ScaleACT23 - Canberra Oz

[RayS]

While the big show was on in Telford on the other side of the globe a little competition was also happening in Australia's nation capital.

Here is a link to the images I took.

Some stats from the weekend.

We thought you might be interested in some of the basic stats for Scale ACT 23:
184 entrants
686 entries competed out 0f 706 registered (far and away our highest ever number!) - previous best 544
58 ACTSMS members entered 232 models
126 non-ACTSMS members entered 454 models
7 Junior modellers entered 7 models
Sentinel Shield (Tamiya Panzer IV variants) had 7 models entered
Kittyhawk Cup (Eduard FW-190) had 9 models entered
“The Grail: Warner Bros & Disney centenary” had 7 models entered
“Best Endurance Racing Car” award had 20 models entered
“Achievement Unlocked” (First time entering a model comp) special competition had 25 models entered
34 models eligible for the Air Force Association awards (Best RAAF build)
A massive 108 models eligible for the Commonwealth Cup award (Best UK, Canadian or Aussie subject, Sister clubs award)

[beany]

Superb set of photos Ray, it must have taken you ages to take them all. The show looks excellent and the venue appears to be impressive (sunshine at a British model show is often in short demand). The models are outstanding and it is refreshing to see subjects from RAAF, RAN RNZAF and so on that don't get represented so often on these shores. I have always loved Boomerangs, Beaufighters and even Spitfire in Aussie colours, foliage green in particular. The carrier deck scenes are outstanding but then many of the other models are too. I'm sure the Matchbox display table will be of interest to our CBK contingent. Thanks very much for taking the time and sharing Ray.

[iggie]

They're are some a lot of excellent models there! The Corvette really caught my eye, but everything looks to have been done to a very high standard...

[BWP]

A friend and I attended on the Sunday morning. It was a lovely display of modelling skills, the MB display was awesome, and we both came away with some nice pick-ups from the Swap & Sell.

I have to say the entry in the "achievement unlocked" category that was labelled "first ever model kit built" made me green with envious anger, a determination to punch the person who built it in the face should I ever meet him, and an absolute wish to vote it "best in show" (except that I forgot to vote, d'oh). Oh my god.

The various Eagle Transporters and Hawks on show also reminded me that I've got a bunch of kits to catch up on purchasing ....

[JamesPerrin]

Lots of lovely models. Obviously great to see Matchbox bring some love.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Lots of great models, thanks for taking the time to photo and share them !

[Clashcityrocker]

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

Nigel