Lee F. Campbell designed and kitted the Souper Coupe in the early 1990s. As a simple, straightforward model capable of winning local contests, the Souper Coupe was an excellent entry into Free Flight. Lee recently donated the kit’s prototype to the museum. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model […]
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New Addition: Surveryor’s Wheel
Besides model airplanes, the museum also collects artifacts that help tell the modeling story. One such artifact, a surveyor’s measuring wheel, arrived at the museum on 10/20/2017. Watch museum staff open the box and see the surveyor’s wheel for the first time on the museum’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/modelaircraftmuseum. Why a […]
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New Addition: 1/2A CL Racers
Frank H. Scott came by yesterday to donate three 1/2A CL Racers to the museum. All of these not only tell the story of the rule changes and development in CL Racing, but also some family stories as well! Thanks, Frank, for growing the museum collection and sharing your stories […]
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New Addition: Telco CO2 motor
Telco wanted to make sure your CO2 motor ran right, so they included this handy installation guide with their motor. Thanks to Robert “Babe” Raab who donated this Telco CO2 motor in memory of his brother-in-law, Lonnie Cash. Thanks, Babe, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— For more […]
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New Addition: Aeromaster kit
Burl A. Rogers was surprised to find that the AAMCO Aeromaster kit he purchased off of eBay was signed by the kit’s designer, Lou Andrews. Burl decided that the kit needed a better home and donated it to the museum. Thanks, Burl, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— […]
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New Addition: Grand National Champ Trophies
Look at all those trophies! Robert K. Sifleet won Nats Grand National Champion 4 times between 1960 and 1976. He recently donated a selection of trophies to the museum. He also sat down with Museum Director Michael Smith and discussed his Nats and modeling experiences. Look for more information on […]
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New Addition: 3 Vintage Kits
Jack Hadley, in Memory Of Quentin Webster, donated these three kits. The kits were once for sale in Webster’s Hobby Shop in AZ. Thanks, Jack, 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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New Addition: Quasar Radio System
F & M Quasar Radio System was 5-function system which could be built from a kit for $230 in 1969. Unfortunately, F&M forgot to include the pre-built wiring harness in the kit – causing issues and unbuilt radios. Bill Jacklin happened to live in Albuquerque, though and was able to […]
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New Addition: 1956 King Orange International Trophy
Joseph V. Scuro competed in the 3rd Annual King Orange International Meet in 1956. He left the competition as the Junior High Point Champion. He’s recently donated his High Point trophy to the museum’s collection. Thank you, Joe, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on […]
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New Addition: Sterling Command Master
This Sterling Models Command Master single channel radio system contains a transmitter with a dial handle and a receiver unit consisting of the receiver and actuator. It is so new in the box that the antenna hasn’t been removed. We’re quite pleased that Harold R. Moore donated the system to […]
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