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Overview
Recreation model makers design and build scale models by hand from materials such as plastic, wood, wax, metal and glass for toys, games, displays or prototypes.
In job descriptions, look for scale models, CAD drawings, toy assembly, surface finishing, protective layers, wood or plastic work, damage inspection and product safety requirements.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Recreation model maker work is usually bench-based craft work with drawings, scale decisions, small parts and careful finishing. The model may start in CAD, then move through hand cutting, assembly, surface smoothing, coating and damage checks before packing or display.
Skills and specialization
Useful depth comes from understanding scale, CAD software, toy and games safety recommendations, and how plastic, wood, wax, metal or glass behave at small sizes. Specialization can lean toward wooden models, plastic finishing, metal parts, toy prototypes or display models.
Salary context
Pay should be understood through material complexity, finish quality, independence and whether the role includes design decisions or mainly assembly. Work that combines CAD, precise hand finishing and product inspection is different from simple packing or routine toy assembly.
Career paths
A path can start with model assembly or finishing and move toward model design, prototype building, workshop coordination, product inspection or a specialist material area such as wood, plastic or metal model parts.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the model type, materials, scale requirements, drawing tools and finishing standard. A clear advert separates recreation model making from general carpentry, toy retail or broad craft production.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Model Makers, Wood
51-7031.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Cabinet-makers and related workers (7522)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6f8f1da1-9160-4b9f-ba30-e3396d3b2f92 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7522.7 |
| ISCO group | 7522 |
| Concept type | Occupation |