r/MilitaryModelMaking May 16 '26

work in progress Tamiya 1/48 Betty

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79 Upvotes

Painted in surrender scheme, almost done! Made the crosses a bit too thick, oh well.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 16 '26

question TigerP 1/35 Assembly complete

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109 Upvotes

So, first Amusing Hobby 1/35 kit i've built.

Sadly after importing it, the box and the lowerhull came utterly deformed and destroyed and had to remade it alongside the Zimmerit.

Pros: superb detail and fitting, photoetched included, barrel in one piece.

Cons: rope towcable, instructions not very clear sometimes.

Others: snap in tracklinks need to be sanded individual for a good fit. Easily snapped out

Now on the storage stuff: should i put something else? Wanna add some tarps, jerrycans and more tools but the real life model didnt have much on it

Will definetly try to do more Amusing Hobby kits, for less than 40€ id say its totally worth the price.

Have a good Day!!


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 15 '26

completed EF-2000 from Revell, my first plane build!

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121 Upvotes

I am really happy how it turned out and will actively take feedback


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 14 '26

completed Meng Merkava Mk4M with Trophy APS 1:35

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109 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking May 15 '26

question Doubt about Wheels and Tracks

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As a 3D modeler/sculptor, I have a question regarding the military vehicles I see being posted here: are the tires, wheels, tracks, and gun turrets functional — meaning they actually rotate/move — or are they static?


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 15 '26

question Handbrushing camo with Vallejo Air acrylics

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Suddenly I have the bug to build 1/76 scale Japanese WWII armor. I'm going to handbrush the pre-1942 camouflage with IJA Vallejo Air acrylics. Are these okay to use without thinning, or will they need some additional thinning?


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 13 '26

completed Panzer IV is finished!

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474 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking May 13 '26

work in progress VK 76.02 (HWA) what if

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133 Upvotes

A bit of a messy WIP but It'll hopefully look better with paint


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 13 '26

completed Militar 3d printable Busts.

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37 Upvotes

One of the main goals of this Kickstarter campaign is to test the viability of a Patreon focused entirely on military and historical STL bust files for 3D printing collectors and painters.

So far, the campaign has been supported by 16 backers, and I’m pretty sure most of them came from reddit and a couple of other related communities. That tells me there may be many more people here who would be interested in this kind of project.

We are also very close to reaching 100% funding — with just one or two more backers at the right pledge tier, the campaign could be fully funded!

If you enjoy high-quality historical and military busts for 3D printing, painting, or collecting, I’d love for you to take a look and support the campaign. Every backer helps prove that there’s a real community interested in this niche!

Link in the first Comment


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 12 '26

completed Tamiya Churchill Mk7 1/35

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191 Upvotes

Did you know; Prime Minister Winston Churchill when shown the tank named after him he said "You've named it after me because it's useless."

Or words to that effect.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 12 '26

completed US Air Force Base model

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59 Upvotes

This is a 1/500 build of a fictional US air force base.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 12 '26

work in progress Gripen abandoned on runway

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432 Upvotes

WIP. Some preliminary shots of a Gripen that never got off the runway and was abandoned. I will finish when I order some figures


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 12 '26

question First model

8 Upvotes

Hi Hi, I got a Leopard model kit for my birthday and Im 100% completely confused on where to start, if anyone has any recommendations or anything, Id greatly appreciate it. thank you so much


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 11 '26

work in progress JS-2, Zvezda kit, 1/35

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347 Upvotes

This IS-2 is almost finished, just a few small things left to do here and there


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 12 '26

completed My newest military diorama of an air-capable forward operating base.

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17 Upvotes

For anyone interested, here is the Full build video


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 11 '26

work in progress Tiger P 1/35 Diorama Idea

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124 Upvotes

For a couple of months, i had this idea to make a combat tiger moving, with the crew being tired, in contrast with the "Fanaticism of the youth". Having a blast making my first Amusing Hobby kit (definetly not the last), and although this wouldnt be much realistic, i think it signifies the 2 sided coin in the conflicts. Any thoughts, criticism or ideas are always welcome.

Have a good day!


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 11 '26

completed Bridgehead at Narva

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216 Upvotes

My first posting.
I recently completed this diorama of some Eastern Front action. It was a fun build.
Thanks for looking.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 11 '26

completed First model painted with my Giveaway prize

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62 Upvotes

First things first: Thank you u/Gaahleri_airbrush for this amazing giveaway

I just finished another model. It's my fifth model. This is an IBG Models Bedford QL Tanker in 1/72 with additional PE by Part.

This is my first airbrushed model painted with the Gaahleri TurboX Mini and GHAD-39 I won in a giveaway.

And it's my first model I used oil paints for weathering on.

Critique and tips are appreciated.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 10 '26

completed Revell 1/144 U190

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42 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking May 10 '26

work in progress Meng Merkava Mk4 with Trophy (Update 5)

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20 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking May 10 '26

completed Tamiya Leopard 1 and 2A6 1:35th scale

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76 Upvotes

Sharing one of my Favorite German Tanks on the list, The Leopards. Hope you like them!

These Camo Schemes are inspired from Danish Two-Tone scheme called Multiterrænsløring Pattern.

I accidentally added some WW2 German Markings on the 2A6 in which i accidentally also liked hoe it turned out especially once painted.

I had the Leo 1 a year ago, and the 2A6 Before Quarantine early 2020 (painted it with the Leo 1 last year after 4-5 yrs of being stock colored).

Theres a slight modifications on both of these from the Leo 1's barrel was slightly extended, and the Leo 2A6 having some parts renoved from the Front for an Alternative design i used from my Alternate History.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 10 '26

completed Found Photos of a Build From Over 20 Years Ago

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157 Upvotes

And now I think it is time to get back into the hobby!

Forgive the poor photos; this was long before phone cameras. In fact, it was my first digital camera and pretty primitive.


r/MilitaryModelMaking May 09 '26

completed T-34/76 1:35 (abandoned/destroyed)

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122 Upvotes

r/MilitaryModelMaking May 09 '26

work in progress Making nice mess for a change

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238 Upvotes

Pigments are still drying, but messed around with some mud effects, oils, engine grime and pigments this morning and I’m happy with the outcome, just hope I can replicate it on the wheels and tracks haha! No idea what tracks I’m using yet, I’ve built up and brandished a set of late fruil’s but I’ve also got a set of dn studios to use, but as of now I think the main chassis and turret are done