Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine

Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine

Craftsman: Merritt Zimmerman

Knapp Collection #: 60

Catalog #: 2008.10.18

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Micro Cirrus inline engine runs on methanol with glow ignition, and is among the smallest multi-cylinder 4-cycle engines in the world.

Micro Cirrus 4-Cylinder Inline Engine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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″. 

Mini Bits Dollhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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