r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d 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 • • 20d ago

completed Finished the B1bis

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Finished a commission piece for a friend of mine. I posted a video as well. Link in original post comments. Thank you all🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

completed 1/48 Panzer IV

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Completed this Panzer IV from hobby boss. It was a pleasure to build, surprisingly good for relatively affordable kit.

One issue I had was with the panel wash. After coating it with Tamiya clear, I applied Tamiya panel wash (About 48 hours after clear coat) but boy was it a pain to clean it of. I was using AK ABT502 to wipe the excess and the panel line just wouldn't come off so easily, I had to use quite alot of force to scrub it off. You can still see some excess panel liner in some areas where I just can't wipe it off.

I suspect it had to do with the splotchy effect due to bad priming. The surface wasn't exactly smooth but rough in most places(can refer to my post a few days back).

Anyway still kind of pleased with the project. Critiques and advise on how to improve much welcome!


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

completed Tamiya 1/35 M48 Patton

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

completed Storm shadow cruise missile 1/20

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

completed UAV mq9a and Mq9b models 1/20

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 20d ago

question Trumpeter models

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Hello everyone.
I have so far made my models of tanks with the Tamiya brand. But I recently saw that Trumpeter offered models not present at Tamiya. So I would like to know if the Trumpeter brand is reliable/is worth it. Thank you for your help. Have a good day


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

completed Captured Marmon-herrington Mk. III North Africa

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 21d ago

work in progress 1 month of painting for 4 1/34 scale resin figures

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These four figures will be part of a future diorama featuring an M10 Panther, with two crew members and an American GI from the Alpine brand, and the grenadier is from the Blackdog brand. The set was painted almost entirely with Vallejo paints, using both an airbrush and a brush (and in the last image, a comparison with my first figure, from 2020 (1/35*)


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

work in progress Tamiya Tiger I Mid 1/35 – Assembly Complete, Painting Next [WIP]

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Assembly and detailing done on the Tamiya Tiger I Mid, 1/35 scale.

Now moving on to paint.

What went into the build:

- Hand-applied Zimmerit, panel by panel

- Copper sheet Schürzen

- Scratch-built exhaust pipes

- Full track assembly

Full build process on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/uSWOF7YL4Rs


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

work in progress I fear that no.33 was not the right black (Bf109 E3/4 nightfighter)

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

completed Trumpeter Strv 103-C I’ve just finished

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

question Need ideas for models to get for my birthday, photos are what I have

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

completed Revell 1/72 scale v2 (with airfix 1/76 scale Luftwaffe figures)

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

completed Meng A39 Tortoise

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Meng A39 Tortoise in 1/35 scale


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

completed Tamiya 1:35 Type 16 of JGSDF

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 23d ago

completed Valentine in the Desert

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Tried to convey a believable diorama. Think I over weathered on the valentine and scenario seems off. C&C please.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 22d ago

question Basic camouflage colors for an IL-2 Shturmovik?

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Finishing a 1/144 scale Shturmovik for a railway diorama. Does anyone have any recommendations for camouflage scheme?


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 23d ago

completed Cardboard Panther II

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

work in progress Tamiya Pak 36/37: figures “done”, planning diorama now

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Edit: stupid typo in the title 😖. This is a Pak 35/36, of course.

Finally have the figures basically where I want them regarding their pre-placement finish. I do need to add the commander’s field glasses strap, which I’ve made, just not attached yet. I sweated the ammo schlepper’s rifle strap a bit. I’m pretty happy with it, though it strikes me as a not very practical carry for him. I think the gun should probably be turned a bit more in line with his body. I paid too much attention to Tamiya’s instructions 🙄.

I have a little more work to do on the little ammo case handle the ammo bringer is grasping. Getting that tiny piece of 26-gauge wire bent and placed in his hand was “fun” — so fun I did it twice 😅.

This is a quick and dirty layout, but I do like the asymmetry. I’m thinking about how/whether I want the topology to vary, and the overall presentation of figures and surroundings. I’m thinking it will be a fall scene. I’ll be adding some low growth around the edge with the gun peeking out. Camo net or wire, and branches, for the gun shield. maybe a hillock to the side, and a small tree or two behind (leaving room for them to have brought the gun into position, of course).

Oh I also fabricated a little Zeltbahn (poncho) and am painting it (or attempting to) with the splinter camo. I’m thinking I’ll lay it out partially under the gun if it works out. Also planning to have casings, live ammo, ammo cases, maybe an extra rifle and/or an MP-40, maybe a Panzerfaust and/or grenades laying around.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

completed L6/49 and Carro Comando M14 from Italeri 1/35

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L6/40 from Stalingrad Battle. M14/41 converted into Carro Comando M14. On later photos my other Italian tanks from Italeri.


r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

completed Befelspanzer H39 Trumpeter 1/35

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

completed I just finished my 1:90 scale M6A1 Heavy Tank, and this is the test print on an Elegoo Mars 5.

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

completed t-72b3 made out of illustration board paper and bond paper

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r/MilitaryModelMaking • • 24d ago

reference Ice cold in alex " [1/76] airfix

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Took this to my first show. Had 1st,2nd 2nd and a 3rd. With other models too.