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 338K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Model Making communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Art topic page.
Roughly 28K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Model, Modeling, and Painting. Product recommendations often mention paint, glue, and model kits.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 23K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 2K members
- Nov: 613 members
Topics
- Model87 posts in the past month#187Model
- Modeling48 posts in the past month#248Modeling
- Painting45 posts in the past month#345Painting
- Frustrating43 posts in the past month#443Frustrating
- Scale42 posts in the past month#542Scale
Flair
- Completed53 posts in the past month
- 1100+ pieces later and a few months of work. I’m finally done with the massive 4K51 Rubezh anti-ship missile system from Trumpeter (1/35). Possibly the most complex project so far for me (more details in comments)
- Miniart 1:48 P-47M
- Flyhawk 1/72 SBD-3 Dauntless
#153Completed1100+ pieces later and a few months of work. I’m finally done with the massive 4K51 Rubezh anti-ship missile system from Trumpeter (1/35). Possibly the most complex project so far for me (more details in comments) · Miniart 1:48 P-47M · Flyhawk 1/72 SBD-3 Dauntless - WIP13 posts in the past month
- Zvezda Mi-35M Interior & Engines 1/48
- 1:35 Panther II Ausf. C - Turret construction finished.
- My Latest build.
#213WIPZvezda Mi-35M Interior & Engines 1/48 · 1:35 Panther II Ausf. C - Turret construction finished. · My Latest build. - Help - General9 posts in the past month
- Favorite F-15 kit?
- t-arts 1/2000
- What's the best way to display an aircraft model
#39Help - GeneralFavorite F-15 kit? · t-arts 1/2000 · What's the best way to display an aircraft model - Help - Tools/Materials5 posts in the past month
- Hey guys, I'm in the market for getting an airbrush, im on a budget and was wondering if something like this would be an absolute waste of money or good enough for an absolute beginner like me (never used one before, I use rattle cans and brush) Thanks in advance!
- Bandai LED units
- affordable lighting kits?
#45Help - Tools/MaterialsHey guys, I'm in the market for getting an airbrush, im on a budget and was wondering if something like this would be an absolute waste of money or good enough for an absolute beginner like me (never used one before, I use rattle cans and brush) Thanks in advance! · Bandai LED units · affordable lighting kits? - Present haul!3 posts in the past month
- Birthday haul
- A very small cruw for the Japanese battleship
- Got (just a few) kits for my birthday
#53Present haul!Birthday haul · A very small cruw for the Japanese battleship · Got (just a few) kits for my birthday
Product recommendations
- paint12 posts in the past month
- 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)
#112paintWould 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) - glue7 posts in the past month
- 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?
#27glueBehold: 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? - model kits5 posts in the past month
- 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.
#35model kitsWhat 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.
Community Reviews
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 338K 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.
Monthly Stats
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- 16
- Visitors /mo (-16%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (-50%)
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