SA Scale Model EXPO 2024 - is now over - wait for 2025 news
SA Plastic Modellers Association presents
Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 September 2024
Open to public 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Come and see aircraft, armour, ships, automotive, sci-fi, dioramas PLUS MUCH MORE!
Location
John Dunning Centre, Prince Alfred College, Dequetteville Tce Kent Town.
Entry is at the rear of the school via The Parade West (look for the Pirie St entrance). Enter through the school gates with car parking found on the left. The hall is approximately 50m further on via a path (will be signposted).
About the EXPO
Planning for the SA Scale Model Expo 2024 is under way!
Dates and a venue have been locked in!
Based on the past 3 years of entries, the competition categories have been refreshed with added details in category descriptions (please see below)
Are you under 17 years old? 2024 is a great year for you at the SA Model Expo!!
Whether you are just starting out or have been modelling for
some years, ENTER this year’s competition in one of the two the junior
categories for a chance to win a great PRIZE. Every entry gets a chance to win!
PRIZES include, Airbrush & Compressor, Tool Sets & various ‘How
To’ modelling books!
Under 14 & Under 17s
ALL subjects welcome; Warhammer, Mechs, Gundam, Spaceships or just a
classic Aircraft, Tank or Car model like your dad builds.
FREE entry for up to 3 models
General Admission Charges
Entrants : FREE
Adults: $10.00 (2 Day Pass $15.00)
Concession and Students: $5.00 (2 day Pass $7.00)
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $15.00
Children 12 and under: FREE (must be with an adult)
Entering the EXPO
The SA Scale Model Expo is open to modellers of all standards who can either enter their models for technical judging or for display only if they do not wish to compete.
Cutoff for entries will be midnight Thursday 26th September 2024, with any entries not lodged online by this time, will be designated for display only.
Entries already lodged online can be presented to the entries desk during the following times:
Friday 27 September, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 28 September, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Adult Entry : $3 per entry. Minimum entry fee of $8-00 applies
Junior Entry (17 and under) rates: FREE
Display Only Entries: FREE
Entry fees are payable when you bring your entries in with your lodgment receipt.
If you would like to learn more about how to enter, please contact us via ExpoDirector@SAPMA.com.
Conditions of Entry
All expo entries either for technical judging or display are subject to our conditions of entry. Please read carefully before lodging your entry.
Click here to download a copy of the Conditions of Entry
References for your entry
The one thing which can mean the difference in winning or placing in the model expo is the references that are supplied with the model. Many times the expo judges have judged great models at the expo but the models references have been nonexistent or wrong and this has prevented a worthy model from placing, or in some cases even winning.
Ensure your referencing is succinct and make sure you include the relevant details relating to the build. Box art, kit instructions, aftermarket part (if used) instructions, modifications which you may have made in the build and any corrections that you may have made to kit flaws or inaccuracies. If you have corrected flaws or enhanced a model, provide some photographic or drawing references. If some of the references or photos that you used are in a book or books then photo copy the relevant material and include it.
Please make sure the supplied references are relevant to the subject modelled. This is also especially important if you choose a different scheme or markings than what was supplied in the kit. If the accuracy of the references to the subject doesn’t match then this will lose you points.
For some model kits supplied references can be problematic. Many figures or Sci-Fi kits come from low-production manufacturers and sometimes kit instructions or box art are scant or non-existent. In this case Google is your answer. If someone has kitted a subject then that subject must have some information be somewhere online
Click here to view judging notes.
Categories for Judging - New Category changes for 2024!
AK1 – Animal Kingdom (Open all scales)
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
AV1 – AFV (Small Scale tracked and wheel driven) 1/72 and smaller
Sponsored by RW Hobby
AV2 – AFV (Medium Scale tracked and wheel driven) 1/36 to 1/71
Sponsored by BNA Model World
AV3 – AFV (Large Scale tracked) 1/35 and larger
Sponsored by Phil Pojer
AV4 – AFV (Large scale Wheel Driven) 1/35 and larger
Sponsored by AB&S Enterprises
CA1 – Civil Aircraft (open All Scales)
Sponsored by Paulo Castro
CR1 – Cars (Small Scale) 1/43 and smaller
Sponsored by Dave Langfield
CR2 – Cars (Medium/Large Street Legal) 1/42 and larger
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
CR3 – Cars (Medium/Large Competition) 1/42 and larger
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
CR4 – Cars ( Medium/large Kustom) 1/42 and larger
Sponsored by The Scale Modellers Supply
DR1 – Dioramas (Small) < 900cm2
Sponsored by John Murray jnr
DR2 – Dioramas (Large) > 900cm2
Sponsored by BNA Model World
DR3 – Dioramas (Civil – Open All Scales)
Sponsored by Burgundy Estates
FG1 – Gaming Figures (Open All Scales)
Sponsored by Military Hobbies
GD1 – Gundam (Open all scales)
Sponsored by Canberra Hobby Centre
HF1 – Historical Figures (open all scales)
Sponsored by Firestorm Hobbies
JT1 – Jets (Small): 1/72 to 1/99
Sponsored by Aeroworks
