“Circus Circus” R/C Plane

“Circus Circus” R/C Plane

Craftsman: Joe Bridi

Catalog #: 2015.41.1

Donor: Joe Bridi

Joe Bridi created this R/C aircraft that features an airbrushed painting of the Circus Circus Hotel/Casino on the wing. For years, it hung in the lobby of the Circus Circus in Las Vegas.

1/144 Scale Beechcraft V35B Bonanza

1/144 Scale Beechcraft V35B Bonanza

Craftsman: Ronald Sanctuary

Catalog #: 2018.19.3

Contributor: Ronald Sanctuary

Ronald Sanctuary built this 1/144 scale Beechcraft V35B Bonanza with tarmac base. Every detail is handmade and installed in the proper orientation.

1/144 Scale Cessna 210RII

1/144 Scale Cessna 210RII

Craftsman: Ronald Sanctuary

Catalog #: 2018.19.2

Contributor: Ronald Sanctuary

Ronald Sanctuary built this 1/144 scale Cessna 210RII with tarmac figures. Every detail is handmade and installed in the proper orientation.

1/144 Scale Gulfstream GIVSP

1/144 Scale Gulfstream GIVSP

Craftsman: Ronald Sanctuary

Catalog #: 2018.19.1

Contributor: Ronald Sanctuary

Ronald Sanctuary built this 1/144 scale Gulfstream GIVSP N702GH with tarmac figures and shipping container.

1/4 scale Bentley BR-2 Propeller

1/4 scale Bentley BR-2 Propeller

Craftsman: Robert Cooper

Knapp Collection #: 39

Catalog #: 2009.9.03

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This scale model is based on the propeller used with a Bentley BR-2 rotary airplane engine in a World War I Sopwith Snipe airplane.

1/4 Scale Sopwith Snipe Instrument Panel

1/4 Scale Sopwith Snipe Instrument Panel

Craftsman: Robert Cooper

Knapp Collection #: 166

Catalog #: 2008.10.49

Contributor: Paul Knapp

A museum-scale (1/4) model of the 1918 British Sopwith Snipe fighter aircraft. This is a copy of the instrument panel from Mr. Cooper’s model.

1/4 Scale Wright Brothers Flyer by Robert Cooper

1/4 Scale Wright Brothers Flyer by Robert Cooper

Craftsman: Robert Cooper

Catalog #: 2014.9.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/4 scale  model Wright Brothers Flyer has a nearly 12′ wingspan, and is historically correct in every detail. It is one of two identical models built by Robert Cooper.

1/5 Scale P-40 Warhawk R/C Model Airplane

1/5 Scale P-40 Warhawk R/C Model Airplane

Craftsman: Lowell Wexler

Catalog #: 2012.21.1

Donor: Lowell Wexler

This 1/5 scale R/C model P-40 Warhawk was built from molded fiberglass components and then completely detailed.

Boeing B-17

Boeing B-17

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.9

Donor: Joe Bridi

This wooden model Boeing B-17 has a “U” emblem on the tail and is #483514.

BUSTER K&B Powered Model Airplane

BUSTER K&B Powered Model Airplane

Craftsman: K&B Manufacturing; Premium Manufacturing

Knapp Collection #: 616-2

Catalog #: 2019.33.14

Contributor: Paul Knapp

A special version of the Torpedo Jr. was created for a promotional model airplane produced for the LA Times Newspaper, circa 1951.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator Diecast Model

Consolidated B-24 Liberator Diecast Model

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2014.14.4

Donor: Joe Bridi

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber #973, “Dragon.” This diecast metal model features an elaborate paint job.

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