What are some examples of Scale Models

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What are some examples of Scale Models

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A physical model that is geometrically similar to
an object is called a scale model (known as the
prototype). Scale models may be larger than small
prototypes like anatomical structures or
subatomic particles, but they are often smaller
than huge prototypes like cars, buildings, or
people. Mock-up is models created at the same
scale as the prototype.    Besides being used as
toys, Scale Models Makers utilize tools for
engineering design and testing, marketing, and
sales, as well as for military strategy and
special effects in movies. Many people pursue
model construction as a hobby for artistic
purposes.    Models made of metal, wood, or
plastic are called scale models. It is typically
painted with enamel, lacquer, or acrylic paints,
and decals are used for small details. They may
be assembled from scratch or using pre-made or
modified commercial kits (known as kit bashing). 
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Model prototypes represent all kinds of vehicles
(including automobiles, trains, trucks, military
vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft), structures,
and people from science fiction (such as
spaceships and robots).    Models are constructed
to scale, which is defined as the relationship
between any linear dimension on the model and its
corresponding dimension on the full-size subject
(also known as the "prototype"). Scale models
makers express the ratio with a colon (for
example, 18) or as a fraction with a slash (1/8
scale). This means that on the model, 1 inch (or
centimetre) corresponds to 8 of these units on
the prototype. The scale is commonly described in
English-speaking nations as the number of feet on
the prototype that equate to one inch on the
model, for example, 148 scale "1 inch to 4
feet," 196 scale "1 inch to 8 feet," etc. 
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Three methods can create models creating from
scratch, assembling kits, and gathering pre-built
models. The only alternative open to structural
engineers is scratch building, which among
amateurs demands the highest level of expertise,
workmanship, and time scratch builders typically
place the greatest emphasis on precision and
detail. Either "out of the box" or with changes,
kit assembly is carried out (known as "kit
bashing"). For a variety of reasons, many kit
manufacturers leave something to be desired in
terms of accuracy. However, using the kit parts
as a starting point and adding after-market
conversion kits, alternative decal sets, and some
scratch building can correct this without
requiring master craftsmanship or a significant
investment of time.  Thank You !