I have been to the Scale Model Challenge in Veldhoven, this being my third time.
I participated with a Sopwith Camel, a kit made by Eduard. I won a “Highly Commended” pin for this. Making this airplane was pretty difficult, I had no experience with the rigging. I also think my airbrush work looks too grainy, this has to be improved next time.
There were so much amazing models and figures at SMC 2026, that I am not able to take a photograph of all of them. That would also be annoying to the other visitors if I did.
Instead, take a look at the website of SMC and the modelclubs, or watch the YouTube coverage video made by Mr.Plamo.
Club models & figures
Modellbau Freunde Niederrhein
Modelbouw Leuven Vereniging
Amay Modeles Club
Slovenija v Malem
Contest models & figures
Juniors
Figures
Aircraft
Civilian Vehicles & Motorcycles
Ships
Sculpts
Military vehicles
Rise of the Machines
Best of show
This year, the “Best of Show” of SMC 2026 was awarded for the T55, made by Gert Mertens.