more images of Damian Park's "Swedish Mounted Soldier"

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's SR-71A Blackbird

Click here for more images of Alan Chung's Hong Kong Old Tenement Buliding.

Click here for updated images of Alan Chung's 1/500 Nichimoco IJN Zuikaku

Click here for more images and video of Adrian Gower's Corsair F4U-1A

Click here for more image of Peter McKinnon's Type 15 Japanese Flying Boat

.: An Incredible 1/48 Tamiya Avro Lancster Mk.III

Click the image below to view Alex Kontiveis's truly amazing Lancaster, thank Peter McKinnon & Damian Rigby for bringing it to my attention....

.: New Club Sponsor

Brian Tian from BNA Model World, has just kindly offered to send us a few model kits for our club raffle, plus also offer a discount for club members who mention this advert below.

.: Latest member pages for "August 2010"

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's 1995 F1 Ferrari

Click here for more iamge and video of Simon Godfree's 1968 Dodge Charger

Click here for more iamge and video of Simon Godfree's 1968 Mustang

Click here for more images and video of Roger Stones P40E Kittyhawk

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's 76mm Sherman M4A3

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Israeli M51 Sherman

Click here for more images and video of Ken Nobles Kettenkrad Diorama

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa's T72

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Ferrari 126

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonald's JU-87 Stuka

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's US Marines M7 Priest

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-47

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Hand's 20mm Flak Gun

Click here for more images and video of Ken Nobles Halftrack Diorama

Click here for more images and video of Adrian Gower's F4U Corsair

.: Latest member pages for "July 2010"

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for more images video of Alan Chung's Japanese Carrier

Click here for more images and video of Bob Williams's Martin Seamaster

Click here for more images of Damian Parks "Chocos" & "Kokoda Vignette's

Click here for more image of Damian Rigby's BF 109 G-10

Click here for more images and video of Jamie Mcdonalds M-3 Halftrack

Click here for more images and video of Jun Zhon's 1/700th IJN Suzuya

Click here for more images and video of Pat McKumiskey's ERTL Brand Speeder Bike

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnons Short Crusader Racer

Click here for more images and video of Peter Mckinnon's 1/72 Savoia Marchetti S65 by Karaya

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Toyota Celica

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's amazing Wildcat's

.: An interview with "John Xigalatis"

Click here or below to read the interview Peter McKinnon conducted with John Xigalatis from "Showcase Models Australia" on his upcoming release, of Australia's first mainstream 1/35 injection moulded kit. The Bushmaster.

.: Latest member pages for "June 2010"

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's Gloster Gladiator

Click here for more images of Harry Edmonds work in progress GT40

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonalds F4U-A Corsair

Click here for more images and video of Jamie McDonalds Grumman Wildcat

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Honda RA 272

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Lotus 72 JPS MK3

Click here for more images and video of Roger Stone's Douglas Skyraider

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnon's Nakijima Type 15 Flyingboat

Click here for more images of Thomas Harkin's 1914 Dennis Fire Engine

Click here for more images and video of Tony McGoldricks Pink Panther Land Rover

Click here for more images of Damian Parks amazing scratch built "First Arrival's"

.: Modelling Forum Added "May 2010"

Please take advantage of our modelling forum, non club members are encouraged to post and ask questions

.: Latest member pages for "May 2010"

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's Tiger Tank

Click here for more images and video of Tim Brimelow's F111-F

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Nissan Skyline GTR R33

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Dodge Daytona

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Dodge Coronet

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Dodge Challenger

Click here for more images and video of Phil Kangur's Italian M13 40

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnon's Nakijima Type 15 Flyingboat

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's Blackhawk

Click here for more images and video of Adam Lewis's BR 52 Kriegsloko

.: Latest member pages for "April 2010"

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's German Munitions Schlepper

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Russian T-62

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Humber Staff Car

Click here for more images of Damian Rigby's Heinkel HE 115 Float Plane

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-47 Thunderbolt

Click here for more image and video Pat McCumiskey's Egyptian SU-85 ARV

Click here for more image and video Pat McCumiskey's Iraqi T55 Enigma

Click here for more images and video of Pat McCumiskey's Sherman V 1945 Burmah

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's Sherman

Click here for more images and video of Robert Hand's King Tiger

Click here for more images and video of Robert Hand's King Tiger

Click here for more images and video of Robert Hand's 6X6 GMC Truck

Click here for more images and of Daniel Lewis's Lemans Russ Vanquisher and Company command Squad

.: Just for a chuckle.

Click the image below or here for a few Motiavational Poster's Ken forwarded to me.

.: Latest member pages for "March 2010"

Click on any link below to see the current additions.

Click here for upcoming club and competition days.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the March 2010 raffle.

Click here for more images and video of Peter McKinnon's Panzer 20 mm Flak Gun & Trailer

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Short Skyliner

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's D-558-1 Skystreak

Click here for more images of Bob William's Fokker Friendship

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's Spandau Parabellum

Click here for more image and video of Bob William's 1918 Vickers

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Peterbuilt

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa's Marder I

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Wain's brilliant Dauntless Dive Bomber

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's amazing F/A-18F Diorama

Click here for more images and video of Chris Cooper's AH-64 D Apache

.: Latest member pages for "February 2010"

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa's Chevy Camaro

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Sioux OH-14

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Eurocopter

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Sikorsky SH-3H Seaking

Click here for more images of Harry Edmond's WW1 Tadpole Tank

Click here for more images and video of Franks Spinosa's Sherman

Click here for more images and video of Karen Murray's 911 Porsche

.: Real Bare Metal Finish Plus More !!!

Click here for more images and information on this amazing model builder Mr Young Parks.

.: Natural Metal Finish Tip Added

Peter McKinnon explains step by step on how to achieve a realistic NMF finish. Click here and see for yourself how simple and easy this is.

.: Latest member pages for "December 2009"

Click here for upcoming club and competition days.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the December 2009 raffle.

Click here for more images and video of Adrian Gowers ME 163 Comet

Click here for more images and video of Ken Noble's "What If" RAAF Starfighter

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's P-47 Razorback

Click here for more images and video Phil Pietsch's Gloster Gladiator

Click here for more images and video Simon Godfree's Ford Thunderbird

Click here for more images and video Pat McCumiskey's Sherman Tank Diorama

Click here for more images and video Josh Battershell's Elefant

Click here for more images and video Brian Davis's Chevrolet Impala SS

Click here for more images and video Brian Davis's Ford Torino

Click here for more images and video Min Chongs Eurofighter

Click here for more images and video Min Chongs Mig 21

Click here for more images and video Phil Pietsch's C47 Dakota Diorama

Click here for more images and video Andrew Riddle's Willys Jeep

Click here for more images and video Min Chongs BTR80

Click here for more images and video Min Chongs Type XXIII U-boat

Click here for more images and video Min Chongs White Comet Empie Missile Cruiser

.: Latest member pages for "November 2009"

Click on any link below to see the current additions.

