A scale model is a smaller or larger replica of something that accurately represents its proportions and details. It is a miniature version of the original object, designed to help understand or visualize it better. Full definition
Scale models of larger items like houses or cars for sale - not unlike those made by designers with 3D printers today - could also be printed. (newscientist.com)
The company, well known within the motor industry, produce hand - built scale models for many leading Formula 1 teams and car manufacturers. (evo.co.uk)
Students create scale models of microorganisms, compare their relative sizes, and find that microbes come in many different sizes and shapes. (bioedonline.org)