The National Model Aviation Museum, located on the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, is pleased to announce that it has been granted full civilian museum certification by the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). The certification is the culmination of more than a year long process […]
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New Addition: Joe Weathers’ plaques
E.J. Weathers was a well-known San Diego modeler with many designs and contests to his name. A life time member of the San Diego Aeroneers, he achieved entry into the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame and the Society of Antique Modelers Hall of Fame. Recently, Marlene King, in honor […]
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#NatsHats: One Trick Hat
This kid’s pith helmet is so tricked out it has an attached stopwatch. Also, has anyone thought of adding earmuffs to the timer’s helmets? This guy looks like he could use some. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or […]
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#NatsHats: Bob Scott’s Pith Helmet
Bob Scott also attended the 1956 Nats, although his helmet wasn’t quite as elaborate as Johnny Schneider’s. Bob seemed to be a bit more concerned about what would happen if he lost his hat. A lost aircraft sticker is on each side of the helmet. Hopefully there were enough spare […]
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#NatsHats: 1956 Nats Pith Helmet
The signatures and doodles on this pith helmet, dating to the 1956 Nats at the Naval Air Station in Dallas qualify it as a work of art. Guessing by the prominence given the name, I’m guessing this pith helmet was worn by John Schneider, a photographer for the magazine Air Trails. Credit: John […]
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#NatsHats: Two Trick Hats
Model Airplane News commented in November 1952 that, “Trick hats and repairs in the hangar are part and parcel of all Nationals.” Trick hats indeed! Look at what these two friends wore at the 1950 Nats. And it looks like the tradition continues! Have you seen Evan Turner’s hat this […]
Continue readingNew Addition: K&B Torpedo 19 Green head
K&B Torpedo 19 green head model engines were first manufactured in 1953. This one was well-used before being donated to the museum by Dave Platt. Thanks, Dave, for helping to grow the museum’s collection. For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees […]
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#NatsHats: 1979 Nats Caps
At the 1979 Nats, if you weren’t lucky enough to get one of the yellow “Official” caps with the logo printed on it, then you were even luckier because you got a host of other colors to choose from. Between the bright, primary colors and the smiling ear of […]
Continue readingNew Addition: Fitzpatrick .61
This shiny, never run Fitzpatrick .61 engine, complete with its original packaging and instructions, was donated to the museum this afternoon by Basil P. Cooper, Jr. Thanks, Basil, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: […]
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#NatsHats: 1986 Nats Cap
A flying alligator? Sounds like your next foamie project. I’m pretty sure that it’ll win the contest when alligators fly. Picture credit: 1986 Nats Cap, National Model Aviation Museum Permanent Collection. Donated by Bob Underwood, 2004.50.09.
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