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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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!
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New Addition: Hercules Tone Transmitter
Thanks to Kirk Binns for donating this CG Hercules Tone Transmitter. The transmitter comes complete with a homemade frequency flag made of yellow felt and printed with the logo of the Fresno Radio Modelers. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission […]
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New Addition: Blue Max Radio System
Thanks to Joseph J. Peccolo for donating this 1972 Mark II Blue Max system made by World Engines, Inc. From the paperwork associated with the radio, this was built from a kit sold by the company. Thank you for helping to grow the collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on the […]
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New Addition: Kraft Bicentennial
1976 was the the Bicentennial of the United States, and Kraft Systems celebrating my naming their 1976 system the Bicentennial Series. This one was donated to the museum’s collection earlier this year by Dave Mathewson, in memory of his father, Myron Mathewson. Thank you for helping grow the museum’s collection! […]
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New Addition: Lots of Patches!
As an active modeler for many, many years, Jerry Epps just kept collecting patches from various clubs and events. Earlier this year he gifted about 45 of them to the museum. Thank you, Jerry, for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation […]
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New Addition: F&M Digital-5
This F&M Electronics Digital-5 complete radio system was donated to the museum by Gary Culver, in honor of his father, Harlan Culver. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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New Addition: Shock-Flyer Super Star kit
Thanks to Camille Goudeseune for sharing this Ikarus Shock-Flyer Super Star kit with the museum! Thanks for helping to grow the museum’s collection Camille! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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