g_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1966, unnumbered NASA photo)

“This is a one-third scale model of the Gemini Spacecraft. There is a cutaway transparent section through which the manikin astronauts may be seen at their control station. This area is lighted for better viewing.”

 

“EXHIBIT INFORMATION

 

Code No……………………………………………………..M-69

Nomenclature…………………………………………....Gemini Spacecraft

Type of exhibit…………………………………………...Indoor display model

Model…………………………………………………….......1/3 Scale

Panels………………………………………………………….None

Animated………………………………………………….…No

Electrical requirements……………………………...110 V AC 60 cycle

Dimensions………………………………………………...75” Long x 40” Wide

Floor loading……………………………………………...40 lbs per sq. ft.

Smallest opening components require…….42”

Equipment for setup…………………………………..Hand tools

Labor…………………………………………………………...3 men

Setup time…………………………………………………...1 hour

Takedown time…………………………………………...½ hour

No. of crates…………………………………………..……One

- Size…………………………………………………………...88x48x47; 118 cu. ft.

- Wt……………………………………………………………...690 lbs

Value for insurance purposes………………..….$2,275.”

 

Sure would be nice if at least one of these survived. Being a scale model lover, especially of spacecraft…and on this scale, I’m almost drooling.

 

Lo & behold:

 

Despite apparently not being on display – YESSS!!! It's base & mounting rod (both visible directly behind it) appear to be affixed to/stowed on the inside of the hinged 'door' of its crate:

 

airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/model-gemini-13-sca...

 

ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=NASM-A19791438000cp07&a...

Credit: National Air and Space Museum (NASM) website

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