Scale Models Expo has some amazing support from traders this year, with manufacturers and retailers of models and tools from around the country and overseas making the trip to Wellington. Coming to the show will give you a great chance to pick up a bargain or two, check out some of the latest releases, and find that specialist tool you never knew you needed.
Wingnut Wings
Wingnut Wings’ passion is to provide accurate, highly detailed, large scale models that are as enjoyable to build for both the experienced and novice modeller alike. By designing these models to be a pleasure to build we hope to attract people unaccustomed to the satisfaction of modelling aviation’s epic and tragic pioneer years.
www.wingnutwings.com
The Model Room
Based in Papakura, South Auckland, The Model Room opened its doors on the 10th of March 2017. The owners, Alan and Claire are passionate about stocking a unique range of product – locally and internationally supplied. They enjoy offering advice and building tips to customers, to help them achieve the best possible results with the products supplied.
www.themodelroom.co.nz
OldModels Decals
OldModels Decals was established in 2009 to provide accurate quality decals for New Zealand military and civilian aircraft. Today they offer nearly a thousand decal sheets, almost all of which are NZ subjects, as well as a small range of hard-to-get kits to complement the decals.
www.oldmodelsdecals.com
Acorn Models
Established in 1985 the retail shop in Christchurch has grown in size and popularity to its current operation which includes a large mail order base operating from one of New Zealand’s largest retail stores for model and hobby products.
www.acornmodels.co.nz
Tinkering Tools
Tinkering Tools stock high quality, unique, and hard to find miniature hand tools for modelling and miniature work. Their range includes Scalpels, Vises, Tap n Die sets, Spring Loaded Clamps, Micro Screws, Punch Sets, Tube Cutting Jigs and more.
www.tinkeringtools.com.au
Modelcrafts and Hobbies
Modelcrafts and Hobbies in Wellington have been supplying hobbyists needs since 1956. They are specialists in scale model cars, bikes, aircraft, military, realspace, sci-fi etc. kitsets and Radio Control hobby items and tools.
www.modelcraftsandhobbies.co.nz
Belmont Models
Belmont Models in Lower Hutt supply a huge variety of unusual and hard-to-find plastic kits and after-market accessories.
AC Models
AC Models is run by Andy Cairns, who sculpts and sells collector’s historical miniature figure kits & busts. His products cover various scales, with special focus on subjects with realism, character and a feel for the life of the common soldier.
www.facebook.com/ACModelsNZ
Gary Hunt Miniatures
Gary Hunt sculpts and sells pewter miniatures in 28mm, 32mm and 54mm scales covering historical, fantasy and science-fiction subjects. He’s worked at Weta Workshop since 2001 sculpting collectibles and working on feature films including Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, King Kong, District 9, Avatar, Master and Commander and many more.
garyhuntminiatures.com
We’re very pleased to confirm that John Belcher will be coming up from Christchurch to demonstrate of his figure painting talents at Scale Models Expo 2018. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with one of New Zealand’s top figure painters. If you’re interested in developing your painting skills you’ll be able to pick up some useful tips, and everyone attending the Expo can enjoy watching a master craftsman at work.
