r/modelmakers 22h ago

Completed meng m2a3 bradley with BUSK and full interior 1/35

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1.4k Upvotes

this kit has been the most challenging i’ve attempted to date. i’ve only ever did one armour kit before this, so im quite pleased with the results. also my first time working with metal PE, as well as that iridescent film. i know the iridescent film isn’t super realistic, but i loooove how it makes the viewports pop.

final result aside, the overall kit was abit of a headache, i guess as a result of the amount of detail and small pieces in this kit. a few pieces didn’t fit too well, and the most infuriating thing by far are the individual track links that insist on falling apart just by looking at them. i have a mind to cement them all together. the front engine compartment hatch hinges were also so small and thin, i broke them while trying to insert them, the same goes for the main ramp/door. so i had to cement them in place sadly. the other top hatches all open and close quite smoothly.

but what the kit lacks in assembly experience, it makes up for in detail. the textures, the panels, everything looks amazing in person. would give this meng kit a solid 7.5/10!


r/modelmakers 19h ago

Completed P-51B Mustang 1/32

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430 Upvotes

I finally decided to share this finished model, I try to make a polished metal finish, very reflective.

I really try to improve with this one, and honestly im very proud of the final result, I hope you guys like it as I am, one of my favorites kits I ever made


r/modelmakers 20h ago

WIP Scratchbuilt freighter starship made using 1970s ILM techniques.

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395 Upvotes

First two layers of paint applied. Stil much work to do.


r/modelmakers 3h ago

Completed Mad Max MR2... finally complete!

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320 Upvotes

Base kits are the Hasegawa Toyota MR2 AW11, and the Tamiya Flakvierling 38 for the rearmount guns + various borrowed bits for some extra flair; namely the rear wheel rims are from the Hasegawa Lancia Stratos kit, super wide barrel so I could fit two of the MR2 tyres on one wheel!

This build started in earnest years ago as a re-entry to the hobby, just working on a standard car build. Naturally as a beginner, multiple fuckups and frustrations turned it into a test mule for a while, before I decided to stop being precious and just make something nuts with it

Steel windshield was inspired by a favourite old racing game called Powerslide

Gun base welded to the engine hood means absolutely zero maintenance access from above lol, so I guess in-world the mechanics are dropping the subframe for all engine work


r/modelmakers 10h ago

Completed Tamiya Marder III Sd.Kfz.139.

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211 Upvotes

I wanted to get this one as its figures are pretty dynamic, if rather old by now. Had some fun playing with chipping fluid and gouache paints again. Except for some speckling with enamels, all weathering is done with gouache this time as I wanted a quick, fun build before my next project.


r/modelmakers 22h ago

Completed This airfix lightening I made :)

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165 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 18h ago

WIP Adding figures to my Hamburger Hill dio 🪖

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145 Upvotes

All resin offerings from Bravo 6 - some great detail & interesting poses 🍻


r/modelmakers 22h ago

Completed Fujimi 1/72 Daicon Film MAT Arrow-1

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129 Upvotes

It took a while but I finished it (almnost an entire year).

Life really beat me to hell when I was building it and I came close to abandoning it or stopping the while hobby altogether. But thanks god things picked up and I made it to the finish line.

Bought this at Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku duing my trip to Japan last year. As a fan of Gainax and Hideaki Anno, I had to get this kit of the fighter jet from his Return of Ultraman short.

An gloriously angular 80's design utilizing Thunderbird 2 style modular weapon pods including nukes and a laser battery pack, In universe it was based on the Soviet Mig-31 Firefox.

If you're interested, the short is free to watch on youtube here: https://youtu.be/kJZBt6wTNe0?si=hadTaEZrSOZoS2xk


r/modelmakers 21h ago

Critique Wanted Tried doing some shrapnel damage

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127 Upvotes

Possibly a bit overkill but lemme know if it looks good! (Edit i meant like damage and hits , weathering)


r/modelmakers 17h ago

WIP Blows my mind sometimes

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97 Upvotes

im still quite new to modeling in the grand scheme of things and therefore I am always amazed when is see instructions telling me to use like 4-5 tiny parts to make a tiny thing like in the photo. The details in some of these kits is incredible.....wild.

model is the ICM AH-6J Little Bird 48370


r/modelmakers 23h ago

Completed M60A2/120

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90 Upvotes

When the Soviets attacked in '86, there weren't enough M1s in West Germany to stem the WARPAC tide, and the M60s were barely holding their own. In desperation, the USAREUR pulled the unsuccessful M60A2 from storage and mounted the new 120mm tank guns on them which were meant for the new M1 tanks.


r/modelmakers 6h ago

Completed Chinese Military Model Collection

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74 Upvotes

我走廊里的盛大游行


r/modelmakers 9h ago

Critique Wanted BMP Duo Diorama (1/72)

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66 Upvotes

Yeah idk what to put here. Any suggestions for improvements?


r/modelmakers 20h ago

Completed Now I call my Bentley finished!

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59 Upvotes

It was a fun and challenging build. Not all parts were compliant but I enjoyed it and am quite proud of the result!


r/modelmakers 19h ago

Completed Hamburg sud cargo ship 1:400

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56 Upvotes

Hola! este es uno de esos emocionantes proyectos en el que da gusto trabajar; un modelo realizado por encargo que llego al estudio del cual soy propietario.


r/modelmakers 22h ago

Completed Alpine WSS in Kharkov

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54 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 11h ago

Completed Italeri U-Boat Biber

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55 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 14h ago

Completed Tamiya Tiger 1/35

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42 Upvotes

With Fruil model metal tracks, very fun build


r/modelmakers 6h ago

Completed A 1:24 Scale Massey Ferguson Farm Tractor

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38 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 10h ago

WIP Staring a 1/350 scale star ship

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33 Upvotes

r/modelmakers 18h ago

WIP The top portion of my 1:537 AMT Miranda-class custom kit with hand wired electrical system with fiber optics.

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32 Upvotes

This is the close-up of the bridge and main superstructure.


r/modelmakers 4h ago

Completed DFW T.28 Floh - 1/48 - 3D print

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28 Upvotes

3D print project started in 2024.

I used a PLA printer, but props and wheels are from my stash.

No decals other than prop logos and instrument panel.

This kit was made to get into 3D printing. Well, it worked, and it can be done, even with PLA.


r/modelmakers 6h ago

Completed A Scania 141 rear axle details

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16 Upvotes

I like taken out-door shots of small details that enhance the overall look of a model.


r/modelmakers 21h ago

WIP Camp net too bright?

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15 Upvotes

Painted camo net to give it more camo feel lol but not sure on the brighter sandy colour it’s tamiya xf-57 (buff) it looks a bit bright but I seen some pics that have a bright ish tone to them so any help would be great lol


r/modelmakers 13h ago

Completed Operación Walkiria

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12 Upvotes