Get together & Model Auto Expo.

[ferrari fan]

It is just over 3 weeks and the big event here in Perth, Modelscene (diecast) is uppon us again.

Sunday 23 May 2004
Cannington Agricultural hall crn. Albany Highway& station street, Cannington ,9.30am-3.30pm $4 entree kids FREE!


Maybe this is a good venue to have a sort of get together asgain as food and refreshments are available PLUS I will have a fair few prototype's on loan from Admin (Thank You Very much, for your support and trust) on show ,so these can be inspected and admirred
Anyway, I will be there (cannot leave the display) but looking (again) forward of meeting you all and have a nice chinwag about our hobby.
My theme this year will be FORD Motorsport.
Including Bathurst and F1 +CART.

[Pedro]

Ferrari Fan,
Do you know what prototypes that will be on loan to you at the moment?;)

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Pedro
Ferrari Fan,
Do you know what prototypes that will be on loan to you at the moment?;)

No ,I do not, and if it is the same as last year then I will only know at the very last moment what Trevor and Richard will make available to me, but it will be a broad spectrum,i.e. will cover all makes.
See you there.

[Domin8]

By chance would you think that any of the prototypes would be up for sale at all?:)

[Pedro]

Originally posted by Domin8
By chance would you think that any of the prototypes would be up for sale at all?:)
Would not think so.
The prototypes are kept until the production run is ready then Admin may be generous and give one away in a competition or something.;)

[chups]

hey FF, if you need someone to fill in for a bit so you can have a look around/lunch or whatever, i will make myself avaliable for a few hours

[inter]

Does any body know when is the next major swap car meet in sydney?
inter

[Dingo]

Are there any major model swap meets in Melbourne? I can't say I've heard of too many, although my ear isn't that close to the ground.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Dingo
Are there any major model swap meets in Melbourne? I can't say I've heard of too many, although my ear isn't that close to the ground.
Keep an eye on the Melbourne Trading Post...they are usually advertised in there...

I don't know which part of Melb your from, but there is a good swap meet in Springvale Rd in Forest Hill...I think its in September.

Just looked in this weeks Trading Post and found this...

COLLECTABLE TOY SWAPMEET
Melbournes monthly model car & train swapmeet. Scouthall, Mahoney's Rd, Forest Hill, Thursday 29th April, 7.30pm. BRN:0970743U
0412-096-832

This one is different to the one I posted above...have never been to the Mahoneys Rd Swap Meet...

Cheers

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by chups
hey FF, if you need someone to fill in for a bit so you can have a look around/lunch or whatever, i will make myself avaliable for a few hours

Thanks for the kind offer, see you, and many others, there !

[chups]

heres the poster for anyone that wants a pretty picture of what FF has already said. :)

see here (http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/albums/userp ics/10003/wamcc2004.jpg)

[stevelb1]

Originally posted by inter
Does any body know when is the next major swap car meet in sydney?
inter

There a swap meet every 3rd friday of the month in Granville I think its in the Catholic Church, I'll get the proper details for A.S.A.P

[ferrari fan]

I just have a feeling;) that the Prototype department will have some red hot item in it, somehow.
Well worth the visit to come and see these, for sure.

[timbo333]

I'll do my best to make it along again.

The WAMCC always put on a great display and last year Ferrari Fan had prototypes at this very show as well as his own tractor models etc..

Well worth the visit and i also managed to pick up some great bargains from the retailers who tend to use the fair as a clearance sale........hopefully they will again......;)


Cheers,

Timbo.

[ferrari fan]

I just had the HDT/HRT model cars out of the display units and on the table (Big table) out in the pergola, due to the article in the latest AMC issue.
Just a thought, to even the FORD display that I am going to do, maybe I should try to wressle another table out of the Press Jager and put up a HDT/HRT Holden display, as these models are equaly sensationally executed and might be bringing some pleasure to the attending public that favours Holden Racing
(could not think of any reason why one should, but then again:D )
What do we think of that idea? from Monaro to VY in 2.4 mtr.
This would no doubt please members like Chups!

[chups]

well it would please members like me, and all the other holden fans, but if i wanted monaro to VY in 2.4m i would just go look at my collection. only i dont have the prototypes on mine :(

but i think you should have a ford racing and holden racing display, ordered in chronological order. it would be quite a site

[Grubby]

I still have not seen a VY in 1:18

Grubby

[ferrari fan]

Well a select few on this forum have and ,I have been told that they look the ants pants. They are SENSATIONAL!
As I said there will be some red hot prototypes on show, which ones I will be trusted with ,I do not know!
So to be there is to see them, and maybe some of you can do the honours in the posting pics department, when it is all over.

