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Summary

Whether you are into model ships, rockets, cars, or trains, the scale model fan will find a thread of interest in the Internet newsgroup rec.models.scale. The group is dedicated to the discussion of the hobby of scale modeling, specifically focusing on craft skills involved the making of scale models. Subscribers and lurkers will find within the newsgroup announcements of auctions of antique model kits, suggestions for the building and display of various scale models, recommendations of good model shops in various areas of the world, tips for airbrushing and painting, opinions about model building products, materials, and supplies, reflections on what hobbyists would like to see manufacturers produce, links to scale modeling websites and periodicals, and other posts related to scale model building, collecting, and crafting. If you are new to the newsgroup or the hobby, visit the FAQ to get the answers you need before making your own post. Ship model fans can visit http://home.att.net/~ShipModelFAQ/ for information.