To help the museum share the story of propeller development, APC Propellers has donated 23 props, from the first 1988 APC prototype to modern props used on quadcopters. Thank you to APC Propellers for sharing these with the museum and helping to grow our collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on […]
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Kwik-Fli, Slow Build: The other build log, pt. 2
Beppe’s taking a break from building right now, but the museum isn’t taking a break! We’re currently sharing the work log of an unknown modeler who attempted to build a Cleveland B-17 Flying Fortress kit in 1946. Last week he spent six hours trimming bulkheads and formers. He did that […]
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New Addition: Chronometer Cases
During World War II many modeling companies switched their primary focus to producing war materials. Megow’s was no different, and during the war, they used their kit manufacturing equipment in many ways. One of the products produced was the brass case for a ship’s chronometer (the interior components and wood […]
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Kwik-Fli, Slow Build: The other build log, pt. 1
Beppe’s taking a break from building right now, but the museum still has information to share! Why are we sharing Beppe’s work log? Why not something older? Those are good questions! In truth, Beppe’s work log is the first the museum has received that documents work on a finished model […]
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New Addition: An Original Zipper kit!
Ronald H. Bors visited the museum yesterday and donated, among other things, an original 1940s era Comet Zipper kit. We have the Prototype Zipper in the collection, and an example of a later Zipper, but did not have the complete early kit until now. Ron also shared his memories of […]
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New Addition: Two glow engines
Meredith Chamberlain stopped in to donate these two engines, both with their original boxes. The engines are a Motori Cipolla .36 Super Combat and an O.S. Max I .15. Thanks, Meredith for helping to grow the collection!
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New Addition: Irvine Engine
Thanks to Robert Sifleet for this Irvine 15 ABC engine in the original box! Thank you for helping to grow our collection Bob!
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: Beppe’s 2nd break
Beppe’s taking a break from building right now. He’s probably out flying! The museum has other plans for the next couple of months. Stay tuned! Next post: August 1, 2019 See all the Kwik-Fli, Slow Build posts! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, […]
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Kwik-Fli, Slow Build: 29 June 2011
In the past few days I had been adding the cap-strips and now the wing is finished (the ailerons are still to be cut, but all the major components are in place). I took it on the port and gave it a good sanding job. I can’t say I’m finished, […]
Continue readingKwik-Fli, Slow Build: 22 June 2011
22 June 2011. I started covering the center section eventually! After experimenting a little, eventually I decided not to use the black bell cranks that came with the box but some new ones I had, with bronze bushing. This arrangement is better and practically drags free… Next post: June 29, […]
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