Mixing FORD with the GM product is NOT on they, if happening ,will be seperate displays.

[Grubby]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Well a select few on this forum have and ,I have been told that they look the ants pants. They are SENSATIONAL!
As I said there will be some red hot prototypes on show, which ones I will be trusted with ,I do not know!
So to be there is to see them, and maybe some of you can do the honours in the posting pics department, when it is all over.

Mixing FORD with the GM product is NOT on they, if happening ,will be seperate displays.

I guess I will just have to wait until they are released to te public.

The model expo sounds like it would be excellent, but ut's just too far away for me.

Grubby

[chups]

hey grubby, its not too far, i came over from mt gambier for model auto expo, you can do the same.

ok, so maybe i moved over here with my family but thats not the point

[BB]

Hi Grubby and fellow South Australians,

there is a toy and model car swap meet on at Wayville on June 12 and 13. If anyone wants more info I would be happy to pass it on.

[Grubby]

Originally posted by chups
hey grubby, its not too far, i came over from mt gambier for model auto expo, you can do the same.

ok, so maybe i moved over here with my family but thats not the point

I would have to come back though Chups.

[chups]

nah, once you get over here you wont want to leave. you get biante cars first, and you could have a tour of the biante warehouse. why would you want to go back :)

[Grubby]

I have only been to Perth once and it is a great place.

I will visit there again one day.

I will just have to make sure I time it right.

Grubby

[Cracker]

Originally posted by BB
Hi Grubby and fellow South Australians,

there is a toy and model car swap meet on at Wayville on June 12 and 13. If anyone wants more info I would be happy to pass it on.

I was in Adelaide for it last year. It wasn't bad, as it was the first I had been to. Planning on going to Adelaide for it again this year.. Hopefully!!

[ferrari fan]

12 more sleeps!!;)

[wayno]

Hope all attending have fun. I'm sure people like me who can't be there will be looking forward to reading about events through the forum.

[Grubby]

Originally posted by wayno
Hope all attending have fun. I'm sure people like me who can't be there will be looking forward to reading about events through the forum.

And see the pictures that they take. :D

Grubby

[inter]

Just left the granville swap meet and walked away with 1:18 gt40, 1:18 ford thunderbird, 1:43 supercheap ellery, 1:43 seton/Lowndes bathurst falcon and a Surtees Biography.:)
inter

[ferrari fan]

8 more sleeps!

and there always have bheen serious bargains to be had at the stalls that are in the middle of the expo.
Stanbridges and Trikink have always had "specials" i.e. never to be repeated prices on models at the show plus there is a BIG raffle running.

[jager]

Hi Guy's

We have some great prizes at MAE this year - almosy $1000 worth in total.

Highlight for many people will be a Sparco Racing Suit from the Martini Racing Ford WRC team signed by Colin McRae & Nicky Grist kindly donated by Triking. They even made sure it was extra large just in case FF won it !

Our friends at Stanbridges have also generously donated a 1:18 Biante Commodore and several gift vouchers, Fremantle Model Cars have donated a 1:18 Biante BA and a Gate Mazda MX5, we have a 1:18 'Muscle Machine' from the Perth Hobby Centre and a voucher from Pitstop Bookshop.

Raffle Tickets are only $2 each, but you'll have to be there to win !

Sunday, 9.30 am at the Cannington Agricultural Hall, Albany Highway Cannington just past the Carousel Shopping Centre.

[chups]

Originally posted by jager

Sunday, 9.30 am at the Cannington Agricultural Hall, Albany Highway Cannington just past the Carousel Shopping Centre.

or just before if you are coming from south. :)

ill be there for sure. bont have any money so i cant pick up any bargains, but i still cant wait to see the displays like the biante prototypes and the muppets display :)

[vt2envy]

All sounds very good...I'll be there along with the digie.I'll try to put up some pics when I get home providing I can work out how to do it on the new puter..Anything I should be paying attention to for our out of staters...?

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by jager
Hi Guy's

We have some great prizes at MAE this year - almosy $1000 worth in total.

Highlight for many people will be a Sparco Racing Suit from the Martini Racing Ford WRC team signed by Colin McRae & Nicky Grist kindly donated by Triking. They even made sure it was extra large just in case FF won it !

