r/modelmakers is a subreddit with 327k 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, wip, critique wanted, help - general, and help -technique.
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
: "In 2007, I was assigned to FOB Falcon for the first 3 months of my 15 month tour. There we set up our 120mm Mortar Carrier Strykers on a Mortar Point to do Combat missions within Baghdad. I recreated it. This Stryker is one of a kind with modded Slat and blast armor and custom designed figures!"
125 posts
#2
WIP
: "Smoke Rings Camouflage - Italeri Macchi C.205 1/72"
34 posts
#3
Critique Wanted
: "I finished my P47."
14 posts
#4
Help - General
: "Top Tip - Do not store models and old glue in sealed containers. However, any ideas on how I could use a deflated tank?"
7 posts
#5
Help -Technique
: "Oil filtering issue?"
4 posts
#6
Life's work: Complete!
: "Made by my wonderful dad"
2 posts
#7
Tips & tricks
: "Working with Washi Kitakata Paper to Make Soft Stowage - A Guide"
1 post
#8
Work Area
: "My happy place"
1 post
#9
META / Show Galleries
: "Capital area modeling society show. Some pictures that I took"
1 post
#10
REFERENCE
: "My sister got me this from Japan, couldn’t be happier"
1 post
Member Growth in r/modelmakers
Yearly
+33k members(11.3%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026