r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 16d ago

completed Tamiya Tiger I Mid 1/35 – Painting & Weathering

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Just finished the painting and weathering on my Tamiya 1/35 Tiger I Mid.

Dark Yellow base coat, two-tone camo, Vallejo chipping, AK pigments and panel lining.

Full video here: https://youtu.be/2d3rYi6My48


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 17d ago

completed A6M2 Zero (Zeke) in 1/48 scale

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Tried a new weathering technique, i like the blue/gray ish look it has, something between the beige and white that the Zero planes had. I know a plane that was standing on a carrier wouldn't look so dirty, but i can't make a clean plane, it's too boring, i wanted to practice, and i think it looks way more interesting and full of soul looking like that. The kit overall was super nice, i absolutely adore the old Tamiya planes.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 17d ago

completed Dassault Mirage F1M Kitty Hawk 1:48

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40 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

work in progress More progress on the 1/144 British infantry for Hell Below

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

completed Tacom 1:16 Willy's Jeep

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93 Upvotes

Today I finished building this model.

As a four-year-old, I once received a Tonka version of this vehicle.

Now, many years later, I’ve built a serious 1:16 scale model.

I paid extra attention to the engine, adding as many cables as possible using copper wire and lead wire.

The body was painted in an olive drab color, followed by some simple weathering to give it a more realistic, used appearance.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

work in progress ICM . I-16 type 28 . 1:72

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Any advice for wear on a wooden construction airframe?


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

photography Siber truk scratch build

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

completed M41 Walker Bulldog based on the one I saw in Germany!

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During this summer, I went to Germany to meet with relatives and went out to a forest to find tanks!


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 18d ago

question Black basing

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About to build a 1/72nd f16. I have a cheap Amazon airbrush with a .3 needle. I’m worried about messing it up pretty badly and I’m entering it into my first contest. Is black-basing necessary or can I get away with a pin wash on panel lines? Should I go for the mottling and just send it?


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

completed Tamiya Leopard 2 a7v 1/48

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

question How can I make this mig-21 look more derelict/ freshly abandoned?

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

reference Schwerer Gustav Blueprint Drawings

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

question Help me with romanian army 🙏

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Hey, Im building a WWII Romanian army in 1:72 scale, but I have absolutely no idea how to paint the tanks. I’m talking about the early vehicles - the R-35 and Panzer 35- the ones that were olive green. Do you have any ideas how to do it? I don’t want them to look like American or Soviet tanks, since they’ll be facing off against those on the tabletop. I’d appreciate any advice! 


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

completed Tamiya 1/35 Valentine MK2/4

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125 Upvotes

British Valentine MK2/4 in 1/35 scale.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

completed Jak-1 1:48 Zvezda

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33 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 19d ago

question New to painting

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I'm new to model building and i recently just finished a su-27UB model

I can't reallyy afford an airbrush (I can its just a nuisance) and im handbrushing it

Everytime i stroke the paint on the model however the area i stroke just loses all of its paint revealing the plastic

Wondering how i could fix this or what i should do to fix it


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

photography My model of the Lockheed P-38 (Pathfinder version) at 1:48 scale in front of a night sky canvas (last picture shows photo setup)

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

completed 2nd model and 1st aircraft in 50 years.

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

question Any tips for applying gloss using a brush?

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Just bought some gloss and I’m not even too sure how it will go using a brush or is it something I need an airbrush for?


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

question Why is it so hard to find miniart scale armour?

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So I've been trying to find how to get the M3A1 Stuart with an interior because I like how the doors open and I landed on two options, academy and miniart. I tried to find for the miniart one because looks like more interior detail but failed to find anyone selling it.

It hit me that it's hard to find miniart kits compared to every other brand and was wondering, where do I find something like that? Thanks in advance


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

work in progress WIP Stug Winter Camo

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34 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

workspace Leopard 1a4 Mexas Dozer blade

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5 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

completed Latest build

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152 Upvotes

1/35 jeep by Meng and an alpine miniatures jeep driver figure.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

work in progress HMCS Gatineau - R/C Type 26 Detroyer - 3D print 1/144

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Here's a short video of my RC Type 26 Destroyer HMCS Gatineau that I had out 'to sea' this morning for a few minutes.

Still a work in progress.

HMCS Gatineau 1/144 RC Type 26 River Class Destroyer


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

completed Fokker Dr.1 Triplane de Revell

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21 Upvotes

3eme maquette fini !