Rocket, Flying Model, Master Midget

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is an assembled "UJ Master Midget" flying rocket model made by an unknown manufacturer. It has a pasteboard body and balsa nose cone and fins. The model appears to have flown at some point and the motor removed.

G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated this artifact to the musem in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930653000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard, Paper, Adhesive, Balsa Wood, Paint, Synthetic Fabric, Steel

Dimensions

Box: 1 7/8in. x 2 1/4in. x 6 1/8in. (4.76 x 5.72 x 15.56cm)

Model: 1 5/8in. x 1 15/16in. x 5 7/8in. (4.13 x 4.92 x 14.92cm)

46 grams in weight

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/nv9f74bd318-f94c-4aa8-811d-b4287e67091d

Record ID

nasm_A19930653000