modelmaking
Building tiny replicas
Modelmaking is the craft of constructing scale replicas or miniature representations of objects—ships, aircraft, buildings, figures, or landscapes.
The term covers both hobbyist pursuits like building plastic kits and professional work for film, architecture, or engineering.
A modelmaker may work from plans or sculpt original designs: She studied modelmaking at art school.
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
- kitbashingRecombining model kit components
- glueBonding substance
- paintbrushBristled tool for applying pigment
airbrush · sculpting · carving · molding · casting · sanding · filing · etching
Small ornamental sculpture
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- wargamingSimulating military conflicts recreationally
- dollhouseMiniature toy residence
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
tabletop · terrain · statuette · collectible · display · vignette · scene · battlefield
Copying or procreation
- copyIdentical reproduction made
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
- mock-upPreliminary representational model
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
museum · artifact · historical · prototype · master · accuracy · reference · documentation
Airborne transportation vehicle
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- tankLarge storage vessel
- carWheeled motor vehicle
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
locomotive · rocket · architecture · mecha · fantasy · military · vehicle · railroad
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- intricacyState of elaborate complexity
- finishingBringing to completion
- paintingPigment on canvas
weathering · shading · washing · highlighting · rigging · decals · photoetch · magnifying
Comparative numerical relation
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
blueprint · schematic · drafting · miniaturization · reduction · enlargement · footprint · template
kit
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
- kitbashingRecombining model kit components
- glueBonding substance
paintbrush · airbrush · sculpting · carving · molding · casting · sanding · filing · etching · texturing
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- wargamingSimulating military conflicts recreationally
- dollhouseMiniature toy residence
maquette · tabletop · terrain · statuette · collectible · display · vignette · scene · battlefield · layout
reproduction
Copying or procreation
- copyIdentical reproduction made
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
- mock-upPreliminary representational model
recreation · museum · artifact · historical · prototype · master · accuracy · reference · documentation · plans
aircraft
Airborne transportation vehicle
train · locomotive · rocket · architecture · mecha · fantasy · military · vehicle · railroad · spacecraft
precision
Accuracy of measurement
painting · weathering · shading · washing · highlighting · rigging · decals · photoetch · magnifying · patience
ratio
Comparative numerical relation
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- measurementDetermining size or amount
dimension · blueprint · schematic · drafting · miniaturization · reduction · enlargement · footprint · template · calibration
- skilled tradeselectrician, plumber, carpenter, mason, welder
modelmakingindustrial manufacturing
Large-scale goods fabrication
construction · shipbuilding · housebuilding · architecture · civil engineering
modelmakingdemolition
Deliberate structural destruction
destruction · dismantling · wrecking · disassembly · breaking down
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