Click here for upcoming club and competition days.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the November 2009 raffle.

Click here for more images of Karen Murray's Williams F1

Click here for more images and video of Damian Rigby's F-84G Thunderbolt

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa'a M-18 Hellcat

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Corvettes

Click here for more images of Kim Fox's Mitsubishi Dinah

Click here for more image Bob Williams Colt "Peacemaker"

Click here for more images of Bob Williams Colt Walker with navy barrel

Click here for more images and video of Robert Hands P51D Mustang

Click here for more images and video of Chris Coopers super detailed C-17A

Click here for more images and video of Adam Lewis's Japanese LAV

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Mercedes CLK GTR

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Nismo Z

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's Corvette Pace Car

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnon's NAKAJIMA Type 15 Reconnaissance Seaplane

Click here for more images and video of Phil Pietsch's P51D Mustang

Click here for more images and video of Simon Godfree's 330 P4 Ferrari

.: Whats New & News "October 2009"

Hasegawa's new 1/32 P-40N Warhawk "15,000th Anniversary"

Trumpeter's new 1/35 Russian T-62

Click here for images of the Bell Huey - built for the Interclub Challenge

Click here for more images & video of Ken Noble's M113 APC

Click here for more images and video of Brian Davis's Silk Cut Jaguar

Click here for more images and Video of Brian Davis's Bugatti Napoleon

Click here for images and video of Bob William's Colt 44

Click here for more images of Karen Murray's Lotus 25

Click here for more images and video of Don Forbes BEA DC3

Click here for more images and video of Frank Spinosa's Panzer 4

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnon's NAKAJIMA Type 15 Reconnaissance Seaplane

Click here for more images and video of Kim Fox's Dragster

Click here for more images and video of Kim Fox's GPZ400R

Click here for more images and video of Kim Fox's CBR

Click here for more images of Robert Hands P51D Mustang

Click here for more images and vdeo of Josh Battershell's German Aircraft Carrier

Click here for more images and video of Tony McGoldrick's SAM SA2 Missile

Click here for more images and video of Roger Stone's GMC 6X6 Truck

Click here for more images and video of Bob William's MP40

.: Super Cheap Vallejo Acrylic's

At the last meet Pete mentioned he found a small business with super cheap Vallejo Acrylic paints based in Croydon. Click the link below to access there full range

Realm of Legends - 1 Harry Lacey lane - Croydon - VIC 3136 - Phone 8215 9344

.: Waverly Interclub Challenge Sept 2009

Click here for more info and images.

.: Latest member pages for "September 2009"

Click on any link below to see the current additions.

Click here for upcoming club and competion days.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the September 2009 raffle.

Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's Delage D.8SS

Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's 1957 450S Maserati

Click here for images and video of Karen Murray's Peugeot 205 T16 Rally Car

Click here for more images of Bruce Pilkington's Mitsubishi Dinah

Click here for more images and video of Tony McGoldrick's LAV-25

Click here for more images of Kevin Armitage's Brilliant Krupp Truck

Click here for more images and video of Patrick McCumiskey's French Char B1

Click here for more images and video of Bruce Hand's P51D Mustang

Click here for more images of Peter McKinnons Siemens Shuckert DIII

.: Latest member pages for "August 2009"

Click on any link below to see the current additions.

Click here for upcoming club and competion days.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the August 2009 raffle.

Click here for images and video of Bob William's Colt 44

Click here for images and video of Tony McGoldrick's FA-18

Click here for images and video of Adrian Gower's RAAF Black Cat.

Click here for images and video of Pat McCumiskey's British Scorpion

Click here for images and video of Frank Spinosa's LAV-25

Click here for images and video of Roger Stone's V2 Rockets

.: Warrnambool 2009 Club Trip

Loose Cannon; The intrepid explorers on a cold and windy (check the flag!) Sunday Morning outside the Flagstaff Hill Museum after Breakfast.

Well the travellers have returned from the frost-bitten wilderness of Warrnambool, and from all accounts a great time was had by all. Once again, I can't stress enough the value and fun we have on these club trips! Not only do you get to see interesting places and things, the best part is learning about your fellow members and having a laugh together. Don't forget that these trips are organised for your benefit, so take advantage and come along. There were only six members on this latest trip, but the all still had fun !! Our next trip is a day visit to the Vietnam Veterans museum on Phillip Island. Even if the military theme isn't your gig come along for the fun its worth the effort.

Michael

.: Something New "Video Added"

Hey folks i've decided to add video footage on member pages from now on. I think you'll agree that it adds an extra dimension to a static display. Hope you enjoy . Phil itsphilhere@optusnet.com.au

.: Latest member pages for "July 2009"

Click on any link below to see the current additions.

Click here for general table and meeting images.

Click here for images of what was up for grabs for the July 2009 raffle.

Click here for images of Olivia Armitage's English Cottage & Horse Diorama

Click here for images and video of Kim Foxe's Eurorfighter Jet Fighter

Click here for images and video of Simon Godfree's NSX Race Car

Click here for images and video of Simon Godfree's Ford GT40

Click here for images and video of Chris Cooper's F14D Tomcat Jet Fighter

Click here for images and video of Karen Murray's Lancia Rally Car

Click here for images and video of Bruce Pilkington's Nakajima Kikko Jet Fighter

Click here for images and video of Bruce Pilkington's Gloster Whittle Jet Fighter

Click here for images and video of Josh Battershell's King Tiger Tank

Click here for images and video of Pat McCumiskey's German Fuchs Personal Carrier

Click here for images and video of Tim Brimelow's Lancaster Heavy Bomber

Click here for images and video Tony McGoldrick's Pink Panther Landrover

Click here for images and video Phil Pietsch's RAAF B24J "Wish Me Luck Diorama"

Above Based on the British Matilda tank, and fitted with a 7 spigot 'Hedgehog' naval mortar, this variant was developed by the Australian Army,and AW Seahawk below

Luftwaffe Hit & Run Raider by Chris Gloss

In 1940 the Luftwaffe fitted bombs to their Messerschmitt 109s and Messershcmitt 110s, thus creating the Jagdbomber or Jabo. Jabos played a key role in the Battle of Britain, but then appeared to be forgotten until early 1942 when two fighter Staffeln were formed on the Western Front and carried out deadly lightning, low-level, hit-and-run attacks in southern Britain. Despite the relative successes of these two units, they were combined and redesignated Schenellkampfgeschwader 10 or SKG 10 in the spring of 1943. The Luftwaffe later decided to commit these warplanes to risky night operations, but the first such mission on April 16, 1943, sadly ended in tragedy. They were redesigned in 1944 and eventually named Nachtschlachtgruppe 20. Despite shortages of aircraft and pilots, they continued to fly on crucial missions against the Remagen Bridge and Allied motor transport columns until the end of the war.

