models (arms) wont move with rigs/bones

my model is quite basic. square arms, I followed this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI79afcvMQg I get up to the bit were you Aramture deform with Auto weights (6.53) but when I go to post mode, only the Aramture move, not the acual model, please help.
thanks

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