Wooden model making involves reducing a real structure to certain proportions to create a replica as realistically as possible using wood. Model making is often confused with model building, but there is actually a very clear difference between the two. Models are mainly created to allow visualization and understanding of the final version of ongoing projects. Model making, on the other hand, involves creating a representation as faithful as possible to an existing structure, with all its details. Wooden model making can be done for different categories of structures. For example, when creating a model of a historic building, a detailed study of all the elements of the building is carried out to design a model as faithful as possible to reality. People experienced in model making procure the necessary materials and build the model according to a specific plan. Working according to a plan requires experience and skill. For beginners in model making, prefabricated kits are available that allow building a model following the instructions provided in the manual included in the kit. However, buying a kit does not mean that everything is ready and only needs to be assembled. Building a model from a kit also requires the creativity and effort of the person, in addition to the instructions provided in the guide. That's why starting with a prefabricated model kit makes building the model easier. For models built according to a plan, it is important to know the materials and have experience in their assembly. The choice of materials is crucial in building models according to a plan. For the model to be durable and long-lasting, the materials must be of quality and solid. Otherwise, the model could be affected by environmental conditions during exhibition and could deteriorate. Wood, due to its durability, allows the wooden model to withstand exposure without being damaged. That's why wood is widely preferred in model construction. Additionally, to make the model as realistic as possible, wood is often chosen and can be painted with acrylic paint sets if needed. The addition of sound, light, and water effects to make the exhibited models as faithful as possible to reality are contemporary technological works that attract attention and increase their appeal.
