kitbashing
Combining kit parts
Kitbashing is building models by combining parts from multiple commercial kits rather than following any single kit's instructions.
The practice originated among model train enthusiasts who wanted unique locomotives and structures.
It now extends to any creative repurposing of prefabricated components: She kitbashed three different spacecraft kits into something entirely original.
In 3D graphics and game design, kitbashing refers to assembling scenes from libraries of premade digital assets.
Act of changing states
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- kitbashCombine parts improvisationally
- styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
resin · diorama · miniature · scale · assembly · primer · decals · riveting
Altering games unofficially
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- conversionAct of changing states
- repurposingAdapting for different use
upcycling · upgrading · bespoke · one-of-a-kind · hybrid · mashup · reconfiguration · transformation
Accuracy of measurement
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- handiworkHandmade work product
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- skillAcquired ability through practice
finishing · seamless · blending · fitting · gluing · cutting · scoring · filling
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- originalityNovel creative quality
invention · imagination · problem-solving · unconventional · repurposing · cobbling · MacGyver · bricolage
Simulating military conflicts recreationally
- miniaturesTiny representations of larger things
- dioramasMiniature scenic displays
- collectingGathering items over time
- paintingPigment on canvas
assembling · airbrushing · flocking · terrain · replicas · Warhammer · tabletop · modelers
conversion
Act of changing states
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- kitbashCombine parts improvisationally
styrene · resin · diorama · miniature · scale · assembly · primer · decals · riveting · sanding
modding
Altering games unofficially
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- conversionAct of changing states
repurposing · upcycling · upgrading · bespoke · one-of-a-kind · hybrid · mashup · reconfiguration · transformation · tweaking
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- handiworkHandmade work product
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
skill · finishing · seamless · blending · fitting · gluing · cutting · scoring · filling · sanding
improvisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
originality · invention · imagination · problem-solving · unconventional · repurposing · cobbling · MacGyver · bricolage · jury-rigging
wargaming
Simulating military conflicts recreationally
- miniaturesTiny representations of larger things
- dioramasMiniature scenic displays
- collectingGathering items over time
painting · assembling · airbrushing · flocking · terrain · replicas · Warhammer · tabletop · modelers · hobbyist
- digital artdigital art, render, 3D modeling, digital illustration, graphic design
- wargamingminiatures, terrain, dice roll, rulebook, tactics
- miniature wargamingdwarves, elves, orcs, goblins, dragons
- Model Vehiclesdiecast cars, scale models, RC cars, model kits, plastic kits
- miniature wargamesWarhammer, Infinity, army building, miniature painting, basing