Flight of the Phoenix Diorama

The cover of my 40-year-old copy of "The Flight of the Phoenix. The illustration shows the ski arrangement described in the book. The 1965 film used a different ski design. 

Shot from the 1965 film showing the skis with wheels arrangement.  

Illustration from the book showing basic design and construction of the Phoenix, as well as placement of pilot (Towns), Stringer, and passengers. The 1965 film used a different placement. 

Shot from the 1965 film showing placement of pilot (Towns), Stringer, and passengers.