model car
Tiny vehicle copy
A model car is a miniature replica of an automobile, built for display or play.
Model cars range from cheap die-cast toys to intricate scale replicas assembled from kits by hobbyists: He spent months building a model car of a 1967 Mustang.
The term also covers radio-controlled cars raced competitively.
Quality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- diecastFormed by injecting molten metal
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
rare · auction · nostalgia · collector · investment · showcase · display case · memorabilia
Verified as original
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- diecastFormed by injecting molten metal
- resinViscous plant secretion
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
facsimile · fidelity · precision · exactness · livery · badge · emblems · interior
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- paintingPigment on canvas
- customizingAltering to individual preference
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
detailing · weathering · diorama · enthusiast · hobbyist · workbench · tweezers · glue
Object for amusement
- remote controlWireless device operator
- battery-operatedPowered by electrochemical cells
- plasticCapable of being molded
- matchboxHolder for fire sticks
kid · childhood · fun · race · track · speed · wheels · gift
Scaled to match another
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- scaled-downReduced proportionally
- microVery small prefix
- dimensionsMeasurable spatial extents
vintage
Quality from past eras
limited edition · rare · auction · nostalgia · collector · investment · showcase · display case · memorabilia · classic
authentic
Verified as original
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- diecastFormed by injecting molten metal
- resinViscous plant secretion
handcrafted · facsimile · fidelity · precision · exactness · livery · badge · emblems · interior · dashboard
kit
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- paintingPigment on canvas
- customizingAltering to individual preference
airbrushing · detailing · weathering · diorama · enthusiast · hobbyist · workbench · tweezers · glue · sanding
plaything
Object for amusement
- remote controlWireless device operator
- battery-operatedPowered by electrochemical cells
- plasticCapable of being molded
matchbox · kid · childhood · fun · race · track · speed · wheels · gift · stocking stuffer
proportional
Scaled to match another
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- scaled-downReduced proportionally
- microVery small prefix
dimensions · ratio · accuracy · compact · downsized · tabletop
- modelssupermodel, spokesmodel, cover girl, mannequin, neural net
- miniaturesminiatures, figurines, figurine, miniature sculptures, dollhouses
- toy carsHot Wheels, Matchbox, diecast, replica, roadster
- vehiclesbus, truck, van, bike, train
- kitsart kit, craft kit, craft kits, DIY kit, science kit
model cardaily driver
Primary personal vehicle
commuter car · family car · transportation · work truck · utility vehicle
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