May 2017 Model Art Magazine
Greg Neals Award Winning WW1 ANZAC Nurse 1:10 Scale
David McKinleys Scratch built WW1 German Stahl Morser 1:35 Scale
It is always great to see AMMS modellers hard work get recognised in print.
2016 December Meeting
I trust that everyone was happy with their stash of kits from the December Meeting Monster Raffle and the spiteful Santa organised by Al. Bowie. I hope that you can find the time now to build them over the coming months and we see them on rhe Comp table.
AMMS Members had another great year at interstate and local comps including Sydney Scale Model Show, Illawarra, Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne shows. It really demonstrates the individual strengths of our memebers within AMMS. We finished the year with the Andy Reid Memorial Trophy a joint Sherman build competition with AMMS Brisbane. Andy was a long term member of Brisbane AMMS. David McKinley’s Sherman build won the day in a secret ballat style selection of the competing shermans.
I hope that everyone has a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year and we see you again on the second Friday of January 2017 for you to show what Santa bought for you.
From the “Committee” and myself all the best for the New Year ahead. Regards David McKinley – President..
Peter Farrugia Modeller Of The Year – again.
Peter was again awarded the AMMS Sydney Modeller Of The Year – 2016 Lyndsey Sparkes Memorial Award., for second year in a row. So will it be a hatrick in 2017?
Congratulations to Peter.
WW1 Rolls Royce Armoured Car and Wind Wagon
Recent entries in scratch build in Queensland Scale Model Show by Greg Neal. Both are WW1 1:35th scale and are multi award winning builds. AMMS Sydney.
Antique Machinery Show and Hawkesbury Model Hobby Show
AMMS will be present at this show over the weekend of 17th and 18th of Sept 2016.
Hawkesbury Hobby and Model Show
Antique Machinery Rally Weekend Hawkesbury
We are always looking for new members including juniors to join us at our meetings. So if you have an interest in military subjects but cannot afford a 1:1 scale version then develop your skills in scale modelling in 1: many scales of your favorite military subjects and learn from a range of master builders at our meetings.
Dont do military, thats OK too as we accomodate Sci Fi, car and truck, figures and a range of other scale modellers as well. You can discuss your models on our facebook page.
AMMS Sydney Stand
Check the calendar at the bottom of the page for the next meeting date and we hope to see you soon at St Marys, around 7.pm Nova Employment Transition Centre.Cnr Chapel and East Sts or drop me an email at mckinleydavid2@gmail.com
Calander Updated for 2016 Events.
Hi all i have updated the calander for the Illawarra show dates and amended the meeting dates until Nov 2016. If you know of other event dates let me know so I can add these too.
Bring along your Work In Progress models, dio, viignette, figures or your latest reference find for discussion.
Dont forget that every meeting is a competition night so get those completed models in for judging for medallions, End of Year Best of Class and Modeller of the Year.
Photo Booth Set-up
What’s interesting (to me at least) is the lighting from below the model. I’d have thought that might have introduced more problems, but by using a translucent sheet of perspex, you get a really nice effect.
Check out Doog’s website for some more pics using his setup, and for technique and general modelling articles.
Ordnance QF 25-pounder
Date: July 2006
Continuing our series of 25pdr references, here’s a detailed set from Greg Neal, of a 25pdr produced by Australian company Charles Ruwolt Ltd (refer image of serial number plaque).
Ordnance QF 25-pounder Carriage
Date: February 2011
This is a series of rarely seen detailed images of a 25-pounder carriage, sans gun. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank (Dozer) – Part 2
Date: February 2011
A follow-up walkaround on Australian M3 Medium with dozer attachment and anti magnetic grenade screens.
This is a straight gun tank, with 75mm counterweight, anti magnetic screens. Continue reading