Big news for the modeling community—the Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society (HPMS) has officially secured the 2027 IPMS Nationals, bringing one of the biggest scale modeling events in the country to Huntsville, Alabama.
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we are proud to support modelers, clubs, and organizations that help grow the hobby and bring enthusiasts together from across the world. The announcement is exciting not only for Alabama modelers, but for the entire IPMS and scale modeling community.
Looking Ahead to the 2027 Nationals
The Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society shared their excitement with the modeling community following the announcement:
“Thanks to everyone who's congratulated us on getting the 2027 Nationals! We're going to do our best to bring you the best event possible!”
The event will be hosted at the Von Braun Center Huntsville, Alabama
📅 Duration: 3 Days
🌐 Public Event – Anyone on or off Facebook
Known for hosting major conventions and events, the Von Braun Center provides an outstanding venue for what promises to be one of the premier IPMS National events in recent years.
Supporting the 2026 IPMS Nationals
While excitement is already building for 2027, HPMS is also encouraging modelers to support the upcoming:
2026 IPMS Nationals
Hosted by:
- John Figueroa
- IPMS Ft. Wayne Walker Mahurin Chapter
HPMS expressed its enthusiasm for next year’s event, encouraging the community to rally behind the Fort Wayne team as they prepare for what is expected to be another outstanding Nationals convention.
Why This Matters for Modelers
The IPMS Nationals is one of the largest and most important events in the scale modeling hobby, bringing together:
- Armor modelers
- Aircraft builders
- Automotive enthusiasts
- Figure painters
- Sci-fi and fantasy builders
- Diorama artists
- Hobby manufacturers and vendors
Events like the Nationals showcase the best the hobby has to offer while helping inspire modelers of every skill level.
Huntsville’s Growing Modeling Legacy
The Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society has long been known for hosting highly respected contests and events in the Southeast. Winning the bid for the 2027 Nationals further establishes Huntsville as a major destination for the hobby community.
Modelers can likely expect:
- Massive contest rooms
- National-level vendor areas
- Seminars and demonstrations
- Special theme categories
- Club displays
- Industry exhibitors
- Thousands of incredible models on display
AFV Hobby Hub Supports the Modeling Community
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we believe clubs like HPMS are essential to keeping the hobby thriving. Their dedication to organizing contests, supporting new builders, and bringing the community together helps ensure the future of scale modeling remains strong.
We’re excited to follow the road to the 2027 IPMS Nationals and look forward to supporting the event and the modelers who make this hobby so special.
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