Branch 57

The Bay Area Modeler's Club was formed by a group of engine and machinery modeling enthusiasts. The purpose of the club is to constitute a forum where members can exchange ideas, share modeling techniques, and display their creations. Several pictures of models created by members are shown at the bottom of this page.

President:: Don Jones, 25212 Muir Street, Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 566-3153 dj712@sbcglobal.net

Vice President:: Don Jones, 25212 Muir Street, Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 566-3153 dj712@sbcglobal.net

Secretary:: Dr. Robert Kradjian, 30 Eugenia Way, Hillsborough, CA 94019 (650) 343-7585 bkradjian@aol.com

Treasurer & Membership Director:: Kenneth Hurst, 2650 Indiana Street, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 257-2481 icengine@comcast.net

Safety Director:: John Gilmore, 1414 Linton Place, Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 228-8483 jgilmoreco@aol.com

Editor:: Carl Wilson, 251 Carmeita Dr., Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 967-7715 tallyho123@yahoo.com

Contact Branch officers listed above, or go to our Branch Website

for more information on Branch 57 or attending or participating in branch events.

Alan Ingersoll receiving an award for "Outstanding Metalworking Craftsman of the Year" at the 1998 NAMES show in Michigan. A plaque and a check for $ 1000.00 was presented to Alan.

Alan also won 2nd place in the aircraft division. Here's a photo of Alan's engine, a 1/6 scale model of the Curtiss V-12 aircraft engine. The engine is accurately made with ignition, lube pump, and water pump. Alan also made the propeller.

Robert Kradjian won best in show with his Twin Cam Four. The picture shows good workmanship with a high polish. Not shown is the display stand he used at the show, a polished brass and aluminum work of art. As shown in the photo the engine is quite small with about 1/2" bore and stroke.