4 Best Model Making Independent Communities (Updated May...

4 Model Making communities on Independent Platforms

Updated 5/14/2026

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#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
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
#4
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

Other Platforms for Model Making communities

Reddit
6 Subreddits

All Model Making communities

Model Making
11 communities for Scale Model Artists
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Model Making, 11 communities, 111 views per month including community pages

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 4 Model Making independent communities on Independent Platforms. We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Model Making topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.
: Forum is the most common (75%). Others that show up often include online/offline events and tools. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: All 4 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, The Modeler’s Forum, and KitMaker Network first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: 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.
: This page was last updated 5/14/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.