Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

Fire Bomb Radio-Controlled Hydroplane

Craftsman: John Storoz

Knapp Collection #: 489

Catalog #: 2016.44.4

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This hydroplane was modeled after the 1950s style Gold Cup speed boats, and was completely hand crafted by Mr. Storoz.

Fireplace Room

Fireplace Room

Craftsman: George & Judy Burke 

Catalog #: 2018.47.4 

Donor: Anthonly Burke 

This architectural model portrays a small fireplace room. It was built by George and Judy Burke.

Fitzpatrick .61 ABC Engine 

Fitzpatrick .61 ABC Engine 

Craftsman: The Fitzpatrick Brothers

Catalog #: 2010.9.4 

Contributor: Joshua Vest 

This 2-stroke, glow ignition, Schnuerle scavenged, ball bearing engine was designed by the Fitzpatrick Brothers, Charlie and Mike.

Five Vintage Model Airplane Engines

Five Vintage Model Airplane Engines

Craftsman: Ohlsson & Rice ; VECO ; Cox

Catalog #: 2016.15.124

Donor: Mark Petersen

Five different vintage model airplane engines stacked on a wooden stand.

Flame Licker Engine

Flame Licker Engine

Craftsman: Unknown

Catalog #: 2011.4.15

Donor: Les Cade

This tiny flame licker engine features twin 2-1/8″ diameter flywheels. There is a power stroke every revolution.

Flathead Water-Cooled Inline 4 Engine

Flathead Water-Cooled Inline 4 Engine

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 600

Catalog #: 2019.33.4

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Ron designed and built this entire engine from scratch and finished it in 2015. It was machined from aluminum bar and round stock.

Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine

Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine

Craftsman: Profi M. E.

Knapp Collection #: 94

Catalog #: 2009.9.12

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 1/5 scale replica of the 4-cycle, water-cooled engine in the famous Ford Model A of 1928 has a bore of .675″ and a stroke of .827″.

Forster Brothers B99 Model Boat Engine

Forster Brothers B99 Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: The Forster Brothers

Catalog #: 2013.48.5

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

This Forster Brothers B99 model boat engine was made in 1940. The engine was designed for use in model boats.

Four Atwood Crown Champion Model Engines

Four Atwood Crown Champion Model Engines

Craftsman: Bill Atwood

Knapp Collection #: 442, 443, 444, 445

Catalog #: 2016.8.24

Contributor: Paul Knapp

In 1939, Mr. Atwood designed his line of 10cc racing engines known as the Crown Champions to compete in the popular model racing circuits.

Four Handmade Ships in Bottles

Four Handmade Ships in Bottles

Craftsman: Robert “Bob” Johnson

Catalog #: 2019.27.1

Donor: Tam Johnson

Robert “Bob” Johnson (1931–2011) handmade these four ships in bottles, which were built between 1955-2002.

Four K&B 7.5 Prototype Engines

Four K&B 7.5 Prototype Engines

Craftsman: K&B

Catalog #: 2012.23.1

Donor: Joe Bridi

These K&B prototype engines were used on a 4-engine model bomber. Two of them turn clockwise and the other two turn counter-clockwise.

Four Miniature Steam Engines

Four Miniature Steam Engines

Craftsman: Les Cade

Catalog #: 2012.31.1

Donor: Owen Cade

Four miniature steam engines all built by Les Cade on a single display base.

Four Seasons R/C Trainer Airplane

Four Seasons R/C Trainer Airplane

Craftsman: Joe Bridi

Catalog #: 2015.26.3

Donor: Joe Bridi

This R/C trainer amphibian aircraft model was built by Joe Bridi and named, “Four Seasons.”

Franklin 6-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Franklin 6-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Dennis Fadden

Knapp Collection #: 364

Catalog #: 2016.8.4

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Dennis Fadden decided to build a 1/4 scale model of his favorite full-size 150 horsepower Franklin aircraft engine. The cylinders were cast from his homemade patterns.

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