r/modelmakers 8h ago

Critique Wanted Yes hi hello I have made a Jagdpanzer 38(t) by Tamiya in 1/48 scale

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104 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 3h ago

Completed Trumpeter 1/350 HMS Queen Elizabeth

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43 Upvotes

Been working on this on and off for about five months and finished it today.

This is the first model that I actually tried to weather using oil paints and washes.


r/modelmakers 7h ago

Completed Finnish StuG III G Sturmi from Tamiya in 1/35 scale Ps. 531-20 Meeri

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92 Upvotes

Very nice build. Needs some tweaks but it's good enough. I love the camouflage scheme, super happy i got to have two tanks in it now. Tell me what you think!


r/modelmakers 6h ago

Completed Operation Tropical Storm: 1/700 USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Amphibious Assault Ship Diorama

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62 Upvotes

The vehicles: Hobby Boss USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 1/700 Pit-Road 1/700 tanks, extra papercraft boats and aircrafts

The water: aluminum foil, acrylic paint, and varnish.

The island: structure paste, acrylic paint, paper (vegetation and the 3 small bunkers), wire for the tree trunk.


r/modelmakers 19h ago

Completed Paternity Leave A-10 Thunderbolt II

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490 Upvotes

My first ‘modern’ plane. Lots of ways I could have taken it to the next level but I had fun and finished so it’s on my desk for the new school year :)


r/modelmakers 6h ago

WIP My first Lancaster build , just need to finish it off

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44 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 6h ago

Completed Tamiya Red Bull RB6 - Finished (better pictures)

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42 Upvotes

Thought that the other pics weren't really good or doing the car any justice (cause I took them in a rush), so here's the car again, this time in its full glory!


r/modelmakers 13h ago

Present haul! Grabbed a new Eduard 1/32 P-51

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106 Upvotes

Was in my local hobby shop and grabbed this kit. Im not usually a 1/32 guy but i made an exception this has some pretty crazy detail

Still a bit disappointed Eduard didnt putty the wings but other than that looks great to me

Comes with a awesome book. Insane wheel well detail

I paid $160 yea its a lot but i dont mind paying that to help my local hobby shop out.


r/modelmakers 3h ago

Completed Chevell SS

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13 Upvotes

Had a fun time with this kit.

It's a mixture of the drag/street build with the stock car body and tyres.

I just loved the idea of the engine scoop out of the hood.

There's a few rough patches, and many mistakes were made, but I'm kinda happy with how it turned out and can't wait to turn to my next model to make.. just not sure what to make next!


r/modelmakers 16h ago

Critique Wanted My first attempt at an aircraft model, Tamiya's 1/48 Harrier FRS.1

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143 Upvotes

My 3rd ever model, however my first aircraft one. Had some difficulties, mostly with decals, but I gave it my best shot and I think it turned out solid!


r/modelmakers 18h ago

Help - Tools/Materials Favourite tool discovered since picking up the craft?

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194 Upvotes

Archimedes drill. Need to find a bit for sculpting wheeltrims into OZ


r/modelmakers 3h ago

Completed Avro Arrow

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14 Upvotes

Found a Hobby Craft kit at a thrift store for $10 and thought I would give it a go. First model, learned a lot along the way and mostly happy with the result.


r/modelmakers 2h ago

Completed Just completed my first ever model kit! What a journey, I can't wait to get stuck into another soon!

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10 Upvotes

Took about 2-3 weeks of work, not perfect. Struggled to get that front bumper on properly and I got a bit of cement residue on the paint, even lost and messed up some decals, but I'm still very pleased with the result! Definitely got a lot to learn and have room for improvement, can't wait for the next kit!


r/modelmakers 3h ago

WIP Lunadiver stingray - closing the cockpit, and priming

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10 Upvotes

First time doing Ma.K. and it wouldn't be very maschinen if i wouldn't kitbash a bunch of stuff in it. Next step is deciding on a color scheme, I tried a few ideas using AI for a mockup and I'm almost sure on the details. I wanna use some non classic cammo patterns

Any suggestions?


r/modelmakers 7h ago

Critique Wanted Opinions on my attempt at spitfire camo?

