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- Pacemaker "59" Engine, 1946-1947 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. This Pacemaker "59" race engine was produced by Pacemaker Engines of New York, New York. "59" refers to its displacement of .594 cubic inches.
- 1946-1947
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Pacemaker "59" Engine, 1946-1947
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. This Pacemaker "59" race engine was produced by Pacemaker Engines of New York, New York. "59" refers to its displacement of .594 cubic inches.
- Lucas and Smith "Contestor" Engine, 1946 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Contestor" engine, from Lucas and Smith Manufacturing Company of Los Angeles, California, was suitable for use in model cars or model airplanes.
- 1946
- Collections - Artifact
Lucas and Smith "Contestor" Engine, 1946
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Contestor" engine, from Lucas and Smith Manufacturing Company of Los Angeles, California, was suitable for use in model cars or model airplanes.
- P-51 Mustang Model Airplane Kit, 1970-1980 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- 1970-1980
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P-51 Mustang Model Airplane Kit, 1970-1980
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- Model Airplane Plans for the 1926-1931 Ford Tri-Motor Model "5-AT-C," circa 1955 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Model Airplane Plans for the 1926-1931 Ford Tri-Motor Model "5-AT-C," circa 1955
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- McCoy "Red Head 60" Racing Engine, 1956-1966 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The McCoy "60" racing engine produced 1.32 horsepower. The "60" referred to its displacement of .6072 cubic inches. The engine used a glow plug for ignition.
- 1956-1966
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McCoy "Red Head 60" Racing Engine, 1956-1966
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The McCoy "60" racing engine produced 1.32 horsepower. The "60" referred to its displacement of .6072 cubic inches. The engine used a glow plug for ignition.
- Cessna O-IE Bird-Dog Model Airplane Kit, 1967 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Cessna O-IE Bird-Dog Model Airplane Kit, 1967
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- Nakajima A6M2-N Japanese WW2 Floatplane Model Kit, 1976 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Nakajima A6M2-N Japanese WW2 Floatplane Model Kit, 1976
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- Righter "Dennymite" Airstream Engine, 1937-1946 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Dennymite" in this engine's name refers to Reginald Denny. An actor by trade, Denny became interested in model airplanes and marketed kits through his Reginald Denny Industries.
- 1937-1946
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Righter "Dennymite" Airstream Engine, 1937-1946
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. The "Dennymite" in this engine's name refers to Reginald Denny. An actor by trade, Denny became interested in model airplanes and marketed kits through his Reginald Denny Industries.
- Hoof Products "Fleetwind 60" Engine, 1946 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Hoof Products Company of Chicago, Illinois, produced this "Fleetwood 60" engine for model cars, airplanes and boats. "60" refers to its displacement of .603 cubic inches.
- 1946
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Hoof Products "Fleetwind 60" Engine, 1946
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Hoof Products Company of Chicago, Illinois, produced this "Fleetwood 60" engine for model cars, airplanes and boats. "60" refers to its displacement of .603 cubic inches.
- American Airlines DC-3 Flagship Model Airplane Kit, circa 1945 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
American Airlines DC-3 Flagship Model Airplane Kit, circa 1945
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.