Christmas Dreams 1950

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The night of December 24, 1950, scores of kids were dreaming of having their modeling wishes fulfilled by presents under the Christmas tree the next morning.  Here’s a glimpse into what they might have been dreaming about.

What modeling gifts are you expecting under the tree tomorrow?

The American model builder is the luckiest in the world. Says the header for the Christmas Gift Selection pages in Air Trails, December 1950.
The start of the Christmas Gift Selection pages, Air Trails, December 1950.
This Xmas Give him a M.E.W. 307 Jet Engine claims an ad from Minnesota Engine Works. Air Trails, December 1950.
Ad, M.E.W. Jet Engine, Christmas Gift Selection, Air Trails, December 1950, pg. 19.
Edward's Hobbies wants you to buy an Aeromite. Air Trails, December 1950.
Ad, Edward’s Hobbies, Christmas Gift Selection, Air Trails, December 1950, pg. 17.
PDQ Products has three versions of the Clown kit for you to buy. Air Trails, December 1950.
Ad, PDQ Products Company Clown Kit, Christmas Gift Selection, Air Trails, December 1950, pg. 18.
Purchase a diesel engine for $2.95 at Gotham Hobby Corp.
Ad, Gotham Hobby Core, Christmas Gift Selection, Air Trails, December 1950, pg. 18.
Monogram Models have quality kits. Be good to yourself this Christmas and get one. Air Trails, December 1950.
Ad, Monogram Models, Christmas Gift Selection, Air Trails, December 1950, pg. 16.
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