Polk's Model Craft Hobbies celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 1995 and the following article from an interview with the Train Collectors Quarterly magazine by Bruce Manson gives insight into what sixty years really means. It's not just the survival of a company, but rather the relationships, insights, and dedication to an industry that accompanies the longevity and generates the good will that improves the environment. Nat has always said, " The way to improve business is to increase the pie and then get your share of it." However, more than saying it, Nat has dedicated his life to this premise.

While the interview following relates to the early days in the train business, Nat was also active in the model airplane field with the A.M.A., military miniature field with the M.F.C.A., the plastic kit field with the I.P.M.S., and with slot racing and die cast cars. Nat started out as a retailer and has been a wholesaler, importer, and now a manufacturer of Hobby products. Additionally, Nat served on the board of the Hobby Industry Association for many years as well as attending more than 1,000 hobby shows across America. Therefore, we think that this article, which is part one of three, will be of some interest to you. Throughout the year, we will reprint the second two parts of this article and other articles that are appearing this year throughout the hobby media commemorating our anniversary.

As a postscript to this article, it is important to mention that Nat Polk passed away in August 1996. However, we will continue to follow many of the theories and ideals which Nat set forth for our company. And, we hope that this interview will give you some insight into what this man was all about!

Please select from one of the following:

• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 1
• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 2
• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 3
• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 4
• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 5
• An Interview with Nat Polk - Part 6