From 1930 to 1968, General Motors sponsored a 1:12 scale model automobile design competition for youth--the famous Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild. Each year thousands of boys and young men from across America competed for scholarships by designing, building, and submitting a scale model of their own "dream car," to be judged on such qualities as design originality and craftsmanship. A public relations bonanza for GM, the program helped to identify and nurture a generation of future leaders in design engineering, automotive design, automotive styling, industrial design and other endeavors.

In these essays, more than 30 Guildsmen chronicle their experiences in the competition, revealing their model car design techniques, tricks, and secrets: Philip J. Rauth, Joseph R. Rauth, Herman I. Rauth, Roger D. Teter, Gordon D. Williams, William A. Keyser, Jr., Warren M. Bakken, Wilfred C. Keagy, Arnold L. Joslin, Raymond P. Wykes, Charles R. Foreman, Adrian A. Bruno, Charles H. Stewart, George E. Anderson, William D. Scott, Walter F. O'Neill, Jr., Thomas L. De Fazio, Felix R. Collazo, Ronald J. Will, Roger L. Schneider, Thomas L. Covert, Paul F. Bonfilio, George G. Herzog, Samuel T. Kjellman, Frederick J. "Bud" Magaldi, Geza A. Loczi, Jeffrey A. Jones, Robert W. Lawhn, Tom W. Graboski, Terry P. Graboski, Spencer L. Mackay, Grant Onnie, John L. Jacobus and John M. Mellberg.

About the Author
John L. Jacobus, a former Guildsman, is a retired auto safety engineer. He works as a technical writer and safety management consultant in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Reviews
"recommended"-Choice; "John Jacobus [is] the most knowledgeable authority on the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild"-The Automotive Chronicles; "a fantastic book...fascinating"-Kaiser-Frazer Owners Club International Monthly News Bulletin; "if you ever wanted to be a car designer, then [this] is the book for you...rich history"-Old Cars Weekly; "fascinating reading...excellent photos"-CruZin' Magazine; "takes the reader up close and personal...a worthy addition to any library and an engaging read"-SAH Journal.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786448616
Author John L. Jacobus
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 608g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 17mm