1/2 Scale 1919 Samson “Iron Horse” Tractor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.130
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this 1/2 scale 1919 Samson “Iron Horse” tractor.
1/4 Scale 1908 Case Steam Tractor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.129
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk completed his 1/4 scale 1908 Case 65 hp steam tractor in 1982. The boiler was tested to 475 psi.
1/4 Scale Cushman 711 Scooter
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.34.1
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
This 1/4 scale model Cushman 711 scooter was built to a high level of detail, capturing the fun of an era when motorized two-wheel transportation was a little simpler.
1880 Dutch Fire Pump
Craftsman: Merl Thurman
Catalog #: 2016.12.1
Donor: Merl Thurman
This 1/8 scale model 1880 Dutch fire pump was modeled after a pump built by H. Belder, a fire engine manufacturer in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
3/4″-Scale Live Steam 4-6-4 Locomotive
Craftsman: Robert Earl "Toby" Rutherford
Catalog #: 2015.19.1
Contributor: Don Rutherford
Toby Rutherford built this coal burning steam engine from scratch using plans by Martin S. Lewis of “Little Engines.”
4-8-4 Wooden Steam Locomotive & Tender
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.2.1
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This wooden model 4-4-8 steam locomotive & tender features an abundance of detail in the woodworking.
Adler Locomotive Model
Craftsman: Szymon Klimek
Catalog #: 2010.21.1
Donor: Szymon Klimek
This unique miniature Adler locomotive blends model making, art, and jewelry all into one project.
American 4-4-0 General Locomotive & Tender Model
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.2.2
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This wooden model 4-4-0 General locomotive & tender was built by Eckhard Fadtke.
Ann Arbor Hay Press Wagon
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.89
Donor: Mark Petersen
This model represents a piece of farm equipment that was used to scoop up hay and compress it into bales.
Bobber V-Twin Custom Motorcycle
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 412
Catalog #: 2016.8.9
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Bobber V-twin custom motorcycle measures just 13″-long. It’s powered by a custom-built 7cc side-valve 120-degree V-twin.
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.
CASE Steam Engine Tractor
Craftsman: Kay Tillman
Catalog #: 2018.45.1
Donor: Jeff Tillman
Kay Tillman built this miniature rendition of the famous CASE steam engine tractor.
General Motors Craftsman’s Guild Model Contest Coach
Craftsman: Bernhardt Goettker
Catalog #: 2011.28.1
Contributor: Bernhardt Goettker
Bernhardt Goettker’s ornate model coach built for the General Motors Craftsman’s Guild coach contest.
General Motors Craftsman’s Guild Model Contest Coach
Craftsman: Emil Kostron
Catalog #: 2012.30.1
Donor: Ron Kostron
This General Motors Craftsman’s Guild Napoleonic coach contest model was made by Emil Kostron in 1932.
Hole Boring Bus
Craftsman: Micah Carrillo
Catalog #: 2019.7.1
Contributor: Micah Carrillo
Micah Carillo designed and built this unique hole boring bus which has a sliding and rotating mechanism.
International Space Station
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.70
Contributor: William Tompkins
Mr. Tompkins’ 1/600 scale model of the International Space Station.
Manitowoc 4600 Lift Crane
Craftsman: Larry Simon
Catalog #: 2007.8.1
Donor: Larry Simon
This Manitowoc model 4600 lift crane was scratch built at 1/32 scale by Larry Simon. Even at 1/32 scale, the model boom is still well over 6-feet long.
Miniature Steamroller
Craftsman: Carl Schwam
Catalog #: 2017.9.1
Contributor: Carl Schwam
Carl Schwam built this green 20″ steamroller of his own design based on a variety of steamroller photos he had collected.
Motorcycle Made From Watch Parts
Craftsman: Dmitriy Khristenko
Knapp Collection #: 331
Catalog #: 2012.33.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Dmitriy Khristenko recycles parts from old wrist watches, pocket watches and eyeglasses to produce miniature motorcycles, quads, bicycles and tricycles.
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