Modeling Terminology
Honoturtle
10-15-2003, 04:13 AM
There seem to have a lot of question on what certain terms mean, so here is a thread where we shall add what the meaning is to certain terms related to modeling and even the forum in general! :D
Add anything appropriate with a written definition.. I'll start by adding a few off the top of my head..
FLASH - Excess/unwanted plastic that is attached to parts/trees.
ORANGE PEEL - Paint condition where the surface resembles the skin of an orange.
LHS - acronym for Local Hobby Shop.
CURBSIDE - Model kit that has no engine detail besides what is shown on the underside/chassis.
IMO - acronym for In My Opinion.
FYI - acronym for For Your Information.
Go ahead and add or even add to/correct what I've/others will add!
Add anything appropriate with a written definition.. I'll start by adding a few off the top of my head..
FLASH - Excess/unwanted plastic that is attached to parts/trees.
ORANGE PEEL - Paint condition where the surface resembles the skin of an orange.
LHS - acronym for Local Hobby Shop.
CURBSIDE - Model kit that has no engine detail besides what is shown on the underside/chassis.
IMO - acronym for In My Opinion.
FYI - acronym for For Your Information.
Go ahead and add or even add to/correct what I've/others will add!
skypie
10-15-2003, 05:00 AM
Frosties - Fogging of cheap glue used in building kit :iceslolan :nono:
Well thats all i know...
oh yea im new here. i'll think about posting up my model cars.
Nissan: R34 Vspec ,White 32,Penzoil 34, Cedric (wide body & fat lips)
Mitsubishi : Evo VII
Mazda: RX7 R1
just tell me if you'd like to se them :)
Well thats all i know...
oh yea im new here. i'll think about posting up my model cars.
Nissan: R34 Vspec ,White 32,Penzoil 34, Cedric (wide body & fat lips)
Mitsubishi : Evo VII
Mazda: RX7 R1
just tell me if you'd like to se them :)
Ferrari TR
10-15-2003, 05:30 PM
RTFM: Read the "fine" instructions
:p
:p
Honoturtle
10-16-2003, 02:51 AM
come on guys... I know everyone knows something that isn't included.. don't be afraid to share your knowledge.. :nono:
Sebstar
10-16-2003, 02:57 AM
pwned = owned
wet & dry paper = pretty much sand paper, abbrasives, whatever you might call them. I was quite confused when I first came here on what it meant...
GJ = good job
wtf = what the f***
pman shine = the shine you get when your models look as good as primera man's
wet & dry paper = pretty much sand paper, abbrasives, whatever you might call them. I was quite confused when I first came here on what it meant...
GJ = good job
wtf = what the f***
pman shine = the shine you get when your models look as good as primera man's
jeffsgotaciv98
10-16-2003, 09:37 AM
WIP=work in progress. :grinno:
deedlit
10-16-2003, 10:24 AM
SCRATCH: something that doesn't exist as a kit and that you are creating yourself
BMF: Bare Metal Foil
CF: Carbon fiber
BMF: Bare Metal Foil
CF: Carbon fiber
scaleracecars
10-16-2003, 12:31 PM
There seem to have a lot of question on what certain terms mean, so here is a thread where we shall add what the meaning is to certain terms related to modeling and even the forum in general! :D
Add anything appropriate with a written definition.. I'll start by adding a few off the top of my head..
FLASH - Excess/unwanted plastic that is attached to parts/trees.
ORANGE PEEL - Paint condition where the surface resembles the skin of an orange.
LHS - acronym for Local Hobby Shop.
CURBSIDE - Model kit that has no engine detail besides what is shown on the underside/chassis.
IMO - acronym for In My Opinion.
FYI - acronym for For Your Information.
Go ahead and add or even add to/correct what I've/others will add!
Curbside is as a car is seen on the "curb". As such there is not a requirement for any underside detail. An example are most 1/43 kits which have a flat chassis plate on the bottom and nothing but a tail pipe extension out the back. All doors, hood, trunk etc.. closed.
as soon as you open a door etc.. it is no longer curbside even if there is no engine.
