Nostalgia

Below are a series of articles generously submitted by Trevor Sproston of Great Britain. Mr. Sproston is a collector of antique books about hobbies. He scanned numerous articles about model airplanes and building techniques from 1920 to 1936. We present them here for your enjoyment. Click on a title to read the article or print it for later. Articles may not be reproduced for sale.

Everyday Science Annual, January 1921
ARTICLE:
Model Flying Machines – describes how to build your own wheels followed by a letter sharing some general model airplane building tips.
Everyday Science Annual, February 1921
ARTICLE:
A Long Distance Biplane
Everyday Science Annual, April 1921
ARTICLE:
Balsa Wood – notes about materials used to build model airplanes including a revolutionary new material called balsa wood.
Everyday Science Annual, June 1921
ARTICLE:
Model Airplanes – building your model using balsa wood.

Everyday Science Annual, July 1921
ARTICLE:
Combined Tractor and Canard
Everyday Science Annual, September 1921
ARTICLE:
Covering and Proofing Your Model

Every Boy's Hobby Annual published in the 1920s

ARTICLES:
Model Seaplane
Model Hydroplane or Water Skimmer
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Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1936.

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1934.

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1933.

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1931.

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1930.

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1929.

Wonder Book of Aircraft

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1928

Every Boy's Hobby Annual, 1927

Warne's Pleasure Book for Boys

Every Boy's Hobby Annual published in the 1920s