/r/plasticmodelling
A place to post plastic scale models, diorama's, works in progress, questions and tutorials.
Welcome to Reddit's Plastic Modelling sub.
If your post gets deleted by auto moderation, please read the posting guidelines below.
This sub serves as a platform to share the world's very best scale models you found on the web, to serve as a source of inspiration or just to enjoy the art created by the worlds best modelers. Posts in this sub may seem far in between sometimes, mainly due to the fact that real world class miniature dioramas, busts or figures only come along once in a while. Anyone can post an album of a model or diorama if they think it fits the sub.
Questions you might have regarding plastic modelling can be posted too, although it might be advisable to do this in a sub like /r/modelmakers as you will have a better chance at a response. Tutorials and workshop videos are welcome too.
Please keep the posting format in mind when typing out your submission title.
[Scale] dio/model title - kit brand, name and number (if known) - creator
[Q] question summary (try not to use titles like "need help", rather: "Which brand has a kit I can use to build a Tiger I in Russia?")
[Tut] description of the tutorial and person performing
Looking for some further inspiration? Here's a few military modelling blogs that can help you out (if you know another awesome blog, pm the mod so it can be added):
Military vehicles and dioramas
Military figures
Fantasy figures and dioramas
Tutorials
Painting Figures
Other modeling subs
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The body is sprayed in tamiya candy apple green lacquer spray. The front grille and taillights are on
Also best spray can options if possible. Thank you!
The model is complete
The interior and dashboard are painted black, the instrument panel is tan
The engine and front axle are on the frame
I had another ford mustang fastback kit and am planning to make this one a bullit mustang
The car is complete for the month of October and a 1971 Pontiac Firebird kit is next for November
I tried using a soldering iron but the nylon keeps sticking to the iron and creating a mess-- I'm not sure the best way to modify the iron or if there would be a better tool. I'm trying to think of all the possible ways for non-stick surfaces: silicone, aluminum, parchment paper, teflon-- I also saw plastic welders seem to have brass tips but not sure how that would make a difference. Any experience or insight welcome
Hello, I am planning on building a F-16A in 1/48 scale. I was able to see some former Israeli birds. They are now owned by Top Aces. I would say I have a medium skill level if that helps. What would be the best kit for me? Are there any other subreddits I can go to for help? I am not sure what other info would be needed.
What materials are good to make a mold for a part I need lots of but isn’t widely available in sets? I’ve thought about clay, resin, idk what else (the part needs to be recoverable after the mold cures). And once you’ve made the part, what materials do you melt into the mold to make the pieces (ideally something with a low melting point but still decently hard when dry)
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