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Miniature painting vs Scale model kits

Miniature painting and scale model kits have 97% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMiniature paintingScale model kits
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$50$30

Choose miniature painting if

  • More social

About $50 to start, then about $20 a month.

About miniature painting

Choose scale model kits if

  • Easier to do alone

About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.

About scale model kits

What you'll need

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.