Editing Kitbashing (section)

{{Short description|Creation of a new model by combining elements of multiple commercial kit models}}
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[[Image:Kitbashed-model-locomotive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Commercial model of an [[EMD SW9]] (left) kitbashed into a 'lookalike' of a [[Victorian Railways Y class (diesel)|Victorian Railways Y class]] (right)]]

'''Kitbashing''' or '''model bashing''' is the practice of making a new [[scale model]] by taking pieces out of kits. These pieces may be added to a custom project or to another kit. For [[Model maker|professional modelmakers]], kitbashing is used to create concept models for detailing movie [[special effects]]. Commercial model kits are a ready source of "detailing", providing any number of identical, mass-produced components that can be used to add fine detail to an existing model. Professionals often kitbash to build prototype parts which are then recreated with lightweight materials.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.space1999.org/features/ask_brianjohnson/2001-11a.html| title=Features: Ask Brian Johnson| website=Space:1999.org}}</ref>