19th Faszination Modellbau
Leading International Exhibition for Model Railroading and Model Building
Model sectors
Ship Modelling

Bewerbung zur Schiffsmodell-Ausstellung Friedrichshafen
Sie sind Schiffsmodeller, haben ein tolles Modell zu Hause stehen und möchten bei der Schiffsmodell-Ausstellung auf der Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen 2020 dieses Jahr in Halle A6 mit dabei sein?
Dann bewerben Sie sich!...
Railway Modelling

Wanted: Model railway layouts!
We’re looking for attractively designed, true-to-life model railroad layouts in all gauges for our international model railways exhibition in Friedrichshafen from the 30th of October through the 1st of November, 2020.
We would be...
Railway Modelling

Always in Motion – the Model Railways
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 exhibition halls along with their own knowledge forum. The outstanding variety...
Steam Modelling

The original Echtdampf-Hallentreffen
When one wheel on a chic miniature steam train, polished to a high gloss, constantly engages with another, it is a joy for all those who love these fabulous mechanical rhythms. And it's great fun for the audience, large and small,...
Truck Modelling

Plenty of room for the little giants
On the designated course for scales 1:8 and 1:16 covering an area of 600 square metres the truck models are in their element. For these miniature worlds, created with great attention to detail, over 160 m³ of soil are applied and...
Steam Modelling

Steam on the tracks: 5 and 7¼ inch railway layout
It is easy to be impressed by the intricacy of these mechanical masterpieces of yesteryear: elegant locomotives and proud traction engines show off their prowess in small format as they wind their way around the world's largest 5...
Car Modelling

RC-Car Aktion in Friedrichshafen: German Open RC-Car Masters 2020
The German Open RC-Car Masters in 7 classes: 3 for RC cars (VG8, VG10 scale, VG 8 GT, EG8) and 3 for RC bikes (standard and modified electric, SB5 RtR). The half-hour breaks between races will be filled with special highlights and...
Steam Modelling

Live steam in gauges I / IIm, module layout
Participants from several countries enjoy running their steam trains on this raised layout with its circular course of about 200 metres. Alongside the tracks not just fields but also forests, villages and stations decorate the...
Steam Modelling

Steam-driven road vehicles, traction engines
Traction engines are in a class of their own at the Indoor Steam Meeting. The presentation of these unique rare vehicles is a firm favourite at the show. Look out for some unusual models and hitch a ride around the hall.
The...
Steam Modelling

Stationary steam engines
A wealth of creativity can be found on the table-top displays: Constructors of stationary steam engines are not only excellent mechanics - they are also exceedingly inventive. There is so much to discover among the fine mechanical...
Flight Modelling

Model Flight Forum: Conveying practical knowledge
More knowledge - more skill. In times of complex modelling technology, the Model Flight Forum at Faszination Modellbau offers a pool of knowledge that visitors can tap into quickly, easily and free of charge: Come in, sit down and...
Flight Modelling

Spectacular model aircraft at the "Stars of the Year" show 2020
The air show "Stars of the Year" is an absolute highlight of the event, attracting thousands of visitors every year to the flight line on the neighbouring airfield. This year we offer our visitors the breath-taking air show with...
Flight Modelling

Spectacular Indoor Action for RC electric model aircraft
Under the spectacular glass roof of the light-flooded West Entrance, slow flyers find ideal conditions to demonstrate their amazing skills and breathtaking stunts to the public. In addition to the show programme, manufacturers...
Flight Modelling

Technology & testosterone at the Drone Championship Final
Faszination Modellbau presents brilliant take-offs, cool challenges and exciting chases at the Drone Championship Final in Hall A6, also on Saturday and Sunday. The e-athletes sit in deep concentration in their hoodies and...
Flight Modelling

Modellbau Friedrichshafen - Model Aircraft Mekka
Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen is the aircraft modeller's Mecca. Exhibitors in Hall A4 experience just how great the fascination of flight model engineering is when year after year visitors flock to their stands and crowd...
Railway Modelling

Welcome to the Model Railway Forum!
From Friday to Sunday visitors can gain insight into outstanding innovations and the latest developments at the Model Railway Forum. During the entire duration of the fair the forum offers valuable information of railway modelling...
Railway Modelling

BDEF Junior College Europe
BDEF, the Association of German Model Railway Clubs, organises “Junior College Europa”, where youngsters are introduced to railway modelling in seven playful and instructive steps, Apart from playing on the railway layout the...
Plastic & Paper Modelling

Plastic Model Building Meet
Once again in 2020, PMC-Bodensee e.V. will organise the International Plastic Model Building Days and demonstrate just how multifaceted this type of model making is. The most important difference to so-called functional model...
Plastic & Paper Modelling

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 models such as famous castles and churches are replicas of real buildings.
At the...
Ship Modelling

Model Shipbuilding in Friedrichshafen – Big as Life
There’s a lot going on this year in the field of model shipbuilding in hall A6! Never-ending activities on the water basin and the trade fair lake will once again captivate the spectators. The model demonstrations showcase all of...
Ship Modelling

The Ramborators are back!
Spectators love to watch the battle of the Ramborators on the water. Two teams try to burst the balloons at the stern of the other team's boats. Sometimes it's all against one. And then in the blink of an eye the tide turns and...
Truck Modelling

Military Modelling
An impressive demonstration of the unusual technology of military vehicles will be presented in the military modelling section.