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Post by Craig Sargent on Sept 23, 2008 20:48:37 GMT 12
Just back from the bum end of the country (Invercargill). Have to say it was a very good turn out for such a far South location. Got Gold and Best Aircraft for my 1/48 F/A-18C (apologies for the mixed quality pics).  Best in Show went to this 1/16 diorama by Greg Blick    Couple of quite nice 1/200 Macchi C.200s by Dave Lochead   Best Vac (Geoff Prentice Memorial Trophy) went to this 1/72 Helldiver by Brent Cooper  54mm LRDG trooper by Randy Hampton  Best Figure - Scratchbuilt 1/16 Gallipoli diorama by Andy Cairns  Dave Lochead's Red Nurse  Me and the end of the road (literally - where State Highway 1 ends; or starts depending on which Island you live in)  |
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Post by Craig Sargent on Sept 23, 2008 21:14:13 GMT 12
Few more pics Gold medal 54mm US Para by Randy Hampton  1/72 Pfalz D12 by Brent Cooper (3rd overall in aircraft)  Batman's Tumbler with LED headlights (very nicely done)  54mm Best Fantasy/Misc by Randy Hampton  Best Vehicle (Ducati Desmosedici)  Best Ship - 1/700 IJN Akatsuki  Best Armour - 1/35 Sturer Emil by Greg Blick  1/48 Monogram B-58 Hustler  NZ at War display  |
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Post by Naki on Sept 23, 2008 21:21:27 GMT 12
Some nice models there - your F-18 looks great. The NZ at war display looks impressive as does that B-58
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 23, 2008 21:39:17 GMT 12
Super photos Craig, and what an interesting selection of models, thanks so much for posting them here.
I really like that LRDG trooper, he has real cahracter. And the scratchbuilt Gallipoli trench scene is superb. It looks like a 3-D painting (which i guess is what a model is anyway).
Your Hornet is very nicely done. I'm sure we'd love to see more photos of it here. And the Helldiver swooping past King Kong's face is good too.
That 1/16th T32 is very interestingly displayed. Great stuff.
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Post by Calum on Sept 23, 2008 23:09:22 GMT 12
Nice stuff Craig. well done on the Hornet.
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Post by silverfox on Sept 25, 2008 20:48:27 GMT 12
Thanks for the pictures, the Hornet looks to be a well deserved winner, good to see the judges got it right.
The New Zealanders at War theme looked darned good too
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Moeggo
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Post by Moeggo on Sept 25, 2008 21:02:26 GMT 12
Hi Craig!
Great pictures! I couldn't afford to go down this year! Maybe next time!
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Post by Craig Sargent on Sept 26, 2008 20:45:54 GMT 12
No problem getting there for you next time - Wellington next year (and Christchurch the following year).
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Post by davelochead on Oct 19, 2008 20:18:10 GMT 12
The "Red Nurse's"name is Angie by the way...
and she wasnt the reason I didnt show.. cost was the reason really, but I might make it to Wellington.
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Post by mumbles on Oct 23, 2008 21:40:00 GMT 12
That Hustler sure is pretty. I have the Italeri 1/72 on the bench at tha moment, and am scratching my head over which shade of metal to paint which panel, and which panels to rub and buff....
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