ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Plastic model

Okay kiddo, so a plastic model is like a puzzle that you get to build with your hands. But instead of being made of paper or wood, it's made of plastic.

You start out by picking a model that you want to build. It could be a car, a plane, a ship, or even a robot! Once you have your model, you'll find a big sheet of plastic pieces that will make up all the different parts of your model.

Now, you'll need to carefully cut out each piece from the sheet of plastic. Some pieces might be really small, so you'll need to be extra careful not to lose them or accidentally break them.

After you have all your pieces cut out, it's time to start building. You'll follow the instructions that come with your model to put all the pieces together. Some models may be more complicated than others, so it might take some time and patience to get everything just right.

Once you've put all the pieces together, you might decide to paint your model to give it some color. You could even add stickers or decals to make it look really cool!

When you're all done, you'll have your very own plastic model that you made yourself. It's a great feeling to see something you built with your own hands!