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.
Fairchild P-19 Basic Trainer
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.35.7
Donor: Joe Bridi
A wooden model of the Fairchild P-19 basic trainer aircraft (#34). This airplane was used as a primary trainer in WWII.
Farm Boy Colorado
Craftsman: Butch Wilson
Knapp Collection #: 737
Catalog #: 2023.2.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The engine measures 10.75″-long, 6.9″-wide, 6″-high, and weighs about 13 lbs. It was machined completely from aluminum, brass, and steel bar stock.
Feeney Single-Cylinder 4-Cycle Model Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Knapp Collection #: 227
Catalog #: 2011.35.7
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Feeney single-cylinder model engine weighs about one pound. The engine castings were designed by Art Dekalb, but the builder is unknown.
FIA Rubber Powered Free-Flight Aircraft Model
Craftsman: Andrey Burdov
Catalog #: 2014.7.7
Contributor: Edward Swenton Jr.
This plane features a carbon fiber fuselage with brass tube rear section, carbon fiber leading edge on the inner wing sections, and custom formed carbon fiber tube as a spar in the outer sections of the double dihedral wings.
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