r/modelmakers

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About r/modelmakers

The subreddit dedicated to the hobby of plastic model kit building and painting. Swap tips and techniques, show your latest builds/WIPs, post kit reviews and discuss the latest kits! And much more!

The community at a glance

r/modelmakers is a Subreddit for Artists and Scale Model Artists with roughly 336K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #1 in the Model Making communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Art topic page.

Roughly 27K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Model, Modeling, and Painting. Product recommendations often mention paint, glue, and model kits.

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Established 2011
336K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +27K members
Growth: +8.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 26K members
  • 2017: 26K members
  • 2018: 20K members
  • 2019: 67K members
  • 2021: 44K members
  • 2023: 42K members
  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 51K members
  • 2026: 21K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 186 members

Topics

  • Model
    87 posts in the past month
    #1
    Model
    87
  • Modeling
    48 posts in the past month
    #2
    Modeling
    48
  • Painting
    45 posts in the past month
    #3
    Painting
    45
  • Frustrating
    43 posts in the past month
    #4
    Frustrating
    43
  • Scale
    42 posts in the past month
    #5
    Scale
    42

Flair

  • Completed
    40 posts in the past month
    1. Hasegawa Yellow 13's SU-33 1/72
    2. Made this Gerard a while ago
    3. Finished my 88 Flak from Tamiya. Tried out some Heavy weathering for the first time.
    #1
    Completed
    Hasegawa Yellow 13's SU-33 1/72 · Made this Gerard a while ago · Finished my 88 Flak from Tamiya. Tried out some Heavy weathering for the first time.
    40
  • WIP
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Ukrainian Challenger 2
    2. M3A1 in Sicily wip
    3. RFM Sherman ready for paint. 1:35
    #2
    WIP
    Ukrainian Challenger 2 · M3A1 in Sicily wip · RFM Sherman ready for paint. 1:35
    17
  • Help - General
    17 posts in the past month
    1. A gripe I have with this hobby
    2. I need advices please
    3. Came from Warhammer :) Want to try out 1:700, best source? Thanks
    #3
    Help - General
    A gripe I have with this hobby · I need advices please · Came from Warhammer :) Want to try out 1:700, best source? Thanks
    17
  • Help - Tools/Materials
    8 posts in the past month
    1. 5.56mm round Vallejo Colour
    2. Acrylic varnish and custom phone cade
    3. Building an airbrush spray booth - advice needed
    #4
    Help - Tools/Materials
    5.56mm round Vallejo Colour · Acrylic varnish and custom phone cade · Building an airbrush spray booth - advice needed
    8
  • Help -Technique
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Question about decals on metallic finish
    2. Decal Application
    3. Need help with applying Zimmerit
    #5
    Help -Technique
    Question about decals on metallic finish · Decal Application · Need help with applying Zimmerit
    5

Product recommendations

  • paint
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Would mrhobby be the best to paint with brushes? (beginner) what else do I need other than paint?
    2. Best glue for chrome/paint
    3. Best way to paint figures? (No airbrush)
    #1
    paint
    Would mrhobby be the best to paint with brushes? (beginner) what else do I need other than paint? · Best glue for chrome/paint · Best way to paint figures? (No airbrush)
    12
  • glue
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Behold: The best photo etch glue i've used so far.
    2. Best CA Glue (Non-Fog) available in EU
    3. Vintage Kibri model set, best glue to use?
    #2
    glue
    Behold: The best photo etch glue i've used so far. · Best CA Glue (Non-Fog) available in EU · Vintage Kibri model set, best glue to use?
    7
  • model kits
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best tamiya model kit? And why is it the series NO. 9 1/35 panzer II
    2. Looking to build a tank for the alternate-history tabletop game Trench Crusade. The game is about 1/72 scale. What tank kits would you recommend as a base?
    3. Just wondering what kind of NATO tank you guys would recommend for me to build.
    #3
    model kits
    What is the best tamiya model kit? And why is it the series NO. 9 1/35 panzer II · Looking to build a tank for the alternate-history tabletop game Trench Crusade. The game is about 1/72 scale. What tank kits would you recommend as a base? · Just wondering what kind of NATO tank you guys would recommend for me to build.
    5
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Community Reviews

“Moderators will remove legitimate historical questions randomly for being OT. Appeal process is not obvious leaving you frustrated. Rephrase the question - they keep deleting because you are undermining them. Stifles discussions - poor moderation. The question was “Japanese officer pilots carried their katanas into battle and its well documented early in the war. They were likely above Pearl on dec 7th. Tamiya even make a kit with the pilot holding a sword. Where would they have put the swords in the aircraft? I am modeling 2 a6m2’s right now.” Unfortunately I originally asked this in the 3rd person and it was deleted. Rephrasing the question was not allowed. “
- Rusty

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/modelmakers for?
Best for Artists and Scale Model Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/modelmakers 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/modelmakers have?
Roughly 336K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/modelmakers on?
r/modelmakers 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/modelmakers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/modelmakers is organized under Artists, Scale Model Artists.
How do I join r/modelmakers?
You can join r/modelmakers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Art communities like?
A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.
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