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Gigantic Plastic Model Kit Liquidation (VIC)
Tarok
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Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 02:32 PM UTC
Hi all,

I picked up the following flyer in VHC at lunchtime today (I'm retyping this verbatim):

Under instructions from the Executors of the Estate of renowned Melbourne modeller Mr. Peter Wallace (deceased)

GIGANTIC PLASTIC MODEL KIT LIQUIDATION

Almost 3,000 unmade, complete, boxed and in very good-excellent condition models.
- Mainly 1/48th aircraft with some interesting armour subjects.
- Numerous and some rare aircraft reference books.
- Vast collection of aircraft magazines.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase at bargain prices. All items must be sold on the day.

When? Sunday 29th of March 2009. Doors open 10:00AM (No early buyers)

Where? St. Michael's Parish Hall, 268 High Street Road, Ashburton - Enter from Victory Boulevard - Melway's Ref 60E10

Terms: Cash Only

Enquiries: 9808 0341 or 9809 1618

FREE ADMISSION
youngc
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 09:11 PM UTC
Did anybody end up going?
Tarok
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 11:51 PM UTC
I'm sure some people went

Pity is was the same weekend as not only another model show, albeit an auto show, but the same day as the Australian F1 GP. March is a really busy month in Melbourne; model event organisers really should pay more attention to the rest of the events calendar.
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