model (oneself or something) on (someone or something else)
To use something or someone as the basis, inspiration, or example for how something or oneself should be. They're modeling the experimental plan on similar systems already being used to great effect in Norway and Sweden.I've always tried to model myself on Albert Einstein in how I organize my life and work.
model someone on someone
and model something on something
to use something as a pattern for something; to use someone as a pattern for someone. I will model my house on the house we saw in the Mediterranean.She tried to model herself on her mother.
model on
v.
To form, develop, or found something on the basis of something else: The architect modeled the plans for the new school on a beautiful old building.