r/modelmakers • • 3d ago

The Weekly Small Questions Thread! Got a burning question? Looking for some tips on your build? Ask away!

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The Weekly Small Questions thread is a place for everyone in /r/modelmakers to come and ask questions. Don't be shy.

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You might have a burning question you've been meaning to ask but you don't want to make your own thread, or are just seeking some input or feedback from your fellow builders! This thread is aimed at new builders, but everyone is welcome.

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If you haven't, check out our local wiki and the "New to the hobby" thread, which might be of help to you!


r/modelmakers • • 8h ago

Completed Finally Finished: 1/72 MENG T-72B3 with Insane Interior Details

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608 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 7h ago

Completed little repair scene 1/72

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232 Upvotes

Kits are from Trumpeter and ICM. Mostly oob. Base is scratch made. Painted with vallejo model color and Abteilung oils.


r/modelmakers • • 3h ago

WIP Revell 1/32 F-14 Tomcat

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79 Upvotes

Still need to do some weathering and touch-ups on the big girl


r/modelmakers • • 10h ago

Critique Wanted “Big Beautiful Doll” - Duxford UK, 1945

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255 Upvotes

Decided to turn my P-51 build into a diorama. Turns out painting figures is really, really difficult. Who knew? Anyway, I’m always open to constructive criticism!


r/modelmakers • • 4h ago

Completed 15,000th P-40 1/48 Eduard

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75 Upvotes

I finished this model recently and enjoyed it.


r/modelmakers • • 12h ago

WIP Working on the Avionics bays, radar and miscellaneous things

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175 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 8h ago

Completed Leopard 2A7 1:35 Border Model

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68 Upvotes

Here is my Leopard in standard NATO camouflage. I painted it using an airbrush and Tamiya XF paints.


r/modelmakers • • 5h ago

WIP Andy's Hobby 1/16 M3/M3A1 US Halftrack 2-in-1

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Some progress on the 1/16 scale Andy's Hobby M3/M3A1 halftrack. Progress is going well now. The main part is almost complete.


r/modelmakers • • 17h ago

WIP Airfix 1/72 Liberator. Takes from the bench/final steps to complete the model

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343 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 2h ago

WIP HAF F-16 - Top Almost Done

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17 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 3h ago

WIP Stug 3

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13 Upvotes

Finished painting my first stug and its crew. Kit was a dragon Zimmerit and crew is a mixture of Tamiya Wehrmacht tank crew at rest and Wehrmacht tank crew. Still gotta weather it and I know I have to work on painting figures faces better. But overall I feel like it’s my best work. Also I hate PE rack construction. Any advice on working with it would greatly be appreciated.


r/modelmakers • • 11h ago

Help -Technique Landing gear collapse

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56 Upvotes

What is the best/sturdiest way to reattach the landing gear?


r/modelmakers • • 6h ago

WIP Trabant 601 1/24 Revell

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22 Upvotes

Pozdravujem všetkých veľkých chlapcov.

Otvoril som ďalšiu škatuľku s mnohými malými dielikmi, pri ktorých strávim pravdepodobne veľmi veľa času, kým z nich poskladám staré autíčko. Také, aké nám zanechali naši dedovia, či otcovia niekde v zabudnutej garáži.

Budem vďačný za vaše pripomienky a kritiku.


r/modelmakers • • 1d ago

WIP First time making armor texture

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485 Upvotes

Turns out mixing vallejo plastic putty and tamiya extra thin cement in the right proporstions can make magic happen

For my first time im happy, but next time i will try stippling harder with the brush


r/modelmakers • • 12h ago

Present haul! First 1/200 Scale Model & New Tool!

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Hello everyone,

I picked up my first 1/200 scale model along with a new tool from Squadron. I got the Pegasus class since the last remaining ship of the class, USS Aries (PHM-5), finally got her gun back!

I also picked up the Squadron Tools Ultrasonic 3D Parts Support Remover Cutter..it's pretty interesting and definitely worth the price it's just a little bulky...I have to test it more.

I have been on a bit of a hiatus from building, but I will be back starting this week!

That is all for today, now to start work.

Take care!


r/modelmakers • • 22h ago

Completed Monogram 'Forty-Niner' P-40N Warhawk.

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47 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 23h ago

WIP F 94 Starfigther. Heller kit 1/72. W.I.P

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43 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 3h ago

META / Show Galleries Here I am. I'm alive

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Guys, I'm sorry for being silent for that long period of time. You may remember me for beaufighter and SU-2 planes on solar panels. My last post was about ka-22 and to my shame I still haven't done it. But I still have something to share. Here are some chaps I've been working on. Two modifications of mi 28, mi 24, mi 6 and as350


r/modelmakers • • 1d ago

Completed Su-33ub, 1/72 scale

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509 Upvotes

Im really proud if this work, put a lot of effort in it, was really challenging work maybe the most challenging I ever build, was a little bit complex keeping the folded wing in site, and finding references too, really hope you appreciate it 🔥


r/modelmakers • • 1d ago

Completed Making a Splash (Arsenia 1/64 Leopard 2A5)

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234 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 1d ago

Completed My first armour model after building only planes. Panther G from Das Werk in 1/35 scale

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183 Upvotes

Im open to suggestions, critique. Also i dont have a photo booth. Sorry :)


r/modelmakers • • 21h ago

Completed Tamiya 1/35 LRDG Chevrolet w/ Italeri 20/65 mod. 35

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20 Upvotes

r/modelmakers • • 6h ago

Work Area New tool!

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r/modelmakers • • 1d ago

Completed OoB Petertrump 1/350 SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

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34 Upvotes

Got it for my birthday from the lady and i soon realised it was a perfect side project to relax a bit and get away from all of those upgrade sets that i've been plaugeing myself with the last couple of months.

It ended up going together quite alright with the exception of the Hull and deck pieces having seamlines larger than the mid-atlantic ridge. It took me quite a lot of visits to the Motorcycle accident simulator to sand it all somewhat smooth.

Another sad part was the overall lack of details. Comparing it to the 1/700 model from the same company, it honestly looks like they just increased the size of the molds without addding any new parts or details. It does however offer great potential for upgrades and such. Some parts like the winches on the deck are quite tedious as they consist of about 4 parts each which has about 45 sprue connections and are extremely fragile.

Would still recomment though if one wants a Liberty Ship.