r/modelmakers↗
Model Makers
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!
337k subscribers1,220 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)807 authors / mosince 2011
r/modelmakers has 337k members (+8.9% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,220 posts a month from 807 people. Top topics: Tamiya Models, Model Kits & WIP and Model Kits.
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How r/modelmakers has grown
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Topics and brands on r/modelmakers
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Tamiya Models1.7%
- Model Kits & WIP1.5%
- Model Kits1.2%
- Model Painting1.2%
- Revell Models0.9%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Super-Hobby
- Spruebrothers
- 1999
- eBay
- Britmodeller
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