🎯 Model Expo 2026: the big meeting for enthusiasts at the Musée des Blindés
The model exhibition 2026 announces itself as a major event for all fans of models, figurines and military vehicles.
The May 23 and 24, 2026, the Armored Museum will welcome the International Model Competition, organized by the Salon de la Maquette et de la Figurine.
An exceptional weekend where creativity, precision and passion for detail will be at the heart of each exhibited work 🧩✨
And as for more than 14 years old, Super Glue Colle21 will be proudly present with its entire range of superglues and its new products 🔧🖌️
🏆 Queen category – Master theme: armored vehicles with animal inspirations
For this model exhibition 2026, the jury proposes a ambitious and demanding theme, reserved for Master category :
🎖️ Theme:
Armored vehicles and land military vehicles (1900 to the present) bearing the name or nickname of an animal
Some emblematic examples:
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🐯 Tiger I
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🐊 Churchill “Crocodile”
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🐆 Hellcat
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🦛 Hippopotamus
🎯 The jury's expectations are clear :
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Respect total of the theme
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Representation faithful of the vehicle
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Excellence in design, presentation and techniques
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All components of the work will be evaluated
⚠️ Please note:
Animal camouflage or type decorations Tiger Meet are not accepted. Only ones count official names and nicknames.
✈️ Aircraft also in the spotlight in 2026
Great novelty of this model exhibition 2026 :
👉 a theme dedicated to aircraft !
✈️ Aircraft theme:
All aircraft from 1900 to the present bearing the name or nickname of an animal
Inspiring examples:
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🦉 Focke-Wulf Fw 189 “Great Duke / Owl”
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🐯 The French Tiger
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🐦 The Seagull of the naval aviation flotilla
The same Master criteria apply:
✔️ absolute respect for the subject
✔️ historical fidelity
✔️ overall coherence of the work
🔥 Colle21 : 14 years alongside passionate modelers
For more than 14 consecutive years, Super Glue Colle21 accompanies modelers to the biggest European events.
This model exhibition 2026 is no exception ❤️
On site, you will find:
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✅ The whole range Colle21 (liquid, dense, gel, ultra-precise)
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🆕 What's new Colle21 2026
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🎯 Personalized advice for models, armored vehicles and aircraft
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🛠️ Professional solutions used by the best modelers
Colle21, it's a superglue:
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❌ which does not yellow
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⏳ which does not dry out in the bottle
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🎯 designed for the extreme precision work
👨👩👧👦 A 2026 model exhibition open to all
This model exhibition 2026 is much more than a competition.
It's a family event, accessible to all:
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🧑🎨 Beginner or experienced modelers
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🎭 Figurineists
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🚛 Passionate about armored vehicles and military vehicles
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✈️ Aviation enthusiasts
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👶 Families curious to discover a spectacular universe
Young and old leave with stars in the eyes ✨, inspired by the attention to detail and passion of the exhibitors.
📍 Practical information – Modeling Expo 2026
📅 Dates : May 23 and 24, 2026
📍 Location : Armored Museum
📌 Address :
1043 Route de Fontevraud
49400 Saumur – France
📞 Telephone : 02 41 83 69 95
🔗 Official competition website :
https://museedesblindes.fr/concours-international-de-maquettes-2026/
🛒 Where to find Colle21 ?
🛒 Official store Colle21
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Find the whole range Colle21, tested and approved by thousands of modelers in Europe and internationally 🌍⭐
❓ FAQ – Model Expo 2026
🔹 What is the 2026 model exhibition at the Musée des Blindés?
It's a international model competition bringing together the best modelers around demanding themes, in the heart of a unique historic place.
🔹 Colle21 will she be present?
Yes ✅ Colle21 will be present for the 14th consecutive year, with all its range and new products.
🔹 Is the event suitable for families?
Yes 👨👩👧👦 This 2026 model exhibition is open to all, passionate as families.
✨ Model Expo 2026: when passion comes to life
Prepare your documentation 📚
Sharpen your ideas 💡
And take out your glue tubes 🔧
The May 23 and 24, 2026, talent, passion and precision will be in the spotlight at the Musée des Blindés.