IPMS (UK)
We are the International Plastic Modellers’ Society, founded in Great Britain in 1963, by modellers, for modellers. We have over 5,000 members in the UK, with a wide range of modelling interests, skills and knowledge. New members of all ages and abilities are most welcome. Click here to learn more about IPMS(UK)
We organise Scale ModelWorld, the world’s largest fine scale modelling show.
Many congratulations to the Senior and Junior Champions at Scale ModelWorld 2025:
And grateful thanks to all those who supported SMW 2025 and made it yet another success. Especial thanks to the volunteers who made the show happen, the numerous exhibitors, the magnificent competition entrants and especially to the traders who supported the event. See the Facebook page for more coverage and comments.
FEATURED NEWS
SMW 2026 Floor Plans now available
The floor plans for exhibitors at Scale ModelWorld are now available, click here Please note locations may be subject to…
Scale ModelWorld 2026 Traders
There will be over 100 traders at Scale ModelWorld 2026. The list of those booked so far can be found…
SMW 2026 COMPETITION TIME!
Entries for the competition at Scale ModelWorld 2026 are now open. Rules updated to Version 1.4 dated on 7th October….
Scale ModelWorld 2026 tickets now on sale
Online ticketing for Scale ModelWorld 2026 is now open. For opening times, prices and a link to the ticketing page…
SMW26 Booking Form for Overseas
The booking process for overseas groups wishing to book and attend Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford International Centre on Saturday …
Scale ModelWorld 2026 Trader Booking Form
The trader booking form for 2026 is now available on the SMW Forms page, click here
October Membership Activity
As predicted October is proving extremely busy for membership activity. Please hold off emailing me if you renewed in the first couple of weeks of October and you haven’t received…
SMW 2026 Timetable
Click here for the public timetable (PDF, opens in new tab) Please note the timetable may be subject to change without notice
SMW 2027 and 2028 Dates
The dates for Scale ModelWorld 2027 and Scale ModelWorld 2028 are now on the events diary, see https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/category/ipmsuk-event/
IPMS(UK) Annual Dinner
The IPMS(UK) Annual Dinner 2026 will be held during Scale ModelWorld on Saturday 7th November. To download the booking form and menu (Microsoft .Doc format) Click here
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