Smokin Okie Model Aviation Old and Nee

Engine Review: McCoy 29 Red Head January 1955 Model Airplane News

In this episode of the Smokin Okie Model Aviation Old and Nee Podcast, Eric takes listeners on a nostalgic trip back to the days of glow fuel engines, focusing on their unique charm and comparing them to the dynamic of contemporary brushless electric motors. He pays a detailed tribute to the classic McCoy 29 Red Head model engine, known for its robustness, versatility and for stirring excitement amongst enthusiasts during its release. Eric also highlights the unique components and technical specs that make the McCoy 29 Red Head a significant part of model aviation history. This podcast episode is not only a journey down memory lane but also a reminder of the enduring allure of classic model aircraft technology.

WEN-MAC STORY from American Modeler, September-October, 1964

In this episode of the Smokin Okie Model Aviation Old and Nee podcast, host Eric immerses the audience into the inner workings of Wen-Mac, one of the premier model production facilities. Exploring the company's automated conveyor belt assemblies, Eric highlights Wen-Mac's impressive production rates and discusses the seasonal nature of the business. Notable items such as the marine oil tankers and fire engines produced for Texaco are mentioned. The podcast also gives an insight into the company's design and engineering process, all carried out in-house. Eric also introduces the listeners to the leaders of the company, the McRoskey brothers, who developed an interest for model building from a young age. The episode ends on a particularly intriguing note with the mention of the company’s intense competition-induced secrecy around future product development.