2026 IPMS National Convention Registration

General Discussion Scale Model Events
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INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC MODELERS’ SOCIETY

On behalf of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society/USA, it is my distinct pleasure to announce the upcoming opening of registration for the 2026 National Convention at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Registration will open on March 1st at 10 AM CST.

On that date, we will activate the registration link on the 2026 Nationals website: https://nats2026.ipmsusa.org/

Prior to March 1 visit the website for information under the Registration/Convention tab for costs of items, pictures, and tour information. For detailed information on Workshops visit the tab Workshops/Seminars on the website.

Remember, you MUST be a member of the International Plastic Modelers Society to register for the National Convention.

Whether this is your first time joining us or you are a return attendee, we are thrilled to invite you to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for what promises to be an unforgettable event filled with creativity, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the art and craft of scale modeling. We expect our exhibition halls to be filled with extraordinary models. Our robust schedule of free seminars, paid workshops and tours offers something for everyone. Our three large vendor rooms will have a myriad of kits and other cool stuff you will probably not see again until the 2027 Convention in Huntsville, Alabama.

There will also be opportunities for you to volunteer around the event to improve the experience for yourself and others. A link to the volunteers system will be shared soon.

We invite you to be a part of the IPMS/USA 2026 National Convention. Your enthusiasm, talent, and dedication are what will make this event truly special. We look forward to an exciting and memorable gathering, and we can’t wait to host you and your families for this special event.

With best wishes,

John Figueroa

Convention Chair, IPMS/USA 2026 National Convention

“By Modelers… For Modelers”

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All,

Open Registration for the 2026 IPMS/USA National Convention is now live! You can register at the Nationals website: Convention Registration | 2026 IPMS/USA National Convention.

Note that model entry in the show does not open until May 2.

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Are you attending the 2026 IPMS/USA National Convention?

If so, we could use your help!

Volunteers will be essential to making this Convention a success. We have a variety of volunteer positions that need filling. Volunteering for at least four hours entitles you to a free commemorative T-shirt with a unique Convention logo that will not be available on any other Convention t-shirt.

If you’d like to help, please head to the convention website and click on the “Volunteer” tab to sign up for any of our open positions.

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Some of the coolest things to build are represented in this year’s National Convention Special Award Categories: https://ipmsnationals.org/2026-special-categories Star Trek, Gundam, Aircraft Carriers, and so much more. See what sparks your imagination!

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A bit far away,but to those attending,enjoy and post pics.

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Haven’t decide yet whether to come to Fort Wayne? Check out all the great seminars we have scheduled through the week. Learn anything from improving your build to photographing it to the history behind and around it. There are still spots in some of the paid workshops, too. Learn to airbrush and weather and paint miniatures.

Hope to see you in August.

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No Real Space seminars (yet)???

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I dunno, they’re still getting people lined up. It couldn’t hurt to post your question on the 2026 IPMS/USA Facebook group.

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Thanks Mark. I reached out to the Real Space forum and asked the question.

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:+1:I hope somebody comes up with some answers!

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Apparently, it was on the 2nd page (didn’t see the arrow at the bottom).

Robert Schorry is giving a seminar on 3D printing of NASA subjects and Jay Chladek will be giving one on Star Trek’s 60th anniversary!

All Good!

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Ooh, didn’t know about Chladek’s talk. I’ll make sure to schedule for it. Thanks for the heads-up!

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Coming to Nationals? Get your name in lights! Sponsor a Contest Category or put an advertisement in the Convention Journal. Our Nationals is unique as it is a fully Volunteer run event, and your sponsorship help makes it happen! https://myipmsusa.org/store or https://ipmsnationals.org/trophy-package-sponsorships

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The 2026 Model Con 419​​​​​​​ show is now less than two weeks away. And, like every IPMS event we need JUDGES! So if you’re planning to attend our show on Saturday, April 18, please plan to serve as a judge. We don’t ask you to suffer for helping out, our judges will get pizza during the Judges’ meeting. Thanks for your help!