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This International Model
Aircraft Company advertisement appeared in the June 1960 issue of England's
Aero Modeller magazine. The company, which went by the moniker
FROG
("Flies Right Off
the Ground"), had been in business producing flying
models since the early 1930s. Price formats such as 17/6 for the Talisman
control line model is interpreted as 17 shillings and 6 pence, seventeen and
six, or seventeen and sixpence. According to the
UK National Archives website currency conversion calculator,
17/6 in 1960 is the equivalent to £18.34 (pound sterling) in 2017, which is the
equivalent of $24.23 U.S. That somehow seems way too low for a 1960 to 2017
price conversion.
Frog / Talisman Ad
 New!
"Talisman" 17/6
28" Span Fully Aerobatic Profile Stunt Model
For 1 - 1 1/2 cc. Motors
Easy to Build and Fly! Kit has all balsa and ply parts accurately cut to shape,
nylon bell-crank and all accessories.
For top performance fit a Frog motor in your "Talisman"
"100 Mk. II" 1 c.c. Diesel
A wide speed range and high performance is attainable with this easy-to-start
motor. Ideal for beginner or expert! Develops .11 B.H.P. at 16,000 r.p.m. Bore .416
in. Stroke .460 in. Weight 2.9 oz. (Bare).
Price 53/4
"150 Mk. 11R" 1.49 c.c. Diesel
For that extra power the "150 R" has an outstanding performance in its class.
Low fuel consumption with high power output makes it an ideal motor for 1/2A Team
Racing, developing .15 B.H.P. at 15,000 r.p.m. Bore .500 in. Stroke .460 in.
Weight 3 oz. (Bare).
Price 53/4
Always use Frog nylon or plastic airscrews, from the wide range available.
Your motor will run better on Shell Fuels
Made in England by International Model Aircraft LTD.
A member of the Lines Bros. group of companies
Posted March 2, 2019
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