Figure 1.--A popular activity for most boys is model building. Many schools have special rooms set up where the boys can work on their models in their free time. This is important because there has to be a place where the models can be kept while in progress without any one bothering them. The boy here wears coveralls to protect his uniform. |
A popular activity for most boys is model building. This does not seem to appeal to the girls, but many boys love building models. Many schools have special rooms set up where the boys can work on their models in their free time. This is important because there has to be a place where the models can be kept while in progress without any one bothering them. This can't really be done in the dorotories. In addition the glue and paint involved are a potential problem. So a room is needed where a spill will not cause a problem with rugs and furniture. Here the boys can work without concern for damaging the room. In addition the supervising master and other boys can offer advise to the younger boys. Many schools not only have a model room, but also a model building clubs. Given the interest of the boys, this is an activity found at most schools. The boys worked with both plastic and balsa models. Air planes were the most popular models, but we noticed cars and ships as well. Often the boys wear one of dad's old shirts to work in the model room. Others have the boys wear coveralls.
