Model Airplanes: How to Build and Fly Them by Elmer L. Allen, published in 1928 is a fantastic resource for those interested in 1920s model aviation scene. We’ve had a copy of this book in the library for years, but while the text & diagrams are still readable, unfortunately the spine […]
Continue readingNew Addition: 1978 Tournament of Champions artifacts
Yesterday, Denis and Pat Donohue paid a visit to the museum to deliver Denis’ 1978 Tournament of Champions entry, an RC scale version of Henry Haigh’s Super Star. This model won the George C. Johnson Award for the best scale model entered into the 1978 ToC. Along with the model, […]
Continue readingNew Addition: Cox Presents & 1988 SIG catalog
There’s more resources for people to access in the museum’s library and archives thanks to Lester Kinney. Lester donated the book Cox Hobbies Presents The Guinness Book of Air Facts and Feats, as well as a 1988 SIG catalog, “The Model Builder’s Wishbook.” If you squint, you’ll notice that “I” […]
Continue readingHelp the Museum Identify a Helicopter!
This helicopter has been in our collection since before 1998. That’s all we know about it. Who donated it? Why? Where did it came from? What type of helicopter is it? The answers to these questions are a mystery. If you can help us solve this mystery, please contact Maria at mariav@modelaircraft.org Update: […]
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Incoming Loan from Dr. Roberts
In 1989, Dr. David Roberts loaned two models to the National Model Aviation Museum. The models, a Stuka Ju-87 and a Mitsubishi A6M Zero, are both well-built, detailed, static scale models, most likely built from Guillow’s kits. Due to the loan status, there is some question about who owns the […]
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New Addition: Kayeff, Inc. kits
After being manufactured in Japan and distributed through Kayeff, Inc. a company based in Arcadia, CA, three Control Line kits – a Texan T-6G, Curtiss P-40E and a Skyraider – found their way to Val’s Model Center in El Centro, CA. Eventually these three kits found their way to James […]
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Preservation Week 2014: Storing Large Models
Models airplanes are graceful in the air, but often can be clunky, bulky, and hard to handle on the ground. These characteristics make finding a method of storing a large number of them rather difficult, especially when preservation needs – like protecting against light, dust, pests, and bad handling come […]
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New Addition: Radio Systems
Mike Smith helped complete the museum’s collection of radio equipment by donating four radio systems: an 8-channel Digimite Proportional, an OS Reed, a Micro-Avionics XL-1C, and a Webra Picco. Thank you, Mike, for helping build the museum’s collection. Picture credit: National Model Aviation Museum Collection, donated by Mike Smith, 2014.19.
Continue readingFaces from 1938, pt. 4
This is your last chance to help us figure out the names of the mysterious modelers who attended the Annual Miniature Airplane Contest, held in Kansas City, MO on October 2, 1938, as described in the “History Preserved” column of the April 2014 issue of Model Aviation. This is the […]
Continue readingFaces from 1938, pt. 3
This is your third chance to help us figure out the names of the mysterious flyers who attended the Annual Miniature Airplane Contest of October 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri, as described in the “History Preserved” column of the April 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Here is the mid-right […]
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