Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine

Craftsman: Scott Motors, Inc.

Knapp Collection #: 121

Catalog #: 2008.16.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1946, the Thunderbird was advertised as the only miniature engine with a genuine supercharger. The engine is 6”-long, 3”-wide, and 6”-high.

Tugboat Steam Engine & Boiler

Tugboat Steam Engine & Boiler

Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke

Catalog #: 2019.17.1

Donor: Eckhard Fadtke

This miniature tugboat steam engine has a boiler, shaft, and propeller.

Unassembled 12-Cylinder Liberty V-12 Engine

Unassembled 12-Cylinder Liberty V-12 Engine

Craftsman: Louis Chenot

Catalog #: 2024.2.2

Donor: Louis Chenot

Along with his finished Liberty V-12 engine, which is part of the 1/6 Gar Wood boat, Louis Chenot also built a second 1/6 scale Liberty engine which was not fully assembled.

V-4 Marine Steam Engine

V-4 Marine Steam Engine

Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt

Catalog #: 2008.17.2

Donor: William "Scotty" Hewitt

A miniature oscillating V-4 marine steam engine. The throttle, lubricator, drain valve, and forward/reverse mechanism all work.

V12 Air-Cooled OHV Model Boat Engine

V12 Air-Cooled OHV Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: Unknown

Knapp Collection #: 177

Catalog #: 2008.10.51

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 60-degree, overhead valve V-12 engine was machined from billet aluminum (bar stock) with cast iron lined cylinders.

Wall Duplex Mariner

Wall Duplex Mariner

Craftsman: Elmer A. Wall

Knapp Collection #: 79

Catalog #: 2008.16.13

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Duplex Mariner engine, circa 1940-41, is 9”-long, 6”-wide, and 8”-high.

Wall Wizard Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Model Boat Engine

Wall Wizard Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: Dick Pretel

Knapp Collection #: 262

Catalog #: 2011.27.34

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Mr. Pretel built this engine from a standard Wall Wizard casting kit, but modified the cylinders for water cooling instead of air.

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Craftsman: Profi M.E.

Knapp Collection #: 67

Catalog #: 2008.10.21

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/6 scale Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-cycle V8 engine was built by Profi M.E., 2001. This engine includes the addition of 4 cylinders and a geared flywheel instead of a propeller hub.

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