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Scale ACT ScaleACT is Australia’s friendliest scale modelling expo and competition.

This year it will be held over the weekend of 7 and 8 November 2026, at the fabulous Thoroughbred Park in Canberra. Australia's friendliest scale modelling show
7-8 November 2026
Thoroughbred Park, 1 Randwick Rd, Lyneham, Canberra

Friday 6 November
* 5:00pm – 6:00pm Competition model entry acceptance session only (no general admission)

Saturday 7 November
* 9:30am – 11:00am Competition model entry acceptance
* 10:30am – 5:00pm Gallery OPEN for public viewing
* 5:00pm Event closes for the day

Sunday 8 November
* 10:00am – 3:30pm Gallery OPEN for public viewing
* 3:30pm – 4:00pm Presentation of Awards
* 4:00pm Event close

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💥💥 DON'T FORGET TO VISIT US AT SCALEACT THIS WEEKEND! 7-8TH NOV 2026 💥💥
WE ARE COMING BACK TO SCALEACT THIS YEAR!! Come visit the CHC booth at ScaleACT (Canberra's Scale Model Show) on the 7th-8th November 2026!

Keen to go trophy hunting or show off your finished models? You can participate in the scale modelling competition that will take place over the weekend. There are over 30 categories you can compete in! Announcements of winners will take place on the Sunday, 8th November 2026.

We accept both cash and card transactions at the event!

Any questions about the event please don't hesitate to DM us.
All event information can be found on the ScaleACT website: https://actsms.asn.au/scaleact/
Hope to see you all there!
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Front page news!Today’s edition of the Canberra Times newspaper
31/10/2026

Front page news!
Today’s edition of the Canberra Times newspaper

We’re getting noticed!Arts & Entertainment section of this week’s CBR City News magazine
29/10/2026

We’re getting noticed!
Arts & Entertainment section of this week’s CBR City News magazine

Scale ACT 26 has a number of special awards up for grabs, and all have received sponsorship from our supporters (who, ba...
28/10/2026

Scale ACT 26 has a number of special awards up for grabs, and all have received sponsorship from our supporters (who, basically, make everything better!).
Please have a look here at the list of sponsors, which award(s) they have sponsored, and what is on offer for the winners of those awards:
https://www.actsms.asn.au/scaleact/special-award-sponsorships
And please support our sponsors as they have so generously supported us!

The ACTSMS would like to offer a huge vote of thanks to the many generous sponsors of our ScaleACT-26 awards and categories! Best of Show award Sponsored by Toyworld Canberra and QTRBK Prize: metal trophy and $350 cash People’s Choice award Sponsored by Platypus Publications and QTRBK Prize:

25/10/2026

Canberra Display Painters Guild (CDPG) Paint and Take:
Want to try miniature painting but not sure where to start? Want to pick up some hints from some of the best mini painters in Canberra? Just feel like sitting down and slapping some paint on a model?

The Canberra Display Painters Guild Paint and Take at ScaleACT 26 is the place to let your creativity run wild! Whether you're a veteran painter or new to the gig, this area is perfect for all.

Choose from a selection of free miniatures, grab a brush and take a seat, and let your artistic side loose. The Guild will provide everything you need, all you need to bring is your imagination!

See the lovely folks at the Canberra Display Painters Guild table for more details and to book in your spot, limited spots available while miniature stocks last.

Huge thanks to Ronin Games for sponsoring and supporting!

Cost: Free!

Time slots available from:
Saturday 7 Nov, 11am - 4pm
Sunday 8 Nov, 10am - 2pm

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Thoroughbred Park, 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham
Canberra, ACT
2602

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