1934 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.14
Contributor: John Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman built this Ahrens-Fix fire engine using sheet styrene plastic, turned aluminum, and basswood for scaling ladders.
1937 Mack Type 21 Model
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.5
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale model 1937 Mack Type 21, FDNY. This is a New York Fire Department classic in bright red.
1938 Bucyrus-Erie 88B Series 4 Shovel
Craftsman: Classic Construction Models
Catalog #: 2009.11.1
Donor: Les Cade
This 1/48 scale model Bucyrus-Erie 88B Series 4 shovel (1983) was made by Classic Construction Models.
1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196
Craftsmen: Leroy Cox, L.M. Cox Manufacturing
Catalog #: 2018.43.1
Contributor: Rich Palmer
This replica of the #8 Karl Kling’s 1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196 is a rear-wheel-drive thimble drome tether car utilizing a driveshaft and differential.
1955 Bedford Aerial Ladder Truck
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.6
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale 1955 Bedford aerial ladder truck, Aalborg (Denmark) FD. The apparatus was built on a British Bedford chassis, with a Magirus aerial (a German aerial ladder and apparatus manufacturer).
1960 Bachert Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.7
Contributor: John Ackerman
John was encouraged by his second modeling mentor, Tom Showers, to make this 1/32 scale replica of the German Bachert fire apparatus.
1964 American LaFrance Aerial Truck
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.10
Contributor: John Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman’s first “kit-bashed” model fire truck. It used various parts from the 1/32 scale 1964 Aurora American LaFrance model kit, but the body was scratch-built.
1965 Van Pelt Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.12
Contributor: John Ackerman
Using a vacuum-forming machine, John Ackerman molded the styrene plastic cab, fenders, and hood all from hand carved forms.
1969 Crown Triple Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.8
Contributor: John Ackerman
For this 1/32 scale model 1969 Crown triple fire engine, Mr. Ackerman also incorporated sheet styrene plastic.
1973 Howe/Hendrickson Manifold Wagon
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.7
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale model 1973 Howe/Hendrickson manifold wagon for Luna Beach FD. Tom made this engine from sheet styrene plastic with turned aluminum parts and accessories.
A-bone Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 429
Catalog #: 2016.8.20
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “A-bone” Cox .049 tether car is 7-3/4″-long and 3-1/8″-wide. The racer was machined from aluminum, brass, and steel bar stock.
All American Hot Rod
Craftsman: Tony Orlando
Knapp Collection #: 551
Catalog #: 2019.9.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This hot rod started as a die-cast push toy for kids, and was manufactured in Los Angeles in the 1950s. Mr. Orlando’s restoration included many modifications to convert it into a running tether car.
Automite .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Wen Mac
Contributor: Ron and Steven Green
An Automite .049 tether car made by the Wen Mac corporation. This was one of the first tether cars made with a plastic body.
Babcock Jr. Gas Powered Micro Rail Mite Racer
Craftsman: John D. Ellis
Knapp Collection #: 213
Catalog #: 2009.9.28
Contributor: Paul Knapp
John Ellis produced this miniature rail racer as a tribute to the late John Babcock, who was one of the most colorful builders and model racers in the San Francisco Bay area.
British MK IV Battle Tank
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 243
Catalog #: 2011.27.24
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/16 scale model British MK IV battle tank was built from 1/16 steel sheet, and over 1,200 steel rivets were made and set by hand.
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.3
Donor: Mark Petersen
A fully operational scale model of a Bucyrus steam shovel that Birk finished in 2007.
Bucyrus-Erie 22W Well Drilling Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.10
Donor: Mark Petersen
A scale model Bucyrus-Erie 22W well drilling machine. Birk took dimensions for this working model from a full-size version that his neighbor owned.
CO2 Powered Vintage Race Car
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Catalog #: 2008.17.1
Donor: William "Scotty" Hewitt
This was William “Scotty” Hewitt’s first CO2 powered race car, #7. Scotty carved both the body and driver by hand.
Coupster Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 486
Catalog #: 2016.44.2
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Coupster was machined from solid 6061 aluminum and measures 8-1/8″-long, 1-7/8″-wide, 2-5/8″-high, and weighs 16.5 ounces.
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