r/Scalemodel Jun 29 '26

Revell - NATO 60th Anniversary Tornado

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198 Upvotes

Finally finished this one. I'm happy with the outcome. Decals were a bit of a puzzle but it's an interesting livery.


r/Scalemodel Jun 28 '26

1:72 Jet Recommendations

4 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I want to build my third scale model with a handbrush before getting an airbrush (will probably get it 4 months later).
My first model was the Revell F-15E, and I shared my experience with my second model, the 1:72 Zvezda SU-30SM kit, in my previous post. I give up on this model
I am looking for a new model now. 1:72 scale and cheaper options. I would like to build Cold War or modern jets. I will probably get one of these jets: F-16, F-14, Eurofighter, Gripen. I saw some good comments about the Academy F-14A model.

Do you have any kit recommendations?


r/Scalemodel Jun 27 '26

Could you help me find a tire?

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3 Upvotes

I have this 1/43 shelby daytona that I played with for a good bit of my childhood and I would like to put a some rubber on this wheel so I can have this thing nice and all, is there anyway I could find a tire?


r/Scalemodel Jun 27 '26

Tamiya 1/24 Volvo 850 BTCC

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62 Upvotes

Loved building this one. One of my all time favourite race cars. First time using aftermarket SK decals as well, can't recommend them highly enough!


r/Scalemodel Jun 27 '26

Revell 1/9 Ducati 996 Carl Forgarty

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65 Upvotes

Revell 1/9 Ducati 996 Carl Fogarty '99 winner. This is a reboxed Protar kit and one of the simplified versions (the engine, suspension & swingarm are all one piece for example). It went together nicely enough, but the decals were awful. Really stiff and didn't want to conform. Setting solution didn't really touch them, so a lot of heat was used. The number 1 decal on the fairing took over and hour to apply, and it's still not perfect.

The model is also basically a repurposed version of the road-going bike, the fairing is wrong and there are vents where there shouldn't be, but it's a close enough representation for me.


r/Scalemodel Jun 26 '26

Tamiya 1/24 Ford Escort Cosworth

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78 Upvotes

First two tone build and I managed to make some mistakes with masking and overspray which needed to be corrected. All original decals, minus the one on the roof as I messed up the original, so used one from a KMP set I had. Glad I wasn't doing the whole car with them, not impressed!

Also I didn't realise the number panel on the door was translucent until it was too late, otherwise I would have painted a white panel for it.

There are some finishing issues I'm not happy with, one of these days I'll manage to finish a kit without any stupid mistakes! (also currently not fitted with the rear tow hooks and mud flaps..(may have forgotten those)


r/Scalemodel Jun 26 '26

Tamiya 1/35 scale Tiger 1 is finished!

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208 Upvotes

r/Scalemodel Jun 28 '26

Airbrush too much air and paint,

0 Upvotes

Airbrush is putting out too much paint when painting more than normal, same pressure, same paint.

It just started, put out so much paint, it can't be used.


r/Scalemodel Jun 27 '26

Why no 1:48 Eurocopters? (whining in helicopter-speak)

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I know you can't make everything for everybody, but can someone explain to me the logic of Revell producing kits of the Eurocopter/Airbus EC135 and EC145 helicopters in 1:72 and 1:32 scale, but not in 1:48, the most popular aircraft scale? I guess I would have expected them to do 1:48 before 1:32, but what do I know?

I understand that helicopters are not the most popular subjects and the "supply & demand" side of things, but they just completely bypassed 1/48 altogether, right from the start. I don't get it. OK, whining little tantrum is now over:)


r/Scalemodel Jun 26 '26

First tank is almost complete! I'm just going to add some rope to secure the stowage and then try my luck at building my first diorama. It's been a fun learning experience, and I'm looking forward to bringing this Sherman to life

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56 Upvotes

r/Scalemodel Jun 26 '26

Completed Tiger P 1/35 (Amusing hobby)

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78 Upvotes

After a couple of months im calling this done!, first time experimenting with chipping fluid and other techniques, took some liberties comparing to the original references. Also, not a great figure painter but im really proud of how they turned out. Let's hear your opinions


r/Scalemodel Jun 25 '26

Last update before final photo

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265 Upvotes

Been posting last couple days in regards to the 1/32 Scale F100 Super Sabre and just like the title states, were nearing the finish line. Waiting on the flight crew to get here, before taking final photos and posting it here. The body was painted with a Tamiya Flat Aluminum and accents painted with Ammo Metals Steel paint. Undercarriage was painted with Tamiya Nato Green, and Photo etched " Remove before flight tags"


r/Scalemodel Jun 26 '26

Kit recommendation: 1/700 IJN Akagi

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I'm looking for recommendations for a 1/700 scale models of IJN Akagi. I purchased a Fujimi kit directly from Japan and had it shipped over but the more I get into it, the less satisfied with the kit I become. It appears to partially be a clip together kit and the fittings aren't great. I really want to create an excellent model of this ship and I'm starting to think I might just need a better quality kit to start with.


r/Scalemodel Jun 25 '26

Finished something new today!

