scale model

noun

: a small but exact copy
a scale model of a ship

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So far, a 1/6th scale model of Polaris has flown, with a full-sized prototype scheduled to fly in 2027 and passenger service expected by 2030. New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025 Executing this 1:8 scale model involved 3,000 hours of development time in collaboration with Ferrari’s Maranello team, and each example requires 300 hours of hand assembly. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024

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“Scale model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scale%20model. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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