model

A scaled version of a vehicle, building, or location. Common examples include cars, tanks, trains, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft. They can either be played as toys or collected as part of a set.

Use model building for the act of building a model kit.

Use figure for models based on characters, mecha, or people. Use modeling for fashion models and artist's models.

Examples

model kit

model ship

model airplane

model tank

See also

• figure
• model building
• miniature
• toy car