“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.

1/5 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.

Mean Streak

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.

Pietenpol Air Camper R/C Model 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. 

R/C Model “Ferret” Aircraft 

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 

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. 

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Presented by The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship