“Solids,” or non-flying, carved scale models developed during the 1930s and came into their own during World War II. Here’s 5 solid kits, all dating from 1935-1946, in the museum’s collection.
1) Megow Glen Martin Clipper, 1935
Megow Glen Martin Clipper, 1935. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, donated by Bob Thompson, 1989.09.36.
2) Megow Curtiss Helldiver, 1942
Megow Curtiss Helldiver, 1942. Source: National Model Aviation Museum Collection, donated by Bob Thompson, 1989.09.34The back of the Megow Curtiss Helldiver has detailed procedures for finishing the model. Source: National Model Aviation Museum Collection, donated by Bob Thompson, 1989.09.34
3) Burkard Grumman F4F Wildcat, c. 1942-1945
Burkard Grumman F4F Wildcat, c. 1942-1945. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, donated by Bob Thompson, 1989.09.49.The Burkard Grumman F4F Wildcat kit was so current to the WWII years that the armament details were still classified. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, donated by Bob Thompson, 1989.09.49.
4) Eagle Model Aircraft Corp, Ercoupe, c. 1942-1945.
Eagle Model Aircraft Corp, Ercoupe, c. 1942-1945. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, donated by Bill Sehwertman, 2002.70.01.
5) Aircraft, Boeing P-26A, c. 1942-1945
Aircraft, Boeing P-26A, c. 1942-1945. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, Found in Collection, 2006.01.320.Every scrap of material had to be conserved during wartime. Source: National Model Aviation Museum, Found in Collection, 2006.01.320.
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