Pacific 2010

[MikeJames]

Attended this conference / exhibition at Darling Harbour Convention Centre.

Spent some time chatting to Russ in the periods when the Defence Models & Graphics stand wasn't swamped with potential customers. Based on the interest Russ should be a busy boy for at least the next two years until Pacific 2012

The three big items are the AWD, the new Canberra Class LPDs and the contest between the SH-60R Romeo version of the venerable Seahawk and the all new MH-90 for the RAN maritime helicopter contest.

Lots of models of the first two (including a number of DMG models of the AWD) and a real MH-90 plus a number of models to compete with the 'Team Romeo' Stand from Sikorsky.

Not as many interesting models this year as compared to 2008, but some were interesting.

I will eventually post some pictures I took, after they appear in the Magazine (Editor's orders).

Mike

[MikeJames]

As promised, some shots from Pacific 2010

The ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defence) project to fit phased array radars to the Anzac class.



A Defence Models and Graphics product



Mike

[MikeJames]

Austal of Western Australia's proposal for a Multi-Role Vessel to replace more conventional patrol boats.



A pair of French sub designs on show.



A Spanish BAM class Offshore Patrol Vessel design



More images can be seen at

http://s554.photobucket.com/albums/jj419/Unicorn1111/Pacific%202010/?start=all

Regards

Mike