Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

 During the Golden Age of model aviation (1930s-1940s), the wood and tissue flying model aircraft was king. As rubber power yielded to gas in the mid 1930s, model aircraft design became more and more critical. The basics were well known, but gas power added numerous complications. The now-much-heavier aircraft needed to climb steeply in a stable fashion during the short but powerful motor run. During the rush for maximum altitude, it had to withstand the forces of the higher relative winds and the vibrations of the engine. When the engine stopped, the plane was required to suddenly fly level and and display a stable, high glide ratio flight pattern - one suitable for catching thermals. The men who could create successful designs from scratch were among the few, and there names are well known - Walt Good, Carl Goldberg, Joe Koval and Henry Struck, just to name a few. Now, thanks to Diane, we have the history of the creator of the Kansas City Terror. Alan Bussie

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits

Plastic Model Kits