North Queensland Scale Modellers Inc. 9th annual model
competition and expo took place over the 2023 Kings birthday long weekend at
the Jezzine Barracks Military Museum.
Whilst the number of models on display and entering the competition (121
and 105 respectively) was down on last year, modellers were agreed that the
quality of builds was outstanding and variety of subjects broader than in
previous years.
Of note one in five models entered was by a modeller who had
not entered a competition previously and several of these won categories and
awards. Certainly, the vibe of the weekend was relaxed and congenial, and lots
of conversations occurred between modellers swapping stories, tips and advice. Our
new online entry system worked well and there were plenty of helpers with the
difficult task of judging which proceeded efficiently.
Thanks to the generous support of our members and sponsors
we were again able to raise in the vicinity of $1000 for our supported
charities. We would like offer our sincere thanks to our sponsors; Col and
Keith Williams of the RC Shop Townsville for their unwavering support of our
group and the hobby, Jason Baily (Aussie Scale Modeller / Outlaw Paints), Toyworld
Townsville, The Comic Book Factory, The Australian Armor and Artillery Museum,
B&B Hobbies Mackay and BNA Model World.
A list of award winners and some images of the event follow.
2023 |
NQSM Inc. Model
Competition Results |
AS |
Aircraft Small (1/72 Scale or
smaller) HC – Greg Canning
Lockheed T-33A HC – Paul Yoo –
BF 109 E1 HC – Paul Yoo –
BF 109 G-10 |
AL |
Aircraft Large
Scale (larger than 1/72) HC – Steve Warring
Mirage III |
MT |
Military Vehicles
- All scales tracked. HC - Paul Yoo –
Panzer 38T HC – Mark Smith –
Panzer IV HC – Craig Ingram – Abrams in Auscam Winner – Ross Moore – MK A Whippet |
MW |
Military Vehicles
- All scales wheeled. HC – Myles Somerset
– Nancy HC – Alvin Whyte –
M1240 |
AU |
Automotive – including
cars, trucks and motorcycles of all scales and types. |
SH |
Ships |
SF |
Space and science
fiction HC- Zac Martin- Taylor-
Bomber Robot HC – Mike Jarvis
-Warhammer Space Marine |
FG |
Figures – factual or
fictional figures of all types and scales HC – Zac Martin -Taylor
– Baby Blue HC – Zac Martin -Taylor
– Master Yoda |
WG |
Wargaming/
Fantasy HC Ross Moore – Wayne
Sepents HC Alex Donohue –
Player 2 |
MM |
Master Modeller HC - Jason – Mack Truck Edens Pride HC - Greg Canning
– MK A Whippet HC – Nigel Enyon –
Clock Shop |
DS |
Dioramas /
vignettes – base less than 30 cm max dimension HC – Brent Gilley
– Tobrook 1941 HC – Mark Smith –
Panzar IV Dak Dior HC – Mark Smith –
25 Pounder in Action Winner – Mark Smith – Take my photo please. |
DL |
Dioramas /
Vignettes – base greater than 30 cm max dimension HC – Mark Smith – Our Turn Next HC – Dave Donohue
– Dust Off |
MS |
Miscellaneous –
not applicable to any other category Winner –Sean
Watson – M777A2 Gun |
JU |
Young Modeller – all
scales and types by entrants under 18 |
SP |
“Special Category
2023 “After the Apoclypse” |
|
Graham Harris
Trophy – awarded to the best 1/72 scale aircraft. Winner – Paul
Yoo- Spanish Civil War Messerschmidt |
|
Outlaw Paints – Best WW2 Aircraft
Winner – David Donohue – Policarpov 2VS “Mule” |
|
New Modeller
Award HC – Alexander Donohue
– Through the Fire HC -Alexander
Donohue – No Humies ere HC- Paul Yoo –
Panzerjager 1 Winner – Sam Pankhurst
– Space Marine |
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Best of Show– all scales and
categories, this model will be chosen from the leading competition entries
and judged separately by the chief judge. |
|
Peoples Choice |