r/modelmakers is a subreddit with 334k members. The community frequently discusses model, modeling, painting, frustrating, and scale, and they frequently recommend/review airbrush, paint, and rotary tool, and the most common flair used is completed, help - general, wip, critique wanted, and help - tools/materials.
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!
Popular Topics in r/modelmakers
#1
Model
87 posts
#2
Modeling
48 posts
#3
Painting
45 posts
#4
Frustrating
43 posts
#5
Scale
42 posts
#6
Aircraft
35 posts
#7
Kit
30 posts
#8
Models
28 posts
#9
Hate
26 posts
#10
First
21 posts
Products Discussed in r/modelmakers
Airbrush
30 reviews
#1
Iwata
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
Gaahleri
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Fengda
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Paint
9 reviews
#1
Mr Hobby
3.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
LifeColor
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Tamiya
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Rotary Tool
4 reviews
#1
Dremel
3.8★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/modelmakers
#1
Completed
: "VDV Typhoon | 1:35 | MENG"
74 posts
#2
Help - General
: "First time making an M1A1, is this asymetric track normal?"
29 posts
#3
WIP
: "1/16 Yamato Stern Anchor"
27 posts
#4
Critique Wanted
: "Cheap airbrush...."
14 posts
#5
Help - Tools/Materials
: "What is the functional difference between these 2 sprue cutters?"
14 posts
#6
Help -Technique
: "Help! - How should I paint these?"
10 posts
#7
Present haul!
: "This Should Keep Me Busy"
3 posts
#8
Tips & tricks
: "Tip: detailing an armament bay"
2 posts
#9
REFERENCE
: "Flew all the way to Poland to meet the inspiration for a past build. Great country. Anyone else meet your model inspiration in person?"
2 posts
#10
Life's work: Complete!
: "The intimidator"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/modelmakers
Yearly
+27k members(8.7%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026