With many rare and previously unpublished photographs of both the crews and aircraft, this impressive book tells the story of the famous nocturnal Jabo attacks carried out by I/SKG 10 and its subsequent designations. Fully illustrated throughout, it draws upon genuine Allied combat reports, Luftwaffe mission reports, and the expert post-war analysis carried out by its highly decorated commander, Major Kurt Dahlmann. This masterful study belongs in the library of every serious military historian and modeler.

Italeri's new DAF Space Cab

In 1997 the Dutch truck manufacturer introduced the DAF 95 XF, a totally new truck concept. Meanwhile the XF became one of the most frequently used trucks on European roads. It is supplied in three cabin versions, our model features the Super Space Cab. It is powered by a 12580 cc 6 cylinder in-line engine, which has an output of up to 530 HP. Its 16-gear ZF mechanism reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h.

German Type XXIII U-Boat good value at around $28.00 aud

.: Latest member pages for "June 2009"

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Click here for images of the june 2009 raffle prizes

Click here for images of Phil Kangurs Porsche 245 & Schwere Kleine Panzer Tanks

Click here for images of Jon Bunces Fokker E IV

Click here for images of Chris Coppers UH-60L Blackhawk

Click here for images of Bruce Pilkingtons Tachikawa Ki-36 "Ida"

Click here for images of Ken Nobles RAN Sea King

Click here for images of Peter McKinnons Siemens Shuckert DIII

Click here for (Extra) images of Nick Schwancks Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C

Click here for (Extra) images of Gunnar , Pete and Brians Cootamundra Airfield.

Click here for images of Nick Schwancks Mig 15

Click here for images of Josh Battershells Russian Missile Cruiser

Click here for images of Pat McCumiskeys Humber Scout Car

.: You must see this !!!!!!!!!

Click the image below and visit Realistic Scale Modelling. As mentioned by Pete at the last meet these folks specialize in bringing your model to life. With fully operational speed regulated engines with start noise , smoke, crew chat, lighting, gun flashes and more...........

Below shows the circuit board fitted to a Tamiya Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger tank, the kit includes,

Engine startup with exhaust smoke through the rear deck mufflers

360° turret rotation at original spec speed - engine speeds up as turret rotates

Main gun elevation

Main gun fires - Muzzle flash, smoke through the barrel, gun recoil

Hull rocks opposite the direction of the main gun firing

Machine gun fires with flicker at correct rpm

Rear deck fans operate

Infrared tv remote control of all functions

Main gun cannot be fired faster than specs

German tank crew chatter with breech and shell casing noises synchronized to main gun firing

.: Latest member pages for "May 2009"

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Click here for more images of Simon Godfrees Audi Quattro Rally Car

Click here for more images of Simon Godfrees McLaren

Click here for more images of Simon Godfrees Porsche 936

Click here for more images of Chris Cooper's F-22A

Click here for more images of Alan Chungs Gundam Musai

Click here for more images of Alan Chungs 1/150 Japanese Railway Diorama

Click here for more images of Nick Schwancks Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C

Click here for more images of Jon Bunces Fokker

Click here for more images of Roger Stones "Big Ass Bird"

.: Wingnut Wings

Click the image below, and see why Peter McKinnon mentioned this kit supplier during the last meet. These WW1 kits are incredible !!!!!!!!!!

.: Latest member pages for "April 2009"

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Click here to see what was up for grabs in the April raffle.

Click here for images of Gabriella Locco's Thunderstreak

Click here for images of Patrick McCumiskey's British Army Achilles

Click here for images of Frank Spinosa's M21 Halftrack

Click here for images of Jon Bunce's 13th Century Catalan Cavalry

Click here for images of Chris Coopers (What If) F22 Raptor

Click here for images of Tony McGoldrick's 50 Cal Machine Gun

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's work in progress C-17A

Click here for images of Roger Stone's P47D "Rabbit"

Click here for images of Roger Stone's P47D " Major G.T.Eagleston

Click here for images of Adam Sayers Hellcat

Click here for images of Gunnar , Pete and Brians WW2 Airfield Diorama

New from Roden is this 1/35th Rolls Royce Mk.1 1920 Pattern Armoured Car

Finally something a little different for you WW2 "Plane Nuts". As silver cloud have released this 1/48th Martin Baker MB.5 for around $75.00

For you 1/48th Diorama Boys is the Verlinden Flight Deck Kit at around $40.00

Hobby Boss are really keeping busy with around 11 new kits released this month

Click here to browse all their new releases.

.: Latest member pages for "March 2009"

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Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's Hindenburg

Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's Keystone Bomber

Click here for images of Brian Davis's Munster Cathedral

Click here for images of Pat McKumiskey's Centurion

Click here for images of Pat McKumiskey's Japanese Type 90

Click here for images of Adam Lewis's T34

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's pair of F/A 18's

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's Tornado F.3

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's Rafale

Click here for images of Phil Pietsch's 3 6x6 Trucks

Click here for images of Phil Pietsch's Bofor Guns

Click here for images of Phil Pietsch's RAAF Staff Car

Click here for images of Jan Shapter's Plumbing Truck

Click here for images of Phil Kangur's Sturmgeschutz III B

Click here for images of Phil Kangur's Sturmgeschutz IV

Click here for images of Phil Kangur's ADGZ Armoured Car

Click here for images of Phil Kangur's Staff Car

Click here for images of Ken Noble's Phantom

Click here for images of Jon Bunce's 3 Nieuports

Click here for images of Kim Fox's Corsair

Click here for images of Bob's EDO Floatplane

Click here for images of Bob's Wellesley

Click here for images of Bob's Fiat G50

Click here for images of Bob's Caudron C 635

Trumpeters SS Jeremiah O'Brien WWII Liberty Ship in 1/700 scale

One of two surviving Liberty ships preserved in the United States, Jeremiah O'Brien is the last un-altered Liberty. The ship is a product of an emergency shipbuilding program of World War II that resulted in the construction of more than 2,700 Liberty ships. Designed as cheap and quickly built simple cargo steamers, the Liberty ships formed the backbone of a massive sealift of troops, arms, material, and ordnance to every theater of the war. Jeremiah O'Brien made wartime voyages between the east coast, Canada, and the United Kingdom, to South America, Australia, and the Philippines. From June until December 1944, O'Brien made 11 trips between the United Kingdom and Normandy in support of the D-Day invasion, including a trip from Belfast, Ireland to Normandy with troops from Patton's Fifth Division.

