plastic model

Assembled kit figurine

A plastic model is a scale replica assembled from injection-molded plastic parts, typically depicting vehicles, aircraft, ships, or figures.

Hobbyists glue the pieces together and often paint them: He spent weekends building plastic models of World War II fighters.

The term distinguishes these kits from diecast or wooden models.

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  • kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
  • scaleMeasure of relative size
  • hobbyRecreational leisure activity
  • glueBonding substance
  • paintColored coating substance

miniature · assembly · decal · sprue · airbrush · paint booth · figurine · diorama · cement · snap fit · styrene · hobby knife · cockpit · fuselage · weathering · detail · brush · dry brushing

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material composition

plastic modelwooden model

Timber-crafted miniature representation

paper model · cardboard model · porcelain figurine

representation vs reality

plastic modelthe real thing

Authentic original version

real thing · prototype · 3D render · virtual model · blueprint

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