Add anything appropriate with a written definition.. I'll start by adding a few off the top of my head..
FLASH - Excess/unwanted plastic that is attached to parts/trees.
ORANGE PEEL - Paint condition where the surface resembles the skin of an orange.
LHS - acronym for Local Hobby Shop.
CURBSIDE - Model kit that has no engine detail besides what is shown on the underside/chassis.
IMO - acronym for In My Opinion.
FYI - acronym for For Your Information.
Go ahead and add or even add to/correct what I've/others will add!
Curbside is as a car is seen on the "curb". As such there is not a requirement for any underside detail. An example are most 1/43 kits which have a flat chassis plate on the bottom and nothing but a tail pipe extension out the back. All doors, hood, trunk etc.. closed.
as soon as you open a door etc.. it is no longer curbside even if there is no engine.
fujimituner235
10-16-2003, 01:04 PM
HBITS= HiroBoy is the SH*T
Integra14
10-16-2003, 02:50 PM
btw: by the way
OMG: Oh my god
OMFGTIA: O my f****** god that is amazing! ;)
rofl: rolling on the floor laughin
fart can: extremely large muffler
OMG: Oh my god
OMFGTIA: O my f****** god that is amazing! ;)
rofl: rolling on the floor laughin
fart can: extremely large muffler
CamaroSSBoy346
10-26-2003, 03:11 PM
non relevaint to model cars but
Teh= Ghetto for The (kinda like pwned = owned)
Owned = somehow mentally or physically abused that is found amusing by others
ROTFLMFAO= Rolling On Teh Floor Laughing My Fat (fucking) Ass Off
(Most of us know this except some n00bz)
Noobie/n00bz = new to AF
AF= Automotive Forums
FD3S=90'S RX-7
FC3S=80'S RX-7
R32=80'S Skyline
R33=90's Skyline
R34=Current Skyline
Drifting=Controlled sliding (I know someone else is going to say something about this)
Apexi; HKS; GReddy; C-West; Blitz etc.= 1:1 Car tuners
FMIC= Frount Mount Intercooler
TMIC= Top Mount Intercooler
WRC= World Rally Championship
ITR=Integra Type R
Teh= Ghetto for The (kinda like pwned = owned)
Owned = somehow mentally or physically abused that is found amusing by others
ROTFLMFAO= Rolling On Teh Floor Laughing My Fat (fucking) Ass Off
(Most of us know this except some n00bz)
Noobie/n00bz = new to AF
AF= Automotive Forums
FD3S=90'S RX-7
FC3S=80'S RX-7
R32=80'S Skyline
R33=90's Skyline
R34=Current Skyline
Drifting=Controlled sliding (I know someone else is going to say something about this)
Apexi; HKS; GReddy; C-West; Blitz etc.= 1:1 Car tuners
FMIC= Frount Mount Intercooler
TMIC= Top Mount Intercooler
WRC= World Rally Championship
ITR=Integra Type R
Kasso
10-26-2003, 03:42 PM
flocking - using material to resemble a carpeted interior
hatch - car with a hatchback
fastback - rear styling that is on a 240SX
hatch - car with a hatchback
fastback - rear styling that is on a 240SX
Jumpman_Z
10-26-2003, 11:59 PM
Here's all the stuff I can think of right now
MIB- Mint in box
MISB- Mint in box
Car terms
BOV- Blow off valve
JZA80- 1993-1998 Supra, or MKIV Supra
S13- 1989-1993 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
S14- 1995-1998 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
S15- 1999-2002 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
Z31- First generation Nissan 300ZX
Z32- Second generation Nissan 300ZX
Z33- Nissan 350Z
ZED- Any Nissan Z car
AE86- 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla
Hachiroku- 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla
Other
AFALK
MIB- Mint in box
MISB- Mint in box
Car terms
BOV- Blow off valve
JZA80- 1993-1998 Supra, or MKIV Supra
S13- 1989-1993 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
S14- 1995-1998 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
S15- 1999-2002 Nissan 240SX/Silvia
Z31- First generation Nissan 300ZX
Z32- Second generation Nissan 300ZX
Z33- Nissan 350Z
ZED- Any Nissan Z car
AE86- 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla
Hachiroku- 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla
Other
AFALK
DSM-Mark
10-27-2003, 12:22 AM
HLJ - Hobby Link Japan (www.hlj.com)
HS - HobbySearch (www.1999.co.jp)
Slammed/dropped - lowering a car's stance front and back, usually very low, with suspension modifications
Chopped - Lowering the height of the roof by shortening the A, B, C and sometimes D pillars
A pillar - post between the windshield and door window
B pillar - post between front door window and rear side window
C pillar - post between rear side window and back glass
D pillar - basically only used with station wagons
Channelled - Lowering a car's beltline by taking out a thin section of the body all around the car.
