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Did you know there’s a military model museum just outside Abilene?
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Tucked away along a rural road in Callahan County, just east of Abilene, sits a hidden attraction that many locals don’t even know exists. The Museum of Military Models offers visitors a chance to explore centuries of military history through hundreds of handcrafted model ships, tanks, aircraft and more.
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At the Museum of Model Ships, Warren Harkins wants to preserve the history of all the sacrifice and innovation involved with decades of military ships and aircrafts.
From passion to museum: Local man shares history with military models
CLYDE, Texas — Many people enjoy collecting model ships and airplanes, but for one Clyde resident, what started as a passion for learning about history turned into a full blown museum.
Museum of Military Models showcases 600+ replicas of U.S. military history
What began as a passion for military models and the history behind them has grown into a hidden gem in Callahan County — the Museum of Military Models, home to hundreds of meticulously crafted replicas of military vehicles throughout U.S. history.
Abilene Veteran and grandson making model planes and memories
The Museum of Military Model’s owner Warren D. Harkins was mentioned in this story. For Marine Veteran James Reese and his grandson Mark, model warplanes and ships are much more than a hobby. The craft is a passion they've shared for over a decade, now getting together every Monday night to add another turbine, turret, or balsa wood strut to whichever model plane they've been working on for weeks at a time.
Scale Models Make a Big Impact. Benefit West Texas Veterans
Texas native Warren D. Harkins served his country in the United States Air Force before finding another way to impact the Big Country and surrounding areas. As founder and curator of the Museum of Military Models in Clyde, Texas, Harkins now helps veterans find peace through his non-profit work and partnership with Texas Hunters for Heroes.
Authentic Texas, The Heritage Magazine of Texas, Issue 27
Have you ever wanted to step back in time and experience some of the military weaponry that’s shaped world history for generations? Well, now’s your chance! Visitors of all ages are welcome to discover firsthand how ships, planes, tanks, missiles, and more shaped today’s world at the Museum of Military Models in Clyde, Texas. Article written by Macee Hall.
The Chamber, Abilene Texas
Spotlight On Abilene: Hosting The 2024 Texas Travel Counselors Conference. Mentioned by the Abilene Chambers of Commerce.