Top 15 Model Car Forums, Discussions, and Message Boards
Model Car Forums
Here are 15 Best Model Car Forums you should follow in 2023
1. Model Cars Magazine Forum » Model Cars
A community to show your in-progress model car projects. Share insights on wheels, and suspensions used, discover links to purchase resources, and ask... for suggestions and questions on your Model Cars projects. Model Cars Magazine Forum is for news, discussion, and announcements about the magazine.more
modelcarsmag.com/f..
4 posts / week View Recent Threads
2. The Diecast Zone
Welcome to the Diecast Zone, home to collectors from around the world to discuss scale model cars. Get threads that provide information on buying, sel...ling, and trading rare diecast models in Auctions, organize meets and events, and share the same passion for collecting with the community.more
diecast.org/community
6 posts / day View Recent Threads
3. The Drastic Plastics Forum
Welcome to the stomping grounds of the Drastic Plastics Model Car Club! Introduce yourself and start discussing everything model-related, buying, trad...ing, and selling. Enter a model each month and get votes for the community.more
drasticplastics.pr..
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4. Jerry's Cherry's Model Club Forum
The Jerry's Cherry's Model Club forum is a space for you to spread the word about car shows, model contests, where, and when. Also, organizing... group challenges, team building, and picking a monthly Bracket winner can be done here.more
jerryscherrys.free..
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5. Short Track Models Forum
The Short Track Models Forum is a community of short track model owners. Come across discussions related to Short track Models, share pictures and ins...ights on your under-construction projects, get references on finding materials and buy, sell and trade parts with the enthusiasts.more
shorttrackmodels.c..
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6. Hobbyist Forums » Model Cars
Find discussions related to building model cars in this section of the forum. Introduce yourself if you are a newbie to the world of model cars, talk ...about your current project and get suggestions on improvement, and enquire about replacing parts for model cars. Hobbyist Forums is dedicated to all Hobbyists to find conversations about models, slot cars, radio control vehicles, and more.more
hobbytalk.com/foru..
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7. DiecastXchange Forum
A forum community dedicated to diecast owners and enthusiasts. Come join the conversations on collections, displays, models, styles, scales, reviews, ...accessories, classifieds, and more! Also, share your photography talents, tips, and tricks with the entire community!more
diecastxchange.com..
296 11 posts / day View Recent Threads
8. Scratch32 Forum » Scratch Built Models
Showcase all your scratch-build models in this category of the forum. Share model details and build information, possibilities on Military Junkyard, a...nd come across places to find resources. The Scratch32 Forum is your one-stop shop for everything Scratch 32.more
scratch32.com/foru..
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9. KitMaker Forum » Cars
An international community of scale modelers to discuss car scale modeling. Join the group of enthusiasts and start building your own model cars, rece...ive guides, and show off your builds here. Share tutorials, and ask questions specific to model customizations or builds.more
forums.kitmaker.ne..
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10. Scale Motor Cars Forum » Scale Model Machinist
Join the community and post discussions related to Scale Model Machinist here. Learn how to machine metal, talk about cad to cam issues, and look for ...castings, kits, or instructions. Scale Motor Cars is the worlds leading large-scale model-building forum.more
scalemotorcars.com..
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11. ARC Discussion Forums » Automotive
This category is dedicated to discussing automotive modeling related topics. Share issues you have been facing with the steering wheel, find the list ...of manufacturers that build good quality cars, and ask questions. ARC forum is a space for enthusiasts to come across Modeling Tools and Techniques.more
arcforums.com/foru..
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12. Reddit » Model Cars
This subreddit is the home of model cars, trucks, and bikes. Feel free to share photos of your completed models, works in progress, tips, and techniqu...es. Also, get opinions and resource links on your work-in-progress models here.more
reddit.com/r/Model..
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13. LayItLow Forum » Model Cars
Discussion group specifically for custom-built lowrider model cars, kits, hydros, and more. Share insights on your finished builds, talk about cars fo...r sale and get guide manuals on installations of Model Cars. LayItLow is an online community for true Lowriders to talk about hydraulics, and get air ride tech tips.more
layitlow.com/forum..