A Z Models new 1/72nd Hawker Hind

Valom have just released this 1/72nd Handley Page Hereford @ around $70.00 aud

Dragons new 1/35th Sd.Kfz.171 Panther G w/Zimmerit '39-'45 Series

Karaya's new 1/48th Short Crusader

New from Special Hobby is this 1/72nd X-1B NACA Modification Program

Unimodel 1/72 3,7cm PAK 35/36 & 4,2cm PAK 41 perfect for any smaller military diorama

.: Latest member pages for "February 2009"

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Click here for images of Brian Davis's New Berlin Reichstag

Click here for images of Brian Davis's St Stephen's Cathederal

Click here for images of Tony McGoldrick's Willy's Jeeps

Click here for images of Harry Edmond's huge superdetailed 935 Turbo Porsche

Click here for images of Alan Chung's "Tieran Gundam"

Click here for images of Min Hin Chong's French Navy Battleship Strasbourg

Click here for images of Bruce Pilkington's US Navy Buffalo

Click here for images of Bruce Pilkington's Malaya front Buffalo

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's F111G

Click here for images of Chris Cooper's F-104G

Click here for images of Mike Howe's Honda ST70 DAX

Click here for images of Kim Fox's German SDKFZ251 Rocket Launcher

Click here for images of Pat McCumiskey's U.S. Marines M4A2

.: Model Kit Swap & Sell

It's time again for our annual Model Kit Swap & Sell

Sunday, 8th of March
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
(doors open @ 9.00 am for sellers)

@ Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cnr Station & Combarton Streets, Box Hill ( Melway 47 D11 )

Admission for buyers is $2.00
Trestle tables are $12.00
Small tables are $6.00

Tickets will be pre sold outside the gate

With a BBQ & Refreshments available on the day.

for table bookings and further enquiries phone 03 9725 5480

"Airfix Then and Now Kit" This Eurofighter Typhoon and Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIA "Then & Now" series with double stand, glue, 8 paints and brushes, makes perfect gift for any up and coming modeller. @ around $45.00

Osprey have released around 7 new reference books, these include the following

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Robotic Air Warfare 1917-2007 (New Vanguard Series)

US Navy and Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk Units of the Vietnam War (Osprey Combat Aircraft)

Vulcan Units of the Cold War (Osprey Combat Aircraft)

Imperial Japanese Navy Battleships 1941-45 (New Vanguard Series)

American light and medium frigates 1794-1836 (New Vanguard Series)

War Elephants (Osprey New Vangaurd Series)

Tamiya's new 1/24th Porsche 935 Martini

The 1976 Le Mans 24 Hour was a big weekend for Martini Racing, with the team's two top entries finishing in first and fourth positions. The race was won by the Porsche 936 driven by Jacky Ickx and Gijs van Lennep, and the subject of this model, the Rolf Stommelen/Manfred Schurti Porsche 935 followed in fourth position.

The 935 used a 2.85 litre version of the Porsche flat six which was turbocharged and produced around 560 bhp. This combined with a weight of under 1000 kg, heavy rear weight bias and sudden bursts of power after initial turbo lag produced spectacular performance

Planet models stylish 1/48th Bugatti Racer

For the Model 100 racer, Bugatti used two of his famous 50B engines modified for aircraft use. The engines, which are no longer in the aircraft, were between 4.7-4.9 liters. Crankcases were made of magnesium to reduce weight. The engines were situated almost one behind the other behind the pilot. Drive shafts passed on either side of the pilot literally under the armpit and met at a reduction gearbox in the front of the craft.

The aircraft is fitted with two metal, ground-adjustable, contra-rotating Ratier propellers. The rear propeller shaft is hollow, allowing the front shaft to rotate inside of it. Other features of the plane include a V-shaped radiator, leaf spring suspension and double downdraught carburetors. The cooling system was designed specifically to reduce cooling drag to a minimum. Inlet slots for cooling air are on the leading edges of the butterfly tail and the ventral fin. Cooling air is ducted forward through the split radiator located behind the engines and exhausted at low-pressure areas behind the wing’s trailing edge. No fans or blowers were required.

FE Resin new and interesting 1/144th floatplanes

the fisrt is a Yokosuka (Kugisho) E1Y3 float plane

and second is this Yokosuka (Kugisho) E1Y2 both priced at around $50.00 each

Revell have re released this 1/48th PBY Cat

Won't be cheap at around $90.00 dollars.

AMC Models have released this 1/72nd Wildcatfish

The F4F-3S Wildcatfish was a floatplane which only made it to prototype stage. It was the intended answer to the Nakajima A6M2-N Reisen 'Rufe', but failed to live up to it's expectations. The F4F-3S was fitted with 2 Edo floats, under the wings, and laterally braced to the underside of the fuselage. However, the arrival of a number of new aircraft carriers preempted the necesssity for these types of aircraft, as was the ability of the Navy's battalions (Seabees) to quickly construct landing fields with PSP (Perforated Steel Plates).
Number built: 1

Below are some of Dragon's 2009 release

1/35th Panzer III and Borgwar

1/35th German Rocket Launcher W/Crew '39-'45 Series

1/350th USS Laffey DD-459 1942 Benson Class Destroyer - priced at around $85.00 aud

.: Latest member pages for "January 2009"

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Click here for more images of Brian Davis's Neuschwanstein Castle

.: How to mask clear items simply ?

Simply click on the image below to find out how.

.: Hasegawa's new 1:350 Japanes Carrier

Michael Howe sent me this message below, so i just had to add it.

Phil have you seen the new Hasegawa 1:350  Akagi carrier?  Extra upgrade parts include a wooden deck and all the mass of trusswork under the flight deck at each end plus a lot more.  Based on the prices I've seen you'd be looking at over $1000 for the whole lot!  One for our resident Naval-gazers to salivate over.  Check it out

.: How to enhance your bombs and weapons

Simply click on the image below to find out how easy it is to get the that handled look.

.: ESSMC Club Card

Phil Pietsch has had some club business cards made up for everyone, keep a few in your wallet, as its great way to pass on the clubs information and your online model images too all interested parties. Much better than scribbling down your details on a tatty piece of paper.

If you would like some posted to you contact Phil here.

