The 2019 New Zealand IPMS National Competition Winners

Updated: 9 September, 2019

We had a very successful event in Christchurch last weekend – many thanks to our members who really stepped up to help – we couldn’t have done it without you! There was huge talent on display and the judges had a difficult time choosing the winners. The following are the ‘Best of Class’ winners. Congratulations to all of them.

Best in Class – Aircraft – With thanks to Acorn Models
Alexander Bigey – DeHaviland DH-53

Best in Class Military with thanks to N.Z Models
LRDG Chev & 30cal by Brett Sharman.
Best in Class – Ships – With thanks to BNA Model World and Plastic Models
Gordon Morrison – V-Boat Type VIIC
Best in Class – Figures – With thanks to AC Models
John Belcher – French Grenader
Best in Class – Diorama – With thanks to Acorn Models
Zane Purdon – 95th Rifles
Best D-Day & Normandy Subject – With thanks to BNA Model World
Jialin Qiu – Spitfire MkIV
Best in Class – Civilian Vehicles – With thanks to Plastic Models
Michael Jones – Datsun 240Z
Best in Class – Best Paint Finish – With thanks to SMS
Gordon Morrison – Q4 Phantom Drone
Best New Zealand Subject – With thanks to Jays Hobby Products
Craig Robertson – Triumph 3 HW
Best in Class – Science, Sci-Fi and Misc – With thanks to Plastic Models
John Fenton – A-Wing Star Fighter
Best in Class – Junior – With thanks to Acorn Models
Ardra Heffer – Delta Dagger
Best in Class – Non-IPMS – With thanks to Hobby Link Japan
Charles Radford – Guardian of the Deep
Public Choice Award – With thanks to Acorn Models
Murray Foster-Lynam – LRDG Jeep
Runner Up – Best in Show
John Belcher – French Grenadier
Best in Show
2019 New Zealand IPMS National Competition
Alexander Bigey – DeHaviland DH-53

Please check out the Facebook page for lots more pictures of the models and the event.