The AtlantaCon 2026 scale model show, hosted
by IPMS Atlanta and IPMS Marietta,
took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Held at the IAM Local 709
Union Hall in Marietta, Georgia, the event served as a major gathering for
modelers across the Southeast, featuring a high-stakes contest and a bustling
vendor room.
Event Highlights & Atmosphere
Attendees described a day filled with "Southern
Hospitality" and exceptional talent. The show floor was packed with
meticulously crafted miniatures, with a particular surge in specific genres:
- Sci-Fi
& Fantasy: The vendors featured a heavy presence of space-themed
kits, including the Enterprise E, SNW Enterprise,
and classic monsters like The Wolfman and Cyclops.
- Military
& Armor: The armor categories saw high participation, with
standout entries including weathered Tiger tanks and crisp P-51 Mustangs
in 1/35 and 1/48 scales.
- Gundam
& Figures: A notable increase in Gunpla and figure entries
reflected the growing diversity of the modern modeling community.
Competition Details
The contest followed a structured schedule with registration
ending at noon, followed by judging and a 4:00 PM awards ceremony.
- Location: IAM
Local 709 Union Hall, 1032 S. Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA.
- Participation:
The event drew significant interest, with dozens of vendors and hundreds
of competition entries from regional clubs.
- Resources:
Contestants were encouraged to use official entry forms from the IPMS
Atlanta website.
Upcoming 2026 Regional Events
If you missed AtlantaCon, several other major Southeastern
and national shows are scheduled for the 2026 season:
- Phantom
Phurball 2026: April 11, 2026, in Anniston, AL. Features a special
"Best Douglas Aviation Subject" award.
- IPMS/USA 2026 National Convention: August 5–8,
2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. This massive event will celebrate the 60th
anniversary of Star Trek and the 45th anniversary
of Gunpla.
- Air
Dot Show Atlanta: October 31 – November 1, 2026, in Peachtree City,
GA.
Would you like more information on the winning entries from
the Sci-Fi categories or details on how to register for the National
Convention?
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