Kitbashing

It is not uncommon for parts to be cut and filed into shapes leaving gaps that are later filled with putty to hide defects.

The Toronto sculptor Kim Adams has used HO gauge freight cars, containers, detail parts, figures and scenery to create artistic landscapes.

An important aspect of kitbashing in model railroading is the reconfiguration of structure kits, most often to fit the geometry of a specific space.

Another application is to use the wall parts to create a "flat", or shallow relief model to be displayed against the backdrop.

Plain sheet styrene or other material is typically added to the rear to strengthen the resulting model.