Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine
Craftsman: Profi M. E.
Knapp Collection #: 61
Catalog #: 2011.35.2
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Micro Cirrus 4-cylinder inline engine (water-cooled) was built at 1/12 scale. The engine is 5″-long, 6″-wide, and 4″-high.
Micro Cirrus V8 Engine
Craftsman: Merritt Zimmerman
Knapp Collection #: 113
Catalog #: 2011.35.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
There are two variations of the model Cirrus engine from Ukraine. They run on methanol with glow ignition and are among the smallest multi-cylinder 4-cycle engines in the world.
Micro Dooling 61
Craftsman: John D. Ellis
Knapp Collection #: 153
Catalog #: 2011.27.11
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This miniature Micro Dooling is exactly 1/3-scale, burns methanol on spark ignition, and turns 38,200 revolutions per minute.
Midget Gas Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Knapp Collection #: 340
Catalog #: 2012.33.15
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The builder of this midget gas engine is unknown. The engine is 9”-long, 6”-wide, and 8.5”-high.
Mike GR6-120 6-Cylinder 2-Cycle Radial Engine
Craftsman: Mike Goldowsky
Knapp Collection #: 111
Catalog #: 2011.35.5
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Mike Goldowsky designed this 6-cylinder 2-cycle engine in an attempt to make a powerful radial engine that would be economically attractive to the average modeler.
Miller 2-Cylinder DOHC Race Engine
Craftsman: Ed Miller
Knapp Collection #: 479
Catalog #: 2016.8.31
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Ed Miller’s second engine is an inline twin DOHC with 1″ bore, 1.25″ stroke, and burns methanol (via his custom carburetors) on spark ignition.
Miller 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Race Engine
Craftsman: Ed Miller
Knapp Collection #: 480
Catalog #: 2016.8.32
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Made from a pair of modified “weed-eater” engines, this 2-cylinder racing engine was slated to power a model speed boat.
Miller DOHC Water-Cooled 2-Cylinder Race Engine
Craftsman: Ed Miller
Knapp Collection #: 478
Catalog #: 2016.8.30
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Suitable for a radio-controlled car or boat, Ed Miller’s first engine is this dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) single with a bore of 1″ and a stroke of 1.25″.
Mimi’s Cafe Dollhouse
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.17.9
Donor: Jan Haring
This miniature dollhouse was modeled after one of Joe and Jan Haring’s favorite restaurants, Mimi’s Cafe.
Mini Bits Dollhouse
Craftsman: Buff Greaney
Catalog #: 2021.4.7
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This dollhouse scene built by Buff Greaney is entitled, “Mini Bits.”
Mini Midway Dollhouse Scene
Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln
Catalog #: 2017.24.2
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This miniature dollhouse scene was created from different items at a NAME Small Scales Convention.
Mini Racer CO2 Tether Car
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Knapp Collection #: 297
Catalog #: 2011.27.45
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This mini racer CO2 tether car is custom fitted with a Gasparin G-10 (CO2) motor inside a Matchbox No. 52 race car.
Miniature .020 Outboard Motor
Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Catalog #: 2013.41.2
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Daniel Brunkow custom built this .020 outboard boat motor based on a Cox engine.
Miniature .22 Single Shot Pistol
Craftsman: Geof Spehar
Catalog #: 2010.17.1
Donor: Geof Spehar
This miniature .22 single shot pistol was made in 1966. The pistol has a frame that was made from a piece of cast iron from a broken engine block.
Miniature 2mm Pinfire Berloque Pistol
Craftsman: Franz Pfannl
Catalog #: 2013.45.1
Donor: Don Gahagan
This miniature 2mm Pinfire Berloque pistol uses pinfire “caps” that make a noise but do not fire a projectile.
Miniature 3-Cylinder Radial Engine
Craftsman: Cliff Bumpus
Knapp Collection #: 78
Catalog #: 2009.9.09
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Cliff Bumpus designed and machined this miniature engine from bar stock (aluminum ingots). The cylinders are spaced 120° apart in a circular pattern.
Miniature 7-Cylinder Radial Engine
Craftsman: Pius Job
Knapp Collection #: 86
Catalog #: 2008.16.14
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This engine burns methanol (with oil mixed in for lubrication) on glow ignition and turns a 24-10 propeller at 6,000 rpm. The engine is 10”-long, 9”-wide, and 15”-high (on stand).
Miniature 7-Cylinder Radial Engine
Craftsman: Pierre Blais
Knapp Collection #: 83
Catalog #: 2009.9.11
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 7-cylinder radial engine burns a methanol/castor oil mixture on glow ignition. The engine is 10”-long, 11”-wide, and 12”-high.
Miniature 7-Cylinder Radial Engine
Craftsman: Lee Root
Knapp Collection #: 101
Catalog #: 2009.9.14
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This miniature 7-cylinder radial engine was machined entirely from bar stock. Mr. Root’s 7-cylinder was ahead of its time and more advanced than most miniature engines made today.
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