About Scalemates
The world's scale modelling database.
Built by modellers, for modellers. Scalemates is a community-driven home for scale modelling kits, accessories and everything in between.
What is Scalemates?
Scalemates is a comprehensive online platform and community for scale modellers. We collect, organise and connect information about scale model kits, accessories, paints, books and more — so you can find what you need, keep track of your collection, and connect with fellow modellers around the world.
- Community-drivenEvery catalogue entry starts with a modeller
- Global reachModellers logging builds worldwide
- Built for modellersNot a storefront — a shared reference
Our mission
To support and grow the scale modelling hobby by making information easy to find, knowledge easy to share, and the community stronger together.
For the hobby
We're passionate about scale modelling and its future.
By the community
Everything here is contributed by modellers like you.
For everyone
From first-time builders to seasoned experts.
What you can do here
Kits
Explore a growing database of scale model kits and accessories.
Explore kits →My Stash
Track your collection, manage wishlists and keep your builds organised.
Go to My Stash →Marketplace
Buy, sell and trade kits and hobby items with modellers worldwide.
Visit Marketplace →Resources
Find paints, decals, books, magazines, tools and how-to articles.
Browse resources →Community
Join discussions, share your work and connect with modellers.
Join the community →
Why the community uses it
148,300+
Kits in the database
18,500+
Paint colours catalogued
11,400+
Books & magazines
128,500+
Marketplace listings
60+
Countries represented
Figures reflect this prototype's own sample dataset, not the real Scalemates.
Our journey
- Year 1
A kit database, nothing else
Started as a reference catalogue for tracking kit releases across manufacturers and scales.
- Year 3
The stash and the community
Added personal collection tracking and a feed for builders to share progress on what they'd logged.
- Year 6
The marketplace
Opened a marketplace so builders could buy, sell and trade kits directly with each other.
- Year 9
Resources, worldwide
Grew a library of guides and reference material as the community spread across more countries.
- Today
A daily tool for builders
Used by modellers worldwide to plan builds, track collections and find reference material.
Visit the original Scalemates
Want to explore the classic Scalemates experience? You can still visit the original site.
Visit the original Scalemates