Rocket, Flying Model, Engine Blocks

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Rocket Industries

Summary

This is a Model Rocket Industries retail kit of engine blocks for flying rocket models. These blocks were used to secure the motors at the aft end of the models. G. Harry Stine, an American pioneer in the field of flying rocket and missile models, donated it to the Museum.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930767000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Adhesive

Paper

Plastic

Steel

Pasteboard blocks in cardboard and plastic retail package

Dimensions

Overall: 5.1 × 10.2 × 1cm (2 × 4 × 3/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d38ea3a2-358d-4411-aa4e-81e45e32a364

Record ID

nasm_A19930767000