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.
Exhibits
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.
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
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
Craftsman: Jackie Hoefert
Catalog #: 2015.25.16
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This miniature dollhouse scene is titled, “Candy Counter.”
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
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.
Carved Wooden Horse
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.125
Donor: Mark Petersen
This carved wooden horse is about 10”-long.
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.
Cast Aluminum Case Tractor Logo
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.135
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen made the patterns to cast this aluminum Case tractor logo.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Child’s Room Vignette Dollhouse
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.17.7
Donor: Jan Haring
This 1/12 scale dollhouse scene depicts a child’s bedroom.
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.
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