Brass Single-Cylinder Horizontal Steam Engine
Craftsman: Unknown; Restored by Tom Boyer
Catalog #: 2011.11.2
Donor: Joe Kunkler
The engine is a horizontal steam engine with an overdriven geared flywheel. We decided to expose the flywheel so observers could see how it works.
Brass Vase Vertical Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy Kouhoupt used a brass vase from an antique store as the frame for this coke bottle style steam engine.
Bree-Zee Prototype R/C Biplane
Craftsman: Joe Bridi
Catalog #: 2015.26.2
Donor: Joe Bridi
This prototype R/C biplane was built by Joe Bridi and named, “Bree-Zee.”
Bremen Pumping Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.88
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk’s model of a Bremen Stirling hot air pumping engine.
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.
Britnell Original Design Radial Engine
Craftsman: George Britnell
Catalog #: 2019.23.1
Donor: George Britnell
George’s radial has a bore and stroke of .625 x .600. Designed and built in 2012, it took about 600 hours to complete.
Brodbeck Side Port .60 Tether Car Engines
Craftsman: John Brodbeck
Knapp Collection #: 638, 639, 640
Catalog #: 2021.9.1
Contributor: Paul Knapp
These Brodbeck side port .60 tether car engines are presumed to have been built by John Brodbeck in the mid-1940s.
Brooklyn Dodger Free Flight Airplane
Craftsman: Fred Walch
Catalog #: 2018.46.1
Donor: Raymond Peel
This free flight model airplane, built by Fred Walch, is called Brooklyn Dodger.
Brown Jr. Campus 140 Twin CO2 Motor
Craftsman: William "Bill" Likens Brown IV
Catalog #: 2014.7.3
Contributor: Edward Swenton Jr.
This Brown Jr. Campus 140 twin CO2 motor includes a wooden propeller and CO2 tank.
Brown Jr. Campus A-23 CO2 Motor
Craftsman: William "Bill" Likens Brown IV
Catalog #: 2014.7.2
Contributor: Edward Swenton Jr.
CO2 was popular before ignition engines were developed. This Brown Jr. Campus A-23 engine came in the original packaging.
Bruce Macbeth Inline Four Engine
Craftsman: Ramon Hoagland
Knapp Collection #: 740
Catalog #: 2023.2.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Bruce Macbeth inline four engine is 13.5″-long, 12″-wide, 11″-high, and weighs about 20 lbs.
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.3
Donor: Mark Petersen
A fully operational scale model of a Bucyrus steam shovel that Birk finished in 2007.
Bucyrus-Erie 22W Well Drilling Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.10
Donor: Mark Petersen
A scale model Bucyrus-Erie 22W well drilling machine. Birk took dimensions for this working model from a full-size version that his neighbor owned.
Buff’s Corner General Store Dollhouse
Craftsman: Buff Greaney
Catalog #: 2021.4.14
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This dollhouse built by Buff Greaney is entitled, “Buff’s Corner General Store.”
Bunny Birdhouse
Craftsman: Jo Berbiglia
Catalog #: 2013.31.1
Donor: Jo Berbiglia
This Bunny Birdhouse scene was built by Jo Berbiglia at a scale of 1/4″:1′. It looks like a family of tiny bunnies has moved into a great big birdhouse.
BUSTER K&B Powered Model Airplane
Craftsman: K&B Manufacturing; Premium Manufacturing
Knapp Collection #: 616-2
Catalog #: 2019.33.14
Contributor: Paul Knapp
A special version of the Torpedo Jr. was created for a promotional model airplane produced for the LA Times Newspaper, circa 1951.
Buzz Coil Spark Generator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.58
Donor: Mark Petersen
Buzz built this tiny buzz coil ignition spark generator.
Callahan Horizontal Gas Engine
Craftsman: Russell Anderson
Catalog #: 2019.21.3
Contributor: Steve Anderson
This Callahan horizontal gas engine included a wooden case of drawings and photos from the builder, Russell Anderson.
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.
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