r/Scalemodel

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The community at a glance

r/Scalemodel is a Subreddit for Artists and Scale Model Artists with roughly 37K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Model Making communities list.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include 1/48, 1/35, and Model. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention paint, kit, and brush paint.

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Established 2011
37K Members

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Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +29.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 169 members
  • 2014: 359 members
  • 2015: 342 members
  • 2016: 333 members
  • 2017: 368 members
  • 2019: 2K members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 7K members
  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 816 members
  • Aug: 982 members
  • Sep: 844 members
  • Oct: 590 members
  • Nov: 634 members
  • Dec: 610 members
  • Jan: 544 members
  • Feb: 512 members
  • Mar: 727 members
  • Apr: 905 members
  • May: 596 members
  • Jun: 443 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. New to the hobby. First time painting and weathering. Did I go too far?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    New to the hobby. First time painting and weathering. Did I go too far?
    1

Topics

  • 1/48
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Mig-29 SMT Fulcrum.GWH 1/48.
    2. First diorama 1/48 zero fighter and dauntless
    3. F-15QA build, 1/48 revell + bam model
    #1
    1/48
    Mig-29 SMT Fulcrum.GWH 1/48. · First diorama 1/48 zero fighter and dauntless · F-15QA build, 1/48 revell + bam model
    41
  • 1/35
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Finally completed the 1/35 Trumpeter E-100. Some details might not make perfect sense... this is a what-if build. The E-100 was never used operationally and only one prototype hull was ever produced. This is how I wanted it to look. Let me know what you think :)
    2. M60 A1 NATO colors - Takom 1/35 kit
    3. Typhoon K with 30mm RCWS from Takom - 1/35. Hope you like it
    #2
    1/35
    Finally completed the 1/35 Trumpeter E-100. Some details might not make perfect sense... this is a what-if build. The E-100 was never used operationally and only one prototype hull was ever produced. This is how I wanted it to look. Let me know what you think :) · M60 A1 NATO colors - Takom 1/35 kit · Typhoon K with 30mm RCWS from Takom - 1/35. Hope you like it
    41
  • Model
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Lots of mistakes, but still proud. [Meng 1/48 EA-18G]
    2. MiG-29 Fulcrum, Ghost of Kiev
    3. BMPT Terminator from Meng (1/35) - One of my proudest works
    #3
    Model
    Lots of mistakes, but still proud. [Meng 1/48 EA-18G] · MiG-29 Fulcrum, Ghost of Kiev · BMPT Terminator from Meng (1/35) - One of my proudest works
    38
  • Tamiya
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Tamiya F4U Corsair 1/48
    2. My first Tamiya, 1/48 Messerschmitt BF109E-4
    3. Tamiya Sherman early production
    #4
    Tamiya
    Tamiya F4U Corsair 1/48 · My first Tamiya, 1/48 Messerschmitt BF109E-4 · Tamiya Sherman early production
    28
  • Aircraft
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair 1:72
    2. Kinetic model 1/48 E-2C Hawkeye
    3. My MH-53
    #5
    Aircraft
    Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair 1:72 · Kinetic model 1/48 E-2C Hawkeye · My MH-53
    26

Product recommendations

  • paint
    10 posts in the past month
    1. What would you guys say is the best tamiya paint for an m1a2 abrams? Im only asking because i plan on building one soon amd id like to buy the paints begore the kit. Thanks.
    2. What paints are best for US navy ships (1940s)
    3. best paint for a ship's wood deck
    #1
    paint
    What would you guys say is the best tamiya paint for an m1a2 abrams? Im only asking because i plan on building one soon amd id like to buy the paints begore the kit. Thanks. · What paints are best for US navy ships (1940s) · best paint for a ship's wood deck
    10
  • kit
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best 1/48 harrier model?
    2. What's the best 1/35 t90A around $60
    3. Best 707 kit?
    #2
    kit
    What's the best 1/48 harrier model? · What's the best 1/35 t90A around $60 · Best 707 kit?
    5
  • brush paint
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best brush paint?
    2. Any tips for brush painting aircraft for somone not really new but kind of new? ive done two kits and there not the best.
    3. I want to get back into scale modeling…what subjects are best for brush painting?
    #3
    brush paint
    What is the best brush paint? · Any tips for brush painting aircraft for somone not really new but kind of new? ive done two kits and there not the best. · I want to get back into scale modeling…what subjects are best for brush painting?
    3
  • tamiya paint
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What would you guys say is the best tamiya paint for an m1a2 abrams? Im only asking because i plan on building one soon amd id like to buy the paints begore the kit. Thanks.
    2. Best Tamiya Acrylic Paint for Japanese Aircraft?
    #4
    tamiya paint
    What would you guys say is the best tamiya paint for an m1a2 abrams? Im only asking because i plan on building one soon amd id like to buy the paints begore the kit. Thanks. · Best Tamiya Acrylic Paint for Japanese Aircraft?
    2
  • glue
    2 posts in the past month
    1. WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE FOR MODEL KITS? – ‘WHAT IS’ SERIES – EP.1 – FORTUNES OF WAR MODELS
    2. Best glue for wing struts on a biplane?
    #5
    glue
    WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE FOR MODEL KITS? – ‘WHAT IS’ SERIES – EP.1 – FORTUNES OF WAR MODELS · Best glue for wing struts on a biplane?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Scalemodel for?
Best for Artists and Scale Model Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Scalemodel 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/Scalemodel have?
Roughly 37K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Scalemodel on?
r/Scalemodel 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/Scalemodel cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Scalemodel is organized under Artists, Scale Model Artists.
How do I join r/Scalemodel?
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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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