Was the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Tour of America

In 1832, President Monroe invited Lafayette to American to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 50th Anniversary of Independence. Upon arrival, Lafayette was presented with a carriage for his two-year journey of the 22 United States of America.  Already famous from his exploits in the Revolutionary War, Lafayette was celebrated and exalted everywhere he went.

Glencoe Models has released a model of Lafayette's Carrige

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The American Friends of Lafayette re-enacted every stop Lafayette made on each visit for the 200th anniversary 

13 Months : 22 States : 6,000 Miles

More at Friends of Lafayette website

See also Lafayette 200 for even more information

If you want to learn about why Lafayette is both a hero of America and France -

PBS documentary : "Lafayette, Lost Hero"

September 2022

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August 2022

THE CURTISS JENNY
IS NOW SHIPPING

If your hobby store does not carry the Glencoe Models Jenny, let us know and we will tell you who does.

More details in the new Press Release below
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Although the world has got accustomed to the Corona/COVID 19 outbreak, it does still exist.

Click image for the special announcement that was made by Glencoe Model's CEO, Nick Argento, at the time

MUSIC TO MODEL TO

Do you listen to music while modeling?
We have already put some suggestions in with recent kits - such as the Covered Wagon and the Roman Chariot.
And here are a couple more from musician and fellow modeler,
Dean Milano

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First - one that has unfortunately been very appropriate over recent years... The Crazy Covid Blues

or how about... Life is Like a Plastic Model Kit ... to remind you of The Good Old Days

A NEW SERIES FROM
GLENCOE MODELS

WESTERN THEMED and
HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES

The first of these have been released -
Covered Wagon and Roman Chariot
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This is the "World's Largest Covered Wagon" and can be found in Milford, Nebraska, just off the I-80

Now abandoned, it used be more complete -
it even had wheels!

Or how about this 'futuristic version' as featured in :

Frank Reade, Jr, and his Electric Prairie Schooner

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