Northern Area Modellers

Modelling Competition
& Swap Meet 2026

A day of scale-modelling competition, swap & sell tables and spectator voting - every dollar raised goes to our chosen charity.

All the info you'll need regarding our annual show.

Date
Sun 13 Sept 2026
Venue
Epping Memorial Community Hall827 High Street, Epping VIC 3076
Get Directions →
Public Entry
From 10am$5 spectator, $15 family pass
On The Day

Show Day Schedule

9:00am Traders & Swap/Sell table holders arrive and set up
9:30am - 12:00pm Model entries accepted
10:00am General public entry opens - spectators, swap & sell shoppers
12:30pm - 2:30pm Judging
About the Show

A Day for Makers and Modellers

The Modelling Competition & Swap Meet is Northern Area Modellers' annual celebration of scale modelling - bring along your best builds, get judged across 24 competition classes, and see how you stack up against fellow modellers from across the region.

Judging will be N.N.L Style, judged by entrants. This year we are introducing a brand new electronic voting system to speed up the vote counting process and reduce delays. All spectators through the door can also vote for People's Choice. There'll be swap & sell tables from fellow hobbyists and local traders, plus a raffle running throughout the show.

Every dollar raised on the day - entry fees, raffle tickets, swap & sell table takings - goes directly to our chosen charity.

Getting Involved

How Entry Works

01

Enter Online

Fill in the entry form with your details and each model you're bringing - takes a few minutes.

02

Check In On The Day

Entries close at 12:30pm. Online entries are preferred and can be entered up until 12:00pm.

03

On Display & Judged

Your models go on display for judging across the day, and for everyone to enjoy.

04

Voting & Awards

Electronic voting closes at 2:30pm with award presentations soon after.

Pricing

Entry Fees & Visiting

Entering a model is priced per model, with a cap of $20, so there's no reason to hold your best builds back. Just visiting? Spectator entry is a flat fee, with a family pass available. There's no set limit to the number of children you can bring on a family pass.

Entering a Model

First 5 models $3.00 each
Next 5 models (6th-10th) $1.00 each
11th model onward FREE
Junior / Intermediate (under 18) FREE

Just Visiting

Spectator entry $5.00
Family pass $15.00

All proceeds from the show go towards our chosen charity.

24 Classes

Something For Everyone

Aircraft, armour, cars, ships, sci-fi, figures, dioramas and more - plus a dedicated Junior/Intermediate class for builders under 18. Models may be entered in one class only.

Vote & Win

Best in Show, People's Choice & Simon Breust Memorial Trophy

All models are eligible for Best in Show and People's Choice. Australian-subject builds are automatically eligible for the Simon Breust Memorial Trophy too.

Supporting Our Chosen Charity

Swap & Sell + Raffle

Anyone can book a Swap & Sell table to buy, sell or trade hobby-related gear - grab a raffle ticket while you're there too. Every dollar raised goes to our chosen charity.

Book a table: Don Williams · 0417 004 118 · dedon351@gmail.com

Competition Classes

24 Classes to Enter

Something for every kind of build - aircraft, armour, cars, ships, sci-fi, figures, dioramas and more, plus a dedicated Junior/Intermediate class for builders under 18.

View the Full Class List →

Models may be entered in one class only. All models are eligible for Best in Show and People's Choice. Australian subjects are automatically eligible for the Simon Breust Memorial Trophy. Trophies are awarded for 1st place in each class, People's Choice, Best in Show, and the Simon Breust Memorial Trophy. 2nd and 3rd place in each class receive a certificate.

Ready to bring your best build?

Entries can be lodged online now, or in person on the day.

Enter Your Models