Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

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Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby tor lives » Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:51 pm

Hi guys,
OK.....so it is now April and Model Expo is only 2 months away.
Time to start prep for our club display.
As you may or may not be aware, the theme of this year's display is
Airliners / Civil Aircraft: TV and Movie Stars
The logistics of the actual display area will be similar to last year ie; two tables with a dark blue cloth table cover, plus an elevated back shelf (courtesy of Knotty).
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The A/CAM cloth banner will be prominently hang-displayed down the front of the tables, as per last year, (as amply highlighted by some regular A/CAMers in these photos)
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but there will also be another banner/poster advertising the theme of the display. This will also hang on the front of the tables.
As to how I envisage the actual displayed model aircraft will be presented....I am thinking simply that the aircraft should be sat on the table with a colour plate of the movie/TV show, (easily sourced on the net ), in front of it as per below

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The advantage here is that " less is more" in that the colour plate effectively tells the story of the individual model.
On reflection, I don't think that there should be a hard and fast rule on the dimensions of the colour plate, but rather it should simply be in proportion to the model, so as not to overpower it.....for example the 707 above is 1:200 scale.
Also...lets not forget to have max effort in supporting the new category (see Model Expo site for details) as the Model Expo committee did create the new category primarily for us.
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby hrtpaul » Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:53 pm

Sounds like a plan mate. I'll have to organise to get my models there. I'll put the pink Mustang on the ACAM display from 'Thunder Over Reno'. A few others will go onto the civvie category table :)
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby VH-WAL » Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:00 am

WIP lots of touch ups decal trimming and a stand required.... Jet Jackson's "Silver Dart"
Imagesilver dart by wallycacsabre, on Flickr
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby tor lives » Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:49 am

That's looking great Wal, (and just a little bit Thunderbirdish).
I too am also working on a Douglas Skyrocket with some excellent custom decals from the very exclusive "Wally-Dec" range.
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby VH-WAL » Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:57 pm

I KNEW I could find a use for those woolworths dominoes!

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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby VH-WAL » Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:34 pm

Right.. here is my experiment with stand, Secret Squadron Logo and jet exhaust.. (anything to distract people from the model!)
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Lots of touch ups and adjustments still required then a high gloss finish

So Ray, this stand label ok without needing a further explanatory sheet?
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby hrtpaul » Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:11 pm

Way cool Wally. Cracker job :)
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby tor lives » Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:19 pm

Very cool indeed Wally.....it will be an honour to have her as part of our display. And yes, absolutely fine as is.
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby tor lives » Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:40 pm

Hi guys,
One other thing....can those who plan on displaying a model, (and I invite everyone to do so :D ), in our club display, please let me know in advance of what you intend on putting in, (including details of subject matter and scale), so I can mind-map how I am going to lay things out on the table. I really will be counting on those who do commit to follow through, as there would be nothing more embarrassing for us as a group than an empty table with our banner hanging on it :oops: .
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Re: Model Expo 2015: A/CAM Display

Postby frediv » Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:46 pm

My contributions to the Expo Display will be:
Phoenix x 2 F.O.T. P.
Lockheed 12 Electra; Casablanca
Rutland Reindeer; No Highway
Fokker replica, Southern Cross: A Thousand Skies
N.A. Texan, VH-USU, Lady Southern Cross A Thousand Skies
Boomerang, VH-USU, Lady Southern Cross, Smithy
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