.: Latest member pages for "December 2008"

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Click here for the latest raffle prizes

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Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's Cadillac Town Car

Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's D-Type Jaguar

Click here for images of Peter McKinnon's Olsonite Eagle Indy 500 Race Car

Click here for images of Simon Godfree's WW2 Vampire Jet

Click here for images of Tony McGoldrick's WW1 Tadpole Tank

Click here for images of Tony McGoldrick's US Hawkeye Aircraft

Click here for images of Gary Zimmer's US M26 Tank Recovery Vehicle

Click here for images of Gary Zimmer's German WW2 "Thor" Morser

Click here for images of Gary Zimmer's Kriegsloko

Click here for images of Adrian Gower's RAAF 2 Squadron Diorama

Click here for images of Adrian Gower's RAAF 93 Squadron Diorama

Click here for images of Phil Pietsch's RAAF 93 Squadron Diorama

Below Peter Mckinnon left & Brian Davies right, receive their life membership certificates. More images including the acceptance speech video can be found here.

Modelling The Lufwaffe Special Edition by Traplet Publications

This 100-page Special issue is dedicated to the aircraft that formed the backbone of the German forces during WWII and beyond.

Dragons new 1/35th Tiger tank crew Normandy 1944

The SA-9 GASKIN is a short-range, low-altitude self-propelled SAM-carrying system based on the BRDM-2 chassis. The vehicle carries quadruple SA-9 SAM launchers on a revolving mount in place of the KPV/PK machine gun turret. The missiles are usually fired in pairs against each target to increase the kill probability, with an interval between rounds of about five seconds. Reloading is performed manually and takes about five minutes.

.: Latest member pages for "November 2008"

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Click here for images of Bruce Wain's 1/16th P40 Warhawk by Guillows

Click here for images of Jan Shapter's 1/72nd Santa Fe Depot

Click here for images of Leon Putnin's 1/72nd Elefant by Dragon

Click here for images of Adrian Gower's 1/35th Merkava MKIII by Academy

Click here for images of Dickson O'ls 1/35 "Operation Varsity" by DML

Click here for images of Bruce Hands 1/35th V2 Rocket by Dragon

Click here for images of Tony McGoldrick's Star Wars X-wing

Click here for images of Simon Godfree's 1/72nd P38 J Lightning by Hasegawa

Click here for images of Simon Godfree's 1/72nd P51 Mustang by Hasegawa

Click here for images of Simon Godfree's 1/72nd P47 Thunderbolt by Hasegawa

Click here for images of Simon Godfree's 1/72nd MKII Mosquito by Hasegawa

New to the collection for "Field of Armor" is this 1/6 scale Sd.Kfz.251. All products are cut from 20 gauge steel and accessorized with molded resin parts and injection molded tracks and pins.

Its out Revell's long awaited 1/32 JU88 "Hooray" good value @ around 58.00 US. Checkout the review here.

New from Alley Cat are the following

1/48 WW2 FAA Pilot Hot Climate

Sculpted By : Jim Raynor

&

1/48 WW2 FAA Pilot Cold Climate

Sculpted By : Jim Raynor

Novascale have released this magic 1/24 Mosquito decal sheet for the long awaited Airfix kit release.

This 1/48th Commonwealth Wirraway has just been released from Special Hobby

Right up Min's alley is this 1/350th Chokai IJN heavy cruiser 1944 with display stand from Aoshima

Another new model from "Planet" is this Bugatti 100 Racer in 1/48 not cheap however @ around $100.00 Aussie Dollars !

New from AZ Models is this Luftwaffe DFS Kranich Glider in 1/72nd scale

the kit comes with 4 different decal schemes as pictured

New tooling see's this 1/72nd Gloster Meteor T Mk.7 (new tooling) Includes decals for WF722/Y Target Towinng Flight, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus 1965 and WL380 74 Sqn RAF Horsham St Faiths, 1958 from Xtrakit

.: Art Of The Modeller Show 19th October 2008

Click here to view our latest images of our display day from Nunawading.

.: Latest member pages for "October 2008"

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Adrian Gower's 1/48th downed Mustang Diorama

Peter McKinnon's 1/72nd Short Crusader by Karaya

Nick Schwanck's 1/35th Panzer IV AUSF E by Dragon

Antony Martins 1/35th Tiger 1 Diorama by Tamiya

Bruce Pilkington's 1/72nd Fiat BR20 D/2

Kim Foxe's 1/24th MK1 Spitfire by Airfix

Kim Foxes 1/24th ME 109 E by Airfix

Bob's 1/72nd V1 Doodlebug & V2 Rocket

Bob's 1/72nd ME 163 Komet

Bob's 1/72nd Heinkel HE178

Bob's 1/72nd Junkers JU EF 128

Bruce Hand's 1/35th Tiger 1 by Academy

Azrael Raven's "Rank hath its priveledges" Diorama

Pat McCumskey's 1/32nd BO -105 PAH Helicopeter by Revell

Pat McCumskey's 1/35th M60A1 Tank with Mine Roller by Academy

Pat McCumskey's 1/35th British Quad Gun Tractor by Tamiya

Pat McCumskey's 1/35th M113 Personel Carrier by Academy

Jon Bunce's Ural Rocket

Jon Bunces Sikorsky S16 Bi Plane

Alan Chung's Gundam OO Tieren Space Commander

Peter McKinnon's 1/72nd "Connie" QANTAS Super Constellation

.: Club Trip "Puckapunyal September 2008"

Click here to view our latest images & videos from Puckapunyal's RAAC Tank Museum.

Bronco's New 1/35th Humber Scout Car Mk. I with twin k-gun (D-day version)

Revell have just released this 1/24th Ferrari Gift Set, perfect as a christmas gift for the Big & Little kids

New from Special Hobby is this 1/32 Morane Saulnier type N 'RFC' & CAC-12 Boomerang

Fonderie have released this long awaited 1/48th Handley Page Halifax B Mk.III

And 1/48th Handley Page Halifax Mk.C.VIII/Halton

A few new 1/24 trucking releases from Italeri , including this Scania T142 Roadrunner & Scania R143 Streamline

.: Latest member pages for September 2008 below.

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Peter McKinnon's 1/72nd "Connie" QANTAS Super Constellation

Gunnar's 1/72nd HMAS Cootamundra Mine Sweeper

Harry Edmond's 1/72nd US Navy F-8 Crusader by Academy

Ken Noble's 1/35th Panther G by Tamiya

Ken Noble's 1/35th Swedish S Tank by Trumpeter

Adam Lewis's 1/35th Swedish STRV 122 by Hobby Boss

Bruce Pilkinton's 1/72nd Hampden by Airfix

Min Hin Chong's 1/350th USS Fletcher by Tamiya

Adam Sayer's 1/72nd Helldiver by Academy

Kim Fox's 1/72nd Macchi MC 205

Min Hin Chong's 1/144th SU 17 by Hobby Craft

Min Hin Chong's 1/72 KI 44 Shoki by Hasegawa

Jon Bunce's 1/72nd Morane Sauliner N by Revell

Jon Bunce's 1/72nd Fokker E III by Revell

Jon Bunce's 1/72nd SE 5.A by Revell

The Nagato-class battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy were the first in the world to mount huge 16-inch guns in their main turrets. Until the massive Yamato-class battleships were built, the Nagato and Mutsu were the most powerful ships in the IJN. The Mutsu saw action at Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and the Solomons Campaign. The Mutsu was sunk while moored in Hiroshima Bay by a mysterious explosion that blew the ship in two, with the loss of 1,121 of her sailors.

