2025 Custom Model Competition - Diecast Model Expo

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2025 Custom Model Competition

If you’re crazy about customizing your models, why not enter the 2025 Diecast Model Expo – Custom Model Competition. We have received many inquiries from collectors with the customizing bug asking about specific details.

As for rules and categories, it is very simple. If you are a willing participant for the Custom Model Competition, we look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Diecast Model Expo registering your entry for free in the Custom Model Competition. All entries will close at 11am Saturday 20^th September 2025.

Judging categories:

Best Street Machine

Sponsored by
Bowdens Own \ SMS Paint

Best Barn Find

Sponsored by
Bowdens Own \ SMS Paint

Best Race Car

Sponsored by
Bowdens Own \ SMS Paint

Best Custom Truck

Sponsored by
Drake Collectables \ SMS Paint

There is a limit of two models per participant, unless space allows (Free to enter for all registered attendees).

There are trophies and prizes awarded to the winners and runners up. Winners are chosen by attendees voting and presentation is on Sunday morning 21^st September 2025(specific time TBA). Bonus prizes 1st Place: 3 bottles of premium model paint, 2nd Place: 2 bottles of premium model paint, 3rd Place: 1 bottle of premium model paint.

Best Painted Model

Sponsored by SMS Paint

Want to show off your painting skills? This special bonus category is all about celebrating the artistry and dedication that goes into a truly stunning finish.

Every model entered into the competition is automatically considered for a special bonus! SMS Paints is thrilled to offer a $150 gift voucher to the model judged as the Best Painted Model overall.

Good luck, and happy painting!

Best Oz Wheels 1:64

Sponsored by Oz Wheels / SMS Paint

For those that are ripping down their Ozwheels models and making them even more amazing, we have the stage for you! Calling all Ozwheels custom builders, this is the competition for you.

Simply bring your custom models along to the 2025 Diecast model expo and enter them into the free custom model competition.

Ozwheels custom car show awards :

Peoples choice(voted by attendees)
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Ozworthy masters(voted by Jesse and the Ozwheels team)
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

The custom model show is all about fun and showing off your models, so get building!

Bonus prizes 1st Place: 3 bottles of premium model paint, 2nd Place: 2 bottles of premium model paint, 3rd Place: 1 bottle of premium model paint.

Limit of 4 per entrant due to space.

Winners announced Sunday 21st September

Best 1:24 DDA plastic kit

Sponsored by DDA / SMS Paint

DDA have been knocking out a great range of Australian model car kits for the past 2 years. Now we have the stage to show your creations! Bring along your best to show them off and you just might win some great awards.

DDA 1:24 plastic kit custom car show awards:

Peoples choice standard car
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Peoples choice street machine/modified
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

DDA John Marios top standard
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

DDA John Marios top street machine/modified
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Bonus prizes 1st Place: 3 bottles of premium model paint, 2nd Place: 2 bottles of premium model paint, 3rd Place: 1 bottle of premium model paint.

We would love to see all your amazing builds, its free to enter so jump in!
Limit of 2 models per entrant due to space.

Winners announced Sunday 21st September

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