Mean Streak
Craftsman: Phil Bernhardt
Catalog #: 2020.3.1
Donor: Phil Bernhardt
The Mean Streak is fitted with a hot Cox .09 engine and runs on a pressurized fuel system.
Mercury IV R/C Aircraft Model
Craftsman: Robert Maine
Catalog #: 2012.17.1
Donor: Robert Maine
This Mercury IV R/C aircraft model was built by Robert Maine using plans from 1953 by R.H. Smith.
Miniature Bell Helicopter Rotor Mechanism
Craftsman: Marvin Johnson
Catalog #: 2011.13.4
Donor: Ed Wright, Wright Family Trust
This is a unique brass and aluminum miniature of a Bell helicopter rotor mechanism. Marvin Johnson built a complete working mechanism of the main and tail rotors.
Naval Aircraft Factory NAF-TE (1921)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.68
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of the Naval Aircraft Factory NAF-TE airplane (1921).
Nieuport 28cl Biplane Model
Craftsman: Loren Scheer
Catalog #: 2023.1.2
Donor: Leslie Sayers & Lorie Phillips
Loren Scheer built this biplane model, which is believed to be a Nieuport 28cl from WWII.
North American T6 SNJ “Texan” Trainer Airplane
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.36.2
Donor: Joe Bridi
A 1/23 scale wooden model T6 SNJ “Texan” trainer airplane (USAF, #TA-143).
Ohlsson .23 Powered Pacemaker Replica
Craftsman: Dan Lutz
Catalog #: 2015.29.2
Donor: Gus Ohlsson
This is a working replica of Irv Ohlsson’s original .23 powered “Pacemaker” free flight model airplane.
Ohlsson Pacemaker 40 R/C Free Flight Aircraft
Craftsman: Joe Bridi
Catalog #: 2014.40.1
Donor: Joe Bridi
This Ohlsson .23 powered replica “Pacemaker” was built by Joe Bridi to commemorate the original airplane, which was designed and flown by Irv Ohlsson.
Ohlsson Pacemaker R/C Floatplane
Craftsman: Dan Lutz
Catalog #: 2024.3.1
Donor: Dennis Lutz
This scale model R/C replica of the Ohlsson Pacemaker was built as a floatplane version.
P-51 Mustang Paper Airplane
Craftsman: Huntly Briggs
Catalog #: 2015.21.1
Donor: Huntly Briggs
This unique paper airplane is modeled after a P-51 Mustang.
Paper Models
Craftsman: David Kemp
Catalog #: 2019.16.1 ; 2019.16.2 ; 2019.16.3 ; 2019.16.4
Donor: David Kemp
David Kemp built and donated four paper models including a model tank, an SE5 airplane, a Sopwith Dolphin airplane, and a German airplane.
Pietenpol Air Camper R/C Model Airplane
Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr
Catalog #: 2019.8.1
Donor: Ellsworth Orr
This radio-controlled Pietenpol Air Camper was built from scratch with the exception of the landing gear wheels which were bought at a store.
Piper J3 Cub
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.35.8
Donor: Joe Bridi
This wooden model Piper J3 Cub airplane (#NC35714) was originally built between 1937 and 1947.
R/C F1 Pylon Racer Aircraft Model
Craftsman: Joe Martin
Catalog #: 2012.37.2
Donor: Joe Martin
This is a blue Formula 1 pylon racer model aircraft #77C, N26M with engine and propeller.
R/C Model “Ferret” Aircraft
Craftsman: Allan Flowers
Catalog #: 2016.19.1
Donor: Allan Flowers
Allan Flowers designed, built, and donated this R/C model of the LA-11 “Ferret” ground support aircraft. The model was featured on the cover of Radio Control Modeler magazine.
R/C SBD Dive Bomber
Craftsman: Mike Rapp
Catalog #: 2019.19.1
Donor: Mike Rapp
This radio-controlled SBD dive bomber airplane was built and donated by Mike Rapp. The dive bomber took about two years to build.
Racing Class Model Airplane
Craftsman: Joe Bridi
Catalog #: 2015.34.3
Donor: Joe Bridi
This racing class model airplane was built and used by Joe Bridi from 1974-75.
RAF S.E.5 Paper Airplane
Craftsman: Huntly Briggs
Catalog #: 2015.21.3
Donor: Huntly Briggs
This detailed paper airplane is modeled after an RAF S.E.5.
RC Formula 1 Pylon Racer
Craftsman: Lyle Larson
Catalog #: 2011.6.1
Donor: Joe Martin
This RC Formula 1 pylon racer is brand new, having never actually been flown.
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