21st Faszination Modellbau | November 3 to 5, 2023 | Messe Friedrichshafen
The exhibitors, clubs and associations from all over Europe love the special atmosphere of their fair, the FASZINATION MODELLBAU FRIEDRICHSHAFEN in the border triangle. And they will show the public everything that makes the model builder's heart beat faster in the large, light-flooded exhibition halls, in the foyer and indoor area as well as on the popular outdoor area with the exhibition lake and direct access to the flying field.
Information for:
25th Echtdampf-Hallentreffen | November 3 - 5, 2023
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Current topics on Model railroad & Steam modeling
25. August 2023
Press release from 25.08.2023: The model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen 2023 introduce themselves:
Track IIm (G): Hammerundermeadowvalley” segment layout The garden railroad is considered the big one among the small ones. Locomotives and…
24. August 2023
The fairground layout for Faszination Modellbau 2023 presents itself
Funfair facility: Rodriguez funfair facility The fairground layout was completely rebuilt in 2 years and is HO scale. It has a size of 16 square…
24. August 2023
The Z scale model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 present themselves
Z Gauge: The American Dream in Z In Friedrichshafen, the Z scale model railroad shows that it can also compete with the really big model railroad…
24. August 2023
The N scale model railroad plants introduce themselves
N-gauge: Narrow Gauge and Standard Gauge Complement Each Other Over time we have made more than 200 modules and will bring our favorite ones to the…
24. August 2023
The TT scale model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 present themselves
TT gauge: Berk’sche Bimmelbahn – Kranichfeld-Bad Berka section The theme of the layout is the railroad line Weimar – Kranichfeld in…
24. August 2023
The H0 scale model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 present themselves
H0 gauge: WÜP – Weschnitztal-Überwaldbahn project The WÜP, Weschnitztal-Überwaldbahn-Projekt is an association of various model railroaders…
24. August 2023
The 0-gauge model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 present themselves
Track 0: Stolberg hairpin bend The layout of the “Spijkspoor” association was modelled on the connecting railroad from Stolberg…
24. August 2023
The gauge 1 model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 present themselves
Track I: USA model railroad layout This layout was modeled after the USA Railroad around 1950. Steam locomotives and multi-coupled diesel…
24. August 2023
Gauge 2 model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau 2023 introduce themselves
Track IIm (G): Hammerundermeadowvalley” segment layout The garden railroad is considered the big one among the small ones. Locomotives and…
27. March 2023
Model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen 2023 wanted !
For our Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen trade fair from November 3 – 5, 2023, we are looking for beautifully designed, detailed model…
24. March 2023
Steam on the rail, track system 5 and 7 ¼ inches
It is easy to be impressed by the intricacy of these mechanical masterpieces of yesteryear: elegant locomotives and proud traction engines show off…
23. March 2023
Stationary steam engines
Inventiveness on the tables: The builders of the stationary steam plants are not only excellent mechanics- they are also very inventive. There is…
23. March 2023
Steam powered road vehicles, locomobile
The locomobiles represent an extra class at the Echtdampf-Hallentreffen, have rarity value and their presentation is a real classic. You can discover…
23. March 2023
Real steam on module layout track I and IIm
Participants from several countries let it steam on this podium facility with a circuit of about 200 meters. Next to the line, not only meadows, but…
13. October 2022
Model railroad forum: Novelties and developments – brand new
From Friday to Sunday the Model Railway Forum will take place. It offers trade fair visitors the opportunity to find out about outstanding new…
28. September 2022
Centennial time travel with the Fowler D5 traction engine
A special highlight of this year’s live steam indoor meeting will be the operation of a “steam carriage” pulled by a Fowler D5…
9. September 2022
Press release from 09.09.2022: The model railroad layouts of IMA 2022 introduce themselves
Track IIm (G): Passion IIm Passion IIm is a modular layout that represents an imaginary metric line and imaginary railroad companies. The rolling…
1. September 2022
Autograph session with Hagen von Ortloff
It feels like the evergreen “All you need is love” by the Beatles when the inventor and creator of the popular TV series…
1. August 2022
The Dampffreunde Friedrichshafen at the Faszination Modellbau again with it
The invention and further development of prime movers or engines was the basic prerequisite for the development of technically based mobility. The…
14. July 2022
Steam on the water
Elegant ocean liners, steam pinnaces, stern wheelers and paddle steamers will be displayed on table-tops in Ship-Modelling Hall A6, with many models…
1. February 2022
Junior College Europe from BDEF
BDEF, the Association of German Model Railway Clubs, organises “Junior College Europa”, where youngsters are introduced to railway modelling in seven…
15. January 2022
Always in the flow – the model railroads
It’s the classic! The evergreens of the miniature worlds at FASZINATION MODELLBAU are always in motion and will once again be presented in two large…
Current topics on Flight, Car & Ship modeling
17. July 2023
Press info dated July 17, 2023: Eagerly Awaiting the Mega Trade Fair
FASZINATION MODELLBAU Friedrichshafen with Echtdampf-Hallentreffen & LEGO Fan Exhibition, 3 to 5 November 2023 Preparations are underway for the…
11. June 2023
RC-Car Action in Friedrichshafen: German Open RC-Car Masters
Nine classes will be raced: VG8, VG10, EG8GT, EG8, EG8Stock, EGTW 1:10, EGTWFR 1:10, EMOTST/SB5 RTR, EMOTMO. The half-hour breaks between races will…
30. March 2023
Application for ship model exhibition Friedrichshafen
You are a ship modeler, have one or more great models at home and would like to be part of the ship model exhibition at Faszination Modellbau…
21. February 2023
Application model aircraft exhibition Friedrichshafen 2023
You are a private model aircraft builder or a commercial exhibitor and would like to present your model worth seeing at Faszination Modellbau…
8. November 2022
Final report from 08.11.2022: Overwhelming! Faszination Modellbau & IMA make expert visitors, exhibitors and families equally happy.
