Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

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This Just In
The place for hobby news and updates.
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Starship Modeler Store
This is the place to find out what's new in the SSM store. Look here for new products, restocking of hot items, surveys about customer needs, etc.
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On The Bench
Show and tell area for what you're working on! But please note, images have to be hosted off-site.
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Wonderfest 2026!
The 36th Wonderfest USA will be held on May 30-31, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel. Details at www.WonderFest.com.

Thunderdome
The place for off-topic ruminations and rants. This forum is open only to registered members. The rules of civilized discourse will be enforced; members may have their posting priveledges revoked at any time at the discretion of the Forum administrators.
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Movies, TV, Books and Other Media
This is the place for discussions on movies, TV Shows, DVD releases, books and the like
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The Marketplace
Got something for sale or trade? Looking for a hard-to-find kit? Announce it here.
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Club Corner
This is the place to announce meetings and look for fellow modelers in your area
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Ask Your Questions about SSM HERE
The place to communicate with the moderators and SysAdmin. Got a problem, suggestion or concern? Don't go to another board - Ask/Tell us here!
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Construction
Got a question about techniques, materials or other aspects of physically building a model? This is the place to ask.
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Finishing
This is the place to get answers about painting, weathering and other aspects of finishing a model.
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Lighting & Electronics
Ask and answer questions, share tips and resources for installing lighting and other electronics in your models.
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Scratchbuilding
The place to discuss all aspects of building models from scratch.
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Star Trek Modeling
Discuss all things related to Star Trek scale modeling here.
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Star Wars Modeling
Discuss all things related to Star Wars scale modeling here.
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Anime and Mecha
Doe-eyed high-schoolers and giant robots save the world ! Discuss all things related to anime and mecha scale modeling here.
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Battlestar Galactica
Discuss modeling of the original series, the new series - even Galactica 80 if you dare - here.
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Stargate
SG1, Atlantis, The Movie. Discuss all aspects of building Stargate models here with your fellow fans.
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Real Space Modeling
Discuss all things related to modeling humanity's reach for the stars.
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Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K)
Discuss the Maschinen Krieger ZbV 3000 science fiction universe created by Japanese artist and sculptor Kow Yokoyama.
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British Invasion
The place to discuss modeling the classics of UK media sci-fi, from Red Dwarf to Dr Who and all the works of Gerry Anderson.
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Irwin Allen
Discuss models from Irwin Allen movies and TV shows, such as Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, and many others.
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Gaming & Miniatures
Discuss all things related to miniatures and table-top wargaming here.
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Figures & Creatures
Discuss all things related to modeling figures and creatures here.
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Strategic Space Command
Had the Leif Ericson Galactic Cruiser been a success, there would have been an entire line of kits for the Strategic Space Command.
What would the rest of the ships have looked like?

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Paper & Card Modeling
Take a break from styrene and resin! Discuss paper/cardstock models and techniques here.
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Virtual Designs & Other Art
Place to share designs and virtual models of science fiction and factual space subjects. All images must be hosted off site.
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SSM-SMA Millennium Falcon Group Build
Show of your Millenium Falcon builds for the Scale Model Addict/Starship Modeler Group Build here
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Plates In Space Challenge
Use at least one plate (size, shape, quantity, etc., are builder's choice) as the basis for a “Sci-Fi thing” build. <B>Deadline: 1 Sptember 2017</B>
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Pick the Parts Kitbashing Challenge
Kitbash something - anything - and challnge the rest of the participants to figure out what you made your model from.
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Post Apocalyptic Road Rally Challenge!
Discuss and post entries for the 2008 Post Apocalyptic Road Rally Sudden Death Modeling Challenge here.
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Hover Tank Challenge
The challenge: build any kind of hover tank without using a tank kit's hull or turret - because nothing saus 'fun' like 70 tons of floating mayhem.
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The One-Day Build Challenge
Take the The One-Day Build Challenge and show your results here.
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Traveling Model II
The Travelling Model Project is back! Talk about it here.
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