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Academy of Model Aeronautics · National Model Aviation Museum

The people, clubs and companies that built model aviation, in their own words.

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  1. First page of Balsa USA
    3 pages Company

    Balsa USA

    Since 1968

    Jay Smith wrote the following, published in the About Us section of Model Aviation magazine, January 2011 issue. About Us: Balsa USA Almost anyone who is interested in RC kits of World War I aircraft is probably familiar with Balsa USA. The company has been producing an expanded line of WWI models since the 1990s, but its story starts much longer…
  2. First page of Bob Smith Industries
    3 pages Company

    Bob Smith Industries

    Since 1983

    Jay Smith wrote the following, published in the About Us section of Model Aviation magazine, November 2010 issue. About Us: Bob Smith Industries If you’ve ever shopped for CA or epoxy at your local hobby shop, you’ve probably seen and purchased adhesives labeled with the store name. This private branding was Bob Smith’s idea. He and his brother…