Kirkham Model Aviation Library

Education, History, Heritage


“To guide the hand of imagination of those who appreciate the beauty of craftsmanship and the wonder of flight”


The Kirkham Library is a collection that encompasses over 75 years of Model Aviation.

The collection that took over 40 years to complete, contains thousands of model aircraft Plans, Drawings,   3-Views, and ALL known Model Aviation Magazines.

Below are a few examples of the various data bases that are currently being logged and will be uploaded here.

This collection provides modelers with an in-depth technical research facility unlike any other.



Proposed New Kirkham Library Layout.

KirkhamLibrary.pdf


Kirk has said many time “if ever one of those magazines are completely worn out because it has been used so much,       I will be the happiest modeler around”


If you re interested in becoming a volunteer please contact us at rma@rockymountainaeromodelers.com


 

Databases

Click on the .xls file to open a sortable database.


Rolled Model Plans: Rolled Model Plans.pdf

                                   Rolled Model Plans_Volume2_May_2010.xls  (Sortable)


Folded Model Plans:


Hardback Books: KirkamHardBackBooks.xls.pdf

                               KirkamHardBackBooks.xls (Sortable)


A through Z

Magazine Articles:  MagArticlesCombinedMaster.pdf

                                 MagArticlesCombinedMaster.xls (Sortable)


Aeromodeler:  aeromodeller.pdf  (2.2mb) 500 pages

                          aeromodeller.xls  (Sortable)


Aero Modeler Annual:


Aero Modeler Digest:


Aero Series: Aero_Series.pdf

                      Aero_Series.xls (Sortable)


Aircam:  Aircam_AS.xls


Airfoils: Airfoils.xls.pdf

               Airfoils.xls (Sortable)


Air Trails: Air Trails Index.txt


Air Trails Annual:


American Aircraft Modeler:  AMERICAN AIRCRAFT MODELER.txt


Aviation Modeler:


Aviation Modeler International:


Famous Airplanes of the World: Famous Airplanes of the World.pdf


Fine Scale Modeler:


Flying Models:  Flying Models Magazine.txt


Koku-Fan: 1950 Koku-Fan - Contents Listing 1950.txt

                   1960 Koku-Fan Contents Listing 1960.txt

                   1970 Koku-Fan - Contents Listing 1970.txt

                   1980 Koku-Fan - Contents Listing 1980.txt

                   1990 Koku-Fan - Contents Listing 1990.txt

                   2000 Koku-Fan - Contents Listing 2000.txt


Model Airplane News:


Model Aviation: modelaviationmag.txt


Model Builder: A-I  Modelbuilder Mag a-l.txt

                          M-Z Modelbuildermag m-z.txt


Model Flyer:


Plastic Scale: Plastic Scale.xls.pdf

                        Plastic Scale.xls (Sortable)


Rubber Scale: Rubber Scale.xls.pdf

                         Rubber Scale.xls (Sortable)


Scale A-B:   SCALE A-B.xls.pdf

                     SCALE A-B.xls (Sortable)


Scale C-Cy: SCALE C-Cy.xls.pdf

                     SCALE C-Cy.xls (Sortable)


Scale D-F:   Scale D-F.xls.pdf

                     Scale D-F.xls (Sortable)


Scale G-L:    Scale G-L.xls.pdf

                      Scale G-L.xls (Sortable)


Scale M-R:   Scale M-R.xls.pdf

                      Scale M-R.xls (Sortable)


Scale S-Z:     Scale S-Z.xls.pdf

                       Scale S-Z.xls (Sortable)


Squadron Signal Publications:  Squadron_Signal Publications.xls.pdf

                                                      Squadron_Signal Publications.xls (Sortable)

  Magazines                                     3-Views                                   Articles                

                                Plans                                 Documentation                            More Plans


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Thank You For Your Support!

Mission

    “To guide the hand of imagination of those who appreciate the beauty of craftsmanship and the wonder of flight”

   

Location

     Front Range Airport    Map to library


Services

   *No Checkout Services

   *In room reference only

    In room reference library.

     Limited copying services available, with deposit. Prices may vary.

     Databases being created and entered. *Watch for updates.

    

Contents

     1600 Rolled model plans or drawings.

     5000 Folded models Plans or drawings.

     10,000 Modeling and Aircraft periodicals and books.

    

New

     Many sub-collections have been data-untried and expanded to include Free-Flight Modeling.


Future

     Model drawing service packages.

     Copies of drawings via computer CD’s.

     Internet services with access to full database of indices and drawings.

     Other collections to be donated to expand services with special interests.

     Actual models on display, and some models or kits on sale.

     Wireless internet access.


Seeking

     Seeking new and avid modelers and hobbyists volunteer’s to support this one of a

     kind research facility. Membership is not required for volunteering, but would show

     commitment to this unique Colorado service.


Status

     The magazine collection has been sorted and labeled for easy access. Next, the books will

     be reorganized and sorted.

    


     If you re interested in becoming a volunteer or making a donation please

    contact us at  rma@rockymountainaeromodelers.com

Kirkham Model Aviation Library

Education, History, Heritage



Final preparations are being made to begin accepting donations.

Please check back soon.

      


Technical Aircraft Model Services

The Kirkham Library is a collection that encompasses over 75 years of Model Aviation.

The collection that took over 40 years to complete, contains thousands of model aircraft Plans, Drawings, 3-Views, and ALL known Model Aviation Magazines.

This collection will provide modelers with an in-depth technical research facility unlike any other.



Proposed New Kirkham Library Layout.

KirkhamLibrary.pdf


As we look to the future, we hope to make the library more accessible by providing more flexible hours that will allow you, the modeler, to use and enjoy this very rare collection of  Model Aviation information and it’s rich history.

Be sure to plan a visit to the New Kirkham Model Aviation Library in 2014.



Thank you for your support!!