Model, Static, Curtiss D

Full view of a tan model biplane with light brown struts and curved tan wings. A black and gray engine sits in the middle.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood display model of a Curtiss D single "V" pusher engine, single seat, biplane in overall natural color. 1:16 scale. Circa 1940.

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, ca. 1940. Gift of Thompson Products Aeronautical Museum

Date

ca. 1940

Inventory Number

A19470015000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Natural Fiber Fabric

Paint

Plastic

Ferrous Alloy

Cotton Thread

Adhesive

Dimensions

Model: 15.2 × 51 × 69cm (6 in. × 20 1/16 in. × 27 3/16 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/nv956f215bf-47cf-414f-816f-465c108cf09e

Record ID

nasm_A19470015000