In 1930, C. Gilbert Taylor of the Taylor Aircraft Company designed the E-2 Cub as a small, low cost, light general aviation aircraft. The E-2 was the predecessor of the Piper J-3 Cub which became one of the most popular light aircraft of all time and served in the military during World War II as the L-4. Like the J-3 Cub, it used the Continental A-40 Engine. Unlike many of the tradtional wood models in the collection, this model was constructed of fiberglas, resin, aluminum, and plexiglas by Mike Bortscheller.
Display Status
This object is on display in Thomas W. Haas We All Fly at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
1984
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Model Maker
Mike Bortsheller
Physical Description
Plastic, wood and metal exhibit model of a Taylor E-2 Cub light aircraft in blue fuselage and yellow wings and horizontal tail color scheme. 1/16 scale. 1984.
Dimensions
Model: 15.8 × 41.3 × 66.5cm (6 1/4 × 16 1/4 × 26 3/16 in.)
Materials
Wood
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Paint
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Rubber
Inventory Number
A19840201000
Credit Line
Model by Mike Bortsheller.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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