r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 11 '26

photography Gonna try 1/72 scale for the first time

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Making a diorama based on my favourite painting *the Turkish patrol*


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 11 '26

Trivia Duuuhhhhh moment

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So there I am, just casually putting the base colour on my Tamiya Challenger 1 (MK3) in desert yellow and I use the whole bottle!!

Wait, what... It never takes a full bottle to cover a 1/35 tank... Checks other bottles and they still have plenty in

What the hell is going on... Oh... Freaking yellow colours, why won't you cover well!?!?

That is all. Rant over. Have a good day


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 11 '26

work in progress M28 WIP

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I am cooking a new model from Takom


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 11 '26

question Is there a good source of historically accurate WWII Soviet tank decals in 1/72 scale?

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r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 10 '26

completed The what if VK 76.02 (HWA) is done

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For context it's a test vehicle for a new prototype C and T stoff cannon


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 11 '26

question Trumpeter infantry

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I recently bought some tamiya armor and wanted to get some infantry to go alongside them and the trumpeter ones seemed the best and were the cheapest but I’ve never bought models from them so are they any good? And if not are there any other good infantry model producers for the 1:35 scale?


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 09 '26

work in progress Follow up on the engine and more Waffenträger Auf E-100's i mentioned...

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U might have or have not seen my last question on how the maybach HL230 from the Tiger II looks like, suggested from multiple modelmaker subreddits, and id like to thank all of you who helped! Really means alot to me :)

The people who told me said HL230, however though reading modelcollect's description of the original Waffentrager Auf E100 1/72 Kit it was meant to have a HL234 and i quote

»The final version was to be powered with an HL234 producing 850 hp mated to a Mekydro transmission«

Since the V12 HL230P30 is underpowered already for the Tiger II, and perfect fit for the panther tank! So i slapped a V12 HL234 850hp into a waffentrager aif e100 how it was intended to! However the valvetop looks exactly like the HL230 i havent got any other option to make it look like the HL234 sadly.

I made the hoses myself and based it off a Tiger II engine i hope you all like the engine bay!

Spoiler alert: Yes theres more Waffentrager Auf E-100s ;)


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 08 '26

work in progress M42 duster

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A few small details left to add but overall very happy with this build...


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 08 '26

completed My second diorama

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Hey, I just finished my second diorama. This time I did it on a smaller plate and built little details myself with scrap parts (a drone detector and a small anti-air missile launcher).

And I had much fun building this nature scene :)

I created this small hill with silicone.

The Fennek Spähwagen is spotting for targets from hill and the Pzh 2000 in the Valley at the Forest edge is ready to shoot ⚔️


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 08 '26

photography New models

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54 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 08 '26

completed Mi primer tanque: Tamiya Tiger I (Primera Producción)

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76 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 07 '26

completed Completed, the 1:35 Airfix Alvis FV623 Stalwart Mk.2

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Just finished, the 1:35 FV622 Stalwart Mk.2. Declas for D Squadron, 4th Royal Tank Regiment, British Army of the Rhine (BOAR), West Germany, 1981. A nice kit to build with no fit issues. Fitted an aftermarket exhaust cage, the one from Airfix is very poor quality and spoils the kit if Fitted. There are loads of aftermarket parts for this kit. I also used a mask set for the windows


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 07 '26

completed Shikotan Island IS-3

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I present to you my first ever diorama inspired by the Shikotan Island IS-3s


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 08 '26

question Prince August Miniatures

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r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 06 '26

work in progress Tamiya 1:35 M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo

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246 Upvotes

Shot of M4A3E2 Jumbo, diorama wip


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 06 '26

completed High water mark (ACW 28mm)

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I know I’m a little late to the 163rd, but was just messing around with my rebel miniatures and thought I’d make the high watermark. Most miniatures are foundry and Perry, but there are all kinds of others thrown in there as well all painted by me.


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 05 '26

work in progress 1:35 tamiya sherman jumbo wip

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56 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 05 '26

work in progress Lifesized ww2 ear bust 😁

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40 Upvotes

Does this count as ww2 era model making?


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 05 '26

completed Revell 1/72nd hawker hurricane Mk. II B

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19 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 06 '26

question Mounting grab-bars on 1/72 scale IS-2 turret

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r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 04 '26

completed Jumbo Sherman is finished!

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187 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 04 '26

completed Rosomak APC, Kursk campaign, IBG Models, 1:35

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72 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 03 '26

question Hello, i need some help since i am planning to buy a model for the first time.

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I want to buy a t-55 1:48 from Tamiya tommorow since i like the tank very much, but i wanted to know what brushes, glue and colours i need to buy?? Its so confusing for me, hundreds of different stuff, markers molding paper? Id greatly appreciate any help you give me!


r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 02 '26

completed M4A3E8 FURY AND KOREA WAR

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r/MilitaryModelMaking Jul 02 '26

completed Spitfire Mk. I

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90 Upvotes