Model Kit, Missile, V-2

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Geobra Hobby-Modell

Summary

This is an unassembled West German model kit, in its original box, dating to the 1960s, for a non-flying model of the German V-2 rocket of World War II. The kit includes pieces for making a model of the V-2 as well as a V-2 transport vehicle known as a Meilerwagen and three toy soldiers. Instructions in Swedish, Italian, French, German, and English indicate the the kit was intended to be sold in several nations. Rocket model collector G. Harry Stine gave this model to the National Collection in 1973 as a part of a collection of such model kits.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930556000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Model is plastic; retail box is cardboard w/paper instructions inside

Dimensions

Overall: 5.08 x 20.32 x 27.94cm, 0.3kg (2in. x 8in. x 11in., 0.8lb.)

Country of Origin

Germany

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92f4e68b4-c87d-4ee7-8203-d17465085cf1

Record ID

nasm_A19930556000