plastic model
nounUK /ˈplæstɪk ˈmɒdl/
US /ˈplæstɪk ˈmɑːdl/
A small toy you build from plastic pieces to look like a real thing.
He spent the afternoon building a plastic model of a fighter jet.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small-scale plastic replica used for display or collecting.
His shelf is full of plastic models of classic cars.
3. A simplified plastic representation used in teaching or design.
The engineer showed the plastic model of the new pump to the class.
4. A type of hobby involving assembling and painting plastic kits.
Plastic models have been his favorite hobby since childhood.