A physical model or scaled replica of something (used for display, design mock-ups, or hobby models).
建築の授業で町の模型を作った。
In architecture class we made a model of the town.
彼は鉄道の模型を集めるのが趣味だ。
He collects model trains as a hobby.
展示室に製品の精巧な模型が並んでいた。
The exhibition room displayed finely crafted models of the products.