This Black and White Check hot air balloon figurine model is brand new. The hot air balloon model is handcrafted, the core of the balloon is ABS plastic, close to unbreakable. Paper sections are printed twice for increased color density. Twelve sections are shaped and glued. After drying the paper is semi-matte varnished for durable protection. The basket is real hand woven rattan (wicker) and the toggles are hand turned in mahogany wood, sanded and varnished. The larger ring connecting the lines from the net and the lines from the basket are made in rattan or laminated wood. The balloon comes in a fun story telling box, with a post card telling a story printed on the top of the box, please see the pictures. Size: 12.75″ H x 8″ Dia Black Check Balloon Black & White Check Hot Air Balloon Figurine Model 8″ This Black & White Check hot air balloon figurine model is brand new. Extra 5% OFF when you buy 2 or more balloon models, you will see the discount in your cart! The decorative hot air balloon model is handcrafted, the core of the balloon is ABS plastic, close to unbreakable. Paper sections are printed twice for increased color density. Twelve sections are shaped and glued. After drying the paper is semi-matte varnished for durable protection. The basket is real hand woven rattan (wicker) and the toggles are hand turned in mahogany wood, sanded and varnished. The larger ring connecting the lines from the net and the lines from the basket are made in rattan or laminated wood. The netting is also hand woven. There are rope loops in the top of the balloon for hanging from your home’s ceiling. The Black & White Check hot air balloon figurine model is easily displayed by hanging it from the included eye on top of the balloon. The balloon comes in a fun story telling box, with a post card telling a story printed on the top of the box, please see the pictures.Size: 12.75″ height x 8″ diameterWeight: 0.88 lbs Color: Black & White CheckMaterial: fabric paper gores applied to a papier-mache coreConstruction: Handcrafted The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology. It is in a class of aircraft known as balloon aircraft. On Nov 21, 1783, in Paris, France, the first untethered manned flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d’Arlandes in a hot air balloon created on Dec 14, 1782 by the Montgolfier brothers. Hot air balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than just being pushed along by the wind are known as airships or, more specifically, thermal airships. A hot air balloon consists of a bag called the envelope that is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and (usually) a source of heat, in most cases an open flame. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the relatively cold air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the surrounding air. In today’s sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the mouth of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from fire resistant material such as Nomex. Beginning in the mid-1970s, balloon envelopes have been made in all kinds of shapes, such as hot dogs, rocket ships, and the shapes of commercial products, though the traditional shape remains popular for most non-commercial, and many commercial, applications. The article «Hot air balloon» is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. HTTPS://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_DecoMore Hanging Hot Air Balloons Are Available. Please buy with confidence-100% money-back guarantee Please browse CaptJimsCar-go for more Aviation Home Decor, Nautical Furniture, Museum Quality Ship Models, Old World Style Globe Bars and Low Priced Nautical Gifts! To browse more items – Click on the Logo below (close the new window to return to this item)! We accept PayPal (which includes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and e-checks). Payment is expected within 7 days after auction closes. After that the item will be re listed. Massachusetts residents will be charged a 6.25% sales tax. 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