BC Hobbies x Gaahleri Summer Tour 2026
An action-packed interactive airbrush product demonstration event organized and run by BC Hobbies with help from our partners at Gaahleri & Kaleido Colorworks.
Gaahleri Summer Tour
We’re excited to announce the Gaahleri × BC Hobbies Summer Tour 2026 — a hands-on community airbrush showcase event happening Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day), from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the mall common area outside BC Hobbies. This will be a full afternoon of airbrush demos, product tryouts, prizes, a community model display, and event-day specials.
Free Event Signup Here
Activities
Get hands-on with Gaahleri airbrushes and compressors in our fully staffed demo area. Visitors can test different setups, learn proper handling techniques, and experience airbrushing firsthand in a guided environment. Demo sessions are timed to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate. Protective masks and gloves will be pro...
When lining up to try the Product Demo Zone, you'll be able to use the Free-Spray Zone. Here, you can freely experiment with some Gaahleri airbrushes on practice sheets while waiting for the Product Demo Zone. Staff will be available to answer questions.
Think you’ve got steady trigger & wrist control? Test your skills in our interactive Airbrush Maze Game. Using an airbrush loaded with water-based colour, participants must spray through a printed maze without touching the edges to win a prize bag! One attempt per turn — line up again for another shot! One prize per attendee while supplies last.
Do you have a masterpiece you're proud of? Bring your finished, painted model kit and show it off for the duration of the event! The showcase celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of model painting in our local hobby community.
NOTE: Do not leave your model with us unattended, be sure to take it with you. We are not responsible for lost model kits!
Bring your finished model kits or painted miniatures and have them professionally photographed at our dedicated hobby photo booth. Featuring studio lighting and a clean backdrop setup, this is a great opportunity to get high-quality photos of your work for social media, portfolios, or personal collections.
NOTE: All photos will be available on this page via a download link a few days after the event.
Attendees will have the chance to enter raffles featuring hobby prizes! Prize categories may include various types of scale models including sci-fi, anime & Gunpla, miniatures, hobby tools, and other painting-related products. The draw occurs after the event, winners will be contacted the next day.
Try Products Yourself
You’ll be able to:
-Try Gaahleri airbrushes, compressors, Kaleido paints and accessories
-Learn about airbrushing for miniatures, Gunpla, scale models, RC and hobby painting
-Check out our community model showcase
-Take part in the airbrush Maze Game for prizes
-Enter lucky draws and raffles
-Access special event-day discounts on all Gaahleri products
This is a great chance to test gear in person, ask questions, and see some of the most affordable airbrushes, compressors and hobby paints on the market.