scale model
Shrunken accurate reproduction
A scale model is a replica built proportionally smaller or larger than the original: The architect presented a scale model of the proposed building.
The dimensions maintain consistent ratios—a 1:24 scale model reduces every measurement to one twenty-fourth of actual size.
Model trains, architectural mockups, and museum dioramas are common examples.
Preliminary sculptural study
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- elevationHeight above reference point
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
floorplan · axonometric · section · presentation · mockup · landscape · structural · client
Supporting bottom structure
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- terrainLand's physical features
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
figures · backdrop · vignette · display · landscaping · rubble · vegetation · miniature
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
- glueBonding substance
- paintbrushBristled tool for applying pigment
- airbrushCompressed-air paint sprayer
tweezers · styrene · resin · etching · decals · sprue · sanding · filing
Of documented times
- locomotiveRailway pulling machine
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- warplaneMilitary combat aircraft
- vehicleMeans of transport
vessel · train · aircraft · tank · automobile · spacecraft · prototype · museum
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
- washingCleaning with liquid
- chippingBreaking into fragments
- pigmentsColor-giving compounds
- decalsAdhesive printed designs
rigging · photoetch · texture · finishing · painting · highlighting · shading · rust
Degree of correctness
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- proportionateScaled to fit properly
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- exactingDemanding great care
authentic · intricate · fine · elaborate · realistic · faithful · reference · measurements
maquette
Preliminary sculptural study
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- elevationHeight above reference point
rendering · floorplan · axonometric · section · presentation · mockup · landscape · structural · client · visualization
base
Supporting bottom structure
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- terrainLand's physical features
foliage · figures · backdrop · vignette · display · landscaping · rubble · vegetation · miniature · composition
kit
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
- glueBonding substance
- paintbrushBristled tool for applying pigment
airbrush · tweezers · styrene · resin · etching · decals · sprue · sanding · filing · molding
historical
Of documented times
- locomotiveRailway pulling machine
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- warplaneMilitary combat aircraft
vehicle · vessel · train · aircraft · tank · automobile · spacecraft · prototype · museum · exhibit
weathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
decals · rigging · photoetch · texture · finishing · painting · highlighting · shading · rust · grime
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- proportionateScaled to fit properly
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
exacting · authentic · intricate · fine · elaborate · realistic · faithful · reference · measurements · blueprints
- modelssupermodel, spokesmodel, cover girl, mannequin, neural net
- architectural modelsmaquette
- model airplanespropeller, fuselage, wings, balsa wood, cockpit
- aircraftairplane, airliner, airplanes, plane, biplane
- miniaturesminiatures, figurines, figurine, miniature sculptures, dollhouses
- museum exhibitsscience exhibit, dinosaur skeleton, interactive exhibit, art displays, fossil exhibit
scale modelfull-size
At actual dimensions
full-scale · actual size · life-size · scale · real thing
scale modelthe real thing
Authentic original version
production model · finished product · real McCoy · genuine article
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