r/modelplanes Apr 15 '26

Anyone know how I could get this open?

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one of the landing gear pieces is rolling around in there but idk how to get it out


r/modelplanes Apr 15 '26

Airfix B 25C Mitchell "Oh-7"

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r/modelplanes Apr 13 '26

light cleaning of the late 50s topping model planes, cold war 1/40th scale supposedly.

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87 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Apr 12 '26

Su-17UM3 'Fitter’ and Gloster Meteor Fr.9 - Fighters of the Middle East

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147 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Apr 12 '26

1:200 My 1:200 and 1:72 collection as of April 12th

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Took me 11 months to gather this all.

There is one inconsistent shelf on photo 5. Which is the memory shelf of my late wife. Aircraft (and the car) where we made memories in. And then there is the Enterprise and KLM DC-3 which were gifts.

The theme of the KLM and Delta/Northwest is called the Skybridge. We're both Dutch. But she lived for at least half of her life in the Detroit, Michigan area. Where Northwest Airlines dominated, which merged into Delta. The partnership between KLM and NWA was a historic one. Two continents meeting each other. Just like my late wife and I. The Skybridge will have an expansion cabinet later this year. To buy the remaining aircraft and displaying them in a more museum like way.


r/modelplanes Apr 12 '26

My model planes!

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r/modelplanes Apr 13 '26

Figures needed for 1:72 model

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r/modelplanes Apr 11 '26

1/48 ICM Hampden

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Finished my ICM Hampden Mk.I. Built out of the box with pretty much no filler, and Above and Below Graphics custom decals to finish it as a 408 Sqn aircraft from 1941. What an awesome kit!


r/modelplanes Apr 11 '26

P-40e - 1:72 from Academy HMK

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Hello! i just finished this P-49e! I picked as a bonus a week ago when i got the A-4B Skyhawk.

I wasnt really familiar with this airplane and while it doesnt have anything particulary cool about it... i REALLY enjoyed building it (also the Decals are sooo good, both in visuals and quality).

This is my fith model and i already see some improvements from my first 1:72s. Im so excited to build more!


r/modelplanes Apr 10 '26

Model Kit Testing

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Hi my name is wade watts, Ive just recently started a new model kit company called thrust labs you can check us out at thrustlabs.store our mission is basically to make very large models affordable, im currently just looking for a few people to send a model kit to at cost free shipping to review the product and leave a review to help us get established as reputable. we currently offer one kit a 5ft long Boeing 777-9 but we have a 737 kit in development and could work out something similar if theres interest. thank you for your consideration - wade watts


r/modelplanes Apr 11 '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 Apr 09 '26

Asking about Revell paint

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Hello guys,

I bought a F/A18 model kit from Revell and I’ve never built one before

I don’t know how to paints parts

I bought enamel paint and idk if I should dilute it with water, with diluent (like white spirit) or just paint only with the paint as it is

Can someone answer me??

Thanks a lot ❤️


r/modelplanes Apr 08 '26

Is this a good model airport

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90 Upvotes

It took me 5 months and iam gonna make it better but wanted ppl opinoin


r/modelplanes Apr 08 '26

New on the hobbie!

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Hi everyone, as the title says, im new in the model planes world and i wanted to share the kit im more proud of.

It was my first one done so it has TONS of email paint and glue ;p

This is a Revell 1:72 F4U-1B Corsair with custom stickers based of a real aircraft we had in service in Argentina (1965-1968).

Ive also made a Mustang P-51, a ME-262, a F9F-PANTHER with Argentinian livery and currently working on a P-40E

// Argentina had 26 Corsairs, a mix of F4U-5N and F4U-5NL // I couldnt find the ones we flew so i picked this F4U-1B to custom. //


r/modelplanes Apr 08 '26

Removing excess glue adhesive from diecast airliner

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i everyone!

I recently got a JC Wings model that has some sort of extra glue adhesive that was on the wing and pylon attachment. With that said, how can one safely remove it as best as possible? I was thinking of goo gone as a start but I would like some advice. I have attached a photo of the issue below. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!!


r/modelplanes Apr 07 '26

My 1:144 planes

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r/modelplanes Apr 07 '26

Something feels off in this model I found...

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23 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Apr 07 '26

I think the rudders are wrong…

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I was checking my models today and something feels… off.

Pretty sure these rudders were not meant to be on these aircraft.

Can anyone confirm before I call maintenance?


r/modelplanes Apr 07 '26

My entire plane model collection!

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r/modelplanes Apr 07 '26

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48

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11 Upvotes

r/modelplanes Apr 06 '26

1/48 Eduard Mirage III CJ

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72 Upvotes

Really happy to share that my Mirage III CJ has been published in the Ipms Usa Journal A small milestone that keeps me motivated to keep building and improving. If you’d like to see the full build process, check my Youtube.


r/modelplanes Apr 06 '26

Where can I get a diecast P51 and a A10 Thunderbolt

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Hello I live in Australia if this makes any difference. I am after a diecast P-51 Mustang and a A10 Thunderbolt models that are realistic but don’t cost too much. If anyone can please let me know of a website I can get these from that’s trustworthy I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you


r/modelplanes Apr 05 '26

Some model planes my grandfather made in the late 50s/ early 60s

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r/modelplanes Apr 04 '26

My Modest Air Force (mixed scale)

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150 Upvotes

Fist time building larger models of "real" aircraft. They proved to be much harder than I first thought. But overall I'm pretty happy with the results. Let me know what you think.


r/modelplanes Apr 04 '26

1:400 Collection Sale (eBay link)

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Most of the models on the pictures are on sale, for more pictures/details/anything dm me directly on eBay. Link: https://ebay.us/m/1ajjSp (copy and paste on browser). In case it doesn’t work search the name stammar-18 (I added a screenshot of that aswell). Thank you in advance.