modelmakers
Tiny replica builders
Modelmakers are craftspeople who build scale replicas or prototypes.
They work across industries—creating architectural miniatures, film props, product prototypes, or hobbyist kits.
The term covers both professionals The studio's modelmakers built the spaceship for practical effects and enthusiasts a club for railroad modelmakers.
Also spelled as two words: model makers.
Recombining model kit components
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- washingCleaning with liquid
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
decals · masking · priming · highlighting · shading · chipping · rusting · pigments
Enclosed miniature scene display
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- wargamingSimulating military conflicts recreationally
- dollhouseMiniature toy residence
- terrainLand's physical features
scenery · tabletop · vignette · groundwork · Warhammer · railroad · architecture · ships
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- sculptorArtist shaping solid materials
- woodworkerTimber craftsperson
- fabricatorCreator of lies
builder · carving · casting · molding · sculpting · lathing · joinery · metalwork
Capable of being molded
- resinViscous plant secretion
- styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
- assemblyConstructing from components
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
parts · boxing · aftermarket · upgrade · conversion · Bandai
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
- airbrushCompressed-air paint sprayer
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- magnifierOptical enlarging device
- filesStored data collections
clamps · glue · putty · filler · scribers · rulers · calipers · compressor
Relative amounts or dimensions
- ratiosComparative numerical relationships
- dimensionsMeasurable spatial extents
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
- blueprintsTechnical construction drawings
schematics · reference · accuracy · calibration · micro · macro · downsizing · upsizing
kitbashing
Recombining model kit components
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- washingCleaning with liquid
detailing · decals · masking · priming · highlighting · shading · chipping · rusting · pigments · varnishing
diorama
Enclosed miniature scene display
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- wargamingSimulating military conflicts recreationally
- dollhouseMiniature toy residence
terrain · scenery · tabletop · vignette · groundwork · Warhammer · railroad · architecture · ships · aircraft
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- sculptorArtist shaping solid materials
- woodworkerTimber craftsperson
fabricator · builder · carving · casting · molding · sculpting · lathing · joinery · metalwork · ceramics
plastic
Capable of being molded
- resinViscous plant secretion
- styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
- assemblyConstructing from components
instructions · parts · boxing · aftermarket · upgrade · conversion · Bandai
workbench
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
- airbrushCompressed-air paint sprayer
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- magnifierOptical enlarging device
files · clamps · glue · putty · filler · scribers · rulers · calipers · compressor · paintbrushes
proportions
Relative amounts or dimensions
- ratiosComparative numerical relationships
- dimensionsMeasurable spatial extents
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
blueprints · schematics · reference · accuracy · calibration · micro · macro · downsizing · upsizing · specifications
modelmakersshipbuilders
Those who construct vessels
factory workers · aircraft manufacturers · construction workers
modelmakersdemolishers
Those who destroy structures
destroyers · wreckers · dismantlers · demolition crews · scrappers