The final APMA meeting of the year brought us the AGM, and a great array of models on the tables. Once again it was good good to see our friends and great sponsors of the APMA Start Hobbies and Platypus publications in the room plus our new friends Melissa & Matthew Gock from Sideline Hobbies. These supplies providing our members with a fine selection of books, kits and modelling supplies.
The AGM
As is customary we held clubs AGM at this meeting Where our President Carlo Piscicelli regaled us of activities for the up coming 50th anniversary year, plus mention of special surprises to come. Reports for the treasure and Secretary were also tabled.
The members of the 2025 committee were also re-elected unopposed. For a full account of the AGM please read the APMA 2025 AGM official minutes.
Theme winners
First place
Sikorsky S-38 amphibious flying boat.
I:48 Tom’s Model works Sikorsky S-38. vacuform & resin. With PNG markings. SMS paints.
By Ian Wrenford
Equal second place
Pan ‘am 747-100
1:144 scale Airfix 747-100 with gusset added to the fuselage and aftermarket decals
By James Argaet
Equal second place
Dassault MD 315 Flamant
1:72 Azur Dassault MD 315 Flamant.
By Jiri Kure
Presidents choice award
M1A2 Abrams
I:35 Meng
By Laurence L
Checkout the winners models and other great builds on the display tables this month.