airplane model

Hobbyist's scaled replica

A small-scale replica of an aircraft, built for display, education, or hobbyist enjoyment.

Airplane models range from simple snap-together plastic kits to elaborate constructions with working parts.

Some are static display pieces; others are designed to fly: He spent weekends building radio-controlled airplane models.

The term also covers the specific aircraft type a plane represents: The airplane model was a Boeing 737.

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hobby shop · miniature · cockpit · wings · glue · decal · fuselage · propeller · assembly · balsa · diecast · display · clear coat · RC · remote · hangar · control tower · collector

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Opposites
scale and authenticity

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Authentic original version

fighter jet · passenger jet · Boeing 747 · jumbo jet · military aircraft

purpose and use

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Plane for hauling cargo

cargo plane · military aircraft

materiality and construction

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Aircraft piloting replica system

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G