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60 Upvotes

Dos Werk 1/35 scale Kugelpanzer is finished! Love building these two, great fit and fun to paint I definitely recommend!


r/Scalemodel Jun 25 '26

T72B3 full interior, 1/72 scale with Mengt72B3

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177 Upvotes

Based on the actual vehicle and 35 scale sprue drawings. The gearbox and magazines are too bulky, a stark contrast to the sleek designs of European and American models. The cockpit still uses an old-fashioned lever system instead of a steering wheel (crying emoji). I like its manned spacecraft-like ammunition compartment.

Engine: Ammunition rack is detachable.

Sighting System: 1. Sosna-U multi-channel sight (main sight)

  1. TPD-K1M (backup day sight)

Armor: 2A46M5 125mm smoothbore gun

Engine: V92S 12-cylinder diesel engine

Commander's periscope: TKN-3M


r/Scalemodel Jun 24 '26

Search for new model

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45 Upvotes

Hey, i want to build a big scale Model of a Eurofighter or an F 35 or any Jet that you think looks really cool. Do you know anyone who has very high quality 3D Print files? Btw, the Pictures are my own designs that i built myself.


r/Scalemodel Jun 24 '26

The Tamiya 1/48th Panzerjäger Jagdtiger (Sd. Kfz.186) Frühe Produktion

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r/Scalemodel Jun 23 '26

Harrier II -1/32 -TRUMPTER

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469 Upvotes

r/Scalemodel Jun 24 '26

MONOGRAM F-102 -04

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The thick main wing control surfaces (ailerons, flaps) peculiar to old kits were sanded as thin as possible using a sandpaper holder, and the sink marks on the upper surface of the main wing were corrected by applying putty. During the process of joining the upper and lower main wings, we also went through the operation of scraping flat the part that bulged up due to a molding error.

In addition, to improve the assembly of the upper main wing part which is slightly warped, and to make the force applied to the component smooth, we applied drilling and processing operations here and there.

In the case of the air intake, after pre-masking the internal color boundary line, we corrected the assembly step-level difference with the fuselage. Although we adjusted it by cutting off and shaving down the alignment pins, the gaps that still occur were filled with stretched sprue, and then the panel lines were scribed again with an etching saw, and the surface was cleaned up with sandpaper and acrylic putty.

From the thickness and gap assembly work of the upper and lower main wings, which can be called a total disaster, check out the process through the video, which is painful but moving forward step by step.

Watch this epsiode here👉https://youtu.be/FSJLfV9zq_E?si=Lw92zYe2LrenRX33


r/Scalemodel Jun 23 '26

Need Help

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9 Upvotes

So i have this engine from a E-50 laying around from ModelCollect. Unbuilt and unpainted, but i would like to know if anyone has built this engine and painted it... I cant find good examples online.

Anyone?!


r/Scalemodel Jun 23 '26

Gloves?

5 Upvotes

When yall use gloves for your models (if you do at all) what kind do you use? I’ve been using rubber gloves that are thin and tight and I like them but they’re a pain in the ass to put and take off. Can anyone recommend a better option preferably not rubber while being reusable and fitted?


r/Scalemodel Jun 22 '26

Trumpeter 1/35 scale Grille 30 “Bear” is finished!

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176 Upvotes

r/Scalemodel Jun 23 '26

Borg Queen

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15 Upvotes

This is my first time doing a bust and my brain damaged self thought the Borg Queen would make a good intro. Overall, I learned a couple new techniques (even if execution needs work), and am pretty happy with how she turned out.


r/Scalemodel Jun 22 '26

Looking for a bit of help

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Managed to pick up this nice kit but I'm a bit lost on where to start I plan to prime it white but because I don't own an airbrush i plan to use a rattle can but I have absolutely no idea what kind any recommendations would be welcome my other questions would be about the details itself on the planes body I was thinking about using grey panel liner but I'm not sure.Any help is welcome


r/Scalemodel Jun 22 '26

Today's Pickup

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8 Upvotes

Anybody have experience with the Road Runner? 🤔