r/scalemodels
8k members
r/scalemodels is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses model, scale, aircraft, build, and scale model.
The place on reddit to share models trains, towns, and environments!
Popular Themes in r/scalemodels
#1
Advice Requests
: "Tried adding snow to the tank and I’m not entirely sold on it yet, but all I can do now is keep moving forward. Next step is building out a full diorama to really bring everything together and give it the right context. Appreciate all the feedback so far—any tips or suggestions are always welcome."
8 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Ship models"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "#1 #2 or #3?"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Selling my lead works 50’s collection of model cars"
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "My first attempt at painting camo! What do you guys think?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/scalemodels
#1
Model
: "Big Lancaster from Border Model"
97 posts
#2
Scale
: "My 1:35 Scale model of the British Crusader MK II tank (kit: Italeri) in a self-made papier-mâché desert diorama set against a desert backdrop. Used a table dolly for the movement."
64 posts
#3
Aircraft
: "new model Aircraft discord server!"
42 posts
#4
Build
35 posts
#5
Scale Model
35 posts
#6
Tamiya
26 posts
#7
Painting
: "My first attempt at Painting camo! What do you guys think?"
20 posts
#8
Diorama
: "Tried adding snow to the tank and I’m not entirely sold on it yet, but all I can do now is keep moving forward. Next step is building out a full Diorama to really bring everything together and give it the right context. Appreciate all the feedback so far—any tips or suggestions are always welcome."
17 posts
#9
Scale Models
17 posts
#10
Scale_models
: "1/48 AV-8B Harrier II Plus"
17 posts
Member Growth in r/scalemodels
Yearly
+5k members(171.1%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026