Model, Rocket/Mark 1 Replica

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Identifier2013-09-17_object_829Accession Number2013-09-17Catalog Number2013-09-17/829Object NameModel, RocketDescriptionBuilt model rocket finished in fluorescent orange with a red nosecone and a black “Rock-a-Chute” decal and a black “2” visible.

This is a replica of Orville Carlisle’s Mark 1 model rocket design, likely constructed by G. Harry Stine. A balsa nosecone has been substituted for the plastic crayon sharpener used in the original Carlisle models. A standard sized launch lug replaces the motor casing used by Carlisle. A plastic 1980s era Estes parachute recovery system has been installed.

Materials: Balsa wood nosecone and fins. Lead ballast weights. Straw launch lug. Metal screw eye and swivel. Flat rubber shock cord. White string shrouds. Plastic parachute.
MaterialBalsa woodPaintMetalCardboardRubberThreadManufacturerCarlisleDateundatedSignature/MarksMarks: "2."DimensionsH:10.5 in/W: 3.75 in/Diam: 1 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyrightCatalog RecordView original catalog record

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