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Description: Model Rocketry: America's Hobby in the Cold War 1960-1980 by Alexander Procyk Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980 Publisher Description A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980. "Space, the final frontier!" These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space flight, and the height of space mania in popular culture. The space age produced countless space-related toys and collectibles; especially interactive were flying model rockets. This is a beautifully illustrated survey of vintage model rockets, with particular emphasis on those produced by Estes. The 80-plus examples featured are survivors, all of which were built and flown in period. Full-color photos of the preserved rockets are accompanied by anecdotes on construction and flight performance, along with examples of packaging and catalog imagery. The models featured in the book include many famous subjects from real life and science fiction such as the space shuttle, Starship Enterprise, SR-71 Blackbird, X-Wing fighter, V-2, Saturn V, and many more. This is a nostalgic gift for children of the space age, and also an inspiration for the budding model rocketeers of the 21st century. AUTHOR: Alex Procyk has written numerous articles on toy trains and a book on the history of transportation toys. He holds a PhD in chemistry, worked as an oilfield engineer, and is an editor at an oil-and-gas magazine. SELLING POINTS: . The models featured in the book include many famous subjects from real life and science fiction such as the space shuttle, Starship Enterprise, SR-71 Blackbird, X-Wing fighter, V-2 Saturn V, and many more . Along with the rockets themselves, accessories like launchers and engines are also included . Taps into nostalgia for space-age, midcentury America . Not only are these models visual reproductions of aerospace crafts, they actually fly too (but not all the way to space) . Professionally staged, full-color, high-quality photography throughout 180 colour and b/w photos Author Biography Alex Procyk has written numerous articles on toy trains and a book on the history of transportation toys. He holds a PhD in chemistry, worked as an oilfield engineer, and is an editor at an oil-and-gas magazine. Details ISBN 0764368184 ISBN-13 9780764368189 Title Model Rocketry: America's Hobby in the Cold War 1960-1980 Author Alexander Procyk Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 112 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:160901092; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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