Our friends at Stanbridges have also generously donated a 1:18 Biante Commodore and several gift vouchers, Fremantle Model Cars have donated a 1:18 Biante BA and a Gate Mazda MX5, we have a 1:18 'Muscle Machine' from the Perth Hobby Centre and a voucher from Pitstop Bookshop.

Raffle Tickets are only $2 each, but you'll have to be there to win !

Sunday, 9.30 am at the Cannington Agricultural Hall, Albany Highway Cannington just past the Carousel Shopping Centre.

I already have one exactly like this and it fits!! so someone else can win it.
You better watch it ,Ian, just because you are a fine strapping Gent, does not mean you can pick on small, ugly blokes,like me, with out paying a price!! He he!!

[ferrari fan]

For the "informal" Get together ,;Meet outside at the big sign, or come inside to my stand, where I will direct you if lost , or go straight to the tables on the left ,when you enter(Refreshments) at aprox 11 am and have a good time meeting new faces with the same hobby as you.
Just have a relaxing ,good time amongst the models.

[ferrari fan]

2 more sleeps and ,or 60 Hours and 40 min ,before opening of the show.;)

[Mux]

ooh, v8s are on sunday. Im going to have to organise myself so i can fit it all in. ;)

[Malik]

Originally posted by Mux
ooh, v8s are on sunday. Im going to have to organise myself so i can fit it all in. ;)

yeah that was my thoughts... supercars on sunday and they schedule a model car show!.. how dare they..!

[Domin8]

Originally posted by Malik
yeah that was my thoughts... supercars on sunday and they schedule a model car show!.. how dare they..!

Lol :D maybe they should have a projector tv on so those who want to can watch it! hehe

[jager]

yeah that was my thoughts... supercars on sunday and they schedule a model car show!.. how dare they..!

The Model Auto Expo opens at 9.30 am. So you'll have plenty of time to come down, view the displays, negotiate a bargain or two from the swap meet, enjoy a 'sausage sizzle', buy a raffle ticket, meet a few other Biante forum members (at 11.00 am) and still be home in plenty of time to see the V8's.

[ferrari fan]

We the participants of the show, are unable to do this as the show finishes at 3.30 pm , this is the sacrifice ,we are willing to do for you all;)

[ferrari fan]

Not only will there be a cavalcade of Prototypes of BIANTE, but also of Classic Carlectables , including the Beechey/McKeown Charger,(Exelent model), and many others including the GRM Monaro "Just Car Insurance" 427 racecar plus many others!
Soooo Yer cannot miss this for sure

[the_goldie]

Wow sounds like some great prototype models being showcased this Sunday. I hope you Perth guys are going to get plenty of shots for the rest of us :) Lots of close ups please.

[Goodwrench3]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
For the "informal" Get together ,;Meet outside at the big sign, or come inside to my stand, where I will direct you if lost , or go straight to the tables on the left ,when you enter(Refreshments) at aprox 11 am and have a good time meeting new faces with the same hobby as you.
Just have a relaxing ,good time amongst the models.

Bert, I'll see you and everyone else there. Sounds as if it'll be a great day.

[Domin8]

I'll be there!..:cool: sounds like a great opportunity to take some pics to show everyone else aswell as maybe picking up a bargain or two

[ferrari fan]

On the C.C. side, very close to the BIANTE prototype side, there is also a second Charger and a XT GT Green with race# plus others on show.
Bring plenty of $$ as it will be bargainhunter galore, the trading tables are bending with all the goodies to be snapped up, and be early!!
I will have plenty of decals available as well.
It seems ,talking to the traders that the "Harvey" is sold out! as there is not one to be seen, and they have told me that it went like a hot cake in a snowstorm:D
Brock Targa ,2003 will be on special, as well as the XD Moffat, plus a large range of minicars
Jager has been seen shooting pics of all sorts of displays, already.

[Malik]

what sort of bargians?

[timbo333]

Well i could not believe the people there when i arrived with my two joey's around 11am.....it was packed.

Thinned out reasonably quickly and caught up with Ferrari Fan, Chups and Goodwrench3. Also saw other friends there as well....very popular indeed.

Of course also picked up some great bargains, but not too many as i have just won an e-bay auction for another EXOTO..........:D

A sauber.....YES YES YES!!!


Cabinets.........i need more cabinets......:p


Cheers,

Timbo.

[ferrari fan]

Lots of models ,lots of bargains, lots of new/familiar faces,lots of fun , and....... lots of offers to take/carry the preproduction models.
Very nice day indeed, thank you all for attending.

