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A model rocket with two gliders that pop off and glide down on ejection.
The design is from a very old plan published by Estes Industries. You can find the plans (two legal sized sheets) here:
Per Wikipedia, this bronze statue was created by American sculptor Donald De Lue in 1963 for the 1964 New York World's Fair. It was significantly restored in 2013. Unispheer is in the background of the photo.
I found this last night on the counter. Little boy later explained that the ring of apples are smoke from the rocket. makes sense to me.
Be sure to read more about this project at calliespedia.calliesadventures.com/wiki/Compressed_Air_Rocket
Description of Rhododendron 'Rocket'
Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: Cunningham's White x red catawbiense seedling
Predominant Flower Color: Pink
Flower / Truss Description: Flower funnel-shaped, very frilly, 2½" across, vivid reddish-pink blotched scarlet red with prominent protruding stamens. Held in a conical truss.
Fragrant: No
Bloom Time: Midseason
Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 5
Cold Hardiness Temperature: -15°F (-26°C)
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves, 4" long, thick, glossy, dark green and heavily veined; coppery bronze when new. Upright habit.
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): E
Hybridizer: Shammarello
Registration Reference: RHS 58
Plant description provided by The American Rhododendron Society
This is my rocket animation. I tried to show character emotion by imagining how a human would react in that situation and trying to emulate human characteristics. I had problems with making the character blink or I would have included that more to emphasise the emotion.
Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, right, battles for a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. The Rockets beat the Celtics 108-102. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Rocketeer Applause Action figures with wearing helmet - toy toys collectible 1930s 1938 retro rocket jet pack small scaled figure Dave Stevens Classic comic book character Cliff Secord Jetpack
The Rocket 'Skyrocket' seedlings germinated within 4 days. It won't be long before I can stop having to buy half rotten bags of salad from supermarkets.
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