Model making

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Modeling, in a general sense, is an artisanal activity that consists in the creation of scale models, using various techniques, which will then have the function of acting as a "model" for an industrial production or in a playful environment as in model making proper.

The figure of the artisan model maker is now disappearing, replaced by numerical control machines powered by data on the piece to be reproduced deriving from a CAD.

Model making, in a common sense, is also a hobby that consists of constructing and possibly conducting (dynamic modeling) miniature reproductions of machines, people or buildings. It draws its origins from the habit of certain artisans of the past centuries, especially furniture makers, to build small-scale specimens of their products, in order to have them viewed by the customer (without therefore making them first) before receiving the order.

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Model making as a prototype

The scale of representation is important for the quality of the model. With the scale you can recognize the size of the model compared to the original. The most varied materials can be used to create a model, depending on the use of the model itself and the cost.

 

Model making as a hobby

The hobby of model making uses static or dynamic models built with materials such as plastic, cardboard, paper, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, brass, steel. For example, static and dynamic model cars, rocket models, model boats, model airplanes, model trains. With the use of radio control they can move, making the model dynamic.

 

Main categories

• Architecture (Buildings and civil constructions; Military buildings and constructions)

• Aircraft (Static model aircraft; Dynamic model aircraft​)

• Model rocketing (Water rockets, etc)

• Ships (Static naval modeling; Dynamic naval modeling)

• Trains (Dynamic model railways; Static model railways)

• Vehicles (Static car modeling; Dynamic automotive modeling; Static motorcycle modeling; Dynamic motorcycle modeling; Truck Modeling; Tank modeling; Modeling of work vehicles; Cable car modeling)

• Dioramas (Plastic; Case of the dolls)

• Figurinism (Action figure; Toy soldiers; Miniature; Famous people; Various characters

• Other (Free Lance Modeling)

 

Agonism

With the use of radio controls the dynamic model allows competitive activity. For example the Modell Truck Trial, for trucks. Dynamic model aircraft with various categories. Model ships with racing motorboats, such as the ECO-IDC.

 

Proud

• In Austria, the Modellbau-Messe presents itself at the end of October at Messe Wien.

• The miniature representation of Istanbul, the largest in the world, in the Beyoğlu district, covering an area of ​​6 hectares (Miniatürk).

 

Scientific modeling

In museums and universities, modeling is used in the technical-scientific field for the representation of physical reality, on a reduced or larger scale, with static or dynamic, functional models. An example are the reconstructions of anatomy, human and animal, on a 1: 1 scale.

Model making is also practiced in schools in the creation of prototypes that highlight the fundamental concepts of electronics, electrical engineering and information technology.

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FCO wants to share this passion by taking as a reference point some existing models (photos) and developing, through right collaborations, customized models.