This kit of the Mutsu from Hasegawa features superb molding and details, with 823 parts (including three entirely new sprues of parts to build the Mutsu from the original Nagato kit ) to create one of the most accurate and detailed 1/350 ship models yet. The hull features bulkheads to offer greater structural integrity, the characteristic towering "pagoda" bridge structure is perfectly recreated, and the three Type 95 Reconnaissance Seaplanes are painstakingly detailed. The kit also includes a fret of photo-etched metal parts for railings and other details, and full-size marking, painting, rigging, and reference charts in 1/350 scale. Includes comprehensive instructions in Japanese and English, as well as a 13-page booklet of Mutsu facts and photos, also in Japanese and English.

Another for Kens collection is this 1/6th Goliath Demolition Vehicle by Dragon

Hobby Crafts new 1/32nd Hawker Sea Fury in 'Desert Fighter' Egypt, Iraq & Pakistan schemes

New from Dragon for you fella's is the 1/35th Ausf.E Tauchpanzer with Betriebsstoffanhanger

And something for Peter is this 1/48 Wright Quadruplane by Spin Models priced at around $120.00 "Ouch"

.: Latest member pages for August 2008 below.

Bruce Pilkington's 1/72nd XP-56 Black Bullet by MPM

Kim Fox's 1/72nd OV-10A Bronco by Academy

Damian Park's scratchbuilt Eneny of my Enemy diorama

Dragon's new 1/35 Sd.Kfz.138/1 Geschützwagen 38 M für s.IG.33/2

Dragon’s superlative kit features a newly tooled s.IG.33/2 gun, which is based on intensive research conducted on actual weapons. The gun is fully detailed, including the carriage, while the rifling grooves inside the aluminum gun barrel have a realistically reproduced twist. Another exciting feature is Dragon’s “Razor Edge” molding technology that replicates the original vehicles’ armor plates with ultra-thin precision in 1/35 scale. All the interior detail of the open-topped fighting compartment is also faithfully rendered. Widespread use is made of multimedia materials such as photo-etched metal to give the highest degree of finesse. This exciting new artillery model from Dragon should receive a barrage of applause from fans of German artillery pieces!

Revell's new 1/35 Sherman Rocke Launcher & 1/48 Chinook

The medium M4 Sherman tank was built in larger numbers than any other and was the standard tank used by the Allies in the Second World War. There were about 50 different variants including the one with T34 rocket launcher dating from 1944. This unusual variant arose from the US Army requirement to mount artillery rockets on tanks in order to reinforce the conventional artillery. When the T40 rocket launcher with 7.2 inch rockets proved unsatisfactory in 1943, the improved T34 rocket launcher with 4.5 inch rockets was used from 1944 onwards. Very small numbers of this vehicle nicknamed the "Calliope" were used in the European theatres of war until 1945.

Model-details:
- Detailed T34 rocket launcher with 60 tubes
- Structural details shown on surfaces
- True-to-original vinyl tracks
- Hatches can be shown open or closed
- 75 mm cannon and rocket launcher with adjustable elevation
- Rotating gun turret
- Decals for 2 US Army versions

The Chinook is a medium-lift tactical transport helicopter, that for many years has been used throughout the globe for heavy-duty battlefield support. The HC Mk 1 version used by the RAF is based on the US Army CH-47C model that has been built since the late 1960s. The original design dates back to the 1950s, when the US Army needed a helicopter for greater transport mobility. It flew for the first time in 1961. During the Vietnam War the Chinook was used for transporting supplies, troops and weapons to the front line. In March 1980, the Royal Air Force received its first 33 converted Chinook HC.1s, which served in 3 squadrons. A special feature of these machines was that they were equipped with a 3-point cargo handling system with lifting hook for external loads up to 9.5 tons. This version later received larger rotor blades made of fibreglass and a hydraulic winch. The carrying capacity is 44 fully equipped soldiers or 24 stretchers with wounded. The title version shown here for No. 18 Squadron was presented in 1990 at the 75th anniversary celebrations. In total over 506 of the CHJ-47C helicopter were produced.

Model-details:
- Structural details on surfaces, recessed panel lines
- Detailed cockpit with multi-part seats
- Textured cargo compartment floor and detailed side wall coverings
- Load compartment with bench seats
- Movable main rotors
- 2 engines with mesh on the air intakes
- Decals for RAF 75 Anniversary No. 18 Sqn Gütersloh and 75th Anniversary No. 7 Sqn Odiham versions

New from Tamiya is this High-quality 1/350 scale assembly kit of the unique aircraft-carrying submarine I-400. Clear parts are used to depict hangar area and Seiran aircraft. Photo-etched parts for railings, metal torpedoes, and 48 1/350 scale figures are included to spice up the model.

And Finally released by itself is this High-quality 1/48 scale model of the U.S. Army Staff Car, which was widely-used by Allied forces. 2 types of markings included to depict both military and civilian vehicles. Includes 1 driver figure.

A great new release from Czech Master is this 1/72nd Short S.23 C Class Empire Boat. not cheap @ however priced at over $275.00

Includes decals for

Short S.23 "C" Class - G-ADHL — "Canopus", Imperial Airways London, July 1936
Short S.23 "C" Class - G-ADHL — "Canopus", Imperial Airways London, 1937-1939
Short S.23 "C" Class - G-ADVB — "Corsair", Imperial Airways London, 1937-1939
Short S.23 "C" Class - G-ADHL — "Canopus", Imperial Airways London/BOAC, late 1939 to early 1940
Short S.23 "C" Class - G-AFBL — "Cooee", British Overseas Airways Corporation, from August 1942-onwards
Short S.23 "C" Class - VH-ABF — "Cooee", QANTAS Empire Airways, prior to August 1942
Short S.23 "C" Class - VH-ABD — "Corio", QANTAS Empire Airways
Short S.23 "C" Class - VH-ABG — "Coriolanus", QANTAS Empire Airways

