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A full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope was built by Northrop Grumman, to provide a better understanding of the size, scale and complexity of this satellite. It was built and is supported entirely with Northrop Grumman internal funds. The model is constructed mainly of aluminum and steel, weighs 12,000 lb., and is approximately 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. The model requires 2 trucks to ship it and assembly takes a crew of 12 approximately four days. This model has travelled to a few sites since 2005. The photographs below were taken at some of its destinations.

SXSW, Austin TX - March 2013

This Flickr set shows the full-scale model at South by Southwest in Austin, TX, in March 2013. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/sets/72157632889677234/ The images below are by Chris Gunn (top) and Alex Evers (bottom):

Here is a timelapse of the full-scale model being built.

Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, MD - October 2011.

This Flickr set shows the full-scale model at the Maryland Science Center:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/sets/72157627768354421/with/6378259651/ A few images from the set are below:

Battery Park, NYC - May 2010

This Flickr set shows the construction of the full-scale model at Battery Park, NYC for the World Science Festival, May 30, 2010: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/sets/72157624196414186

Below is an 3 shot High Dynamic Range (HDR) photo taken by Bobby Bradley.

Here are two time-lapse videos of the model (one of its construction):

Popsci also has a nice gallery of photos of the model.

Munich, Germany - September 2009

Credit: EADS Astrium

Dublin, Ireland - June 2007

Read a NASA Feature on the full-scale model's visit to Dublin in June 2007.

Washington, DC - May 2007

The below image from Northrop Grumman shows the model on the National Mall in DC, May 10-12, 2007. There is also a Flickr set with more images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scifilaura/sets/72157600211237270/

AAS Seattle - January 2007

The full-scale model was at the American Astronomical Society Meeting in Seattle, January 2007.

SPIE Orlando - 2006

The model was on display at The International Society for Optical Engineering's (SPIE) week-long Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentations conference ,May 25 - 30, 2006. Image credit: (left) Mark Clampin. (right) unknown.

Goddard Space Flight Center - 2005

The full-scale model was assembled on the lawn at Goddard Space Flight Center, and displayed during September 19 - 25 2005. The Webb Telescope team took a group photo with it. Seeing the people gathered next to it shows its scale nicely. Credit: NASA