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Metadata
Title |
Model Airplane: Cessna 185 in Alaska Coastal Ellis Airline Colors |
Object # |
2001.2.2.1 |
Object Name |
Model, Airplane |
Date |
1962-1968 |
Artist |
Richardson, Terry |
Description |
Model Airplane: Cessna 185 in Alaska Coastal Ellis Airline colors Model 1:24 scale model of Cessna 185 N5887T on floats. Scratch-built, wood fuselage, cast resin floats, hand-painted and detailed. Painted in color scheme of Alaska Coastal Ellis Airline. Wing-span, 18 1/2 in.; overall length, 13 in.; overall height, 6 3/4 in. Cessna 185 Skywagon Wingspan:35 ft. 10 in. Length: 25 ft. 9 in. Weight:2,120 lbs. empty, 3,320 lbs. gross Engine:300 h.p. fuel-injected Continental IO-520-D Cruising Speed138.1 mph The six-seat Cessna 185 entered production in 1961 and was produced until 1985. It is one of the most ubiquitous bushplanes in use in Alaska, whether equipped with floats or as a "taildragger' on wheels or skis. Its popularity stems from its short takeoff and landing capability, coupled with a large load-carrying capacity. Model built by Terry Richardson Scale: 1 inch = 2 feet Century - 20 |
Material |
Wood/Plastic/Paint |
Dimensions |
H-6.75 W-18.5 D-13 inches |
Dimension Details |
17.145 cm x 46.990 cm x 33.020 cm |
People |
Richardson, Terry |
Search Terms |
Ketchikan, Alaska Ellis Air Lines Cessna 185 Alaska Coastal-Ellis Airlines Aircraft Airplane Aviation Model |
Credit line |
Ketchikan Museums, KM 2001.2.2.1 |