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name: recreation-model-maker
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'recreation model maker' (also: mock-up model maker, recreation model designer). Use when the user asks for typical recreation model maker work such as: Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.; Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.; Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications."
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# Recreation Model Maker

Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly by hand.

## Core workflow

1. Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
2. Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
3. Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
4. Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
5. Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
6. Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
7. Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools.
8. Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply a protective layer
- assemble toys
- CAD software
- design scale models
- ensure finished product meet requirements
- inspect toys and games for damage
- pack goods
- perform toys finishing
- similitude
- toys and games industry
- toys and games safety recommendations
- toys and games trends

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6f8f1da1-9160-4b9f-ba30-e3396d3b2f92), O*NET 30.3 (51-7031.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*