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Model Car Subforums
| Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Cars Mag | Model Cars Magazine News and Discussions | ||
| How To Use This Board | Please read the forum rules BEFORE you sign up as a member. If you're having trouble using the forum, please post your questions here. | ||
| Model Building Questions and Answers | Specific modeling question? Wondering how to? Need help? Looking for answers? Ask here. | ||
| Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials | Have a tip, trick or tutorial that would help fellow modelers? Tell us/show us here! | ||
| General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars) | For general model car hobby or 1:1 automotive related topics ONLY. Both trucks and cars are appropriate topics. | ||
| 1:1 Reference Photos: Auto Shows, Personal vehicles (Cars and Trucks) | Post a link to your personal collection of automotive pictures or post the pictures here directly | ||
| WIP: Model Cars | |||
| WIP: NASCAR | For all you NASCAR fans out there! | ||
| WIP: Drag Racing Models | If it goes in a straight line, post it here! | ||
| WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers | Post your in-progress Indy Car, F1, Road racing, Salt Flat racers, or anything else that doesn't fit in another category. | ||
| WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial | Post your in-progress pickups, vans, SUVs, or other non-big rig truck models here. | ||
| WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment | Post your in-progress big rig model trucks here. | ||
| WIP: Dioramas | Anything and everything to do with the art of the diorama. | ||
| Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial | Post your finished pickups, vans, SUVs or other non-big rig truck models here. | ||
| Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment | Post your finished big rig model trucks and other heavy equipment here. | ||
| Dioramas | Post your completed dioramas here. | ||
| All The Rest: Motorcycles, Aviation, Military, Sci-Fi, Figures | Post your finished other models here… motorcycles, planes, tanks and military, ships, sci-fi, figures, or anything else. | ||
| Car Kit News & Reviews | Whats in the box, build reviews, release dates, and maybe a little kit history thrown in... | ||
| Truck Kit News & Reviews | |||
| Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed | Questions, comments or reviews, this is the place to post your aftermarket topics. | ||
| Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed | The place for anything to do with the model truck aftermarket. | ||
| Links to Aftermarket Suppliers | Information or links to websites, our advertisers, and other online sites and resources. | ||
| Model Club News and Announcements | Club directories, links, posts, and everything to do with model clubs worldwide! | ||
| Contests and Shows | For posting information regarding model contests and shows, and for show coverage. | ||
| Real or Model? / Auto ID Quiz | Here's your chance to have some fun and see how good your guesses are. | ||
| Community Builds | The place for community builds. | ||
| Auto Art | |||
| Where's Waldo? | Connect with other modelers, look up a friend or builder you haven't heard from in a long time. | ||
| Diecast Corner | For collectors and builders of diecast and resincast models and pressed steel models/toys. | ||
| Model Car Racing | For those that build, race, or have a passion for Slot Cars! | ||
| The Off-Topic Lounge | |||
| Diecast Community | 1:64 Scale & Smaller | All things related to 1:64, 1:87, and all of the other small scales | |
| Forum 43 | All things related to 1:43 Scale Models | ||
| Forum 24 | All things related to 1:24 Scale. Hosted by Tony Perrone. | ||
| Forum 18 | |||
| 1:12 Scale and Larger | |||
| Supercar and Hypercar | |||
| Corvette Models | |||
| The Lounge | |||
| Drastic Plastic Forum | 1:1 Jabber | ||
| Admire, Respect & Enjoy | |||
| Help | |||
| Bragging Rights! | |||
| Links to other sites of Interest | |||
| Model of the Month Comments & Discussion | |||
| Whats On your Bench | |||
| Completed Models | |||
| Finished Other | |||
| Community Builds and Contests | |||
| Diecast Den | |||
| Short Track Models | Bench Racing-general Model Car discussion topics | ||
| Cars with Fenders-production bodies/late models | |||
| Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints | |||
| Early GN-USAC-IMCA-ARCA | |||
| Fab shop-under construction pics | |||
| Tips-tricks | |||
| Racing Decals | |||
| Reference material | |||
| Community Builds | |||
| Trucks, trailer and Haulers | |||
| Non Short Track | |||
| Buy/Sell/Trade | |||
| Diecast Xchange | DX Welcome and/or | Please introduce yourself to the DX community, or say farewell! | |
| DX Contests | Forums containing contests for the entire community! | ||
| DX Games | |||
| DX Photo Booth | Share your photography talents, tips, and tricks with the entire community! | ||
| DX | Ripped off? Damaged model? Unresolved problems? If so, then share your story here! | ||
| DX General Discussions | Forums containing hobby-related discussions relevant to all members. | ||
| DX Hobby Headlines | Forums containing important information, announcements, and tidbits pertaining to various model brands. | ||
| DX Model Petitions | A forum containing discussions specific to models that should be produced or reproduced. | ||
| DX Member Showcase | Forums for members to showcase their model collections by scale. | ||
| DX Model Showcase | |||
| DX Model Reviews | Forums containing member-submitted model reviews & comparisons. | ||
| DX Model Care | A forum containing tutorials, tips, and tricks for model care. | ||
| DX Custom Model Tuner Shop | A forum containing work-in-progress model customizations and/or builds. | ||
| DX Custom Model Spotlight | Forums containing completed model customizations and/or builds. | ||
| DX Custom Model Resources | A forum containing discussions, tutorials, and FAQs specific to model customizations and/or builds. | ||
| Diecast Crazy | Model Cars |