Test Stand, Motor, Flying Rocket Model

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Object Details

Summary

This is an early flying rocket model motor test stand made of wood and steel. A wood cylinder is attached by wires to a postage scale. The motor is placed in the center of the wood cylinder and then is ignited. Model Missiles, Inc. probably built this test stand in 1957 or 1958. G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket and missile models, donated it to the Museum.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930771000

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

MODELS-Miscellaneous

Materials

Steel

Plastic

Wood

Paper

Adhesive

Dimensions

Other: 3 1/2 in. × 2 in. × 5 in. (8.9 × 5.1 × 12.7cm)

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/nv9b39a4b65-b244-4e35-a5da-8b5b6c2609b7

Record ID

nasm_A19930771000