randy@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (Longshot) (12/08/89)
[Examining our spool directory, I was led to believe this did not succeed the first time] With the existence of rec.models.rc and rec.models.rockets, I would like to suggest a group called rec.models, for the discussion of the hobby of scale modelling. What I would like to see is an unmoderated newsgroup, devoted to the discussion of the building and finishing of model kits. I am not suggesting limiting it to wood or plastic, or scratch-built. I would like to see an open forum. Modelling is a rewarding hobby, to those whom it interests. From my association with the Oklahoma Historical Modelers Society (OHMS) and IPMS, I have learned an incredible amount in just the past 4 months or so. Modelling is one of those hobbies where the exchange of ideas and experience is an absolute must, especially to beginners. If there is sufficient interest, I feel certain there would be sufficient discussion material. So, please let me hear your comments. Randy -- Randy J. Ray University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus (405)/325-5370 !chinet!uokmax!randy randy@uokmax.uucp randy@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu "...and he who made kittens put snakes in the grass..." -- Jethro Tull -=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*-=*
jeffm@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (Jeff Medcalf) (12/09/89)
I would like to see the creation of rec.models. It would give me a group
in which to discuss models.
I am mostly a kit modeller, and want to move into scratchbuilding on a larger
scale. To do so, I would need a lot of help with technique. Rec.models would
be perfect for getting such needed tips.
The directory is there: let's use it!
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In article <1989Dec8.095308.12605@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu> Longshot (randy@uokmax.UUCP) writes: >With the existence of rec.models.rc and rec.models.rockets, I would like to >suggest a group called rec.models, for [...] the hobby of scale modelling. I think rec.models.misc would be better: we already have two leaf-nodes, and a misc group would provide a place for other discussions to start in without each new sub-interest starting a new froup. Disclaimer: I have no interest in modelling. -Dan Veditz uunet!ashtate!dveditz dveditz@ashtate.A-T.COM
gary@sci34hub.UUCP (Gary Heston) (12/12/89)
In article <1989Dec9.002745.5075@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu>, jeffm@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (Jeff Medcalf) writes: > I would like to see the creation of rec.models. [ .... ] > I am mostly a kit modeller, and want to move into scratchbuilding on a larger > scale. To do so, I would need a lot of help with technique. Rec.models would > be perfect for getting such needed tips. Since this group would be primarily about building models, I think a more appropriate name would be rec.models.building (mainly because the only other term I could think of offhand was "construction", which is a little long). This would clarify the groups' purpose, as well as avoiding extraneous material in the middle of discussions about which brand of covering is best, or whatever. > The directory is there: let's use it! A directory does not a group make; a new directory for this purpose won't impact the world significantly. $SPOOLDIR/rec/models will be there in any case; let's leave it open for people to discover that this is about modeling as a hobby rather than a profession of displaying clothing.... :-) > Jeff Medcalf jeffm@uokmax.{uucp|ecn.uoknor.edu} !chinet!uokmax!jeffm -- Gary Heston { uunet!sci34hub!gary } System Mismanager SCI Technology, Inc. OEM Products Department (i.e., computers) Hestons' First Law: I qualify virtually everything I say.
wbt@cbnews.ATT.COM (William B. Thacker) (12/12/89)
In article <476@sci34hub.UUCP> gary@sci34hub.UUCP (Gary Heston) writes: >In article <1989Dec9.002745.5075@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu>, jeffm@uokmax.ecn.uoknor.edu (Jeff Medcalf) writes: > >> I would like to see the creation of rec.models. [ .... ] > >Since this group would be primarily about building models, I think a more >appropriate name would be rec.models.building (mainly because the only other >term I could think of offhand was "construction", which is a little long). >This would clarify the groups' purpose, as well as avoiding extraneous >material in the middle of discussions about which brand of covering is >best, or whatever. I disagree. First, the name's long and unappealing. If you're worried about confusion, then consider that a reader seeing "rec.models.rc" and "rec.models.rocket" will assume rec.models.building is for model buildings, maybe architectural modelling. Further, r.m.b is redundant, wouldn't you say ? The whole idea of modelling is to build something. I think rec.models.misc is the best choice. I've always felt each branch in the heirarchy should have a misc group. Consider "rec.models.misc" as the basis, and that rc and rockets have already spawned SIGs. Theoretically (though I doubt there's currently interest), there could eventually be rec.models.plastic, rec.models.scratchbuilt, rec.models.diorama, etc. - - - - - - - - valuable coupon - - - - - - - clip and save - - - - - - - - Bill Thacker AT&T Network Systems - Columbus wbt@cbnews.att.com Black Holes are where God is dividing by zero