The Model files are storing state, essentially. In this case they are following a pattern from Robotlegs (as3). I wrote it up here http://joelhooks.com/2011/03

The Model files are storing state, essentially. In this case they are following a pattern from Robotlegs (as3). I wrote it up here http://joelhooks.com/2011/03/12/an-introduction-to-robotlegs-as3-part-2-models/ http://joelhooks.com/2011/03/12/an-introduction-to-robotlegs... These are then injected as "services" in your controllers.