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Happy Hobby Day: Flyable Model Airplanes and Historical Miniatures

Two annual events on the same day, Nov. 2

SEATTLE – The Museum will be a haven for hobbyists on Sunday, Nov. 2. Model airplane builders and pilots will display their collections of flyable model airplanes, and the Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Society will take the floor with its annual exhibition of their fascinating hobby. Both activities are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and free with admission to the Museum.

Boys inspect model helicopter and soldiers at Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Society exhibition. Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight.
Boys inspect model helicopter and soldiers at Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Society exhibition. Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight.
Historical miniature gaming pairs model-making and board games. Many games will be demonstrated, including those featuring aerial combat, air racing, hydroplane racing and war games using miniature historical models, landscapes, and figurines. Visitors are encouraged to participate.

The one-day exhibition of flyable model aircraft is sponsored by the Marymoor R/C Club of Redmond, Wash., and represents the craftsmanship of dozens of Northwest model makers. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about the sport and hobby of radio controlled aircraft.

The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, Exit 158 off Interstate 5 on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors 65 and older, $16 for active military, $11 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. Admission on the first Thursday of the month is free from 5 to 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. McCormick & Schmick’s Wings Café is on site. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org