Overwhelming! Expert visitors, exhibitors and families are all equally pleased with Europe’s most popular miniatures event and the largest model…
27. October 2022
Scavenger hunt at Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen
In 2022, a very special program item will again be waiting for young visitors to Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen from November 4 to 6: the big…
27. October 2022
Press info from 27.10.2022: The Mega Model Building Weekend is Ready to Go!
Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen Together with the International Model Railway Exhibition and Echtdampf-Hallentreffen from 4 to 6 November…
25. October 2022
Air show Stars of the year: Superlative model aircraft
With the “Stars of the Year” and the “Indoor Action”, strong air shows await us again at Faszination Modellbau…
13. October 2022
Model making forum: Imparting knowledge – practical
Know more – be able to do more. In times of complex model technology, Faszination Modellbau offers a knowledge pool in the form of the Model…
12. October 2022
Hands-on activities at Faszination Modellbau & Int. Model railroad exhibition Friedrichshafen
At the Faszination Modellbau & Int. Model Railroad Exhibition Friedrichshafen you can not only see and buy, but also actively participate in…
11. October 2022
Spectacular indoor flight show for RC electric model airplanes
In the light-flooded foyer in the “West” entrance area under a huge glass roof, slowflyers have optimal conditions to show the audience…
6. October 2022
R2 Builders Club at Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen
Once again, the R2 Builders Club presents itself with the well-known droid R2-D2 at the Faszination Modellbau trade fair in Friedrichshafen. Founded…
23. September 2022
Shipyard for kids of the Neckarpiraten
A team of various clubs at booth 5030 in hall A5 of the Neckarpiraten is in charge of the “Shipyard for Kids”. Children between the ages…
15. August 2022
Devils Drift Crew: Ready for an ultimate race?
Ready to Drift? – is the Devils Drift Crew in any case! After their last participation at Faszination Modellbau 2019 and 2021, this year the…
2. August 2022
Technology & Testosterone at the Drone Championship Final
Thrilling launches, cool challenges and thrilling chases will be presented by Faszination Modellbau at the Drone Championship Finale in Hall A6. The…
15. February 2022
Model shipbuilding in Friedrichshafen in a big way
There’s a lot going on in model shipbuilding this year in Hall A5! Actions without end at the water basin and on the fair lake will once again…
14. February 2022
The ramborators are loose!
This goes down well with visitors: the ramborator battle on the water. Two teams try to stab each other’s balloons at the stern of the ships.…
1. February 2022
Modellbau Friedrichshafen – Mecca of model aircraft building
Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen is the Mecca of model aircraft building. Every year, the exhibitors in Hall A3 experience anew that the…
Current topics on Truck & Military and Plastic & Paper modeling
21. September 2023
Invitation to the Stacker Competition
Exhibitors Fechtner Modellbau and Andys Ladegut cordially invite visitors to take part in the Stacker Competition at Faszination Modellbau 2023 in…
20. September 2023
Plastic modeling meeting
The PMC Lake Constance with its members, as well as its friendly clubs and individual exhibitors from the three-country corner, are particularly…
21. February 2023
Application guest driver for the Model Truck Festival Friedrichshafen 2023
Model trucks are in their element on the over 670 square meter truck course in 1 : 14.5 / 16 scale and on our truck course in 1 : 8 scale. Are you a…
8. October 2022
Truck modeling night drive: lights off – show on!
A long-cherished wish will finally come true this year: Faszination Modellbau will turn “day into night” in Hall A4! A night drive is…
5. October 2022
Snow groomer course 2022
Rarely more than 24 hours separate the bare hall asphalt from the morning opening of the trade fair. This is usually a very exciting time, which the…
15. February 2022
Truck modeling: Plenty of space for small hulks
The model trucks are in their element on the more than 600 square meter truck courses in the scales 1 : 8 and 1 : 16. For the detailed and lovingly…
1. February 2022
Military modeling: extraordinary technology
The military vehicle course will showcase the extraordinary technology of military models. If you yourself would like to present your military model…
30. January 2022
Paper and Cardboard Modelling
At the cardboard modellers’ stand visitors can discover how they themselves can make impressive models out of paper and card. Many of the filigree…