1. a person who builds or designs scale models, especially of ships, aircraft, or architectural structures
Usage: common in hobby and professional contexts

Examples

• The modelist spent months constructing a detailed replica of a 19th-century sailing ship.
• She is a skilled modelist who specializes in architectural models for urban planning projects.
• The competition attracted modelers and modelists from around the world.
• As a dedicated modelist, he has won several awards for his intricate aircraft designs.
• The museum hired a professional modelist to create historical building replicas for the exhibit.