About r/SciFiModels
The subreddit dedicated to the hobby of Science Fiction model making. Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Forbidden Planet, War of the Worlds, Space: 1999, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Firefly, Blade Runner, Babylon 5, Stargate, etc.
The community at a glance
r/SciFiModels is a Subreddit for Scale Model Artists with roughly 25K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Model Making communities list.
Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2024: 4K members
- 2025: 5K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 259 members
- Dec: 497 members
- Jan: 239 members
- Oct: 5K members
Flair
- Completed8 posts in the past month
- Macross Tomahawk Destroid
- ROTJ At-st
- My 1:1000 USS Excelsior by AMT
#18CompletedMacross Tomahawk Destroid · ROTJ At-st · My 1:1000 USS Excelsior by AMT - WIP2 posts in the past month
- WIP: 350 Kronos One
- The Struggle is Real, 1/350 K'Tinga Build
#22WIPWIP: 350 Kronos One · The Struggle is Real, 1/350 K'Tinga Build
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/SciFiModels for?
- Best for Scale Model Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/SciFiModels 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/SciFiModels have?
- Roughly 25K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/SciFiModels on?
- r/SciFiModels 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/SciFiModels cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/SciFiModels is organized under Scale Model Artists.
- How do I join r/SciFiModels?
- You can join r/SciFiModels 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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