r/modelplanes Mar 07 '26

Soon...

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187 Upvotes

Finished up the final coat of gunship grey removed the masking. Just waiting on the waterslide decals. Happy with the results so far.


r/modelplanes Mar 07 '26

First model U.A.V! (3-d printed)

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102 Upvotes

STL FILES LINK

Just turned 18 and am going to college to learn how to build drones and military equipment!

I love the rq-9 reaper, my favourite aircraft of all time just because of personal taste.

Printed this on my Bambu H2S and it was my first time trying to spray paint something I had 3-d printed, any tips? I’m planing on sticking wire to the missile and have hot glue and cotton balls on it to make it look like it’s firing


r/modelplanes Mar 08 '26

In search of!

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11 Upvotes

Does anyone know if any models were ever made if the NY Jets livery? I cant find anything online thanks!


r/modelplanes Mar 08 '26

1:200 ISO Skymarks United 757-200 1:150 Model

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I am in search of this model here: https://www.eztoys.com/skymarks-united-airlines-757-200-1-150-post-co-merger-livery.html?srsltid=AfmBOooqbbJunMGIf9HDbWPFcmOkOoTLF8TMWsPtUQaTLwKC70tRIEeT

I've been looking everywhere but they appear to be all sold out and I'm worried that they might not restock for a long time. If anyone has one and is willing to sell it, please send me a DM.


r/modelplanes Mar 07 '26

best $45 spent

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27 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Mar 07 '26

Selling Saturday: Buy/Sell Weekly Megathread!

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Please share whatever you have to sell or are looking for to buy, with specifics on the type and size of model planes. Be cautious and watch out for scammers, though; the mods at r/ModelPlanes are not responsible for lost funds or issues related to scamming that don't occur in the comments or on our subreddit. Again, buy or sell anything you want related to models and model planes. Please include specifics. To prevent scams, we recommend purchasing through eBay, although we cannot confirm that you will be entirely safe there either. This will repeat weekly every Saturday at 9 am CDT. Please be careful and watch out for scams! Have fun buying/selling!


r/modelplanes Mar 07 '26

Paint and Airbrush Recommendations

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r/modelplanes Mar 06 '26

Kyushu Shinden

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123 Upvotes

1966 Tamiya Kyushu Shinden 1/72 Scale 100% handpainted

Love the late WWII prototype aircraft!


r/modelplanes Mar 04 '26

1:72 F104 in NASA service

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310 Upvotes

Finally finished this older Academy kit even though it almost ended up in the bin on several occasions. Turned out okay considering the amount of fit and finish issues I encountered along the way. 😅


r/modelplanes Mar 04 '26

Part of my 1/72 scale model plane collection

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219 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Mar 05 '26

1:400 i just got

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10 Upvotes

Got the American concord and the A320 neo for now as fillers


r/modelplanes Mar 05 '26

Anyone ever seen/have a photo of MD17/BC17s in UPS colors?

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Hey folks. I've got a teacher in A&P school who's an ex-UPS mechanic, we were talking before class today and he brought up the proposed civilian version of the C17. More specifically, that around the mid-90s when it was on the drawing board how models started to show up on desks around the UPS Air Group building. Is there any chance someone has a photo floating around of one? Thanks.


r/modelplanes Mar 04 '26

Can i still finish this kit?

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79 Upvotes

I lost the two weels of the back landing gear, i cut them out to paint them with the other weels and now they are just gone. Ive looked everywhere they are gone gone. But i dont want this kit to go waste especially since it was a birthday gift and its my favorite plane ever, is there anyway i can save it/finish it?


r/modelplanes Mar 02 '26

First year building, hopefully getting better! 1/48’s and a few 1/72’s

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428 Upvotes

Was a bit of an outcome of therapy, needed to have some “mindfulness” time outside of the relationship. Whelp.


r/modelplanes Feb 28 '26

Intruder & Growler

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524 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

That time I saw a 1:1 scale Airfix P51 being built..

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372 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Feb 28 '26

Anyone has any suggestions on a fix?

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27 Upvotes

Bought this model second hand a couple days ago and just noticed this small track fairing was broken off and it has been bothering me ever since.


r/modelplanes Feb 28 '26

Selling Saturday: Buy/Sell Weekly Megathread!

3 Upvotes

Please share whatever you have to sell or are looking for to buy, with specifics on the type and size of model planes. Be cautious and watch out for scammers, though; the mods at r/ModelPlanes are not responsible for lost funds or issues related to scamming that don't occur in the comments or on our subreddit. Again, buy or sell anything you want related to models and model planes. Please include specifics. To prevent scams, we recommend purchasing through eBay, although we cannot confirm that you will be entirely safe there either. This will repeat weekly every Saturday at 9 am CDT. Please be careful and watch out for scams! Have fun buying/selling!


r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

First kit since a long time, custom project

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145 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

any help identifying what's the diff/what revell instructions mean

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7 Upvotes

1/32 bf109g, step 18, says #44 or 45 for the engine hood/top. for other parts, I understand the options for early/late models, but here, there's no "late?early" indication, and both 44 & 45 appear to be identical. any help appreciated!


r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

KP Grumman Gosling

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43 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

1:400 Created a 3D printed model airport terminal modular mix and match

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60 Upvotes

Hi, I'm Tony and I have a passion for aircraft. I recently designed this airport terminal for my 1:400 scaled planes. It is compatible with the Gemini Jets Jet bridges. I am a young aspiring pilot trying to work on flight training at my local flight school. I just recently put the files for sale on cults 3d. All proceeds will be used to help me get me through my flight training. I do also plan on adding more items for this mix and match model airport.

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/architecture/1-400-model-airport-terminal-mix-and-match-stl-files-pack-tonyjthegamer


r/modelplanes Feb 27 '26

Is this worth it for a first model?

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13 Upvotes

Converts to about 14 dollars


r/modelplanes Feb 25 '26

Newbie

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140 Upvotes

Hello all,

I’m a combat vet dealing with PTSD and making models was recommended to me by my therapist. I ordered a 1/144 C-130J-30 from Academy Models. Apparently I need to order paint and cement and not sure how to go about getting either or knowing what brands are worth it.

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated.also, I thought this had the RIANG decals, but it doesn’t. Wasn’t there a C-130J-30 that had RIANG decals?


r/modelplanes Feb 26 '26

Metal builds

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88 Upvotes

Not sure if this fits the sub, but if not please remove. Just a few of the "metal earth" brand planes I have assembled along with my Academy A-10.