Singapore National Airfix Aeronautical Model Engineering Competition 2019

This year's competition once again attracted entrants from a wide range of age groups and included a "make and take" session to introduce modelling students to Swann-Morton knives. Professor Faishal the Senior Parliamentary Secretary from the Ministry of Education was this years guest of honour and each of the 42 winners received a Swann-Morton Knife as part of their prize. Organiser Peter Chiang said, "It was overflowing with enthusiasm at 13th edition of The National Airfix Aeronautical Model Engineering Competition (www.airfixcup.com) at the Air Force Museum from 20th - 22nd June 2019." The event and prizes were sponsored by Hobby Bounties & Morgan Hobbycraft Center (www.hobbybounties.com) with High Planes Models (www.hpmhobbies.com.com). The guest-of-honour was Senior Parliamentary Secretary Associate Professor Muhammed Faishal Ibrahim from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social & Family Affairs, who was an Airfix Modeller before. There was a "make & take" session on Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June 2019 for students to try this hobby and tune in their motor skills besides getting an appreciation of mathematics, physics, chemistry, history and linguistics. The were 105 models which included 70 entries in Master, Senior and Inter-School class. The youngest winner Rafael Lim, age 8, with the Percival Jet Provost (the real Singapore Air Force aircraft which is displayed on site). The best Airfix prize went to our oldest Modeller, George Gauron at 81 years young. This was the Airfix 24th F6-F Hellcat which had its worldwide launch on 21st June 2019. We unveiled our event Mission statement: “Fostering enjoyment of scale modelling as a hobby, Encouraging participation of newcomers and recognising achievements of enthusiasts of all levels and ages.”

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ACM - Arts, Craft and Modellers

ACM No. 1 Handle

ACM No.1 light duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.11 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 2 Handle

ACM No.2 medium duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.2 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 5 Handle

ACM No.5 Handle Set complete with 1 x No.28 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM Set

The ACM Tool Set or Hobby Kit is a comprehensive set of 13 precision ground carbon steel blades, together with 3 handles.

General Craft

Plastic Craft Tool

The Craft Tool knife is an ideal tool for marquetry, modelling, craft, studio work and horticulture.

Stainless Steel Craft Tool

The Swann-Morton Stainless Steel Craft Tool Handle , combining durability with ergonomic design and incorporating a trade mark ring pattern finger grip are now in stock.

Trimaway

Purposely designed as an economic throwaway knife, the Trimaway has a nylon-based handle with a fixed blade.

Heavy Duty Craft

Ergonomic No.5 Handle

The "new" black Swann-Morton No.5 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.3 fitment range such as the 10A and 11. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

Ergonomic No.6 Handle

The "new" Maroon Swann-Morton No.6 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.4 fitment range such as the 25A and 26. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

SM0-R Handle

The SM0-R is a heavy duty cast metal retractable handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SM00 Handle

The SM00 handle is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SMOR-II Trimming Knife

With PCABS handle that features a forward position to assist with easy blade fitment and removal.

Supa-R

The Supa-R is a heavy duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Supatool

The Supatool is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Professional Range Scalpels

Acrylic Craft Handle 5A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 5A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.3 range of surgical blades

Acrylic Craft Handle 6A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 6A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.4 range of surgical blades.

No.3 Handle sets

The Professional Range of blades and handles are produced with Craft 'Professionals' and enthusiasts in mind.

No.4 Handle Sets

The Professional Range of blades and handles are produced with Craft 'Professionals' and enthusiasts in mind.

Qlicksmart BladeFLASK

Qlicksmart BladeFLASK provides a simply safer way to remove a surgical / craft blade from a No.3 and No.4 handle and store it safely until disposal.

Retractaway Premium

The Premium retractaway knife is easily recognisable with its Reflex Blue handle