Sapma Model Club

SA Scale Model Expo update!

As well as hundreds of Scale Models on display, Scale Modelling demonstrations and browsing the Trader stalls EXPO 2026 also offers 2 other activities

Wargaming Demonstration:

For the 1st time at EXPO the staff & regular gamers at Chaotic Kraken Hobbies will be putting on demonstrations of tabletop warfare.
Three dedicated gaming tables will be running continuously throughout the weekend with both Warhammer and Bolt Action games being demonstrated.
In Warhammer players assemble armies of miniature figures representing futuristic soldiers, aliens, and supernatural creatures, then battle across tabletop battlefields
with terrain, using dice and rulebooks to resolve combat.
Bolt Action is a miniature wargame that allows players to recreate historical World War II battles using scale models, including infantry, tanks, and artillery, on tabletop battlefields
Come along and see the models featured in the FG1, FG2 and FG3 classes being used in anger.

https://chaotickraken.com.au

Kids Make and Take:

We will be again running our popular make and take activity on Sunday 11th between 10am & 2pm in the main exhibition hall.
Bring your children along to take part in a hands on, fun modelling activity, where they can learn some basic skills, and afterwards take their creation home as a memento of their visit to EXPO.
Entry is free but all children must be accompanied by parents and spaces are limited & we do recommend that old clothes are worn in case of accidents.

All materials used have been donated by Blue Tongue Hobbies.

https://bluetonguehobbies.com.au/

More details at:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRPo4cyv7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

and

https://sapma.com.au/expo/

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Here is the full list of September 2026 MoM entries... looking forwards to see all of these kits entered into the EXPO!!!! - 12 DAYS to go to get entered!! Display only too.. https://modelkitclub.com/clubs/sapma/events/sapma-expo-2026/enter

We had 4 models in the winner circle:

1 - Terry Helbig - Monogram 1/25 Ford 1948
2 - David Couche - Trumpeter 1/48 Grumman F9F Panther
3 - Adrian Letheby - Tamiya 1/35 Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I
3 - Bob Taylor - ICM 1/35 Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

Also on the table:

Mark Powley - Planet Models 1/48 CAC CA-15 Kangaroo
Trevor Putterill - MikroMir 1/72 DB-10
Robert Wawrysz - Dragon 1/72 Dornier Do 335
Marie Baker - French
Jack Dutschke - Halo: Master Chief statue 1:6 scale
Luke Cooper - Bandai 1/144 Incom Corporation T-70 X-Wing
Ray Seppala - MC=12W
Ryan Hothersall - Italeri 1/72 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
Stephan Salzmann - Mustang
John Kerr - Tamiya 1/48 North American P-51 Mustang
Gary Ng - Young Miniatures 1/10 Pirates
Brett Anderson - Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 911 'G-model'
Alex Borgas - SH 5
Ben Cross - Tryamma
Phil Pojer - Warehammer
John Harris - Games Workshop 28mm Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines

Display kits:

Jack Dutschke - Halo: ODST statue 1:6 scale
Ray Seppala - L400
Ben Cross - Sci-Fi Figure
Mark Bush - Tanks

Pics: Chris Woods

As part of SA Scale Model EXPO 2026 SAPMA are pleased to announce that the following demonstrations will be taking place over the course of the weekend.

Club members and guest speakers will provide insights, supported by practical demonstrations, on a wide range of topics.

These demonstrations are a great way to learn and improve your skills.

There is no charge for the demo, so come along and enjoy!

