2026 San Diego Model Expo
Tamiya model fans! On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the San Diego Model Expo, now celebrating its 26th anniversary, will be taking place at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex. This is a model contest and swap meet that’s open to the public. If you’re in the area and want to see some of the best model builds that local IPMS members have put together, come by and check out the festivities. Also, Tamiya America will be displaying new and upcoming products in the vendor area!
For more information about this event, make sure to check out the details on the IPMS San Diego Chapter
Tamiya items that will be on display are listed below.
- 14144 Honda CB1000F
- 24039 Mini Cooper 1275S MK. 1 Kit
- 24130 Morris Mini Cooper Racing
- 24235 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.1
- 24376 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo
- 32592 M1A2 Abrams
- 32598 Russian Medium Tank T-55
- 32601 British Tank Challenger 2 Desertised
- 32607 Leopard 2 A7V
- 35391 Chaffee Euro Theater
- 35393 Schwimmwagen Type 166
- 60795 1/72 Grumman F-14D Tomcat
- 61117 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6
- 61128 Bf 109G-6 Late Model
- 87239 Modeling Brush Rest
- 87240 Masking Tape 40mm Blue
- 28501 Fukuiraptor