Includes... Complete Airframe, Highly-detailed Cockpit interior, Painted 'Photo-Etch' Cockpit detailing set, Detailed 'Bristol Perseus' Radial Engines, Glazed Passenger Cabin Windows, Optional Floats (2 types) 5,000lb buoyancy and 6,000lb buoyancy (S.23 'Atlantic' boat) versions, Beaching Gear, Rigging diagram for Floats and Aerials, Assembly and Painting Instructions, Paint Mask Cockpit Canopy Frame and full Passenger Cabin Windows, Photographic 'In Detail' Supplement, Brief history of the type and individual aircraft, Decal Set

Trumpeter has just released this 1/35th M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage and 1/700th USS Astoria CA-34

Fujimi's new 1/72nd MiG-21SMT 'Humpback' USSR

and Spitfire F.Mk.14C 41 Sqn "Air Race"

New this month from Real model is this M54 Gun Truck "Black Widow"
Limited edition 100 pcs conversion set Black Widow Set Include:
Resin Cab & PE parts, base Bed,PE Armored Bed - 3 sheet, 3x metal Gun Barrel, interior accessories. Decals and PE Stencilit. Base kit - Italeri US 5ton truck line (Big Foot) not included.

New from Hobby Boss this month is this German Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) Amphibious Tractor Late Production. Kit includes 237 plastic parts, PE parts, photo film and more.

Legend have released these stowage kits to suit - 1/72 & 1/35 M1 Abrams - 1/48 M10 & 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. III. Prices start at around $16.00.

.: Latest member pages for July 2008 below.

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Peter McKinnon's 1/32nd heavily modified Auto Union by Matchbox

Min Hin Chong's 1/700th Tone Heavy Cruiser by Aoshima

Adrian Gower's 1/48th Normandy Diorama

Bob's 1/72nd Convair Sea Dart by Mach 2

Bob's 1/72nd Horten - Gotha Flying Wing by Revell

Bob's 1/72nd SV2 Submarine Borne Flying Boat by A Model

Chris Cooper's 1/144th What If ? F-14 Tomcat by Revell

Roger Stone's 1/72nd Space Shuttle by Monogram

Daniel Lewis's Warhammer Space Marines by Citadel Miniatures

Robert Hand's 1/48th P51B Mustang by Tamiya

Kim Fox's 1/20th F2001 Ferrari by Tamiya

Jon Bunce's Phoenix D1 by J & L Vacform

Jon Bunce's Tuareg DBA Wargame Army by Museum Miniatures

Jan P Shapter's 1/48th Scratchbuilt Small Branch Line Depot

Rob Woodward's 1/72nd A6M5 Zero by Hasegawa

New from Trumpeter is this 1/35th German GW.IVb (Grasshopper)

Some great new resin vehicles from 1/76 to 1/24th in scale can be found here @ Wespe models

Below are some of the latest release's from Tamiya

Weathering Master E Set (Drybrush Effect Yellow/Gray/Green)

Set of 3 colors gives even beginners an easy way to achieve realistic weathering effects. Compact business card-sized package includes 1 sponge applicator. Features 0.3mm diameter nozzle.

1/35 U.S. Modern Elite Infantry w/Accessory Set

High-quality 1/35 scale figure set depicts American infantry that took part in the 1991 Gulf War. Wide range of weapons and accessories such as machine guns, stinger anti-air missile, and various shells and ammunition crates included. Figure parts made by ICM, Ukraine.

1/48 WWII German Africa Corps Infantry Set

High-quality 1/48 scale set includes 8 figures depicting German soldiers on the African Front. Figures include Field Marshal Rommel as well as various officers, infantrymen, and radio operator. Set also includes accessories such as tent, crates, and barrels for instant diorama creation.

New from Revell is this 1/200th Coast Guard Vessel

New from Glencoe Models is this 1/96th Vickers Viscount Airliner

And this 1/330th Navy Blimp

Tamiyas new 1/48th Spitfire and ground crew kit

★1/48 scale set of Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb and 7 RAF crew figures. Aircraft length: 193.3mm ★Figures are made by ICM and depict pilot boarding his aircraft, pilots walking, support personnel, and female officer. ★Detailed accessory set includes ladders, work bench, and gas cylinders. ★4 types of markings, including all new set for Jan Zumbach's No.303 Sqn. aircraft, are included. ★Perfect for creating an RAF airfield diorama.

And there new 【 Main Tank of Early Blitzkrieg Deploys in 1/35 Scale 】　 The Panzer II played a vital role in the German army's blitzkrieg successes in the early stages of WWII. Tamiya had produced the Ausf. F variant of this tank as the first tracked vehicle model in the 1/35 MM Series, and is now readying an all-new model that will enable the creation of Ausf. A, B, and C variants. The model has been completely redesigned and accurately reproduces the tank's compact form. Parts for the add-on armor were designed based on the actual tank's construction, and sharply rendered details throughout the tank further increase the sense of realism. Combine this fantastic model kit with other early-WWII German and French models to assemble your own scenes from the French Front.

New from Resicast , these Spent ammo & boxes for Priest (UK or US)
Contains spent ammo shells, open ammo containers, ammo boxes in various configurations.

Priced around $30.00

"Warhammer Models" I'll have 2 thanks ?

Forge world have released this "Sci Fi" extremely detailed model of the Mars Pattern Reaver Titan armed with an Apocalypse Missile Launcher and a choice of Laser Blasters or Gatling Blasters. Crew includes Princeps and two Moderati, Tech Priest and three hard wired Weapon Servitors. This model stands approximately 400mm/16 inches high. Model designed by Will Hayes, crew and symbols sculpted by Simon Egan. Ken is thinking about adding one to the raffle collection ? And priced at only $1250.00 each why not buy 2 ?? Check them all out at Forge World

Very Limited Edition Multi-Media Kit of the Porsche 550A Spider c/w 1:24 James Dean Figure from model factory hiro priced at around $240.00 available from Hiroboy.com

Tamiya's new Kawasaki ZZR1400 Ninja

When Kawasaki announced the ZZR1400 it continued their tradition of producing the strongest bike in the hyper sport category. It attracted much attention due to its impressive design and specifications. The ZZR1400 had such a great road presence and strong character, that it exceeded expected sales forecasts. In America it was given the official name "ZX-14" but is more widely recognized by its nickname "Ninja". The ZX-14 is currently known as the world's most powerful sports motorcycle. The motorcycle also featured a tandem seat fairing and an under diffuser. In addition to the standard coloring, a fire pattern livery was given to the American market for special use. Priced at around $65.00

Academy's never released before 1/72ND IL-2 Stormovik fairly expensive at around $30.00 or so. However its believed to be a nice kit none the less.

