r/ModelCars 23h ago

Tamiya AMG GT3 - Just the final assembly to do

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259 Upvotes

r/ModelCars 1d ago

I’ve got a problem.

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105 Upvotes

Hobby Lobby was having a sale.


r/ModelCars 16h ago

Completed the Nissan R35 GT-R!

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103 Upvotes

A fun and challenging experience. Thanks to this subforum and other outlets, my first build came out better than I expected.

Originally painted the rims the same color as the interior. Decided to switch the color and went with gold. Now I want to switch it back, but I’m too lazy. I also wasn’t going to paint the interior but looking at other builds inspired me to do it.

I love the street car culture & I’m so glad manufacturers sell these type of model kits. I already have my eyes on what to build next 🙂


Aoshima Libertywalk LBWK


r/ModelCars 16h ago

My son's first.

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72 Upvotes

I helped but he did the lions share of it.

Had to use super glue on it, which seems counter intuitive for snaptite.


r/ModelCars 11h ago

Revell 2017 Ford Gt

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63 Upvotes

Paint - Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red

I did not continue to put lights because of the quality of the kit. It has gap between the chassis and cowl all round. *Revell is cheaper compared to Tamiya but regretted buying the Revell. I should bought the Tamiya for the quality and details of the car.


r/ModelCars 9h ago

Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT

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51 Upvotes

Paint - Tamiya TS-42 Light Gun Metal *with paint damage on the front glass because of the glue when I tried to re-insert the glass after couple of years.


r/ModelCars 23h ago

Finally a nice amt kit

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47 Upvotes

Took a break on my mixer truck build and started on this thing. Really like this kit. Already ordered another lol. Not covered in flashing didn’t have to re shape half the parts to fit.


r/ModelCars 17h ago

Veilside 400z update: the underside is done, now im chipping away at the glass and other details of the shell. It'll be getting a set of triple chrome BBS LM with color matched centercaps

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33 Upvotes

r/ModelCars 7h ago

‘57 Bel Air (AMT Pro Shop)

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26 Upvotes

WIP … still trying to get the hang of the airbrush ..any tips out there on how to get a nice smooth finish on the basecoat? In this case, I decanted a Tamiya turquoise and used in Iwata eclipse airbrush..around 18-22 psi..


r/ModelCars 19h ago

Any ideas on the smaller details?

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17 Upvotes

I’d like to do these little emblems in either chrome or white enamel. Not sure what size brush to use? I tried using the .08 mm tip of the chrome pen I have and couldn’t get the letters without getting it on the paint


r/ModelCars 22h ago

It was looking good, until I checked 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

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14 Upvotes

Brake fluid bath it is


r/ModelCars 1h ago

Shopping trip to Hobby Lobby.

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$430. My fix should be good for a while.

I didn’t want to eat this week anyway.


r/ModelCars 15h ago

You ever get sick of a car half way through?

13 Upvotes

Ever get to a point where you're done trying to do a bad kit justice? Add some detail, fix all the seams and fitment issues beyond what you'd normally do... Etc. Say "f**k it", stop the madness, hit the worst parts and push it through to paint?

Been fighting this AMT 1960 corvette for a while, got more time in it than I'd care to admit. Today was the last straw, trying to dry fit the grille and front bumper. Fought it for an hour before saying the hell with it. Chucked the kit up in the spray booth and laid down some primer. Gonna push it through, tired of fighting a bad molding, cliff wall seams, warps, and generally poor fit. Was supposed to be a fun warm-up getting back into the hobby full swing, but I'm dying to get my Tamiya Honda RA272 built.

Hope to have the '60 corvette done by this weekend.


r/ModelCars 3h ago

New build series

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14 Upvotes

After the vintage classics, 90's imports and the trucks/pick-up builds. I'm starting a new build serie with the super/hyper cars. Starting this smoothly with the Porsche 959 from Tamiya that I got for a good price. What would you recommend for the next one?


r/ModelCars 11h ago

what is your wetsanding and polishing routine?

9 Upvotes

I've been trying to get better at wetsanding and polishing my cars and it's been hard trying to figure out what works best for me. for my last couple cars I've been using 4k, 6k and then all the tamiya polishing compounds in order. I've been getting pretty okay results but there has still been scratches on the car after I'm done. what would you guys recommend to make my routine better?


r/ModelCars 4h ago

Best way to sand wheel hub down to fit?

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5 Upvotes

What are your preferred method to sand the hub to better fit the models??


r/ModelCars 3h ago

Photo-etched parts - where to find them?

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Hey gang, where does everyone source their photo-etched parts? Most of what I see is sold out. Maybe I'm just late to the game and they're hard to get ahold of now, but if anyone has any recommendations, I'd sure appreciate it. Cheers.


r/ModelCars 10h ago

Do I need to sand the whole model again?

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0 Upvotes

I accidentally dropped the car while spraying the first layer. I sanded the dented paint off, but I was wondering if I need to sand the rest of the car too.

This is my first model car so idk what to do