Model, Static, Curtiss Twin Tractor

Full view of a brown and white flying boat model. There is a black engine at the front and two brown propellers on the two sets of wings. Brown struts separate the two sets of white wings.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Robert S. Nevin

Physical Description

Wood, brass and cloth exhibit model of a Curtiss Twin Tractor single "V" engine, two propeller, single-set, biplane, flying boat. 1:16 scale. 1961.

Credit Line

Model by Robert S. Nevin

Date

1961

Inventory Number

A19620061000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Uncharacterized Fabric

Non-Magnetic Metals

Paint

Varnish

Adhesive

Paint

Dimensions

Model: 16.2 × 49 × 63cm (6 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 7 5/16 in. × 2 ft. 13/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bbac6007-06d5-49d1-ae3e-548577da9450

Record ID

nasm_A19620061000