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Object |
Airplane, model |
Name of object |
Silhouette Model |
Description (ex. RP-63G) |
Reproduction of an Douglas SBD Dauntless Identification Model, done in a silhouette style. This is a static model carved from balsa wood using the plans from a Comet Build for Victory kit. It is painted matte black. Similar models were used to train service personnel in how to recognize aircraft during WWII. |
Materials used |
wood |
Height (in) |
3.500 |
Width (in) |
7.000 |
Length (in) |
5.500 |
Museum Donation/Transfer Credit Line |
Made for Museum |
Museum ID number |
2009.04.04 |
Tags |
Balsa wood Comet (Comet Model Hobbycraft Co./Comet Model Airplane and Supply Co., Inc.) Comet Build for Victory kit Dauntless Douglas SBD Dauntless Identification model Model airplane Replica Silhouette ID model Solid scale model WWII |