The file 'HMS Manica Launching Balloon 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 5.9MB.
This is a model of HMS Manica, which was a converted tramp steamer used in WW1 to launch a captive observation balloon. This was used for observing naval gunfire support, for example during the landings at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, in August 1915.
The model is 74mm long overall.
Separate models of HMS Manica and Drachen captive balloon have been added.
Drachen_Balloon.stl | 9.0MB | |
HMS_Manica_launching_balloon.stl | 3.4MB | |
HMS_Manica_no_balloon.stl | 2.3MB |