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links from the capital remained exceptionally
favourable and posed virtually no obstacle.
Memories of the two-year period in Lysá nad
Labem are dominated by the outdoor events,
particularly the solo performance of the blue-
nosed P-51D Mustang in 2019 and, above all,
the Spitfire‘s attack on a historic train in 2018.
These are events that will be hard to surpass.
Following a hiatus in 2020–21 due to the
pandemic, E
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Day relocated to the former
AFV training ground in Milovice, just a short
distance away. It retained its one-day format.
The Tankdrome and its exhibition hall offered
opportunities for a diverse supporting
programme, combining the event with a unique
atmosphere and the presence of numerous
historic military ground vehicles, as well
as outdoor activities with an adventurous
character.
E
-
Day at the tank training ground certainly
had great potential and appeal, but it
encountered some limitations. Although
the exhibition spaces were extensive, they
required significant compromises from both
organisers and participants. Above all, the
ever-present dust was not ideal for the top-of-
the-range competition models. This complaint
was certainly justified.
During the two-year period of the pandemic
(2020–2021), the Czech Championship naturally
became separated from E
-
Day. This was not
just due to the pandemic itself. For several
years, it had become apparent that the concept
and organisation of the ‚Championship‘ did not
fully align with the event organisers‘ vision
at Eduard. The first Czech Model Masters
competition was held as part of E
-
Day during
the first year in Milovice, and it quickly became
the largest and most prestigious plastic
model building competition in the Czech
Republic. Eduard continues to collaborate
with the Association of Plastic Model Builders
(SMČR/IPMS CZE) as a partner for their Czech
Championship. However, this separation has
enabled E
-
Day and its competition to evolve
in a way that better reflects the nature of the
event itself.
The Milovice period, as well as the previous
two years in Lysá, saw a further evolution
in the importance of the supporting events.
Rather than being mere ‚side events‘, they
became a pillar that was just as important
as the competition itself and the gathering of
manufacturers and retailers in the industry.
This trend was clearly evident at the 2025
event, which was held for the first time at
the Litoměřice exhibition grounds. When it
became clear that it would not be suitable
to continue holding E
-
Day at the Milovice
tankdrome, modelers from Litoměřice and
Eduard management colleagues Jakub and
Martin Nademlejnský proposed holding E
-
Day
at the Zahrada Čech exhibition grounds in their
hometown. Negotiations with the exhibition
grounds‘ administration, as well as an initial
survey of the site, revealed the venue‘s potential
and the possibility of cooperation. The first
Litoměřice E
-
Day took place in October 2025.
Some years ago, a Friday evening programme
was added to the Saturday event for those who
did not want to arrive on Saturday morning. The
accompanying programme continued the trend
of previous years, growing in both interest and
significance for the event itself.
One limitation of the 2025 E
-
Day was the
timing — the relatively cold October weather
caused problems, which is also why the 2026
E
-
Day was moved to the end of June. After
nine years, it is returning to a two-day format.
Including Friday evening, it is essentially more
than a two-day event.
The organisation of the Czech Model
Masters competition, the participation of major
manufacturers and retailers in the industry,
extensive club and Special Interest Group (SIG)
exhibitions, stylish dining and, above all, a rich
supporting programme running across several
tracks demonstrate just how far the event has
come since the beginning of the millennium.
Today, E
-
Day is not just a plastic modelling
competition with vendors and a supporting
programme; it is a PLASTIC MODELLING
FESTIVAL — a place and time for gathering
where the hobby of plastic modelling thrives
and is energised. Come to Litoměřice on the
weekend of 26–28 June to experience it for
yourself.
TAIL END CHARLIE
INFO Eduard92
June 2026