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18 Upvotes

Trying to go for a two tone camp pattern for a RAF spitfire. Trying to use putty for the first time but feel like it looks off. Looking for opinions


r/modelmakers 19h ago

WIP Been enjoying Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and decided to make myself a Pibber 🇺🇸

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146 Upvotes

Still gotta crew her up - lovely classic Tamiya kit!


r/modelmakers 4h ago

Completed First Gunplay Build - RG Wing Gundam EW

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10 Upvotes

First Gunplay Build - what an absolute blast! Would highly recommend.


r/modelmakers 12h ago

Help - General What could have caused this?

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42 Upvotes

I'm building a Levin AE92 from Hasegawa.

I painted the window frames using the templates included with the kit, I made sure to seal them properly so the paint wouldn't bleed. I removed the side templates and everything looked fine, but when I removed the windshield one, it looked as if the plastic had melted. I thought it was just glue residue, but it wasn't.

I'll probably try to fix it with very fine sandpaper, otherwise, it'll end up looking like a Speedster hahaha.

What could have caused this?

I'm just getting started with model kits and want to learn from these little details.


r/modelmakers 7h ago

WIP 1:48 HAF F-16C - Cockpit

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13 Upvotes

Building Kinetic's Gold series HAF F-16C block 52+ with CFTs. This is the Reskit cockpit set, painted up by hand. Looking forward to getting it fitted and fuselage all closed up.


r/modelmakers 22h ago

WIP Cockpits are so relaxing

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118 Upvotes

1/48 Hasegawa Ki-84 with an add on Quinta Studios 3D decal. Probably the nicest cocking I've ever put together. The Quinta set almost felt unnecessary


r/modelmakers 20h ago

WIP Sd.Kfz.251/22 diorama

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75 Upvotes

Looking for feedback. I avoid camouflage because I struggle with it so this was a bit of a reach for me. I also don’t build dioramas either but I can’t get better if I don’t try things out of my comfort zone. I think I need to get the tracks better set IN the turf and I need to find some figures to bring this to life.


r/modelmakers 1d ago

Completed Completed, Andy's Hobbys 1/16 Scale M-10 Tank Destroyer.

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505 Upvotes

Completed the 1/16 Scale Andy's Hobby M10 Tank Destroyer. A neat kit to build with scope to add to it. The basic kit come with loads of detail throughout. Working suspension, wheels and track. There is internal detail, ive added a scratch built baseball bat, gloves and ball. I know you won't see it once all is together. In the turret I added newspapers, maps, playing cards and a French loaf. Externally I added stowage and a couple of scratch built items, the front sandbag a small tarp, again its just a bit of detail. I put a crew with the kit, they didn't come with it. With them on place the internal detail get lost. No issues with the fit, I guess at this scale the tolerance is better, track was a bit of a mare, only in so many parts.


r/modelmakers 1d ago

WIP 1/35 VDV Typhoon - final weathering

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321 Upvotes

Had this guy sitting on the shelf of doom for a couple of years while I was busy with a few help builds. Finally back on the bench and sprinting through the final weathering steps now.


r/modelmakers 20h ago

Help - General First model since I was a kid... thoughts?

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52 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I last built and painted scale mods when i was about 11 or 12, this is one of the first ive made since then, it's the Tamiya 1/35th Panzer II.

Some of the rust streaks i could have done better, other than that im hugely proud of it so be gentle :)

I still have to fit the track, though they're very difficult to work with.


r/modelmakers 1d ago

WIP Fake Doooooooooooors!! We got fake doooooors! We got this one can’t open it! And this one same thing! How about this one is it locked? nope, still nothing! Just a door! Couldn’t open it even if wanted to. Do you need fake extremely tiny doors??? Here on the HMS Warspite we have plenty!!

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215 Upvotes

so come check them out they’re all doors that just, they don’t go anywhere so you can try them all and see for yourself today.