Skylark 2-Cycle Marine Engine

Skylark 2-Cycle Marine Engine

Craftsman: Gerald Smith

Knapp Collection #: 301

Catalog #: 2011.35.8

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The Skylark 2-cycle marine engine was designed and built by Gerald Smith, of the UK. Mr. Smith manufactured over 300 engines from 1922 to the mid-1980s.

Slipper Cox .049 Tether Car

Slipper Cox .049 Tether Car

Craftsman: Doug Parker

Knapp Collection #: 404

Catalog #: 2016.8.7

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Slipper” Cox .049 tether car measures about 7-inches long with a wheelbase of 4-inches. It was hand crafted from billet 6061 aluminum and steel.

Snow Gas Pumping Engine

Snow Gas Pumping Engine

Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland

Knapp Collection #: 691

Catalog #: 2022.8.2

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Snow gas pumping engine was built by Ramon Hoagland. The original engine was designed by Doug Kelley.

Sorrel 2-Cylinder Inline Model Boat Engine

Sorrel 2-Cylinder Inline Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: Col. James Sorrel

Knapp Collection #: 275

Catalog #: 2011.27.40

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Col. James Sorrel utilized commercial piston and cylinder assemblies to produce his custom-built 2-cylinder racing engines.

Sports Racer Tether Car

Sports Racer Tether Car

Craftsman: Doug Parker

Knapp Collection #: 606

Catalog #: 2019.33.6

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This “Sports Racer” tether car measures 7-7/8-inches long, 2-3/4-inches wide, 2-1/2-inches high, and weighs 19 ounces.

Sprinter Cox .049 Tether Car

Sprinter Cox .049 Tether Car

Craftsman: Doug Parker

Knapp Collection #: 414

Catalog #: 2016.8.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Sprinter” Cox .049 tether car measures about 3-1/4″-wide and 7-1/4″-long with a 4-3/4″ wheelbase. It weighs 13.8 ounces.

Steam Powered Pickup Truck Model Kit

Steam Powered Pickup Truck Model Kit

Craftsman: American Edelstaal

Knapp Collection #: 298

Catalog #: 2011.27.46

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

American Edelstaal provided beginner’s kits like this steam powered pickup truck model, which is about 4.5-inches long.

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Stinger 609 Supercharged V8 Engine

Craftsman: Gary Conley

Knapp Collection #: 290

Catalog #: 2011.32.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This “Stinger 609″ supercharged V8 engine is about 10″-tall. The bore is 1.00″ with a .970” stroke. The engine even has a user replaceable oil filter.

Stirling Hot Air Engine

Stirling Hot Air Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 765

Catalog #: 2024.5.11

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This polished Stirling hot air engine was built by Roger Butzen.

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Stover Type “K” Stationary Engine

Craftsman: George Luhrs

Knapp Collection #: 109

Catalog #: 2008.10.30

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This miniature Stover was machined from bar stock and utilizes no castings. The engine is 5″-long, 3″-wide, and 4″-high.

Stuart Single-Cylinder Steam Engine

Stuart Single-Cylinder Steam Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 766

Catalog #: 2024.5.12

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Stuart single-cylinder steam engine was built by Roger Butzen.

Super Cyclone 60

Super Cyclone 60

Craftsman: Larry Jenno

Knapp Collection #: 222

Catalog #: 2009.9.32

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Super Cyclone 60 model airplane engine is in the original box. It was reproduced by Larry Jenno of Nevada.

Super Cyclone Wooden Tether Boat

Super Cyclone Wooden Tether Boat

Craftsman: Robert Lester

Knapp Collection #: 453

Catalog #: 2016.8.29

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Super Cyclone” wooden tether boat is powered by a 1940 style Super Cyclone 60. The boat measures 8″-wide, 6-1/2″-tall, 32″-long, and weighs 3.5 pounds.

Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Craftsman: Scott Motors, Inc.

Knapp Collection #: 121

Catalog #: 2008.16.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1946, the Thunderbird was advertised as the only miniature engine with a genuine supercharger. The engine is 6”-long, 3”-wide, and 6”-high.

Supercharged V8 Racing Engine

Supercharged V8 Racing Engine

Craftsman: James Weber

Knapp Collection #: 168

Catalog #: 2008.16.25

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Closely resembling the Chrysler 300 Hemi, this 1/3 scale model has a 1-inch bore and .900-inch stroke for a total displacement of 5.65 cubic inches.

TechnoPower 5-Cylinder Radial Prototype Engine

TechnoPower 5-Cylinder Radial Prototype Engine

Craftsman: Wally Warner 

Knapp Collection #: 184 

Catalog #: 2009.9.26

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This prototype marked the beginning of a new line of 1/4 scale engines to power large model aircraft. The engine is about 13″ in diameter with a bore of 1.100″ and a stroke of 1.00″.

Technopower 7-Cylinder Radial Airplane Engine

Technopower 7-Cylinder Radial Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Technopower Engines

Knapp Collection #: 170

Catalog #: 2011.27.13

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Technopower 7-cylinder radial engine (SN B7-151) is 7″-long, 8″-wide, 7″-high, and weighs 2 lbs. 8 oz.

Thompson Designs Flat Four Model Airplane Engine

Thompson Designs Flat Four Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: John V. Thompson

Knapp Collection #: 147

Catalog #: 2008.10.45

Contributor: Paul Knapp

John Thompson used the cylinder assemblies from Honda weed-eater engines to produce this flat four aero engine. His custom crankcase holds the oil for lubrication and the engine runs gasoline with spark ignition.

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