Second International Exhibition
MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

March 25-27, 2011

Moscow Hobby Expo is a new exhibition project which was initiated and organized by Crocus Expo IEC and NIKO, the first professional association of model makers.

The trade fair was successfully launched in 2010 and attracted about 5000 visitors. The show was of great interest and left unforgettable impressions.

Moscow Hobby Expo is devoted to a human passion for hobby. Modeling and related hobbies were the principal subject of the show.

The most precious exhibits, prize winners of international contests and competitions were exhibited at Moscow Hobby Expo! Rare copies of machinery and hardware which had become things of the past, the most precise miniatures by known pattern makers, operational models, breadboard models and many other things were also displayed at the exposition.

Allowing skills in a wide variety of techniques and specialisms to be showcased under one roof the show was an ideal opportunity for exhibitors and visitors alike to be amazed, inspired and influenced.

All-Russian bench contest of ship and vessel models was held during all days of the exhibition Moscow Hobby Expo 2010. The history of the Russian shipbuilding was exhibited to the interested audience, and the visitors could see among miniature replicas Christopher Columbus's well known flagship Santa Maria on which the glorified seafarer had discovered America and «the grandfather of Russian fleet» –Peter the Greate’s boat (“botik” in Russian). The exposition also impressed by authors made ship and vessel models. Their creators – genuine wizards and fantasts – have presented to visitors unique models of piratical and fairy-tale vessels. Masterful handicraft of the smallest details has amazed even skilled seamen and experts of the judge panel.

Huge interest was caused by the exposition of bench model making which art constituent has been brightly presented by hand made operating dioramas and die casts. The adults and children were highly impressed by the exposition and the miniature copy of the Baden-Baden railway station caused genuine delight at the most sophisticated professionals and collectors.

Topical and saturated entertaining program organized by the Ships Modeling Sports Federation was admired by the visitors. For example the federation held one of rounds of ROSTO Cup in a specially arranged pool right on site. The participants were judged by a distinguished panel of judges of international category.

Car modeling fans yelled at the top of their voices supporting participants of Grand Prix of Russia on auto modeling sports. The track, on which miniature prototypes of racing cars struggled for victory, met European standards and the models which participated in races picked up speed up to 60 km/h!

Festival of submarines was held within the frames of the exhibition Moscow Hobby Expo and a unique tank parade organized by Tank Club of Moscow attracted both the visitors and journalists

The visitors of the exhibition had an opportunity not only appreciate a unique exposition but also join the surprising and fine world of hobbies, curiosity collections, author's exclusive articles and positive emotions!

Moscow Hobby Expo 2011 will surely attract even more exhibitors and attendees and extend the profile of the show.

Moscow Hobby Expo 2011 will unite all modeling related segments and relevant sections:

• railroads modeling;
• ship modeling;
• aircraft modeling;
• space-rocket modeling;
• vehicles modeling;
• war gaming;
• remote control models;
• accessories for models and dioramas;
• architectural models;
• tools, devices and facilities, equipment, materials for modeling;
• literature, manuals, master classes, films, competitions of models and many other things.

Space-rocket modeling section should be specially mentioned. This direction got wide development after launch of the first Soviet artificial satellite to near-Earth orbit in 1957. Moscow Hobby Expo exhibit space will be "occupied" fantastic models of interstellar rockets and other space vehicles.

The exhibition will be again sated by various competitions and show contests among sports modeling leaders. Moreover the organizers have already started elaborating a topical calendar of events including master classes, round table talks and conferences. All planned events will be not only of theoretical but also of practical value!

The unbelievable world of hobby does not cease to surprise mankind! Hobby helps to resist stress, develop mental outlook, expand communication range and contributes to self-fulfillment.

You are invited to the Second International exhibition
MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO
in Crocus Expo IEC!