About this expo
INTERMODELLBAU, held annually at Messe Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, from April 22 to April 25, 2027, is positioned as the world's largest trade fair dedicated to model building and model sports. This event brings together time-honored traditions with contemporary trends, acting as a crucial international hub for the model-building community to discover new products and innovations. It is organized by Messe Dortmund GmbH and is open to both the public and professionals.
The exhibition encompasses a broad spectrum of model-making disciplines, including classic functional, ship, car, and aircraft model making, model railroads, and RC technology. It also highlights modern advancements such as 3D printing, digital control systems, materials, tools, and electronics. Specific theme worlds cover clamping blocks, plastic model making, RC model making & car model making, steam model making, railroad model making, cardboard model making, model aircraft demonstrations, and model shipbuilding. The event expanded its portfolio in 2026 to include tabletop gaming.
INTERMODELLBAU attracts a diverse audience, including model-building enthusiasts, manufacturers, industry professionals, hobbyists, and families. Trade visitors comprise specialists from model making retailers, development and design companies, the technology and leisure industry, and education sectors. The fair offers interactive workshops, live demonstrations, display layouts, competitions, and presentations, including model aircraft demonstrations and the "Skycart Masters" competition (2026), providing valuable engagement and networking opportunities for all attendees.
Highlights
5 items- World's largest trade fair for model building and model sports
- AUMA listed
- Held at Messe Dortmund, Germany
- Approximately 60,000 visitors (2023) and 350 exhibiting firms (2023)
- Featured tabletop gaming (2026) and the "Skycart Masters" competition (2026)
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does INTERMODELLBAU 2027 take place?+
INTERMODELLBAU 2027 will be held from April 22 to April 25, 2027, at Messe Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.
Who organizes INTERMODELLBAU?+
The event is organized by Messe Dortmund GmbH.
What industries and products are covered at INTERMODELLBAU?+
INTERMODELLBAU covers classic functional, ship, car, and aircraft model making, model railroads, RC technology, 3D printing, digital control systems, materials, tools, and electronics. Theme worlds include plastic, RC, steam, railroad, cardboard, and ship model making, as well as tabletop gaming.
How can I attend or exhibit at INTERMODELLBAU?+
Exhibitors can register their stands via the official website. Special packages are available for small series manufacturers, modular exhibition layouts, non-commercial exhibitors, and a "Starter package" for air model construction for INTERMODELLBAU 2027. Visitors can secure tickets through the TICKETSHOP.
Are there any special participation details for exhibitors?+
Exhibitors can access an Online Service Center (OSC) for entries in official media. Special packages are offered for various exhibitor types, including a "Starter package" for air model construction for INTERMODELLBAU 2027.