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Rover Buggy -- Model of conceptual interplanetary roving vehicle. Plastic model has 4 sets of 2 wheels (2 sets a side), all are connected on each side by rubber treads. RUBBER TREADS SHOW DETERIORATION. (1) First section is a flat, grey platform that connects to all wheel sets. (2) Second section is a light yellow bowl-shaped base support on top of the first section. It is actually connected t the lower piece inside. 1.25" diameter antennae on back. Two clear plastic extensions representing lights 0.5" long. There are 4, 1.23" support struts connecting to first section. Metallic latch in back opens area in back for batteries. Bowl inside has blue "control panel" w/ 4 plastic simulated lights. 4.0" long antennae piece w/another 3/4" piece, but connection to model part is broken. (3) Top, grey, lid (flips up).
Created by
Kenneth B. Isbell
Date Created
02/02/2015
Source
National Air & Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
International; Memorabilia; Popular Culture; Space; Toys
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