Scale Modeling Glossary of Terms

[blueboost]

I was having a laugh after reading something similar for "mechanics tools". so I came up with a few for modelers. Add some that you come up with!


model glue- used to create a white haze on clear parts. Also used to bind wheels and other movable parts together, as well as permanently staining fabric.

airbrush- used to overspray paint onto various items in your workspace. Atomizes paint so that the mist can settle on random objects of value.

air compressor- used to exercise eardrums. Perfect for getting rapid police assistance in apartment homes.

paint brush- used to give the appearance of hair or even fur on your models. Detail brushes can also be used to get tiny dots of paint on small parts that surround the piece you are currently trying to paint.

enamel paint- in bottle form this is used to paint your hands, clothes, and spill onto modeling directions and other supplies. In rattle can form they are used to create orange peel and shoot paint sideways.

primer- used to melt models, also to react and bubble up future layers of paint.

X-acto- used to cut deep crooked lines around areas you are currently trying to score. Used to create tendon viewing areas on your finger tips.

sand paper- used to create fine styrene dust, also known as vitamins for your lungs. Can also be used to remove small details around areas currently being sanded.

thinner- used to end up on finished surfaces and pieces that were painted and put to the side to dry.

toothpick- used to play "hide and go stab yourself in the foot"

[quadzero]

tweezers-small instrument used for studying the ballistic properties of tiny plastic parts as they are launched into oblivion.

[malsheem]

Originally Posted by quadzero

tweezers-small instrument used for studying the ballistic properties of tiny plastic parts as they are launched into oblivion.

Perfect definition. I love it.

[quadzero]

ca glue- A magical substance for introducing others to the hobby by getting your spouse to carefully cut your fingers free from the desk after you have been shouting for help for 40 minutes.
pin vise-A surgical instrument for drawing blood samples from your fingertips. Helpful for determining coffee, midnite oil, sugar, model glue, and paint content in your system.

sorry, couldnt resist that one.

[CamaroSSBoy346]

Cutters: Used for cuttin parts off of sprues, and sending them flying behind the work bench, or into the rug.
The Carpet: Works great for soaking up spilled, wet paint. Also works good as a parts magnet... although the pieces may never be found again.
Dremel: Used for cutting, or sanding parts. Normally sending them into oblivion, and grinding off the hard earned calis's on your fingers.

[hyobum]

Microsol - Vineger

[D_LaMz]

Webcam/ Phonecam - used to show everyone great pics of your car.

[klutz_100]

Very creative and funny - thanks for the entertainment

"Tweezers" and "Sandpaper" are my favourites - they are just soooooo true!! (maybe they should be added to the FAQs?

It's good to be able to laugh at your own mishaps!
Lets have some more blueboost and quadzero!!

[quadzero]

BMF-this super thin adhesive backed material is used for creating realistic chrome balls any cat would be proud to play with.

PE parts- delicate intricate aftermarket parts used for holding huge globs of ca glue in place while it cures.

rubbing compound- a paste that is used for removing blemishes in the paint such as orange peel, dust, fingerprints, ca glue, and/or cat hair and exposes the bare plastic in preparation for a soaking in brake fluid or oven cleaner so the part can be repainted all over.

(ok, i have no life, rats)

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by D_LaMz

Webcam/ Phonecam - used to show everyone great pics of your car.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by hyobum

Microsol - Vineger

Tamiya Acrylic Thinner-Overpriced Rubbing Alcohol

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

Tamiya Acrylic Thinner-Overpriced Rubbing Alcohol

TS-13 - Handy sized aerosol alternative to CSC. Can also be used to effectively remove paint from panel lines.

weredafukitgo! - Modeler's chant used to celebrate the ritualistic phenomeon of transplacement of the smallest parts detached from the sprue from the here and now into the never never land. (e.g my Dino 246GT gear lever)

Stash - 1. archaic banking term. More commonly known as overdraft; 2. The name for an assortment of boxes containing cheap pieces of plastic which have been purchased for exorbitant prices at web based auction houses for their rarity value as collectors items. It is a well known fact that at least 50% of these stashisms will be re-released by the manufacturer within 6 months of purchase.

[hyobum]

Bottled paint - Comes in various volumes from 10ml to 30ml, usually used to hold paint. Mostly used to frustrate user by leaving paint in the threads of the cap therefore drying and sealing the bottle. Blisters on hands may be induced.

Airbrush propellant cans - Often mistaken as airbrush propellant, but if used correctly, by holding the can upside down, will freeze many small objects with ease.

Foot - The ultimate tool used for obliterating plastic parts that have found it's way to the floor.

[bigfrit]

Pet often referred to when looking for lost parts, these animals (often mammals) have a natural urge to find and ingurgitate them. Pet's are a modeler's best friend.

Fumes Modeler's real reason to be painting. Fumes give modeler's what they call "a buzz". May cause heavy dependency.

Hands Often mistaken for cutting mats. A modeler can be recognised by so called "modeler's hands"

Modeler's hands Beginning modeler's hands have most of their digits still hanging. Average modelers suffer from permanent marks of irreversable paint incidents. The solution is using a metal brush on these to get rid of any unwanted pigmentation. Also, modeler's hands can be diagnosed by deep cuts in the thumb-area, causing spontaneous bleeds.

Box Hogging Term originated from psychology. Can be mistaken for obsessive compulsive purchasing. Is in fact obsessive compulsive purchasing. Modelers from all grades tend to buy more then they can consume. Close related to Binge shopping.

Local Hobby Shop, or LHS Providers, dealers of the modeler. These dealers are often consulted to get rid of Obsessive compulsive purchasing (see box hogging), with the opposite result.

Panel lines recurring problems with molding process. Average builders get around those by spraying an amount of paint over these, thus covering these mistakes in the original kit.

Weathering Technique used to cover up flaws in past modeling steps.

Build plan or instructions Inside joke that keeps coming back in every manufacturer's boxes. These are used to mislead builders. Often neglected by above-average users and used as cutting mat or paint-mixing apparel.

Life (As in; get a life) = modeling

Modeling see: life, addiction

Awesome random comment, see "great"


super thread guys!

hehe, we should make a sticky grouping all stuffs!

Oli

[freakmech]

Online Forums: Used to procrastinate builds or develope delusions of grandeur, often developing into n00b bashing syndrome. Also useful for finding OOP kits you cant locate but will pay high dollar for. see E-bay

Tamiya Warfare: Tactic used by top model manufactures to force consumers to buy "detail sets" to achieve same quality they did from kits two years ago, only to turn more profit then before and spend less on tooling.