It’s that time of year again where we’re looking forward to presents and bad weather. At the Chelmsford Model Club we also look forward to the Christmas buffet and the “Soni” competition. The theme of the competition is a light hearted “what if” in honour of one of our former club members that was taken from us much too early. There was a good number of excellent entries in this years competition with the winner ( not for the first time this year ) going to Mr Dave Oliver for his very imaginative vignette titled “You Go First” . In second placed was Tony Headdons’ hand carved “Dwarf Warrior” painted by Dave Oliver. Tony often carves figures and they are the ones often displayed on this site though usually not painted. An excellent 1/48th scale “what if” German jet fighter “TA183” by Stewart Page was placed third. Thanks to all who entered. The staff at the “Horse & Groom” Galleywood provided an excellent buffet and Brian was presented with the “Fat Totem” award for helping out so often this year at the club stand at various shows around the country. Bob presented Dave Oliver with the “Soni Trophy” as you can see in the first picture. See the bottom of the page for details of next months competition, Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year.
Next months competition is our “Modeller Of The Year” so only models that have won in the last twelve months are eligible to enter so you should be able to see the following models in January. Everyone else can take a well deserved break so no excuses for not having a full table in February.
(December) Dave Olivers “You Go First”
(November) John Tebbutt “Village Diorama”
(October) Colin McAuliffe ZIS42 with 100mm anti tank gun
(September) If anyone knows who won that month then please tell as I was away on holiday ! Apologies
(August) Jens 1/48th scale F16A
(July) Bobs Lancaster diorama
(June) Keith Jacksons 1/35th scale WWI tank and crew
(May) Dave Olivers “Reaper Fire Giant Jailer”
(April) Phils Heinkel 219 UHU
(March) Phils Horton 229
(February) Johns Bismark