Northwest’s largest scale model show Feb. 17-18

Hundreds of finely crafted model planes, cars, spacecraft and sci-fi creations will be featured.

The following information is from a Museum of Flight press release:

On Feb. 17-18 explore the world in miniature at the 2018 NorthWest Scale Modelers Show, the largest model exhibit in the Northwest. Nearly 2,000 detailed examples of planes, cars and spacecraft plus creations from the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy will be on display. The show offers free modeling seminars and make-and-take activities for families led by some of the world’s best modelers. The event is free with admission to the museum.

This year’s show marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with 70 models of aircraft, tanks and soldiers from the various warring powers. There will even be examples of military planes converted into civilian airliners and sport planes after the war.