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Erector Set Fire Engine (Unassembled)

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2019.3.3

Contributor: Gary Jarvis

This unassembled Erector Set is for an older fire engine model. It was loaned to the museum in the original box with instructions.

Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park”

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.3

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This is Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park.” The set came with an instruction book and red metal box.

Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner”

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.4

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This is Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner.” The set includes a funny inscription from the original owner.

Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher”

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.7

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This is Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher (1959). It features a “50th Anniversary” sticker on the original white metal box.

Erector Set No. 10181 “Motorized Helicopter”

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.5

Contributor: Craig Libuse

With the demise of the A.C. Gilbert company, the Erector brand is now owned by their long-time British competitor, Meccano. It is still sold under the Erector name in the USA. Meccano actually introduced a similar construction set two years before A.C. Gilbert claims to have invented it in 1903. There are a handful of […]

Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer”

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.2

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This is Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer.” This set includes an instruction book, and a red metal box.

Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” (1927)

Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.

Catalog #: 2014.34.1

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This is Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” from 1927. The set is in its original wooden box with metal tray.

Erickson FE200 (MCC) Prototype Engine

Craftsman: Erickson Motors

Knapp Collection #: 117

Catalog #: 2009.9.19

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Erickson FE200 (MCC) prototype migrating combustion chamber engine was manufactured by Erickson Motors. The engine is 9”-long, 8”-wide, and 7”-high.

Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engine

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.108

Donor: Mark Petersen

This miniature Ericsson hot air pumping engine was built by Birk Petersen.

Evinrude F1 Model Outboard With OS .45 Engine

Craftsman: AMPS

Catalog #: 2013.49.7

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Included here are a Johnson F1 with a .65 OS engine (left), an Evinrude F1 with a .45 OS engine (center), and a Mercury EFI F1 with a .45 K&B powerplant (right).

Excel .30 R/C Helicopter

Craftsman: Dwayne Yates

Catalog #: 2013.39.3

Contributor: David James

This early model radio-controlled helicopter was built by Dwayne Yates from a kit by a company called Miniature Aircraft.

F-14 Tomcat

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.36.3

Donor: Joe Bridi

This 1/40 scale model F-14 Tomcat is the only military jet that Joe Sarosi made.

F-16 Eagle Paper Airplane

Craftsman: Huntly Briggs

Catalog #: 2015.21.4

Donor: Huntly Briggs

This detailed paper airplane is modeled after an F-16 Eagle.

Fadden .010 Outboard Boat Motor

Craftsman: Dennis Fadden

Knapp Collection #: 130

Catalog #: 2008.16.21

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This is one of two miniature boat motors that Dennis Fadden machined from bar stock incorporating a Cox .010 engine.

Fadden 1-Cylinder and 3-Cylinder Engines

Craftsman: Dennis Fadden

Knapp Collection #: 05 and 06

Catalog #: 2008.16.02

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Dennis Fadden designed both the 1-cylinder and the 3-cylinder engines in the early 1990s. Both engines have spark ignition and burn regular gasoline or methanol mixed with oil for lubrication.

Fadden 1-Cylinder Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Dennis Fadden

Knapp Collection #: 98

Catalog #: 2008.16.15

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The cylinder and head assembly are from a 1/6 scale model of the Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Jr. 9-cylinder engine. This Fadden engine is 5”-long, 4”-wide, and 5”-high.

Fadden Opposed Twin Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Dennis Fadden

Knapp Collection #: 165

Catalog #: 2011.27.12

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Bruce Satra’s (Morton) cylinder castings, carburetor, and distributor were used to produce this two-cylinder model airplane engine.

Fairbanks Morse Hit N’ Miss Engine

Craftsman: Jack Randall

Catalog #: 2018.18.1

Donor: Katherine Randall

This large model of a water-cooled, single-cylinder Fairbanks Morse hit n’ miss engine features an unusual radiator that pumps water through a pipe at the top.