Get Your Matchstick model on TV

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

Stop playing with fire.

It is not November the 5th yet.

regards David

[John ShepherdParticipant @johnshepherd38883]

David

My aversion to matchstick modelling is that it used to be a popular hobby in prisons. Wrongly, I know but my first reaction to a matchstick model is an association with prison. (Yes I did some time in prison many years ago but I had a key and could go home every day). On the plus side I saw some incredibly detailed models, ingeniously made with the most basic tools and materials. The best ones in my opinion where the ones that used matches with the burnt ends left on. Plain matches without a head could be bought in and although this allowed bigger models to be made because of availability of raw materials, they lacked character.

[Ompa OmpaParticipant @ompaompa11814]

So, how is it that the comment from John Shepherd, which references prisons and matchstick models remains for all to see where the comment I made, again regarding prison life and the use of matchstich modelling for therapy seems to have been censored!! Is it a case of 'the cap not fitting'?

[Ompa OmpaParticipant @ompaompa11814]

Sorry, I missed seeing it in the early morning sunlight here on the Island of Greece, apologies to all concerned

[Gordon WassParticipant @gordonwass]

My first thought was little model cars and such but I now see that matchsticks are used. Trouble might be that no one uses matches now. As a smoker and wood stove owner I haven't seen a match for years. Cutting up wood into little bits and then glueing them back together seems a bit OTT.

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Time was you could spot an old lag by the matchstick-encrusted Golden Virginia tin.

Neil

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

I have not censored anything.

regards David

[Ian PParticipant @ianp]

 

Hi There

I have not censored anything.

regards David

 

Edited By Ian Phillips on 14/10/2013 10:29:57

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