What a great and eclectic collection of models on show this month. Space ships, monsters, coffin cars and Canberra bombers all graced the tables, thanks to our themes of ‘TV & movies’ and the letter ‘C’ . Not only were the tables jam packed with models but so was the days program. This included a visit from Charmain Travis, daughter of our recently departed Jim Travis and a display of rare Frog kits from 1976.
Visit from Charmain Travis
Our special guest Charmain Travis came to thank APMA for helping her sell off Jims considerable stash of kits. The sale of these kits raised several thousands of dollars which was donated to some of Jim’s favorite charities. Much of the hard work of collecting, organising and selling the kits was done by Graham Carter and Simon Wolff. Well done lads, sterling effort!
Carlo Piscicelli our club Chairman announced that Charmain would be made an honorary member of the APMA and be given her fathers membership number ’15’. Also as a Tribute to Jim, Carlo announced that in the new year we would have a special theme ‘Jims kits’ , where participants would need to display models purchased from Jim’s stash. Finally Charmian was asked if she would like to draw the raffle.
Frog Models display
Keeping with our fiftieth anniversary we had a special display of Frog kits from 1976. The display provided a look at kit manufacturing and packaging of the time. Many thanks to Bob Morgan and Warren Evans for bringing in their kits for display and for their knowledge and insights.
‘TV and Movies’ theme winners
‘TV & Movies’ Includes models from a Movie or TV show
First place
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
From the movie ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
1:16 scale mainly scratch built kit. Created from some parts of a Model T Ford kit plus wood, metal and cloth.
By Ian Wrenford
Equal second place
The Great Escape
From the movie ‘The Great Escape’.
1:35 scale Master box Watchtower kit. Modified interior tower detail and search light. Steve McQeen figure added.
By Andrew Buckley
Equal second place
‘Elenor’ a 1969 GT500 Shelby Mustang
From the movie ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ 2000 remake.
1:25 scale AMT kit. With modified Bonnet pins, Plug wires, Fuel lines and Seat belts. Added 427 Cobra Jet engine and Elenor front clasp pipes.
By Allan Johnson
Letter ‘C’ theme winners
The letter ‘C’! Things starting with the letter C.
First place
Crossley armoured car
1:35 scale Copper State kit. With homemade decals and modified figures.
By Andrew Buckley
Equal second place
Caterpillar Grader
1:72 scale resin kit. OOB
By Graham Carter
Equal second place
Camel
1:72 Roden kit. With custom markings with decals and paint.
By Graham Carter
General display winners
First place
Can-Am Corvette
I:25 scale Revell kit. OOB
By Christos Koutsogiannis
Second place
Keith Park & Hurricane I
I:72 scale Airfix kit.
By Ley Reynolds
Third place
British Airways 737-200
1:144 scale Eastern Express kit.
By James Argaet
Checkout the winners models
and other great builds on the display tables this month.