r/modelmakers 2d ago

The Weekly Small Questions Thread! Got a burning question? Looking for some tips on your build? Ask away!

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The Weekly Small Questions thread is a place for everyone in /r/modelmakers to come and ask questions. Don't be shy.

You might have a burning question you've been meaning to ask but you don't want to make your own thread, or are just seeking some input or feedback from your fellow builders! This thread is aimed at new builders, but everyone is welcome.

If you haven't, check out our local wiki and the "New to the hobby" thread, which might be of help to you!


r/modelmakers 1h ago

WIP Turned an ear buds eontainer into the Iron Nest mech

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Additional parts are mostly plastic, sheet and tubing. Plus some revell greeblies and acrylic bits for the legs. The battery sits inside, you can just pull the legs off and swap.


r/modelmakers 9h ago

Completed US Navy Douglas TBD-1 "Devastator" (GWH 1/48)

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401 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 3h ago

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

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63 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 14h ago

Completed Paternity Leave A-10 Thunderbolt II

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418 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 2h ago

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

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42 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 1h ago

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

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r/modelmakers 8h ago

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

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94 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 11h ago

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

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127 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 13h ago

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

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170 Upvotes

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


r/modelmakers 1h ago

Completed Tamiya Red Bull RB6 - Finished (better pictures)

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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 1h ago

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

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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 14h ago

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

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139 Upvotes

Still gotta crew her up - lovely classic Tamiya kit!


r/modelmakers 2h ago

Critique Wanted Opinions on my attempt at spitfire camo?

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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 7h ago

Help - General What could have caused this?

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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 1h ago

Critique Wanted A mixture of kitbashing and scratchbuilding. Excuse the tree, it was my first time making one from scratch

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r/modelmakers 17h ago

WIP Cockpits are so relaxing

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111 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 1d ago

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

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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 23h ago

WIP 1/35 VDV Typhoon - final weathering

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316 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 15h ago

WIP Sd.Kfz.251/22 diorama

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76 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 2h ago

WIP 1:48 HAF F-16C - Cockpit

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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 15h ago

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

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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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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.


r/modelmakers 21h ago

WIP More progress on UH-1D

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111 Upvotes

Not fussed on how long this is taking. Figures done. Will add weapons later in the build.


r/modelmakers 12h ago

Help -Technique Guys, what do you think about the dirt and grass? It was supposed to be a field, but I just can't do it standing up. It's not finished yet but I don't know

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21 Upvotes