scalemodeling

noun

UK /ˈskeɪl ˌmɒdəlɪŋ/

US /ˈskeɪl ˌmɑːdəlɪŋ/

Scale modeling is the fun hobby of building small copies of real things, like cars or planes, from kits.

My uncle spends his weekends doing scale modeling, and his tiny airplanes look just like the real ones.

SYNONYMS

model building model making miniature modeling kit building

RELATED WORDS

model kit miniature diorama hobby plastic model

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The practice of making accurate small copies of objects to a fixed ratio for study or display.

Engineers used scale modeling to test how the new bridge would handle strong winds.

3. The activity of assembling and painting miniature figures for games or collecting.

He got into scale modeling after painting tiny soldiers for his tabletop battles.

4. A school project method where students build a smaller version of something to show how it works.

For the science fair, her scale modeling of the solar system hung from the classroom ceiling.