JT2 – Jet (Medium scale): 1/36 to 1/71
Sponsored by BNA Model World
JT3 – Jets (Large Scale): 1/35 and larger
Sponsored by Pete Reljic
MA1 – Micro Aviation 1/100 and smaller Sponsored by Model Matters
MB1 – Motorbikes (Open all Scales)
Sponsored by Keith Thomson
ME1 – Mecha (Open all scales)
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
PR1 – Prop Single Engine (Small Scale) 1/72 to 1/99
Sponsored by John Murray Snr
PR2 – Prop Multi Engine (Small Scale) 1/72 to 1/99
Sponsored by Avonmore Books
PR3 – Prop Single Engine (Medium Scale) 1/36 to 1/71
Sponsored by Aeroworks
PR4 – Prop Multi Engine (Medium scale) 1/36 to 1/71
Sponsored by Aeroworks
PR5 – Prop (Large scale) 1/35 and larger
Sponsored by Pete Reljic
RH1 – Rotors & Helicopters (open all scales)
Sponsored by Andy Stockings
RK1 – Rockets Space and Missiles (open all scales)
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
SF1 – Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Movie Figures (open all scales)
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
SF2 – Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Movie Busts (open all scales)
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
SF3 – Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Movie Vehicles (Small) Up to 15cm in length, width or height
Sponsored by Maria Baker
SF4 – Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Movie Vehicles (Medium) between 15cm and 30 cm in length, width or height
Sponsored by Scale Modeller Supply
SF5 – Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Movie Vehicles (Large) greater than 30 cm in length, width or height
Sponsored by 3Dmat
SH1 – Ships (Open All Scales)
Sponsored by BNA Model World
SH3 – Submarines (Open All Scales)
Sponsored by Alistair McDonald
TR1 – Trucks Bobtail and combination (Open all scales)
Sponsored by Model World
UN1 – Unnominated / Scratch Build
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
J14 – Junior (Modelers Aged under 14)
Sponsored by David Couche
I17 – Intermediate (Modelers Aged 14 – 17)
Sponsored by John Murray Jnr
Special Awards Categories
Best Aviation Entry
Sponsored by Model World
Best Auto Entry – Darrel McKay Memorial Award
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
Best AFV Entry
Sponsored by Aeroworks
Best Maritime Entry – John Currie Memorial Award
Sponsored by Samios Plumbing Supplies
Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Entry
Sponsored by Supercheap Hobbies
Best Historically Entry
Sponsored by Military Hobbies
Best Truck Award -Lawrence Parry Memorial Award
Sponsored by Keith Thomson
Best Diorama Entry
Sponsored by 3D Mat
Penny Couche Memorial Trophy – Best Female Entrant Award
Sponsored by David Couche
Best RAAF Entry in Show
Sponsored by Mark Medwell
Best USAF USN and USMC
Sponsored by Allied and Axis Wings
Gary Jeffries Trophy Best Scratchbuilt Entry
Sponsored by Adelaide Moulding and Casting
Best Paint Job (non Auto)
Sponsored by Scale Modeller Supply
Best Post WW2
Sponsored by Military Hobbies
Junior Painting Encouragement Award
Sponsored by Scale Modeller Supply
Best Revell Entry
Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies
Best Airfix Entry
Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies
Best Tamiya Entry
Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies
Best Italieri Entry
Sponsored by Southern Model Supplies
Best Junior Entry
Sponsored by Hobby Habit
Entrants Choice Best Junior Entry
Sponsored by Hobby Habit
Entrants Choice:
Aviation
Sponsored by SAPMA
Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Sponsored by SAPMA
Automotive
Sponsored by SAPMA
Historical
Sponsored by SAPMA
Ships
Sponsored by SAPMA
Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Sponsored by SAPMA
SAPMA Sprue Master Trophy
Sponsored by SAPMA
SAPMA Modeller Of The Year Trophy
Sponsored by SAPMA
Best of Show – Judges Grand Award
Sponsored by SAPMA
Trader tables
SA Scale Model Expo has tables available to commercial traders for sale of a wide range of scale model related items.
Traders must be commercial traders and hold a current A.B.N.
If you are interested in being a trader please send through your details to ExpoDirector@SAPMA.com.au
SA Scale Model Expo 2024 thanks the following sponsors for their generous support:
LOCATION
Cosgrove Hall
40-50 York Avenue, Clovelly Park SA
EXPO OPENING TIMES
Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 9.00am – 4.00pm Presentations
Sunday from 3:00pm
COMPETITION ENTRY TIMES
Friday 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Note: Only under exceptional circumstances will we accept entries after the 2.00pm Saturday cut-off
SA Scale Model Expo 2023 Gallery
Armoured Fighting Vehicles
General Admission
Entrants FREE
Adults $10.00 (2 Day pass $15.00
Concession and Student $5.00
Children 12 and under FREE
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $15.00
Cost Per Model Entry
Technically Judged $3.00 Display Only FREE Ages 13 & Under FREE Ages 14 – 17 $1.00 Min. Charge (Adults) $8.00
More Information
All Expo entry and trade enquiries to the Expo Coordinator:
Phone 0407 799 683
View full venue and entry details (including description of all categories and rules) and print an entry form at the website.
Cars
Civil Aircraft
Dioramas
Gundan and Mecha
Historical Figures
Junior, Intermediate and Novice
Jets
Micro Aviation 1-100 and smaller
Motorbikes open all Scales
Props
Rigged Airplanes
Rotors and Helicopters All Scales
Sci-Fi Fantasy Movie Gaming - Figures and Busts
Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Movie Vehicles
Ships and Submarines
Animal Kingdom and Space (new categories)
Trucks
Unnominated
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