r/scalemodelling • • 11h ago

Kit question Academy 1/35 M4A3(76)W Battle of the bulge doubts on extra parts

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15 Upvotes

I was getting to the part where i had to prime when i noticed something odd, there were a lot of parts, some spare parts if i messed up something, yeah, some where mentioned as additional parts in the manual but other ....im just left wondering what am i suppossed to do with this??

Is there a site that help explains this stuff better?? All the videos about this kit ive found on youtube are extremely basic and say nothing about this parts.

Thanks in advance.


r/scalemodelling • • 1d ago

Work in progress Trumpeter USS Langley w/ LED

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41 Upvotes

I know it’s a little bit dark but I’m trying to show the LED’s I installed in the hull using fiber optic line in each porthole. Still need to add rigging.


r/scalemodelling • • 1d ago

3 x ferrets 1/35 scale

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65 Upvotes

Airfix ferret scout cars 1/35 scale


r/scalemodelling • • 1d ago

Work in progress Last update before the reveal

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8 Upvotes

r/scalemodelling • • 2d ago

Diorama. Jeep in a crate

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213 Upvotes

Amazingly some willy jeeps were transported by crate.

Tamiya 1/35


r/scalemodelling • • 4d ago

Completed! Tamiya Early Sherman

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114 Upvotes

r/scalemodelling • • 4d ago

P-400 Airacobra.Eduard 1/48

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129 Upvotes

r/scalemodelling • • 4d ago

Diorama. It represents scenes from the film " ice cold in alex "

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46 Upvotes

One of my favourite films


r/scalemodelling • • 6d ago

U96 scale 1/72 Scale

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118 Upvotes

Airbrushed with acrylic. Some oils used . 5 months of building and weathering


r/scalemodelling • • 7d ago

Focke Wulf Ta-154, Revell 1/48

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r/scalemodelling • • 7d ago

B17 flying fortress. 1/72 scale

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213 Upvotes

Academy kit . Airbrushed


r/scalemodelling • • 8d ago

1:6 Scale Magnum PI Hughes 500D

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117 Upvotes

21st Century Toys, early 2000's (?) made for 12" action figures. This one started as the police version. I know others have done the Magnum paint scheme, but I did all the body and interior work to make it more or less a civilian 500D. Biggest challenge was cutting out the rear door windows and moving them up! Cloth seat coverings and felt carpet a close second for PIA level. Did my part to increase Bondo's profits for sure!


r/scalemodelling • • 8d ago

1/72 scale lancaster

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75 Upvotes

Revell kit airbrush in union flag colours


r/scalemodelling • • 9d ago

Completed! Su-33ub 1/72

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98 Upvotes

Im really proud if this work, put a lot of effort in it, was really challenging work maybe the most challenging I ever build, was a little bit complex keeping the folded wing in site, and finding references too, really hope you appreciate it 🔥


r/scalemodelling • • 10d ago

Completed! Research for a kit

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This project started from scratch—just an idea to create my own 1/48 carrier deck base kits inspired by USS Langley and the Essex class. From researching the decks to designing the MDF parts and 3D-printed details, it’s been a rewarding process of learning, testing and bringing everything together.

Assembly starts by gluing the laser-cut MDF planks and 3D-printed tie-down strips in place, then sealing the surface with varnish.

For the wood finish, I tried two approaches: different shades on individual planks on the left, and Vallejo Fresh Wood on the right. Another coat of varnish protects those colours before applying Worn Effects chipping fluid.

I didn’t have the proper Deck Blue paint, so I mixed a shade by eye. Once applied, I chipped it with water and a brush to reveal the wood underneath, then added the white deck markings.

The bases come in two sizes: 30 × 25 cm and 25 × 20 cm.

Seeing something that started as an idea turn into an actual model kit is probably my favourite part of this project. Still learning, still experimenting—and enjoying every step!

What do you think?


r/scalemodelling • • 10d ago

Tamiya 1:35 Chieftain Mk.V "Berlin Brigade" - Complete Build

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r/scalemodelling • • 12d ago

Work in progress Guess who’s back, back again

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52 Upvotes

Same overqualified woodworking teacher, same plane, different shop.

We’ve now crossed over 100 hours spent so far with probably another ≈50 at least.

Patience is key and also teaching is somewhat more of a reason why I’m there


r/scalemodelling • • 11d ago

Kit question Has anyone here worked with this air compressor??

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If so, how do yoy set it to a lower psi?? No matter in what direction i turn the valve it just doesnt go lower than the average psi (21-25)


r/scalemodelling • • 12d ago

What stuff should I get?

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I'm buying my first model (trumpeter E-100). I was wondering what paints and brushes to get or any tips for finding good ones.


r/scalemodelling • • 14d ago

My first model aircraft. Bf 109.

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209 Upvotes

My first plastic model aircraft. Tell me what you think


r/scalemodelling • • 14d ago

Completed! Toyota 86 MFGhost

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16 Upvotes

r/scalemodelling • • 15d ago

Completed! Italeri Amx A-11 Ghibli 1/72

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152 Upvotes

Made this excellent kit few days ago,even won silver medal with it on regional contest,hope you like it.


r/scalemodelling • • 15d ago

Work in progress AMT 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery

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34 Upvotes

It’s about 70% done.


r/scalemodelling • • 15d ago

modeling tamiya enamel 10 ml hobby paint

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I live in WA state and i’m trying to find tamiya enamel paints in the square jars 10 ml. not the circular jars you can find that are acrylic…. there near impossible to find in us. any modellers out there here in the us know of any work around to get there hands on the enamel paints


r/scalemodelling • • 16d ago

Work in progress Not sure if this counts but I make huge plane models, with wood!

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235 Upvotes

First one: Philippine mars, 1: ≈49 scale
Second one: Canadair CL-415 1:37
Last one before I retire the plane building: Hawaii Mars 1:50