Modellers' Exhibition

A high degree of skill was apparent in all the models exhibited at this year's display by the Nelson Society of Modellers at Tahuna during Easter. Sailing ships, yachts, radio controlled craft, working engines and a host of other machines and models, drew large crowds for the two-day exhibition.

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A feature was the line-up of yachts and sailing craft

A collision on the high pond

The society's model diesel engine was extremely popular with the younger fry.

Lawrence Brewerton with his working model of a Hovercraft.

Brian Plum with his radio-controlled torpedo boat, one of several he built.

Frank Barltrop had these four square-rigged sailing boats on display. Two of them, the France (left) and Torrens (right) are copied from original sailing ships.

Children watch two remotely controlled racing cars on a race track in the club house.

Club president, Mr G. H. Wilson, with his model of an 1893 type coach used by Newmans.

Some of the model engines driven by compressed air.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 6 : April 29, 1961

Modellers' Exhibition