Queensland Model Hobbies Expo

10/05/2026

Good morning!

The competition entry form for the 2026 QMHE is now live on the website:

https://qmhe.com/competition-details/competition-form-2026/

As a nod to the 30th Anniversary we are happy to announce that every 30th individual entry we receive ( so numbers 30, 60, 90, etc) will receive free entry!

There’s still plenty of time so keep building and watch out for some further exciting announcements as we get closer to the date.

29/03/2026

Check out this post from one of our major supporters, The Scale Modellers Supply. Scott is once again supposing us this year.

12/03/2026

For those in the local Brisbane area; the annual Plastic Exchange. This year a little later than usual, but still a great day to get some bargains.

12/03/2026

It's coming quickly.

24/12/2025

The QMHE committee would like to wish all of our corporate sponsors, club sponsors, personal sponsors and all of our entrants, supporters and attendees a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May Santa shower you in plastic!

With next year being the 30th Anniversary of the foundation QMHE keep an eye out on our feeds in the New Year for information on some of the special things planned and get building those kits!

06/11/2025

On behalf of QMHE, the committee wishes our counterparts in ACT all the best for a fantastic and successful weekend at ScaleACT! We are already looking forward to the photos!
To all the retailers and entrants, we hope you have a cracking weekend too 👍🏻😉

Check out the page for the event at Scale ACT and give it a follow.

12/10/2025

Seems legit! Thanks to Beyond the Box Art for the scientific proof of what we have all known for years!

P.S. give the fellas a follow. 😉

Borrowed from IPMS Livonia but too good not to share!

Brownie
Beyond the Box Art

10/10/2025

Head over to YouTube and give Stuart a follow.
We were very lucky to have multiple live demonstrations at this year’s expo and we thank all those who hosted and attended these over the weekend.

Live Demonstration of the 2 Reductive Paint Chipping techniques at the Queensland Model Hobbies Expo in August 2025. I explain how to ensure these key techni...

13/09/2025

Head over to the link and grab a bargain.

So now that the 'paint has settled' and I have had a chance to clean up and reorganise everything I have set up a paint spill sale on my website for the 121 remaining paint bottles and 6 kits that were affected in the big paint rack accident on Saturday. All paints are 50% off RRP with the DDA kits marked down to $40 each.

See here: https://www.manscalemodels.com.au/shop/paint-spill-sale/DRU6O3KHCC2SX6RIBHU2KSCG?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

All of the bottles of paint have some form of paint covering them but the paint inside is 100% fine! Each category has a drop down list to select colour and most of the SMS Auto and Metallic range is available with some Hyperchrome and sealer available as well.

19/08/2025

A quick chat with Scott Taylor from The Scale Modellers Supply with a recent addition to the range.

18/08/2025

Sponsor Appreciation Post: Manscale Models!

The QMHE committee extends its thanks to Manscale Models for their generous and ongoing support of QMHE and the 2025 competition this past weekend.

Owned and operated by Brisbane’s own master modeller Eric Galliers, Manscale Models offers an impressive range of specialist tools and equipment tailored for the modelling community. Eric’s dedication to the hobby and his continued support of our event over the years has been truly invaluable. We were especially grateful to have him join us in the hall this past weekend—it was a pleasure to have him as a retailer and sponsor.

If you’re searching for that perfect modelling tool, paint or accessory, head over to manscalemodels.com.au and explore the range available online.

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