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 328K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Model Making communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Art topic page.
Roughly 32K 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: 13K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 5K members
- Aug: 5K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 1K members
- Nov: 3K members
- Dec: 3K members
- Jan: 3K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 3K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K 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
- Completed131 posts in the past month
- In 2007, I was assigned to FOB Falcon for the first 3 months of my 15 month tour. There we set up our 120mm Mortar Carrier Strykers on a Mortar Point to do Combat missions within Baghdad. I recreated it. This Stryker is one of a kind with modded Slat and blast armor and custom designed figures!
- My dad spent 700 hours turning his childhood drawing into a sculpture
- It's by no means half as good as most of the stuff I see on here...but after 8 months I've finally finished my first proper* model
#1131CompletedIn 2007, I was assigned to FOB Falcon for the first 3 months of my 15 month tour. There we set up our 120mm Mortar Carrier Strykers on a Mortar Point to do Combat missions within Baghdad. I recreated it. This Stryker is one of a kind with modded Slat and blast armor and custom designed figures! · My dad spent 700 hours turning his childhood drawing into a sculpture · It's by no means half as good as most of the stuff I see on here...but after 8 months I've finally finished my first proper* model - WIP37 posts in the past month
- Panzer 38(t) 1/16 cutaway.
- Smoke Rings Camouflage - Italeri Macchi C.205 1/72
- Pacific Lightning progress
#237WIPPanzer 38(t) 1/16 cutaway. · Smoke Rings Camouflage - Italeri Macchi C.205 1/72 · Pacific Lightning progress - Critique Wanted10 posts in the past month
- I finished my P47.
- Zero A6M5c - Hasegawa vintage model
- My first time experimenting with this style, think it turned out well. 1/72 VF-11 from Hasegawa
#310Critique WantedI finished my P47. · Zero A6M5c - Hasegawa vintage model · My first time experimenting with this style, think it turned out well. 1/72 VF-11 from Hasegawa - Help - General6 posts in the past month
- Top Tip - Do not store models and old glue in sealed containers. However, any ideas on how I could use a deflated tank?
- What causes this?
- Can anyone in the know tell me if this is the perfect grade bandai kit?
#46Help - GeneralTop Tip - Do not store models and old glue in sealed containers. However, any ideas on how I could use a deflated tank? · What causes this? · Can anyone in the know tell me if this is the perfect grade bandai kit? - Help -Technique4 posts in the past month
- Oil filtering issue?
- Made a total mess of this AAT exhaust vents, its totally ruined my interest in the kit. Can anyone suggest a way to save it?
- Newbie here. Is there a good way to cut these gears off the sprue so that all the teeth are there?
#54Help -TechniqueOil filtering issue? · Made a total mess of this AAT exhaust vents, its totally ruined my interest in the kit. Can anyone suggest a way to save it? · Newbie here. Is there a good way to cut these gears off the sprue so that all the teeth are there?
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 328K 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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