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Model furniture making is as it says, replicating furniture in a scaled down version of the original, be it a chair, table, or cupboard unit or anything else commonly assembled with carpentry skills.

Popularity
There are a number of clubs around though not that many and usually comes under the banner of Miniature Modelling.

Location
The results of peoples labour in these fine pieces can be found at Local fairs, country shows and Major Exhibitions.

Age
If you have the tools and the ability with dedications to reproduce, then any age is possible and never to young to start. Mainly though this is usually attributed to the more mature person possibly with a cabinet makers background.

Ability
Model furniture making requires the same skills as making full sized furniture. It involves wood preparation, making mortise and tenon, and dovetail joints. Wax polishing, varnishing and french polishing skills are also required.

Description
Model furniture making, or miniature furniture reproduction is the duplication of all carpentry techniques on a much smaller scale. Most Models are adapted to 1/12th scale and some 1/24th. Though this is not a standard, it is an unofficial recognised standard amongst those that do the art. Modelling of this nature is very precise and the knowledge of woods and grain flow is much more important for joint creation, finished effect and stability.

Dedication
The dedication in this art form is more patience than anything else, as the intricacies involved, especially making joints like dovetailing can be very trying because of grain in the timbers. Hence hardwoods being used in a lot of cases like Mahogany.

Potential
There are many places of potential to show off your art form and to share with fellow modellers such as Fairs and National Exhibitions where you can enter rewarding competitions. Modelling of this caliber is also very useful for film props activity.

Closely Related Activities
All aspects of carpentry are related in this activity as well as fabrication and finishing techniques.

Cost
The actual cost of material is very minimal, but the tools would be your single most expense and is dependant on what you need and are prepared to pay. Most people who take up this hobby, are usually qualified persons, having most of the tools already needed.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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