r/ModelCars

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About r/ModelCars

This subreddit is the home of model cars, trucks and bikes. Feel free to share photos of your completed models, works in progress, tips and techniques.

The community at a glance

r/ModelCars is a Subreddit for Scale Model Artists with roughly 61K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Model Making communities list.

Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Model, Hate, and Build.

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Established 2011
61K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +17.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 343 members
  • 2014: 401 members
  • 2015: 620 members
  • 2016: 584 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 7K members
  • 2021: 6K members
  • 2023: 14K members
  • 2024: 11K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 710 members
  • Oct: 638 members
  • Nov: 925 members
  • Dec: 865 members
  • Jan: 878 members
  • Feb: 756 members
  • Mar: 870 members
  • Apr: 663 members
  • May: 614 members
  • Jun: 664 members
  • Jul: 744 members
  • Aug: 53 members

Topics

  • Model
    78 posts in the past month
    #1
    Model
    78
  • Hate
    49 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hate
    49
  • Build
    39 posts in the past month
    #3
    Build
    39
  • Finished
    37 posts in the past month
    #4
    Finished
    37
  • Tamiya
    37 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tamiya
    37

Flair

  • FINISHED
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Tamiya Toyota GT One
    2. Building a NSX after a 49 days break! Tamiya TS95 on Pink Surfacer and Kaleido Gloss Varnish.
    3. Mon Dieu, enfin terminé!
    #1
    FINISHED
    Tamiya Toyota GT One · Building a NSX after a 49 days break! Tamiya TS95 on Pink Surfacer and Kaleido Gloss Varnish. · Mon Dieu, enfin terminé!
    33
  • PORSCHE 911 BUILD
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Ol classic Tamiya Porsche 911 Turbo 88 - WIP
    2. Update on 911 Paintjob
    3. Couldn't wait for August (this time with pictures)
    #2
    PORSCHE 911 BUILD
    Ol classic Tamiya Porsche 911 Turbo 88 - WIP · Update on 911 Paintjob · Couldn't wait for August (this time with pictures)
    22
  • WIP
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Plumbed!
    2. Decals started on the Delta 4wd
    3. Cab is Finished (Peterbilt 352)
    #3
    WIP
    Plumbed! · Decals started on the Delta 4wd · Cab is Finished (Peterbilt 352)
    20
  • QUESTION
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Getting Started
    2. Need Advice
    3. HAWK 426 HEMI Model Kit
    #4
    QUESTION
    Getting Started · Need Advice · HAWK 426 HEMI Model Kit
    11
  • TUESDAY TIP
    5 posts in the past month
    1. SATT stripping paint
    2. Check your vintage kit tires folks!
    3. (SATT) Display cases
    #5
    TUESDAY TIP
    SATT stripping paint · Check your vintage kit tires folks! · (SATT) Display cases
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ModelCars for?
Best for Scale Model Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ModelCars free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ModelCars have?
Roughly 61K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ModelCars on?
r/ModelCars runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ModelCars cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ModelCars is organized under Scale Model Artists.
How do I join r/ModelCars?
You can join r/ModelCars by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Model Making communities like?
Communities for scale model builders working with plastic models, miniatures, and military figures. You will find dedicated forums and subreddits for hobbyists working across military, automotive, and sci-fi genres, with communities for sharing builds, painting tips, and kit reviews.
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