HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

ARMIE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS A...

HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2009

THE SUPERHEROES ARE COMING........

YUP......ITS MARVEL & DC TIME

MATT'S TIGER

AFV 1/35 TIGER I LATE NORMANDY 1944

Chipping Paint On Metal Techniques

Another useful web page from our member Wee Kiong aka TigerKing


Chipping Paint On Metal Techniques/Experiments by

The Terrapin Narrow Gauge Society


Check it out!

WIP.....THE PHANTOM MENACE APPEARS

Another WIP from MARK

WIP....THE CAT OUT OF HELL......THE HELLCAT

CORRECTED DECK

The deck was restained dark blue and directional lines air-brushed on.

AIRFIX TROPHY 2009 DETAILS

BONUS – first 100 entries will receive a $10 voucher

Official Entry Form

Entry Number : …………….. (for official use only)

Name : Mr/Mrs/Mdm/Ms/Dr ……………………….. NRIC NO. ………….. Age …….

Address : …………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………..Postal Code (S) …………………
Contact No. : ………………………... Email : ………………………………………….
Title of Entry : …………………………………………………………………………...
Brand …………….Scale : …………………. Model Kit Of.: ……………………

Competition Category*Aircraft Masterclass category
Aircraft Senior category
Aircraft Junior category***

I understand and agree that the organizers shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to any model or models that are submitted for this competition. I also agree to abide by the Rules & Regulations applicable to this competition, a copy of which I have received, read and understood.

* Please circle the correct one
** Please indicate whether entry is made straight-out-box, used with after-market products (eg resin, photo-etched…), all conversions or modifications and any support of peculiar or uncommon painting schemes.
*** Please verify that you meet the age requirement (16 years or younger)


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Signature Date
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description of work done** : (to be placed under the competition work) *
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Model Collection Slip

This slip is to be given to each participant as an official receipt
Participant must bring this receipt, when collecting the model after the competition.

Entry Number : ………………( for official use only)

Name : Mr/Mrs/Mdm/Ms/Dr ……………………………….Tel : ………………….

Competition Category* Aircraft Masterclass/Aircraft Senior/Aircraft Junior


Rules & Regulations

1) Eligibility

a) There is a fee of $5 per entry for this competition.

b) Each model must be accompanied with an entry form.

c) Model must be built, painted and finished by the person on the entry form.

d) Entries submitted from past competition will be rejected.

e) There are 3 categories of completed aircraft models being contested, and they are:

(i) Materclass categories – for all previous model competition winners, and professional modelers (people paid to build models, whether on commission or salaried basis).
(ii) Senior category – for modelers age 17 and above, but excludes those in above as at 18th June 2009, but excludes those in (i) above.
(iii) Junior category – for modelers age 16 and below as at 18th June 2009.

f) All entries must be delivered between 12 noon to 8pm from 18th to 19th June 2009 to the Aerospace Hub reception area at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

g) No further entries will be entertained after 8pm on 19th June 2009.

h) Entries will be on display for public viewing from 2pm onwards from 18th to 20th June 2009. Prize presentation at 2.00pm on Saturday 20th June 2009. All entries must be collected from after prizes are presented.

i) Organisers will not be liable for any loss or damage to any models that occur during the whole period of the event.

j) Entrants must collect back their prize entries immediately after the prize presentation.

k) All models which are not collected back within the stipulated period will be disposed of at the sole discretion of the organizers.

l) It is hereby agreed that participants agree that their names, their models, and photographs of themselves and / or their models may be used in advertising and promotion activities conducted by the organizers.

m) ALL JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

2) Workshops on model building

a) The will be half day workshops at on the Thursday, 18th June 2009 and Friday, 19th June 2009 for people interested in model building. The cost is $15 per person, and will include entry to the competition.

3) Contest

a) Entries will be handled by judges and officials both for proper table placement and for judging as required.

b) Entries will be judged based on overall appeal, construction, finish, creativity, and realism.

4) Prize Presentation

a) The prize presentation ceremony will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday, 20th June 2009 at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

b) In each category, there will be a 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize, and 12 commendations.

c) The will be a “Best Airfix” entry award.

d) A prize for the “Most Creative” entry will be awarded.


Awards Classification

(i) Materclass categories – for all previous model competition winners, and professional modelers.

1st prize – trophy, gifts, and $200 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
2nd prize – trophy, gifts, and $100 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
3rd prize – trophy, gifts, and $50 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
4th – 15th commendations, with gifts

(ii) Senior category – for modelers age 17 and above, but excludes those in above.

1st prize – trophy, gifts, and $150 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
2nd prize – trophy, gifts, and $100 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
3rd prize – trophy, gifts, and $50 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
4th – 15th commendations, with gifts

(iii) Junior category – for modelers age 16 and below.

1st prize – trophy, gifts, and $150 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
2nd prize – trophy, gifts, and $100 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
3rd prize – trophy, gifts, and $50 Hobby Bounties (Katong) voucher
4th – 15th commendations, with gifts


Organised by : Hobby Bounties, Morgan Hobbycraft Centre, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Central Hobby Plus

Sponsored by :Airfix, Amaquest Pte Ltd, FROG, Humbrol, Swann-Morton, A.R.M.I.E.,
Hobby Bounties, Hobby Focus, Morgan Hobbycraft Centre, and Central Hobby Plus

Supported by : Achtung Japan Hobby

A WINTER'S TALE......

FROM ARDENNES WITH LOVE......

Remember the dawn after the darkest hour.........

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ARMIE

JUST TO GET YOU GUYS IN THE MOOD!

ARMIE WILL BE CLOSED 20TH & 21ST

ARMIE WILL BE CLOSED THIS 20TH AND 21ST DEC.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

AIRFIX TROPHY 2009

NATIONAL AIRFIX AERONAUTICAL MODEL
ENGINEERING COMPETITION 2009
DATE : 18th – 20th JUNE 2009
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC



DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

JERRY''S JETS

DECK MEETS THE BIRD

Wait A Minute!

Weren't those MID-LATE US decks BLUE?

sigh..........

HOW THE DECK WAS WON

THE MAN.... THE BATMAN

YOU TALKING TO ME?....

YOU TALKING TO ME?.....

YOU TALKING TO MEEE?

WIP BY MATTHEW

THE DECK

So...Don't throw away those ice-cream sticks....