IN REVIEW:
2016 South Island Championships & MODEL EXPO
23rd & 24th July
Wow! What a weekend! All the anticipation, planning, organising, building, and general hard work leading up to the big event actually paid off. The show was a huge success with lots of people through the door and plenty of well finished models on the tables. With big bold colourful posters adorning the three special exhibits, the well stocked retail stands of NZ Models, Acorn Models, and Creativity Plus, and the huge rail layout from the Central Otago contingent, feedback from the public was both positive and enthusiastic. And judges feedback was equally so, as the model competition entries were considered an overall excellent standard.
Well done to everybody involved! And a special thank you to each of the event sponsors: ACORN MODELS, ASI Ltd, BRINGAN'S, CHARACTER ENGRAVING, HOLDSWORTH & SONS, I-CUE PRINT, NZ MODELS, and WINGNUT WINGS.
Well done to everybody involved! And a special thank you to each of the event sponsors: ACORN MODELS, ASI Ltd, BRINGAN'S, CHARACTER ENGRAVING, HOLDSWORTH & SONS, I-CUE PRINT, NZ MODELS, and WINGNUT WINGS.
SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Class A Aircraft: Wayne King (P39Q/N Aircobra)
Class B Military Vehicles: Greg Blick (Tiran 4)
Class C Civilian Vehicles: Bruce Clay (1932 Ford Coupe)
Class D Figures: Les Smith (European Soldier 1510-25)
Class E Ships: Steve Hills (E-Boat)
Class F Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Misc: Greg Blick (Miak MK44 Ammoknight)
Class H Dioramas: Mark Gerken (“Uninvited Guests”)
Class K New Zealand: Gary Greer (Spitfire Mk 1)
Class Junior: Mace Braddock (DeHavilland Mosquito)
Best In Show: Greg Blick (Miak MK44 Ammoknight)
Runner Up: Bruce Clay (1932 Ford Coupe)
HOBBYCLASS RESULTS
Best Hobbyclass Model: Colin Heffer Spitfire MkVIII
Best Hobbyclass Junior: Paige Clay F-86 Sabre
BEST SPECIAL DISPLAY MODELS:
WW1 Anniversary: Russell Stephenson-Preston
WW2 in the Pacific: Gary Greer (Brewster Buffalo B-339)
Conflict In The Middle East: Russell Stephenson-Preston (M51 Super Sherman)
PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD:
Rob Mills (derelict amphibious tank)
SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Class A Aircraft: Wayne King (P39Q/N Aircobra)
Class B Military Vehicles: Greg Blick (Tiran 4)
Class C Civilian Vehicles: Bruce Clay (1932 Ford Coupe)
Class D Figures: Les Smith (European Soldier 1510-25)
Class E Ships: Steve Hills (E-Boat)
Class F Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Misc: Greg Blick (Miak MK44 Ammoknight)
Class H Dioramas: Mark Gerken (“Uninvited Guests”)
Class K New Zealand: Gary Greer (Spitfire Mk 1)
Class Junior: Mace Braddock (DeHavilland Mosquito)
Best In Show: Greg Blick (Miak MK44 Ammoknight)
Runner Up: Bruce Clay (1932 Ford Coupe)
HOBBYCLASS RESULTS
Best Hobbyclass Model: Colin Heffer Spitfire MkVIII
Best Hobbyclass Junior: Paige Clay F-86 Sabre
BEST SPECIAL DISPLAY MODELS:
WW1 Anniversary: Russell Stephenson-Preston
WW2 in the Pacific: Gary Greer (Brewster Buffalo B-339)
Conflict In The Middle East: Russell Stephenson-Preston (M51 Super Sherman)
PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD:
Rob Mills (derelict amphibious tank)