SuperCon 2026, hosted by IPMS/Fort Worth Scale Modelers, takes place September 12, 2026, at the Bob Duncan Community Center in Arlington, Texas. The event features a full day of model competition, vendor shopping, raffles, and community engagement. The 2026 theme, “Vietnam: 1946–1975,” highlights aircraft, armor, figures, and dioramas from that era. Admission includes a door prize ticket, and model registration is affordable for both adults and junior builders. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports SuperCon and events that continue to grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
WonderCon IV, hosted by IPMS 101 Wonders, takes place August 30, 2026, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, California. The event features Gold, Silver, and Bronze open judging, a special theme of “Anything Desert” commemorating Desert Storm, vendor tables, and awards including People’s Choice. With affordable entry fees, free parking, and onsite food vendors, the show offers a welcoming and creative environment for modelers across Southern California. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports WonderCon IV and events that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
KitCon 2026, themed “What Do You Build?”, takes place November 21, 2026, at the Hilton North Hills in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event welcomes all types of scale modelers, including armor, aircraft, automotive, sci-fi, ship, figure, and Gundam builders. KitCon promises a full day of model displays, vendors, networking, and hobby inspiration for modelers of every skill level. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports KitCon and events that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
The Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society has officially announced that it will host the 2027 IPMS Nationals at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The three-day public event promises to bring modelers from across the country together for one of the hobby’s premier gatherings. HPMS thanked the modeling community for its support and expressed excitement about delivering an outstanding Nationals experience. The club also encouraged modelers to support John Figueroa and the IPMS Ft. Wayne Walker Mahurin Chapter as they prepare for the 2026 IPMS Nationals. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports HPMS and organizations that continue to grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
ModelFest 2026, hosted by IPMS/West Central Missouri, takes place August 29, 2026, in Liberty, Missouri. The event features a “Prototypes and Experimental” theme, IPMS-style judging, junior open-system categories, vendor tables, and a raffle with model kits and prizes. Contest registration runs from 9 AM to noon, with awards at 3 PM. Admission is affordable for both competitors and visitors, with free entry for juniors. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports ModelFest and regional events that continue to grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
The 49th Annual HPMS Model Show will be held August 22 in Huntsville, Alabama, marking nearly five decades of continuous support for the scale modeling community.
AFV Hobby Hub is pleased to highlight the latest ICM July 2026 product releases and upcoming projects, featuring an exciting mix of aircraft, helicopters, military vehicles, figures, and civilian subjects. ICM continues to impress modelers with innovative subjects, high-detail tooling, and unique releases spanning multiple scales.
At www.AFVhobbyhub.com, we're committed to keeping modelers informed about the newest releases from leading manufacturers, and ICM's 2026 lineup is shaping up to be one of the company's strongest in recent years.
Flight 19 ModelFest ’26 takes place August 22, 2026, at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center in Pompano Beach, Florida. Hosted by IPMS/Flight 19 Fort Lauderdale, this free public event brings together modelers, collectors, vendors, and hobby enthusiasts from across South Florida and beyond. The show features contest categories for all modeling genres, youth divisions, vendor shopping, raffles, and awards including Best in Show, People’s Choice, and the President’s Award. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports Flight 19 ModelFest and events that help strengthen and grow the scale modeling community.
Legend Productions’ June 2026 lineup features detailed WWII figure sets including “Ready for a Feast” (LF0029), British S.A.S. (LF0064), German Sidecar Team (LF0085), German Heads #3 (LF0113), and U.S. Tank Crew (LF0145). These resin kits bring realism, character, and storytelling to any build, available now through AFV Hobby Hub.
Flight 19 ModelFest ’26 takes place on August 22, 2026, at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center in Pompano Beach, Florida. Hosted by IPMS/Flight 19, this free-to-the-public event features model contests across multiple categories, youth divisions, vendor shopping, raffles, and awards including Best in Show, People’s Choice, and President’s Award. Open to all skill levels, ModelFest celebrates the creativity and community of the scale modeling hobby. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports Flight 19 ModelFest and events that help grow the modeling community.
