Searching for OLD model planes

[jc]

I need info!
I am trying to find 80 old model planes that H. Weir Cook WW1 & 2 Ace had made & traveled the country with. Col.Cook in 1940 had 80 scale model planes depict the development of aircraft from the earliest pusher crates of 1903 down to the latest. He traveled all over the country showing this. The show was" Conquest Of The Sky". He drew attendance from 20,000 to 75,000 to these shows.
Last known CLUE of where they might of ended up was a letter from Mrs. Cook talking of General Electrics interest in them. This was in 1943 after the passing of the Weir Cook.
Any help would be helpful!
Thanks, JC

[leo]

There was an article in the "Pittsburgh Post Gazette" concerning a revitalization of interest in older plastic model airplanes. One hobby shop in the area, A B Charles, claimed that there was more interest now than ever in this type of model. Suprisingly, the article stated, the interest came from older hobbyists.

[jc]

So should I try looking in this area????
I have to find out what ever happened to these!
Thanks, jcbb

There was an article in the "Pittsburgh Post Gazette" concerning a revitalization of interest in older plastic model airplanes. *One hobby shop in the area, A B Charles, claimed that there was more interest now than ever in this type of model. *Suprisingly, the article stated, the interest came from older hobbyists.

Hi

Weren't the models you were asking about "solid" models rather than Plastic? Plastic is too modern for the collection you mention. There IS a collection like you describe of Solid Models at the AF museum on the second floor at Dayton.

As for AB Charles. If you do chance to pass throug PgH, this is the one place you MUST stop. 4 generations of the same family have had the place since the 30s. Stacked floor to ceiling with stuff, often, you casually ask one of the family about something obscure, and they will, squint, move a few boxes, reach behind a shelf and come up with what you want. Really nice people.

Rocky

[jc]

Yes, I take it they were. I havent got all Col. Cooks docs. but have seen pictures of a few.
As for the AF. Museum, I'm checking as we speak. Due to Hollidays they haven't gotten back yet.
They place you'd talk of? Due they have web page? Or a number?
Thanks ! Stay in touch if you see or hear.
Oh, Would you do me a favor? I have a post on off topics, A challenge you can read all about it. I have to meet a dead line of 500 emails by Jan. 1st. And NEED EVERYONES HELP ! It's for a GREAT cause.
Thanks, JC

Hi

Weren't the models you were asking about "solid" models rather than Plastic? Plastic is too modern for the collection you mention. *There IS a collection like you describe of Solid Models at the AF museum on the second floor at Dayton.

*As for AB Charles. *If you do chance to pass throug PgH, this is the one place you MUST stop. *4 generations of the same family have had the place since the 30s. *Stacked floor to ceiling with stuff, often, you casually ask one of the family about something obscure, and they will, squint, move a few boxes, reach behind a shelf and come up with what you want. *Really nice people.

Rocky