[chups]

yes, today was a great day, it was good to catch up with everyone again, the protos looked great,
i had a great day. the pics should be great once up (i didnt take any)

[jager]

To those of you in Perth who attended the Model Auto Expo today - many thanks on behalf of the WAMCC.

While it is fresh in your mind I'd like to pass on to the committee some feedback to make the event even better next year. Please let me know what you thought of the following (either reply here or PM me).

Location :
What did you think of the location ? Should the Show alternate between a Northern suburbs location and a southern location every second year ?

What was your primary reason for attending :
View displays, swap meet bargains, meeting other collectors or some other reason ?

Displays :
What did you think of the overal standard of the displays ? Should there be more or less displays ? Should the displays be bigger or smaller ? Would you like to see more or less of any type of display ?

Value for money :
Did you find the day good value for money given the displays, swap meet, raffles prizes etc ?

Anything else you would like to see changed for next year ?

Thanks
Jager

Don't forget, please remember to support our sponsors Triking Model Cars, Stanbridges, Fremantle Model Cars, Perth Hobby Centre and the Pitstop Bookshop.

[Malik]

great show.. thoroughly enjoyed it.... had a great time meeting people from the forum ... Richard Poole, Bert (F/Fan) and Goodwrench-3....

great cars and bargains too..



all my pics are up including biante prototypes.. Classic Carlectable prototypes... at

The Gallery (http://rippa72.servepics.com/gallery/thumbnails.p hp?album=37)

look forward to the next get together.

[wayno]

I am jealous guys. It sounded like you all had a ball.

[Goodwrench3]

Outstanding way to spend a few hours for sure!
Was great to see some of the lithographs on show, not to mention to view first hand the prototypes from Biante and Classics.
Good to catch up with Bert, Timbo, Rich, Geoff, Chups and to finally put a face to Malik!!!
Didn't spend a cent but went home with much enthusiasm for the hobby and many ideas on display etc.
Bring on the next one!

[Goodwrench3]

Sorry Frank (8713) - a slip of the brain! Good to see you too!!!
I'm having a drink to the XD Fairmont Ghia 351 as I write!

[chups]

the show was great, location is great,
at $4 how could you get better value for money, the standard of the cars in the displays were good but the quality of the dioramas left a but to be desired, but hey, its a model car show not a diorama show :)

my main problem was with the guy in the red cheque shirt, what was with that shirt?? :D

nah, overall it was a great show, and well organised.

[Domin8]

Was a very good show this year!! i thouroughly enjoyed it. Bought a few cars and even won second prize in the raffle! :D

Will have pics up very soon!

Nice to meet and greet new and old faces too :)

[vt2envy]

The show was great.
Picked up a couple of bargins while i was there and my son bought home a model fire truck that he is real happy about..It's already in the cabinet.I was only there for 1/2 an hour as my son had to go to soccer.It would have been good to have met some of you guys.
I like the look of the new releases due,especially the murph/kelly car.Another one to take my eye was the perkins vy from c.c.The engine detail,even at a distance,looked fantastic.
I would have liked to see more military aircraft on display but that wasn't to be.Maybe next year.
All in all top effort.I am already looking forward to the next one.

[the_goldie]

Thanks for the photos Malik. Looks like it was a good day. Do you have any more photos of the B&H Sierra?

The cars look good. That Beechey/McKeown charger looks wicked!!!

[Malik]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Thanks for the photos Malik. Looks like it was a good day. Do you have any more photos of the B&H Sierra?

The cars look good. That Beechey/McKeown charger looks wicked!!!

no more B&H sierra... all the pics that are there are all the pics I have.... sorry mate... should have taken more close ups of some of them...

[timbo333]

Hi Jager,

Didn't get to meet/see you but guessed that the JAGERMEISTER Racing display was yours....:D . Very good well done.

Now to answer your survey questions...

1. Keep the show where it is...its 5 mins from my place......;)

2. All the reasons you mention. Its a great all round sort of day.

3. Thought the show was good. I like it just the way it is and appreciate the time and effort you guys put in.

4. AS Chups said for $4 adults and kids for free, very good value for money. Its good also to get the newsletter/booklet thingie. Some good info in there.

Keep up the ggod work and looking forward to the next swap meet in August i think at the same place. Will have to save some more pennies up....


Cheers,

Timbo.

[Domin8]

To Jager, i think it was who rang me bout the raffle, ive sent you a message on your mobile service..

Regards Domin8