Late summer 2015: After extensive research into the history of Peanut Scale models, museum volunteer Tom Hallman builds a 12″ Heath Parasol FF model airplane for the museum. Built from National Model Aircraft & Supply Co. plans, the Heath Parasol kit was one of the first produced as part of […]
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New Addition: CL Speed Models
Jim Wade devoted two years to breaking the 100 mph barrier in 1/2A Proto Speed. He finally succeed, flying at 101.48 mph with the Eagle I on December 1, 1974. It was the first time the 100 mph had been broken in any 1/2A Proto Speed age division and he […]
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5 Fun 1940s Solid Model Kit Ads
During World War II many modelers were only able to build static solid models. There were several companies selling these kits and the ads for them varied widely – presented here are five staff favorites. 1) A Deluxe GIANT SIZE Solid! 2) Build “Eagle” Solids! 3) Every Day is Navy […]
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5 Fun 1930s-1940s Solid Model Kits
“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 2) Megow Curtiss Helldiver, 1942 3) Burkard Grumman F4F Wildcat, c. 1942-1945 4) […]
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New Addition: O.S. Minitron RC Multi Servo
This O.S. Minitron compound servo, model number S-802, weighs 11.8 ounces. Once installed, the servo allowed for elevator, elevator trim, rudder, and engine control and could be installed in a 10-channel or 6-channel system. The servo, complete with its original packaging and instructions, was donated to the museum by Joe […]
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The software powering the National Model Aviation Museum’s Digital Collections has some quirky search features. And, the museum has standardized many common names and searches. Your search will find better results using the tips and knowledge below: Search tips: This search feature is not as powerful as Google. To get […]
Continue readingNational Model Aviation Museum 2016 Hours
Planning on visiting the museum in 2016? Here are our hours for every season! January 1 – March 31 Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday – Monday: Closed Special Holiday Hours New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1): Closed Presidents’ Day (Mon, February 15): Closed Good Friday (Fri, March 25): […]
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New Addition: Two Radio Systems
These two radio systems bring back many memories for Chuck Hewell. The Citizen-ship system with a Model DPT transmitter has attached a World Engines Controlaire servo that was compatible with radio systems from different manufacturers – quite a break through in those days! Flying with the C&S Eagle system, Chuck […]
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New Addition: Pulsar biplane
When IMAC was in its formative, biplane phase, the Pulsar was one of the prevalent designs flown in competition. In the hand of its co-designer, Norm Cassella (the other co-designer was Norm’s good friend Savo Mele) it couldn’t be beat. Art Schroeder in Model Airplane News even went so far […]
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Museum Holiday Hours, 2015
The National Model Aviation Museum will be closed during the following days/times to allow for museum staff to celebrate the holidays with their family. Friday, December 18, 2015: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (for the staff Christmas party) Thursday, December 24, 2015: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Friday, December 25, […]
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