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 60K 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
60K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +18.6% / 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: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 997 members
  • Aug: 764 members
  • 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: 478 members

Topics

  • Model
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Finished the first model is ~20 years!
    #1
    Model
    Finished the first model is ~20 years!
    78
  • Hate
    49 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hate
    49
  • Build
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Finished my group build entry how I originally wanted to - Tamiya Jaguar XJR-9LM
    #3
    Build
    Finished my group build entry how I originally wanted to - Tamiya Jaguar XJR-9LM
    39
  • Finished
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Finished the first model is ~20 years!
    2. Tamiya Mazda Roadster RF (Finished)
    3. Tamiya Tyrrell P34 1/12 finished
    #4
    Finished
    Finished the first model is ~20 years! · Tamiya Mazda Roadster RF (Finished) · Tamiya Tyrrell P34 1/12 finished
    37
  • Tamiya
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Tamiya Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Larini #8 FINISHED
    2. Tamiya Mazda Roadster RF (Finished)
    3. 930 Turbo 1:24 Tamiya
    #5
    Tamiya
    Tamiya Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Larini #8 FINISHED · Tamiya Mazda Roadster RF (Finished) · 930 Turbo 1:24 Tamiya
    37

Flair

  • FINISHED
    65 posts in the past month
    1. 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza Wrc’99
    2. Best attempt with decals so far
    3. I call her "Night-Mare"
    #1
    FINISHED
    1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza Wrc’99 · Best attempt with decals so far · I call her "Night-Mare"
    65
  • WIP
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Toyota GR86 interior| Tamiya 1/24 #1
    2. Hours of my life I wont get back down this rabbit hole
    3. WIP - Tamiya Honda NSX
    #2
    WIP
    Toyota GR86 interior| Tamiya 1/24 #1 · Hours of my life I wont get back down this rabbit hole · WIP - Tamiya Honda NSX
    14
  • TUESDAY TIP
    1 post in the past month
    1. (SATT) Scale wiring, tubing, hoses, and such
    #3
    TUESDAY TIP
    (SATT) Scale wiring, tubing, hoses, and such
    1
  • VIDEO
    1 post in the past month
    1. Trabi 601 S FULL stop motion build w/display
    #4
    VIDEO
    Trabi 601 S FULL stop motion build w/display
    1
  • TUTORIAL
    1 post in the past month
    1. Paint correction how to
    #5
    TUTORIAL
    Paint correction how to
    1
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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 60K 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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