Table of Contents PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: The dream of flight has been a rite of passage for more than three generations of boys, and model aviation continues to be one of the most wholesome and engaging activities in modern culture. This wonderful collector's book explores and identifies hundreds of fantastic items related to model aviation. More than 600 color photos illustrate engines, kits, radio control accessories, propellers, books, magazines, and other important model aviation memorabilia. The history of model aviation is documented in an engaging text full of facts and background information. Captions include detailed information about size, vintage, and current market values. At long last, treasure hunters, antique dealers, and all who have ever dreamed of flight have a clear, concise, and easy-to-use guide to model aviation memorabilia that has, until now, remained solely within the modeling community. 627 illustrations OUR NOTES: TOPICS COVERED: Model Airplane Engines Model Airplane Kits Magazines Model Aviation Books Radio Control & Accessories Catalogs Collectors Organizations Memorabilia Accessories, Supplies, Sources Collectors Web Links Suppliers Bibliography, Index (Its very complete!) Some of the companies covered: LM Cox Fox K & B OK Club McCoy Baby Cyclone Ohlsson Simplex Webra Merco Super Tigre Joe Ott Manufacturing Guillow Cleveland Berkley Model & Supply Victor Testors Jetco (Happy flying!!) ----Copyright 2004, Collector Bookstore