SATURDAY / One-Hour Demonstrations / Presenter(s)
10.00AM / Re-scribing & Restoring Detail / David Couche
11.15AM / Decaling / Mark Medwell
12.30PM / Photographing Scale Models / Chris Woods
1.45PM / Painting Historical Figures / David Hay
3.00PM / Painting Automotive Finishes / Scott Kilford & Rohan Hocking

SUNDAY / One-Hour Demonstrations / Presenter(s)
10.00AM / Weathering Techniques / Luke Sumolka & John Kerr
11.15AM / Painting Natural Metal Finishes / John Kerr
12.30PM / Airbrush Cleaning & Maintenance / Mike Reardon
1.45PM / Painting Wargaming Figures & Vehicles / Bradley Kerr

Expo26 is at the John Dunning Centre at PAC over the weekend 10-11 Oct 26, more info at:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19Q7UfAL4M/
and
HTTPS://SAPMA.com.au/Expo

Model of the Month Aug 2026 are finally done (life and everything)...

We have 4 models in the winner circle:

1 - Mark Medwell - Airfix 1/72 Spitfire F Mk.22
2 - Robert Wawrysz - Heller 1/72 Lockheed F-94 Starfire
3 - Mark Bush - Egypt Tank
3 - Marie Baker - Airfix Pteranodon

Also on the table:

Ben Cross - Bane Blade
Trevor Putterill - KP Models 1/72 Bloch MB.200
Tom Cholich - Revell 1/32 Focke-Wulf Fw 190
Stephan Salzmann - LIFE-LIKE Hobby Kits 1/32 Ford 1949 (1949-1951)
Andrew Thomas - Academy 1/32 Honda Benly
Gary Ng - Kanone
Ryan Hothersall - 1/72 MiG-21PFM Czechoslovakia
James Hall - Bandai No Praying Mantis
John Kerr - Tamiya 1/48 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Matthew Fletcher - Spitfire mk8
Neville Daniel - US Army Tractor
Tony Drake - Airfix 1/48 Westland Sea King

Display kits:
Tony Drake - Airfix 1/72 Messerschmitt Me 410
Tony Drake - Meng Model 1/48 Messerschmitt Me 410
Mark Bush - Various display kits
Pics: Chris Woods

https://modelkitclub.com/slideshow/SAPMA/model-of-the-month-aug-2026

On Wednesday we had our September 2026 MoM with a stellar collection of 20 models and lots of display only ones. Full list next week!

1st Terry Helbig - Monogram 1/25 Ford 1948 Woody and Midget
2nd David Couche - Trumpeter 1/48 Grumman F9F Panther
3rd Adrian Letheby - Tamiya 1/35 Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I
3rd Bob Taylor - ICM 1/48 Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

Pics: Chris Woods

Thanks for the feedback, there was a problem with entering kits into the MoM on Wednesday - that is now fixed.

https://modelkitclub.com/clubs/SAPMA/events/september-2026-mom/enter

We can see people entering into the Spruemaster and Expo26 - thanks and see you tomorrow night!

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SA Scale Model Expo 26 Theme 3 of 3..!

Australiana!

Football, meat pies, kangaroos…you know how it goes. This year’s model expo features the theme “Australiana”, i.e. anything that relates to our Australian history or way of life. Think Holden cars, Boomerang aircraft, Mad Max interceptor, maybe even a shrimp on the barbie! The list goes on.

Enter a scale model that represents Australian icons and you could be eligible for some prizes. The entry will be displayed on our Australiana table and can still be judged within its respective category. There are some great kits available and expo is getting close, so “crack on” and build something special.

The SAPMA SA Scale Model Expo 2026 is now open for entries:

https://modelkitclub.com/clubs/SAPMA/events/sapma-expo-2026/enter

Your login/email from last year should work, and if you've forgotten your password, just request a reset.

You can also use your Google or Facebook account to log in, so you don't need a password (it works like Spotify, etc.).

If you have any questions about entering kits, message SAPMA's Facebook Messenger or email [email protected].

Thanks

Tonight at midnight entries will open for the expo26, so to practice, you may want to enter some models into one of two of the events this Wednesday:

Model of the month:
https://modelkitclub.com/clubs/SAPMA/events/september-2026-mom/enter

and Spruemaster 26:
https://modelkitclub.com/clubs/SAPMA/events/spruemasters-2026/enter

Any issues/feedback, please DM me to pass that along. Thanks, see you all Wednesday.

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