Model, Static, Wright C

Full view of a model gray biplane with silver struts, a boxlike structure, and two silver propellers.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood and tissue exhibit model of a 1912 Wright C single inline engine, two pusher propellers, singl-seat, biplane in overall silver paint scheme. 1/16 Scale. 1953.

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, 1953.

Date

1953

Inventory Number

A19540088000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Paper Tissue

Natural Fiber Fabrics

Adhesive

Paint

Ferrous Alloy

Rubber

Non-Magnetic Metals

Dimensions

Model: 17 × 54 × 73cm (6 11/16 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 4 3/4 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/nv9b5b03fdc-efd3-4ca0-8e95-ab3d50827b9f

Record ID

nasm_A19540088000