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Making models can range from the simple assembly according to a manual
of pre-designed kits of aircraft, cars or ships, to the creation from
scratch of models of buildings, machines or other artifacts.
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Model
makers use a wide variety of materials; in addition to the more
obvious metal, plastic and wood work, there are highly complex models created from
match sticks (eg ships in bottles), shells and stones.
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Textile models such as soft toys
are included under other textile crafts.
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Some kinds of model making
(aircraft, boats, soldiers, etc) are linked to other
hobbies or interest in local or national history.
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Airfix Collectors Club www.djairfix.freeserve.co.uk/
Airfix Models www.airfix.com/
See also organisations for model enthusiasts under miscellaneous
hobbies.
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See magazines for model enthusiasts under miscellaneous
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Find a local model making group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education
centre.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of model making.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Simple model making is easy to take up, especially if you have some
instructions, and models can be made by people of all ages and both sexes.
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Most people make their models at home as an activity on their
own.
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Some belong to groups of enthusiasts, especially where the
model making reflects a wider interest such as flying model aircraft,
sailing boats or
enthusiasm for old cars.
Equipment or clothing
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Materials with which to make the model are essential, together with
tools for cutting and shaping, glues and paints and other decorative
products.
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Pre-prepared kits are an easy way to get started (see eg Airfix
above).
A place or facilities
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