scratchbuildaten
scratchbuildaten is a term that emerged within hobbyist communities, particularly those focused on miniature wargaming and model making. It refers to the practice of creating models or components for gaming or display entirely from raw materials, rather than assembling them from pre-made kits or purchasing commercially available miniatures. This can involve using materials like plasticard, styrene rods, putty, wire, and salvaged components from other kits.
The term itself is a portmanteau, combining "scratch" to signify building from the ground up, and "build"
Scratchbuilding allows for a high degree of customization and uniqueness in models. Hobbyists may choose to