Caloric Hot Air Engine

Caloric Hot Air Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 755

Catalog #: 2024.5.2

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Caloric hot air engine was built by Roger Butzen of Texas.

Caltex Lumba-Lumba Boat Model

Caltex Lumba-Lumba Boat Model

Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr

Catalog #: 2021.16.2

Contributor: Ellsworth Orr

Ellsworth Orr built this scale model of the Caltex Lumba-Lumba boat.

Candy Counter Dollhouse

Candy Counter Dollhouse

Craftsman: Jackie Hoefert

Catalog #: 2015.25.16

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This miniature dollhouse scene is titled, “Candy Counter.”

Carousel Music Box

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.

Carved Character Figurines

Carved Character Figurines

Craftsman: Richard Simon

Catalog #: 2021.13.1; 2021.13.2; 2021.13.3; 2021.13.4; 2021.13.5; 2021.13.6; 2021.13.7; 2021.13.8; 2021.13.9; 2021.13.10

Contributor: Eric Simon

Richard Simon hand carved these ten small character figurines out of wood.

CASE Steam Engine Tractor

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.

Challenger Flathead V8

Challenger Flathead V8

Craftsman: Ron Bement

Knapp Collection #: 496

Catalog #: 2016.44.7

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Challenger flathead V8 was custom built by Ron Bement. Ron’s version includes several innovations and modifications not found in conventional Challenger engines.

Challenger Flathead V8

Challenger Flathead V8

Craftsman: Dick Pretel

Knapp Collection #: 589

Catalog #: 2019.11.2 

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The only part of this engine typical of the Challenger V8 is the crankcase; everything else was machined from 7075 aluminum, steel, and stainless steel bar stock.

Challenger Flathead V8

Challenger Flathead V8

Craftsman: Ed Miller, Mike Gombert

Knapp Collection #: 593

Catalog #: 2019.11.6 

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Challenger flathead V8 engine was built by Ed Miller (WY) and Mike Gombert (CO). Typical of Ed’s engines, this Challenger is designed to burn methanol on spark ignition.

Challenger V8 Overhead Valve Conversion

Challenger V8 Overhead Valve Conversion

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 777

Catalog #: 2024.5.16

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Roger Butzen built this Challenger V8 in 2000. The engine includes his custom-designed Chevy 283 overhead valve conversion and a Roots style supercharger.

Challenger V8 Prototype Engine

Challenger V8 Prototype Engine

Craftsman: Bachtold, Thoms, and Dettrick

Knapp Collection #: 08

Catalog #: 2011.27.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Challenger V8 prototype engine is 12″-long, 12″-wide, 14″-high, and weighs 25 lbs. The engine was finished in the mid-1960s.

Charles W. Morgan (27-Inch) 

Charles W. Morgan (27-Inch) 

Craftsman: Bob Learman 

Catalog #: 2019.29.1 

Donor: Kim Learman 

Bob Learman built a 27-inch kit model of the Charles W. Morgan and then doubled the size of the plans for a larger 51-inch scratch-built model.

Charles W. Morgan (51-Inch) 

Charles W. Morgan (51-Inch) 

Craftsman: Bob Learman 

Catalog #: 2019.30.1 

Donor: Deborah Pinkerton

Bob Learman built a 27-inch kit model of the Charles W. Morgan and then doubled the size of the plans for a large 51-inch scratch-built model.

Cherry Tree Dollhouse

Cherry Tree Dollhouse

Craftsman: Anita Kirwan

Catalog #: 2017.23.1

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This small dollhouse built by Anita Kirwan is called the Cherry Tree House. The tiny shop is filled with delicious desserts.

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

Chippewa Model Steam Launch

Craftsman: Gordon Wiles

Catalog #: 2016.45.1   

Donor: Gordon Wiles

This Chippewa model steam launch is powered by a Stuart 10V 2-cylinder steam engine fed with steam from its own boiler.

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

Chris-Craft Cobra R/C Model Boat

Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Catalog #: 2013.48.8

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

This is an extremely well-built model of the unusual Chris-Craft Cobra speedboat built in the 1950s.

Christmas Morning Dollhouse

Christmas Morning Dollhouse

Craftsman: Sara Botts

Catalog #: 2019.6.2

Donor: Van Botts

This dollhouse diorama entitled, “Christmas Morning,” was built by Sara Botts.

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