What does "modelmaker" mean?

One who builds models, especially scale models.; One who does so avocationally as a hobby.

What is a synonym for "modelmaker"?

Common synonyms include: modeler, scale modeler.

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Noun

1
One who builds models, especially scale models.; One who does so avocationally as a hobby.
"His father was a locally renowned modelmaker whose model cars and airplanes were on display in his barbershop for many years."
2
One who builds models, especially scale models.; One who does so vocationally in industry. dated
"Near-synonym: scale modeler"

"His father was a locally renowned modelmaker whose model cars and airplanes were on display in his barbershop for many years."

From model + maker.

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