VINTAGE DESK MODEL AIRPLANES
After WWII Collecting scale model airplanes both civilian and military grew into a popular hobby. Made of various materials from paper to bronze, one of the most popular manufacturers was TOPPING MODELS.
TOPPING's plastic models made by an injection mold process, produced millions of models for the defense department, airplane manufactures such as Grumman and Boeing, as well as airlines for advertising and promotional purposes from the mid 1940's until their closing in 1965.
Bob Fisher is helping a long time friend and toy soldier collector, Dr. Bill McDade dispose of his vintage desk model airplane collection. Dr McDade, son of a WWII Naval Aviator, himself a former Naval flight surgeon amassed this collection primary in the 1960's. With over 150 models to choose from they include civilian, military both jet and prop, NASA rockets and missiles.
Manufacturers include Topping, Precise, Rolen, Pacmin, and Piazzi
We Welcome you to browse through this initial offering of these great models, some over 50 years old. Should you want to purchase a model, need more information on a model, or are interested in what else is available please contact Bob Fisher at bbfshr@gmail.com and include your name, email, and home phone and Bob will answer your questions. Happy Hunting!
We want to thank Steve Remington for his hospitality while visiting his museum in Santa Barbara and his website for the informative and magnitude of history behind the actual aircraft and the models they represent. His website www.collectair.com is a great site for any aviation enthusiast and also includes models for sale as well as links to other interesting websites. Thanks also to Mark Johnson for his help in supplying some original spare parts such as propellers, rockets etc. His knowledge about Precise the firm that took over TOPPING MODELS in 1965 is unsurpassed. His website is www.precisemodelsllc.com and contain information on the company as well as models and parts for sale.
