Model, Mars Science Laboratory, Mars Rover Curiosity, CURIOSITY

Full scale model. The body of the rover is a painted metal shell with matte white paint. Many of the instrumentation and arms are attached using steel armature, which extends and rotates away from the body of the rover. There is a camera that pivots on an upper extension. Many of the instrumentation and computers are not present in the model. Most of the panels, arms, and attachments are screwed and riveted to the main body.