American Scout Cargo Ship Model

American Scout Cargo Ship Model

Craftsman: Unknown

Catalog #: 2013.11.1

Donor: Joe Martin

The American Scout is a C2 type cargo ship that was built from a 1950s Sterling Models kit by an unknown builder.

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

Craftsman: Gordon Wiles

Catalog #: 2016.45.1   

Donor: Gordon Wiles

This Chippewa model steam launch is powered by a Stuart 10V 2-cylinder steam engine fed with steam from its own boiler.

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Catalog #: 2013.48.8

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

This is an extremely well-built model of the unusual Chris-Craft Cobra speedboat built in the 1950s.

Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

Craftsman: John Storoz

Knapp Collection #: 489

Catalog #: 2016.44.4

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This hydroplane was modeled after the 1950s style Gold Cup speed boats, and was completely hand crafted by Mr. Storoz.

R/C English Canal Boat 

R/C English Canal Boat 

Craftsman: Carl Schwam 

Catalog #: 2017.9.2 

Contributor: Carl Schwam 

This miniature steamboat is modeled after an English Canal boat. The 50″-long boat is radio controlled.

R/C Hydrofoil Racing Boat

R/C Hydrofoil Racing Boat

Craftsman: Bob Gregory

Catalog #: 2013.39.2

Contributor: David James

This model R/C racing boat is actually a hydrofoil with a single engine.

R/C Model Steamboat

R/C Model Steamboat

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 761

Catalog #: 2024.5.7

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This R/C model steamboat was built by Roger Butzen of Texas.

R/C Steam Tug Fergus

R/C Steam Tug Fergus

Craftsman: William F. Brown 

Catalog #: 2014.33.1 

Donor: William F. Brown 

This live steam, radio controlled tugboat model, Fergus, is a hefty five feet long. It’s boiler is heated by propane and it has sailed many hours on the water around San Diego. 

Steam Powered Tugboat

Steam Powered Tugboat

Craftsman: Jerry Lake

Catalog #: 2023.3.1

Donor: Jerry Lake

Jerry Lake built this Dumas “carol Moran” XL tugboat to house his functional Saito steam engine. The steam powered tugboat is radio controlled.

Twin Hull R/C Racing Boat

Twin Hull R/C Racing Boat

Craftsman: Bob Gregory

Catalog #: 2013.39.1

Contributor: David James

This twin hull R/C racing boat is powered by four K&B single-cylinder racing engines.

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