/r/plasticmodelling

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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.



Posting format

  • Models, diorama's and figures:

[Scale] dio/model title - kit brand, name and number (if known) - creator

  • Questions

[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?")

  • Tutorials and how to

[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

/r/plasticmodelling

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Wip [1/25] amt 1970 Buick Wildcat

The body is sprayed in tamiya candy apple green lacquer spray. The front grille and taillights are on

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2024/11/25
02:15 UTC

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[1/35] WIP Hamburger Hill

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2024/11/22
14:06 UTC

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[Q] beginner questions. Hopefully this isn't the millionth time asked actually created this account just to ask. I'm getting a model car and was going to use brushes, except for primer and maybe body, and was wondering what the best paint to use is for brushes. I will buy an airbrush eventually.

Also best spray can options if possible. Thank you!

3 Comments
2024/11/12
16:01 UTC

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[1/24] AMT 1968 ford mustang fastback “bulitt”

The model is complete

4 Comments
2024/11/08
00:40 UTC

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[1/24] wip amt 1968 ford mustang fastback “bullit”

The interior and dashboard are painted black, the instrument panel is tan

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2024/11/07
02:23 UTC

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[1/24] wip 1968 Ford Mustang Gt fastback “bullit”

The engine and front axle are on the frame

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2024/11/06
02:36 UTC

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[1/24] wip amt 1968 ford mustang Gt fastback

I had another ford mustang fastback kit and am planning to make this one a bullit mustang

0 Comments
2024/11/05
01:16 UTC

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[Q] What color should I use for this f16 model? (Nose tip, The airframe and pylons)

5 Comments
2024/10/25
07:48 UTC

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[1/24] 1971 dodge demon drag car

The car is complete for the month of October and a 1971 Pontiac Firebird kit is next for November

0 Comments
2024/10/12
22:26 UTC

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[Q] How to melt nylon-nylon pieces together without sticking to the fusing tool?

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

1 Comment
2024/10/11
06:13 UTC

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[Q] Need Help Choosing 1/48 F-16A Kit

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.

5 Comments
2024/10/04
00:48 UTC

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[Q] need helping finding best Vallejo colors to match this style of camo thanks!

3 Comments
2024/09/23
16:30 UTC

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[Q] Please help ! Why is my Tamiya polishing compound leaving white matt residue , and how to fix it?

1 Comment
2024/09/15
10:30 UTC

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[1/35] how do you make a mold to make copies of a rare part?

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)

(Original parts I need for reference)

5 Comments
2024/09/01
23:24 UTC

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[1:24] wip amt 1967 Ford Mustang Gt fastback

2 Comments
2024/09/01
21:13 UTC

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[Q] Do you think that the scale model community would be angry if I painted a half real and half fictional camouflage?

C

15 Comments
2024/08/10
18:36 UTC

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[Q] Can sun do something to Tamiya acrylics ?

H

3 Comments
2024/08/07
13:07 UTC

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