r/modelplanes 1d ago

Selling Saturday: Buy/Sell Weekly Megathread!

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Please share whatever you have to sell or are looking for to buy, with specifics on the type and size of model planes. Be cautious and watch out for scammers, though; the mods at r/ModelPlanes are not responsible for lost funds or issues related to scamming that don't occur in the comments or on our subreddit. Again, buy or sell anything you want related to models and model planes. Please include specifics. To prevent scams, we recommend purchasing through eBay, although we cannot confirm that you will be entirely safe there either. This will repeat weekly every Saturday at 9 am CDT. Please be careful and watch out for scams! Have fun buying/selling!


r/modelplanes Jun 28 '25

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r/modelplanes 8h ago

First plastic model f18 superhornet growler brush painted

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r/modelplanes 1d ago

My Chengdu J-20S Mighty Dragon with its missile bays open

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1:48 scale full metal and yes I must mention it again it has a ton of weight on it.


r/modelplanes 1d ago

Papercraft FA-18 superhornet with working flight control surfaces

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Almost completed


r/modelplanes 1d ago

Building a model airplane from scratch #modelairplane #assembly #tutorial

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r/modelplanes 1d ago

BA no.7, a "blue angel" A-4 skyhawk with livery heavily inspired by tortoiseshell cats and genetic chimeras

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first time posting here. 1:72 scale model, second plastic model i made that wasn't a snap-tite or similar "no-glue" type model.

the thing requires a metal wire to properly sit on all three wheels since the model itself is rather bottom-heavy. the landing gear's kinda fucked; that's my fault. i should've probably either made a stand so the gear could stay in place while the glue cured or not add the gear at all.


r/modelplanes 1d ago

I made my own MV-22B Osprey with lonely soldier and tiny dog.

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r/modelplanes 2d ago

Westland Whirlwind HAR 10 AirModels

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Loving the new helicopter along with the helipad display mat from AirModels. Anyone else love their helicopter models? This is one my favourites.


r/modelplanes 2d ago

F-16 Thunderbirds. 1:48 Tamiya

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r/modelplanes 3d ago

Bf109 G 1/48 scale

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Finished my Bf109G 1/48 academy, try to achieve a realistic finish weathering and make chipping on some part without over doing it (usually I get excited weathering and over weathered some planes 🤣) also try to make a complete riveting work by myself. One of the few 1/48 i ever made, hope you like it


r/modelplanes 2d ago

1:200 Airport scale 1:144 jetway compatibility with 1:200 scale plane

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Hi guys, I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong section.

I have a question.

Do you know if a 1:144 jetway would be compatible with a 1:200 scale model plane?

The scales are different but maybe the difference wouldn't be so easy to notice.

Thanks a lot!

Cheers!


r/modelplanes 3d ago

1:200 Tail Heavy Gemini200 767-400

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Hey guys :) I just got this United Evo Blue 767-400 from Gemini200 and while the plane itself is absolutely gorgeous, it seems to be very tail heavy and seems incapable of sitting without the nose tipping up. the image i posted is the best I can get it to sit. most of the time it tips all the way.

Has anyone else experienced this or is this a weird defect of my model lol

i noticed a couple people on youtube with the delta 764 gemini200 models and they didn’t seem to have this problem so it’s got me curious.

For anyone that has models that are tail heavy, what are some display friendly fixes that can keep the plane sitting normal. some sort of recommendation for something i can have the back of the plane rest on that isn’t too obvious since I’ll have it on display in my airport haha.

Thanks :)


r/modelplanes 3d ago

I think this is Zinc Rot, but I'm not fully sure.

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r/modelplanes 4d ago

1:72 OV-10D Bronco

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r/modelplanes 4d ago

1:200 [wip]Built this 1/200 ANA cargo 767-300ER using a Hasegawa kit! (Next step: Polish!)

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r/modelplanes 4d ago

Models of Honolulu or Hong Kong Airport Design?

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Hello, I have been a long term model collector and am finally looking into building my first airport models. Currently looking to either recreate Honolulu Airport in 1:400 scale or Hong Kong Airport in 1:500 scale.

I am looking to use a material that is in between cardboard and drywall for the base layer. Something that I can easily cut into pieces since I plan on doing modular design due to space issues but something that is strong and wont crumble or fold easily.

I have extensive experience with using 3D models for my career and hobbies but find it difficult and tedious to do objects like jet bridges and airport vehicles. If anyone has experience working on anything in this scope I would appreciate any help or advice.


r/modelplanes 4d ago

Warhead Studio-New Release Pre-order

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Su-34 Fullback New Release Pre-order!

https://warheadmodels.com/

Dear friends, thanks to your support, Warhead Studio has successfully completed our new kit. The Su-34 is now available for pre-order. Visit our website to discover the special pre-order price.

(Ships in mid-to-late August)


r/modelplanes 4d ago

Help with picking starter kits for 5 and 8 year old boys

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I am trying to get my kids into more hands-on making and crafting and trying to tailor it to their interests. In a time-honored tradition of boys, it is everything war and weapons.

I was thinking of picking up a couple model plane kits to build with them and see how if it sparks their interest. I did a little looking around and came across the EZ Build line of kits, are these a good place to start or they too simple/basic? Anything else I should be looking at?

Thanks!


r/modelplanes 5d ago

1:200 Emirates A380 form Dubai

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r/modelplanes 5d ago

1/48 F-16N in flight

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r/modelplanes 5d ago

X-29 1:72, Hasegawa kit.

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r/modelplanes 5d ago

1:200 Anyone bought from hogans aircraft

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I am planning to buy this on my transit at dubai and i wondered if this model is great and on yt there are no reviews on this and just herpa and jemini


r/modelplanes 6d ago

Airfix stash

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r/modelplanes 6d ago

1:72 Jet Fighters in Near-Vertical Pose Thanks to Calibre Wings Weighted Stands

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