.040 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine
Craftsman: John Swartzwelder
Knapp Collection #: 206
Catalog #: 2008.16.49
Contributor: Paul Knapp
John Swartzwelder fabricated several small multi-cylinder aircraft engines from commercially available Cox .049, .020, and .010 cc model airplane engines.
.098 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine
Craftsman: John Swartzwelder
Knapp Collection #: 205
Catalog #: 2008.16.47
Contributor: Paul Knapp
John Swartzwelder fabricated several small multi-cylinder aircraft engines from commercially available Cox .049, .020, and .010 cc model airplane engines.
.098 Vertical 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine
Craftsman: John Swartzwelder
Knapp Collection #: 204
Catalog #: 2008.16.46
Contributor: Paul Knapp
John Swartzwelder fabricated several small multi-cylinder aircraft engines from commercially available Cox .049, .020, and .010 cc model airplane engines.
.22 Caliber Revolver
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.19
Donor: Mark Petersen
The pistol was “decommissioned” so that it will not actually fire .22 cartridges, although it duplicates all functions of the original.
’32 Ford Coupe Tether Car
Craftsman: Marshall Ziegert
Catalog #: 2016.8.14
Contributor: 419
This ’32 Ford tether car measures about 7 inches wide, 4.25 inches high, 13 inches long, and weighs 6.25 pounds.
“Arcade” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.14.1
Contributor: Donald Riley
This music box, entitled “Arcade,” has a moving claw and a coin slot on the front of the ornate case, among many other fine details.
“Around the World” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.14.4
Contributor: Donald Riley
This piece, entitled “Around the World,” was Donald’s fourth music box finished in 1999.
“Calliope” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.14.3
Contributor: Donald Riley
Flashing lights and a wealth of detail make the Calliope music box a real eye-catcher.
“Carousel” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.19.2
Contributor: Donald Riley
This piece, entitled “Carousel,” was Donald Riley’s very first animated music box. Many more would follow.
“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.
“Circus” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.17.2
Contributor: Donald Riley
This music box, titled “Circus,” has a Ferris wheel, carousel, and even a trapeze act going on under the tent.
“Cyclone Racer” Wooden Roller Coaster Model
Craftsman: Richard Docken
Catalog #: 2014.2.1
Donor: Donald Woods
Richard Docken’s wooden HO scale model of the Cyclone Racer roller coaster. The model is about 6-feet long and made from thousands of pieces of balsa wood.
“Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine
Craftsman: Noel Jensen
Knapp Collection #: 85
Catalog #: 2008.10.26
Contributor: Paul Knapp
To achieve more power, Noel Jensen added two more cylinders and produced this flat 4-cylinder opposed engine dubbed the “Dominator.”
“Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: John Nuovo
Knapp Collection #: 132
Catalog #: 2008.10.37
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Green Dragon burns methanol with castor oil mixed in for lubrication on spark ignition. The engine is 7″-long, 5″-wide, and 6″-high.
“Green Dragon” Model Automobile Engine
Craftsman: John Nuovo
Knapp Collection #: 133
Catalog #: 2008.10.38
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This two-cycle, air-cooled Green Dragon automobile engine was named for its green crackle paint finish. This engine is 7″-long, 5″-wide, and 6″-high.
“Harley” Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.17.1
Contributor: Donald Riley
This music box, entitled “Harley,” features a carousel of motorcycles with flashing head and taillights.
“Hired Man” Hit N’ Miss Engine
Craftsman: Mr. Hallock
Catalog #: 2011.4.3
Donor: Les Cade
This “Hired Man” hit n’ miss engine features a governor in the center of one of the 6″ flywheels, and spark is provided by a Model T Ford ignition coil.
“KEN” Single-Cylinder, Air-Cooled Marine Engine
Craftsman: Dick Pretel
Knapp Collection #: 181
Catalog #: 2008.16.32
Contributor: Paul Knapp
From approximately six sets of castings made by Ken Brennerman in the mid 1930s, this is the only known surviving engine.
“Little .45” Miniature Colt .45 Pistol
Craftsman: American Miniature Gun & Cartridge Co.
Catalog #: 2008.14.1
Donor: Bob Mellman
The “Little .45” is a miniature replica of the famous Colt .45 Peacemaker, and actually fires small percussion cap-like blanks.
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