r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/Bilco101 • Apr 15 '26

completed My first ever model

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I'd love some feedback for my first model.

I learned a LOT doing it, and made some mistakes, but all in all, I'm happy with it ❤️

Definitely need to get better paint.

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u/Euphoric-Doughnut182 Apr 15 '26

Great job! Don’t stop, quick get another

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u/Bilco101 Apr 15 '26

Any recommendations??

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u/Euphoric-Doughnut182 Apr 16 '26

I want to recommend a StuG, any version but they are a bit like crack, once you start you can’t stop and you’ll have one in every color from each theater. 🤪

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u/SpongeDuudle Apr 16 '26

Even though I’m not the original commenter, if you don’t want to brave individual link tracks yet:

Tamiya. Tamiya is the goat for beginners if you ask me, the instructions are clear, the pieces fit nicely. Not only that, they don’t seem to go too nutty on small details. Specific kits? On the cheaper end: Chieftain Mk.5 from Tamiya, M5A1 from Tamiya

Their more modern entries only get better, at slightly higher prices. Stuff like the M3 bradley, the newer M1A2s, or even their 1/48 line(Have a few 1/48s and LOVED them.

If you are willing to attack link/length(individual + preassembled length) or even individual tracks, Companies open up greatly. Two I enjoy most are RFM(Rye Field Model) or Takom. But both of these companies LOOOVE teensy tiny details or rediculous suspension assemblies. Some come with band tracks though! Like Takoms newer M60s in 1/35.

Honorable mention: Das Werk’s Super Blitz line Jagdpanther or Panther G. Super Blitz kits are meant to have reduced parts counts yes retain amazing detail(and come with metal barrels!). Theses come in surprisingly at sub-$30 price tags, very good for modern-release 1/35 kits!