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Encyclopedia > Model building
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Model building is a hobby that involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 655 KB) Work by Rama File links The following pages link to this file: Model building Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 655 KB) Work by Rama File links The following pages link to this file: Model building Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. ...


Categories of modelling include:

http://s147111894.onlinehome.us/gorysmall.swf A scale model is a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object being represented. ... Mamod live steam locomotive and train on a garden railway layout Live steam is steam under pressure, obtained by heating water in a boiler. ... A matchstick model of a steam road locomotive Matchstick models, as the name suggests are made from matches as a hobby. ... Military model is a generic term that covers scale models of many different kinds -- aircraft figures, tin soldiers ships vehicles -- but all with a military theme. ... Aircraft modeling or aeromodelling is a hobby that has been popular since the 1930s. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A model commercial vehicle is a scale model that represents a commercial vehicle -- truck (lorry), bus, etc. ... A model figure is a scale model that represents a person, either a generic figure of a type (such as World War II Luftwaffe pilot), a historical personage (such as King Henry VIII), or a fictional character (such as Conan). Model figures are sold both as kits for the enthusiast... A model military vehicle is a toy which represents a military vehicle -- tank or other armored fighting vehicle, artillery, truck (lorry), Jeep, etc. ... Model railroading (US) or Railway modelling (UK) is a hobby in which rail transport systems are modeled at a reduced scale, or ratio. ... A model rocket. ... Prisoner-of-war model at the Rosenborg Slot in Copenhagen. ...



 

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