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Model, Static, Curtiss Twin Tractor

Air and Space Museum

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  • 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.
  • Top view of a brown and white flying boat model. Two diamond-shaped tail fins sit at the back of the boat, supported by triangular frames.
  • Aerial back view of a brown and white flying boat model. A long rectangular brown base sits in between the middle wings and the tail fins. There are two additional wing flaps behind the middle wings on either side.
  • Back view of a brown and white flying boat model. The black engine sits in front of a steering wheel and a place for the pilot to sit. This steering wheel is between the two sets of wings.

    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

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