The next ESM: November 28th, 2026!!
13-07-2026: A look ahead to the ESM 2026
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Time flies; in just a few months’ time it will be 28 November again and the ESM will be getting underway once more. We are already hard at work organizing the event. Registrations for traders, regions and clubs have been open for a couple of months now, and we have already received a considerable number of applications.
From 1 August, applications for admission tickets will also open, and we hope to welcome lots of visitors once again. IPMS members – AND PLEASE NOTE – international IPMS members can also gain entry without applying for a ticket, simply by showing their membership card (if you’ve forgotten your membership card, you’ll still need to buy a ticket).
We have also found a sponsor for the lighting for this edition of the ESM – SBS Trading – and we naturally hope this will attract even more participants to the competition.
And to ensure the competition runs smoothly, we are still looking for two additional volunteers who would be willing to help organize the event on the day.
We are also looking for a few volunteers to take over some of the tasks of a couple of other key members of the ESM team from time to time, so that they too have time on that day to take a leisurely stroll through the halls rather than spending the whole day solely on organisational matters.
A number of other changes have also been made, and all the relevant information is available on this ESM website, so please read it carefully. If you’re still unsure, you can always fill in and submit the contact form, and we’ll be sure to provide you with a suitable reply.
The ESM team is, of course, once again trying to organize a fantastic event, but as we’ve often said, this isn’t possible without volunteers. If you’d like to do your bit to help the regular ESM team make this day a success, please sign up as a volunteer for Friday (set-up) and/or Saturday’s ESM, because without volunteers there is no ESM and therefore no competition.
If you have any questions, please fill in the contact form on the ESM website.
Erik zeeman : ESM Coördinator / IPMS Nederland
07-07-2026: 90 years of the Spitfire – take part in the anniversary competition!
At the ESM on 28 November 2026, we’ll be celebrating 90 years of the Spitfire with a special model-making competition. All Spitfires and Seafires are welcome, in any variant and scale (1/144 to 1/24)!
The models will be judged separately on originality, craftsmanship and historical value by a panel of experts. Of course, there are also some great prizes to be won.
Do you already have a Spitfire in your display cabinet, or are you building one this year? Then seize this unique opportunity and take part!
Registration opens on 1 October via the registration form on the ESM page. We hope for a large turnout and an impressive gathering of this legendary aircraft.
07-07-2026: List of participants updated
Entries from participants are coming in, but we could do with more. Register as a trader, club or exhibitor!
29-05-2026: First list of participants published
The first lists have been published on the participants’ pages!
01-04-2026: Registration is now open
Registration is now open for traders, clubs, SIGs and IPMS members!
We hope to see you all again at ESM 2026.
Plastic model building is the most beautiful, creative and fun hobby you can imagine for young and old alike. At the annual ESM (Euro Scale Modelling) you will find everything you need: not only model kits, paint and glue, but also all the tools and materials you need for model building. What’s more, there is the traditional model building competition in various categories! The competition is open to all builders and subjects, as long as they are plastic models.
There are not only dealers with new items, but also private individuals offering books and/or model kits from their own collections for sale. And there are many model builders giving demonstrations and showing off their finest work. You can find endless inspiration for your own creations and purchase new (or old) model kits.
Admission is free for IPMS members upon presentation of their IPMS membership card.
Admission for non-members is a small fee per person, and tickets are available via the website. Children up to the age of 12 have free admission when accompanied by an adult.
IPMS NL Site
The site of Scale Model World in Telford
Raffle
With the raffle, which is organized during the Euro Scale Modeling, you can win nice modeling prizes. Tickets can be bought at the IPMS-counter.
IPMS Nederland
ESM is a fair of IPMS Nederland ( International Plastic Modellers’ Society Nederland ). Also this year ESM takes place in the large halls of Expo-Houten. ESM has an area of over 7.000m2. There is a lot of catering available in the halls, so you can have a chat with other visitors or make new contacts while enjoying something tasty.
For all information concerning IPMS Nederland and the ESM you will find at the IPMS info stand (near the entrance). There you will also find an overview of all models that have received a review in the IPMS magazine “Modelbouw In Plastic” (MIP ). You are most welcome!