IF YOUR passion is model aeroplanes, cars, military models - in fact model anything that's made of plastic - then here's the event for you!
The Australian Model Expo, incorporating the Australian Open Plastic and Scale Model Championships, takes place at Melbourne's Sandown Racecourse from June 9-11.
Acknowledged as the country's best model exhibition and competition, the event attracts modellers from all over Australia.
The competition covers more than 60 categories, including aircraft, military models, cars, trucks, sci-fi, historical and fantasy figures, in out-of-box and modified classes for junior, intermediate and senior divisions.
Kit distributors and retailers will show their latest releases along with model club displays.
Public viewing times are June 9 (11am-5pm), June 10 (10am-5pm), June 11 (10am-4pm). Swap and sell will be held on June 11 (10am-noon).
Admission is $15 adults, concession and children under 17 $10, family $25, weekend pass $30; swap and sell (separate event) $5.