10 Best Model Making Communities (Updated May 2026)

10 Online Communities for Scale Model Artists

Updated 5/14/2026

#1
Cybermodeler
Welcome to Cybermodeler Online! The Largest Online Scale Modeling Magazine, featuring reference photos, color references, and product reviews.
Events
Tools
4 views / month
#2
International Plastic Modellers' Society
The International Plastic Modellers' Society consists of a number of associations around the world that are engaged in building plastic models. Their site also has Urban Fredriksson’s Color Reference Charts for authentic color military matching, organized by country.
Forum
Perks
Events
Tools
#3
r/brushforhire
on reddit
/r/brushforhire is a place to post advertisements to hire modelers to build/paint your miniatures, models, kits, figures etc.
11K members
Forum
Jobs
4 views / month
#4
r/modelmakers
on reddit
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!
328K members
Forum
15 views / month
#5
r/Scalemodel
on reddit
Please read [the rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/Scalemodel/about/rules/) before posting.
37K members
Forum
#6
r/SciFiModels
on reddit
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.
25K members
Forum
3 views / month
#7
r/nscalemodeltrains
on reddit
N-Scale model railroading, N-Scale trains
16K members
Forum
3 views / month
#8
r/ModelCars
on reddit
This subreddit is the home of model cars, trucks and bikes. Feel free to share photos of your completed models, works in progress, tips and techniques.
60K members
Forum
2 views / month
#9
The Modeler’s Forum
An active community for scale modelers. We cover everything from kit building and scratchbuilding to dioramas and vehicle modeling, providing a space to share progress and finished work.
Forum
8 views / month
#10
KitMaker Network
An international community for scale modelers, featuring specialized forums for armor, ships, aircraft, and sci-fi models. We provide a platform for modelers to connect and share their passion for the hobby.
Forum
4 views / month

FAQ

: 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.
: Hive Index lists 10 Model Making communities on this page. Most listings with size data are huge (50%) or massive (10%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional.
: Reddit (6) and Independent Platforms (4) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.
: Forum is the most common (90%). Others that show up often include online/offline events and tools. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: All 10 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Cybermodeler, International Plastic Modellers' Society, r/brushforhire, and r/modelmakers first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: r/modelmakers has the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.