Page 11 – The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum

9-Cylinder Radial Engine (Incomplete)

Craftsman: Jack Randall

Catalog #: 2018.17.1

Donor: Katherine Randall

Jack Randall’s unfinished scale model 9-cylinder radial engine.

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.

A. & C. Edwards Tall Clock #177

Craftsman: A. & C. Edwards

Catalog #: 2016.1.1

Donor: Jackie Hoefert

This tall clock was built by Abraham and Calvin Edwards in Ashby, Massachusetts circa 1793-1794.

ADC Cirrus Engine

Craftsman: Eric Whittle

Knapp Collection #: 304

Catalog #: 2016.8.1a

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/9 scale model ADC (or ACE) Cirrus airplane engine won first place at the North American Model Engineering Show (NAMES) in Wyandotte, MI.

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.

Aero 35 Inline Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Aero

Catalog #: 2013.48.4

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

With no speed control, this engine would have been used before the advent of radio control on U-control or free flight aircraft.

AHI Brand Electric Diecast Toy Machine Shop

Craftsman: AHI Brand

Contributor: Craig Libuse

A miniature diecast toy machine shop that runs on electricity. The box and original label are still in good condition.

Air-Cooled Single-Cylinder Horizontal Gas Engine

Craftsman: Mr. Hallock

Catalog #: 2011.4.22

Donor: Les Cade

This single-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal engine has a 6″ brass sleeved cast iron 6-spoke flywheel, and a brass exhaust stack.

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.

Allyn “Sea Fury” 2-Cylinder Model Inboard/Outboard Motor

Craftsman: Allyn

Catalog #: 2013.48.7

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Probably the most interesting of the Sea Fury motors is this inboard/outboard design. They came two ways, single and twin-cylinder.

Allyn “Sea Fury” 2-Cylinder Model Outboard Boat Engine

Craftsman: Allyn

Catalog #: 2013.48.2

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

This “Sea Fury” 2-cylinder model outboard boat engine was made by Allyn. It is probably the most popular engine used on model boats over the years.

Allyn “Sea Fury” Model Outboard Motor

Craftsman: Allyn

Catalog #: 2012.29.1

Contributor: Andy Moore

This tiny outboard motor has a cylinder size of about .049. Like the real engines of this vintage, it was pull-started with a cord around the exposed flywheel.

Alterscale Model Outboard Mercury 2.5 liter EFI

Craftsman: Alterscale

Catalog #: 2013.49.4

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Alterscale makes detailed diecast models of selected outboard motors. This pair includes a 1/9 scale black 1997 Mercury 2.5 liter electronic fuel injected model (left).

Alterscale Model Outboard Mercury 4

Craftsman: Alterscale

Catalog #: 2013.49.5

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Alterscale makes detailed diecast models of selected outboard motors. This pair includes a 1/8 scale 1957 Mercury Mark 4 in light blue (right).

Aluminum Casting Kit for Duesenberg Tether Car

Craftsman: Wayne Short

Knapp Collection #: 425A

Catalog #: 2016.8.19

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Aluminum casting kit for a Duesenberg tether race car was designed and built by Wayne Short, of CA, in 2010.

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.

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.

AMPS Custom Twin-Prop Outdrive

Craftsman: AMPS and Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Catalog #: 2013.49.12

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

A unique AMPS outdrive with twin propellers. Powered by a motor mounted inside the boat, this geared outdrive has an R/C controlled tilt mechanism to trim the prop angle.