Above. Along the left wall of the main hall are the Eastern Suburbs Scale Modelling Club, M.I.B. Global, Mind Bogglers and Military Simulations. In the middle of the picture from front to rear are Motor Torpedo Boats, Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy and  the massive Lord of the Rings display featuring the fortress city of Minas Tirith (although not obvious in this photo). At the right from front to rear is the Airfield Attack, Battle of the Bulge and the kitchen.

LORD OF THE RINGS - voted BEST OVERALL DISPLAY

Dominating the main hall was the model of the giant city of Minas Tirith. Over 2.4 metres (6 feet) high above the table and over 2.4 metres (6 feet) wide, the Battle for Minas Tirith and the Pelennor Fields drew large crowds. The public joined in the epic battle in the struggle of good against evil by helping in a siege tower attack against the mighty walls of the city and joining the horsemen of Rohan as they battled a huge Mumakil.

This impressive model of the city made by John Shaw towered over the battlefield. John was helped on the day by Glenn Harvey and son Murray. To see lots more photos of this display, click on Games 2004 Lord of the Rings

If you want to see how this mammoth project was put together click on Lord of the Rings. Making Minas Tirith.

To see how the Mumakil was made click on Lord of the Rings. Making A Mumakil.

Above. All seven levels of the city have been built to scale, with intricate detail on many of the buildings.

Above. Mumakil and 4 giant siege towers head towards the first wall of Minas Tirith.

Above. The siege towers provide protection for the large number of orcs that ride them from all but the trebuchets.

AIRFIELD ATTACK - voted BEST NWA DISPLAY

World War 2 raid on a remote airfield behind enemy lines by David Stirling's SAS in the North African campaign. Inspired by the reconnaisance patrols of the Long Range Desert Group the SAS played havoc with the supply lines of the Germans. Older players were able to relive memories of Sarge from the television series Rat Patrol.

Once again Neil Gerhard and Sean O'Neill put on a highly polished and fun game for the public.

Above. The control tower watches over the parked planes.

Above. Fuel trucks sheltering beneath the palm trees.

Above. Even the large Junkers transport was not immune from damage.

Above. A jeep races past another victim.

Above. A line of planes ablaze.

Above. The gun emplacement was unsuccessful in stopping the raid.

Above. Armoured car. 

The Germans take some prisoners . . .

. . . but not before many planes have been set ablaze. 

BATTLE OF THE BULGE

World War 2. Battle of the Bulge. Baraque de Fraiture (or the battle for Parker's Crossroads) December 1944.

With the Ardennes Forest under snow, the Germans surprised the Americans with a massive counter-attack. The game depicts a defence by a mish-mash of American units, initially led by Major Parker from the 589th Field Artillery Battalion. Also present were units from the 325th Glider Battalion, the 203rd AA battalion, the 87th Cavalry Squadron & 3rd Armoured Division. Thrown against this ad hoc group were units of the experienced 2nd SS Panzer Division. Our World War 2 regulars Chris Bridgland, Paul Baker, Alan Webster and Stephen White put on this stunning display after weeks of making their own trees to supplement their existing stock of commercially bought ones.

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WARHAMMER 40K 

Above. The spectacular centrepiece of the Warhammer 40K table. Something substantial for the Space Orks, Imperial Guard and Space Marines to fight over in the dark and deadly future of the 41st Millenium. Ash Thompson put on this great display.

WARHAMMER FANTASY   

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Right and Below. Andrew Long and some of our friends from Games Workshop at Ringwood joined us with well presented terrain and figures for public participation of Warhammer Fantasy. Call in and see them at Eastland Shopping Centre or phone them on (03) 9876 0099.

TORPEDO BOATS

Presented by Mulgrave Wargames Club. World War 2 naval wargaming skirmish style. Small Motor Torpedo Boats conducting raids on an enemy convoy in the English Channel. They meet in Dandenong on the alternate Friday nights to NWA (so join both clubs). Contact Wal Bristowe on (03) 9707 0390 for more information.

EASTERN SUBURBS SCALE MODELLING CLUB

Eastern Suburbs Scale Modelling Club (ESSMC) displayed some of their fine modelling of World War 1 aircraft plus gave a demonstration of how to construct.

ESSMC meet at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre on the corner of Station Street and Combarton Street in Box Hill on the 1st Tuesday each month from 7:30-10pm. Contact the President Peter on (03) 9725 5480 for more details.

TRADERS AND HELPERS IN THE MAIN HALL

Above. Anthony Green from M.I.B. Global

They are a leading retailer of Wargame Armor miniatures & other wartime collectibles. Talk to Anthony Green today, visit their store at 797 Centre Rd Bentleigh East or visit their website at www.mibglobal.com.au to view the full range of pre-built & pre-painted models in both 1:144 & 1:72 scale.

Above. Phil (NWA member) once again represented Mind Bogglers.

For games, puzzles, wargaming and collectible figures and collectible card games. Shop 9 at 3 Hewish Rd in Croydon. Phone (03) 9723 2293.

Above. Military Simulations.

They brought lots of their huge range of wargaming rules, figures, scenery & accessories as well as a huge range of computer games, boardgames and collectible card games, dice. Comprehensive catalogue & mail order service as well. Also see their website at www.milsims.com.au or visit their showroom at 134 Cochranes Rd Moorabbin. Phone (03) 9555 8886.

Above. Mark Moncrieff once again did a stirling job in the kitchen all day.  It was such a cold and rainy day (coldest August day for 27 years in Melbourne) that all appreciated Mark's efforts with the supply of hot food.