Digital models of some of the shingles forming the outside surface or skin of the Gemini spacecraft.
Modeled from the actual McDonnell Aircraft engineering drawings.
Top photo shows the shingles forming the window scoop area in front of the hatches. Compare with the NASA photo of Gemini XI during pre-flight activities.
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Another individual shingle model is shown below, with its location shown in the NASA photo. Also see a portion of the McDonnell Aircraft engineering drawing of this shingle.