Humor Department... or "Smile, It's Only a Hobby!"
March/April 1963 American Modeler

March / April 1963 American Modeler magazine cover

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These pages from vintage modeling magazines like Flying Aces, Air Trails, American Modeler, American Aircraft Modeler, Young Men, Flying Models, Model Airplane News, R/C Modeler, captured the era. All copyrights acknowledged.

Humor has long been a vent for frustrations in life. As the old saying goes, "You gotta learn to laugh at yourself. Life is a joke and you're the punchline." Here are a few model airplane related comics from artist Roland that appeared in the March/April 1963 edition of American Modeler. Enjoy.

Humor Department... or "Smile, it's only a Hobby!"

Humor Dept. or "Smile, it's only a Hobby!" (March/April 1963 American Modeler) - Airplanes and Rockets

"I don't care if the Philmont 'Hams' are tracking every model ... for once I'm making sure I know where this blankety-blank free flight comes down!"

"Step right in, Mrs. Umlaut, Herbert will be delighted to tell you of his hobby in his own quiet way ..."

Posted September 22, 2012

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Humor Department... or "Smile, It's Only a Hobby!"March/April 1963 American Modeler

Humor Department... or "Smile, It's Only a Hobby!"
March/April 1963 American Modeler