The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum announces their new exhibit, World of Miniatures, by Master modeler Jeff Alderman.
On view are miniatures of the RMS Queen Mary, one of the most famous ocean liners in history. This model is on loan from Judy Prestininzi of San Marcos, California. Ms. Prestininzi portrayed a third class passenger in James Cameron’s film Titanic.
Also on display are ships prominent in WWII history: the Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Akagi built to 1/700th scale and known for launching the December 7, 1941, assault on Pearl Harbor. In addition, a model of the USS Missouri Aircraft Carrier, (1/350th scale) where on its decks WWII officially ended when the Japanese signed a formal surrender on September 2, 1945.
Several models of WWI planes are also on display. Among them are a Fokker DVIIF, a Fokker Dr.1, and a Sopwith F.1 Camel. The Fokker Dr.1 was a single seat fighter plane flown by German flying ace, Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron).
An assortment of model racecars, motorcycles and engines is also on view; included are the 1977 Lotus Type 78 (driven by Mario Andretti). Not to be missed is the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany which was an inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland.
Jeff created the museum’s 1940s miniature of Paul Litchfield’s Rancho La Loma. The museum has photos portraying the steps Jeff went through to complete the finished model.
Come and view this exciting exhibition! Over 25 models will be on display along with the Los Campos exhibit and our permanent collection.
The Litchfield Park Museum is free to the public and open Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. through Memorial Day. Summer hours are Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to noon.