Planning a Trip to Germany - Any Model Exhibitions Worth Visiting?

[Potaka]

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Germany sometime soon, and I’m really interested in checking out some model exhibitions while I’m there. I’m into military models, railway models, and other scale models, so I was wondering if anyone knows about any good model shows or fairs happening in Germany?

From what I’ve heard, Germany has some big events like INTERMODELLBAU Dortmund, Modellbau Bremen, and Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen. Has anyone been to these or other exhibitions? How are they? Are they worth visiting for a model enthusiast?

Any tips on when and where to go, and maybe some advice on what else to check out nearby, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

 

[IndyJets]

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Germany sometime soon, and I’m really interested in checking out some model exhibitions while I’m there. I’m into military models, railway models, and other scale models, so I was wondering if anyone knows about any good model shows or fairs happening in Germany?

From what I’ve heard, Germany has some big events like INTERMODELLBAU Dortmund, Modellbau Bremen, and Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen. Has anyone been to these or other exhibitions? How are they? Are they worth visiting for a model enthusiast?

Any tips on when and where to go, and maybe some advice on what else to check out nearby, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg. They have a WORKING airport!!!!

 

[Phantom]

July 5 will have the annual Herpa open house here in Dietenhofen.
Among other things, production will be open to have a close look at mould making, plastic injection moulding, tampo printing and assembly.
Be adviced that this event is usually ultra crowded, particularly the shop/outlet. Come early if you look for potential rarities or oddities. Cars/trucks in first place but there's wings too.

 

[Potaka]

Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg. They have a WORKING airport!!!!

That sounds wonderful! I will consider it.

 

[Potaka]

July 5 will have the annual Herpa open house here in Dietenhofen.
Among other things, production will be open to have a close look at mould making, plastic injection moulding, tampo printing and assembly.
Be adviced that this event is usually ultra crowded, particularly the shop/outlet. Come early if you look for potential rarities or oddities. Cars/trucks in first place but there's wings too.

Time’s a bit tight right now, so I’m not fully ready to go just yet. I’m actually hoping to bring one of my own models along and take part in an event if possible. Do you have any recommendations for exhibitions where participants can display their own work?

 

[Phantom]

Time’s a bit tight right now, so I’m not fully ready to go just yet. I’m actually hoping to bring one of my own models along and take part in an event if possible. Do you have any recommendations for exhibitions where participants can display their own work?

Haven't been to any of such events for ages, but there sure are a few. It really depends on when and where you like to go. As this forum is focused on collectibles, you might want to look at scale modeling forums for more info.

 

[Potaka]

Haven't been to any of such events for ages, but there sure are a few. It really depends on when and where you like to go. As this forum is focused on collectibles, you might want to look at scale modeling forums for more info.

Good idea.