I entered one of my dioramas into my first ever model expo.

So I went to the local model shop to purchase some paint for my next build, when the owner asked if I was going to the model expo this weekend (it was Saturday at 10:30am). I had no idea it was on,so I grabbed a flyer and thought to myself il go tomorrow and have a look.

Thought about it some more and got the idea in my head I should enter this dio... So when I got home I rang and asked if it was too late to enter a model. They said entries close at 1pm.... I had to get my butt moving if I wanted to make it. I raced up to the local engravers to get a plaque made, took half an hour then I drove to the expo and entered the dio with 15 mins to spare...PHEW!!

I got some good feedback even before I sat it on the display table. Will be judged tonight and awards tomorrow arvo. I was a bit nervous.

So results from the judging. Second in my class (large dioramas), and first place overall novice (first ever entry). So it was definitely worth the rush around yesterday. Met some amazing people, and in the next few months will be joining SAPMA, (South Australian Plastc Modellers Association).

Congratulations!! It was worth the Rush..

Well done Nick, totally deserved. Was nice to watch the Dio and model come together before it went to the comp.

Congratulation ! Great job !

Well done mate. Am so glad to see SAPMA comp getting new members this year. I was unable to attend due to injury, but I look at your diorama and see the judges were on song this year ! well done buddy, hope to see you another year !

Adam

Congratulations, Mate!

I'd lift up a Sheaf Stout to toast you but it's 6:30 a.m. here ... and I can't find the bloody stuff any more!



—mike

Hey man!! Concrats!!
J

Hey Nick - congrats on the win and a very good build!

Cheers
Nick

Hi Si, cheers so much for that, greatly appreciated. I couldn't believe some of the models there, not just armour but also aircraft and civilian vehicles. There's defineley some talented people out there. I see your up to painting the figures for your dio. It's coming along nicely, I have been watching it closely. Keep up the great work and update posts.

Hi Adam, yeah cheers for that. It was great to see other people's work and meet the people behind them who made them. Yeah I'm sure I will be attending next year for sure.

Hi mike, its never to early for a stout or an ale hahaha. Thanks for the congrats, i was a bit shocked that I came second, especially when the other dios were so good. The gentleman that took out first also won third, his first was a wrecked Japanese plane in water, which was mind blowing, and his third place was a 1/16 tiger tank with full interior.

Congratulations for the medals. Good to see a young face betwen the usual 50+ guys!

Greets

Claude

Hi Claude, thanks for the congratulations. It's surprising how many people have said that to me, especially at the expo.

Nice one bud, where's the link to the dio pics?

Andy

Hi Nick, yeah cracking on with the figures, trying a new style out that will hopefully look better, so keep watching lol did you get anymore pics from the event?

Hi Andy, here is a link. Sorry I thought I added it. My mistake.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/224599

Hey Si, I did see that. Personally I think this is where I need improvement. I'm keen to see what techniques you use, I think I may need to venture out of my comfort zone and try something new...keep me posted!

Yeah I got a few good ones, I will try to upload them this week. Also when they're up on the SAPMA website il post a link as well.

Cheers, Nick