Xtrakit have released this De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW2/D3. Includes decals for XP924 in 899 Sqn or Drone markings. This was the aircraft which carried the Red Bull markings and is still flying. The Drone colours are Signal Red and Rescue Yellow available in Xtracolor as X014 and X019 and Xtracrylix as XA1014 and XA1019. The RN version is X005 Extra Dark Sea Grey and X141 White, also in Xtracrylix as XA1005 and XA1141. Xtradecal X72077 is also available now and enables almost any Royal Navy Sea Vixen to be modelled. Priced around the $44.00

Psst! Want some super-fine weed...

thanks to manufacturer Wako's Kamizukuri line of laser-cut paper plant kits! These astonishingly detailed weeds, grasses, trees, vines, and flowers are unbeatable for 1/35 and 1/48 dioramas. Marvel over the variety of vegetation!

1/35 RC German Panther G Late from Tamiya

Tamiya 1/35 radio-controlled armor is back! Leading the way is a new kit of the Panther G Late version...with more types to follow, or so say the fine folks at Tamiya. They have miniaturized the motors and gearboxes even further to fit inside the Panther hull (previous Tamiya 1/35 RC kits were the much larger Tiger I, Tiger II, M1A1 Abrams, and Leopard 2A5 tanks)--small enough, they say, to fit inside even a 1/35 Sherman (wink wink, nudge nudge!).

Aside from the all-new electronics, a new lower hull has been tooled, allowing easy battery access from the underside (previous 1/35 RC tanks required the removal of the entire upper hull to change the batteries). Other than that, the exterior is Tamiya's excellent Panther G Late kit.

This new Panther kit features a four-channel RC system, allowing a full range of movement plus turret rotation and main gun elevation and depression. The movement is realistically slow, accurately conveying the weight of this massive iron beast. No Keystone Cops here; slow and heavy, like a Panther ought to be!

All electronics and mechanical gizmos are pre-assembled and simply need to be installed into the tank chassis, made even simpler by the use of easy-to-connect cables with connectors. Turret rotation time is noted as 25 seconds for a full 360-degree rotation. The main gun can be elevated 7 degrees and depressed 8 degrees. While the road wheels of course roll, the suspension arms are not sprung in any way (that is, the suspension is not functional. The suspension arms are molded as part of the lower chassis). Tracks are provided as flexible one-piece belts that have already been connected for you. Requires four AAA batteries for the tank and one 9v battery for the transmitter, sold separately. Boxtop info indicates an approximate 40-minute continuous running time on one set of batteries.

Tamiya's 1/48th US Army staff car. ( Pre Assembled )

America was the first country in the world to mass-produce automobiles, and had the capacity to produce 4 million vehicles per year in the years leading up to WWII. As hostilities commenced, this industrial might was directed to the war effort, and many civilian vehicle models were modified for military service as staff cars. Used by high level officers, the cars were also used to transport pilots to and from their aircraft.

★Length: 101mm ★Soft, rounded form of the staff car is accurately modelled, including the distinctive fenders. ★Die-cast chassis for added weight and realism. ★Professionally-finished olive drab paint scheme also features realistic light weathering effects. ★High-quality pad-printed markings. ★Comes in a compact cube-shaped packaging.

Canon have created a website where you can download and print paper models ready for construction. This is a great way to get the kids and us away from the computer.

Simply click here to download this Jaguar MK2 card kit, & here for the instructions.

CMK have released this German Excavator Resin addon kit to be used in conjuction with a 1/72nd Leopard 2 , price isn't cheap @ over $90.00. But you must agree it builds into an interesting model.

Tamiya's new 3 Ton 4 x 2 Cargo Truck priced around the $55.00 range

Tamiya Diorama Accessories 1:48 German Aircraft power Supply Unit (Ltd Edition)

Available now from Tamiya these japanese figures in 1/350th.The set will include a total of three seperate sprues of figures, 48 on each sprue, 8 each of six different body positions.

This will make a total of 144 figures that will be included in this set, to add a greater sense of realism to your next 1/350 scale warship build. priced around $20.00 aud or so.

Airfix have released this 1:72 Falklands Set. Includes Sea Harrier, Harrier GR.3, Mirage Dagger, Pucara, Super Etendard, and Skyhawk plus paints, glue and brush and a bonus wall chart.

Lindberg have realeased another horse drawn kit. Estimated cost at around $150 -$200. Click and browse their website as they do have some amazing kits available.

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And heres a few for you "Rev Heads" from "Rev"ell

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Now from Masterpiecemodels!!!

72nd scale resin armor bases from $6.99 US
Foliage and paint not included
Sculpted by:
John Geigle and Ben Philo

New from Airfix English Electric Canberra B (I) 8 in 1/48th

The B (I) 8 was the interdictor version of the classic jet bomber & differed in that it had a raised fighter style cockpit. The B(I)8 was introduced to fill the role of a night-intruder bomber/interdictor flying low-level missions in the European theatre. In the bomber role, the B(I)8 only served with the RAF's Strike Squadrons in Germany. In its bomber configuration, this Canberra mark was part of the UK's Nuclear Strike Force and carried a US made weapon .

VH BOB Belly landing

5th of March 2008. The classic WW2 Mustang VH-BOB , belly landed at Point Cook on the weekend due to a landing gear malfunction! I was lucky enough to have flown in this piece of history back in January 2008 on Australia Day. Something that i won't forget quickly. I really hope this won't be the end of this amazing 1650 horse powered monster! Only time will tell. "Phil"

One of the last wooden toy companys

WAKEFIELD, Mass. (WBZ) ― In Wakefield, Mass., the P.K. Guillow Company has been in business for about 80 years, where they make model balsa wood kits. An American company actually manufacturing toys in the USA is a real novelty. "Some people think we're a dinosaur, but I'm proud of what we do, and I enjoy it, said Al Smith of P.K. Guillow Co.

The latest recalls of Chinese products have created a big opportunity for American companies and companies, like Guillow, are ready to pounce. "We'll gear up first and then consider options like possibly putting a label on our catalogue that says proud to be made in the USA," Smith said.It's one product the Chinese haven't been able to manufacture. Still, there are challenges. "With Chinese prices so low, it is a problem, but we can offer something with the safety and security of knowing something is made right here in the USA," Smith said.

All of the materials for the planes are made in the USA except the balsa wood itself, which grows in Ecuador and must be imported. The Guillow Company employs about 45 workers.

Resicast always have some great 1/35th photo etch and resin products. Heres the new Universal Carrier Infantry platoon carrier (Conversion for Tamiya Carrier) Contains over 150 resin and over 100 etched parts. Can be assembled as a command vehicle with radio or as a standard infantry vehicle.

Italian toy maker Brumm has released these models of Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan during WW2 how cute ? I am yet to find out what scale they are. Pay an extra $2.00 dollars and these come with a free detonator for even more family fun.