Techniques & Methods

Detailing

Adding small parts and refinements to improve model realism.

Full Definition

Detailing means adding small parts, refinements, and modifications that increase model realism. This includes grab irons, uncoupling levers, air hoses, separate brake wheels, and hundreds of other parts. Manufacturers like Details West, Cal-Scale, and A-Line provide detail parts for many applications.

Examples

•Adding wire grab irons to replace molded-on versions dramatically improves appearance

Tips & Best Practices

Start with the most visible details and work toward the less visible

Related Terms

Super-Detailing

Extensive detailing work that brings a model to the highest levels of realism.

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