Sectioned - shortening a car by taking out a vertical section anywhere along the car.
Frenched - Recessing or flush-fitting something that normally sticks out.
Smoothed/shaved - Removing door handles, water drip rails, etc that stick out the side of the body.
etc., etc.
TS - Tamiya Spray. Tamiya's spray paints are designated with both a name and a number (eg "TS-30 Silver Leaf")
X - Designation for Tamiya bottles of paint, both acrylic and enamel (eg X - 1 Gloss Black)
XF - Similar to 'X', but for their flat paint lineup (eg XF-1 Flat Black)
Styrene - used to fabricate your own parts, basically bulk plastic. Can be bought at any hobby shop.
That's all for now........
HS - HobbySearch (www.1999.co.jp)
Slammed/dropped - lowering a car's stance front and back, usually very low, with suspension modifications
Chopped - Lowering the height of the roof by shortening the A, B, C and sometimes D pillars
A pillar - post between the windshield and door window
B pillar - post between front door window and rear side window
C pillar - post between rear side window and back glass
D pillar - basically only used with station wagons
Channelled - Lowering a car's beltline by taking out a thin section of the body all around the car.
Sectioned - shortening a car by taking out a vertical section anywhere along the car.
Frenched - Recessing or flush-fitting something that normally sticks out.
Smoothed/shaved - Removing door handles, water drip rails, etc that stick out the side of the body.
etc., etc.
TS - Tamiya Spray. Tamiya's spray paints are designated with both a name and a number (eg "TS-30 Silver Leaf")
X - Designation for Tamiya bottles of paint, both acrylic and enamel (eg X - 1 Gloss Black)
XF - Similar to 'X', but for their flat paint lineup (eg XF-1 Flat Black)
Styrene - used to fabricate your own parts, basically bulk plastic. Can be bought at any hobby shop.
That's all for now........
spoolin12
10-27-2003, 12:24 AM
OOP- out of production
HK- Hong Kong
Thats all i can think of lol :P
HK- Hong Kong
Thats all i can think of lol :P
Hiroboy
10-27-2003, 02:29 AM
SAS = Scale Auto Style = http://www.scaleautostyle.com
elvinKee
10-27-2003, 11:10 AM
Frosties - Fogging of cheap glue used in building kit :iceslolan :nono:
Well thats all i know...
oh yea im new here. i'll think about posting up my model cars.
Nissan: R34 Vspec ,White 32,Penzoil 34, Cedric (wide body & fat lips)
Mitsubishi : Evo VII
Mazda: RX7 R1
just tell me if you'd like to se them :)
i would like to see all your project!!thankS
Well thats all i know...
oh yea im new here. i'll think about posting up my model cars.
Nissan: R34 Vspec ,White 32,Penzoil 34, Cedric (wide body & fat lips)
Mitsubishi : Evo VII
Mazda: RX7 R1
just tell me if you'd like to se them :)
i would like to see all your project!!thankS
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