✦ IPMS Affiliated Club · Stafford, UK

Build. Paint.
Display. Repeat.

Your Local Scale Modelling Community in Staffordshire, IPMS Stafford is a vibrant scale modelling club based in the heart of Staffordshire, bringing together enthusiasts from across the region. We meet monthly, creating a welcoming environment for both novice and experienced modellers alike.

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25
Active Members
205
Models / Dioramas Built
30+
Years Running
1:72 / 1:35 / ??:??
& All Scales Welcome
About the Club

A Community Built Around the Workbench

IPMS Stafford has been bringing together scale modelling enthusiasts in the West Midlands for over three decades. Whether you build aircraft, armour, ships, figures, or sci-fi subjects, you'll find a warm welcome and plenty of inspiration at our monthly meetings.

As an affiliated branch of the IPMS (UK), we're part of a national community of thousands. We host build nights, themed competitions, guest speakers, and organise attendance at major national shows throughout the year.

All Subjects

Aircraft, armour, maritime, figures, sci-fi - all welcome.

Painting Help

Tips, workshops and peer advice for any skill level.

Competitions

In-house contests and national show participation.

Great Craic

Friendly, inclusive and welcoming to newcomers.

Club meeting
30+
Years of
Modelling
Members' Work

A selection of recent builds, dioramas and work-in-progress shots shared by our members.

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Upcoming Events

We meet monthly at our regular venue. All events welcome prospective members unless marked otherwise.

25–26
APR

Model World Live NEC

NEC Birmingham 2-Day Event Exhibition

Two-day event at the NEC.

3
MAY

Gloucester Model Show

Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, GL3 2JH Exhibition
28
JUN

Shropshire Expo

Harper Adams University, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8NB Exhibition
12
JUL

Skipton Model Show

Skipton Model Show, Town Hall, High St. Skipton, BD23 1AH Exhibition Map

Approx 2 Hours 20 Mins

30
AUG

Stoke Model Show

Fenton Manor Sports Complex, City Rd, ST4 2RR Exhibition
7–8
NOV

Scale Model World

The International Centre 2-Day Event Exhibition

Two-day event at The International Centre.

Membership

Why Join IPMS Stafford?

Whether you're just starting out or have been building for decades, our club offers something for everyone in the hobby.

Welcoming Community and Social

A friendly, no-pressure environment where every skill level is valued. Bring your WIPs, ask questions, share wins and failures alike. Friendly, casual environment where modelling enthusiasts can connect

Shared Knowledge

Decades of combined experience across aircraft, armour, maritime and more. Get expert advice on techniques, paints, tools and references.

Resources

Club library with reference materials and occasional group purchases of materials

Skill development

Regular demonstrations and workshops on specialised modelling techniques

Exhibition opportunities

Chances to display your work at shows across the UK

IPMS affiliation

Benefits of connection to the national IPMS organisation and its resources

Annual membership: very reasonable. Fun guaranteed.

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Ready to Start Building With Us?

Come along to your first meeting as our guest. No pressure, no commitment - just great modelling chat and a warm welcome.

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