Miniature Pub  

Miniature Pub  

Craftsman: Karl Horn

Catalog #: 2020.5.1 

Donor: Don Brandon 

Karl Horn built and detailed this intricate miniature pub room.

Miniature SJ7 Pulsejet Engine

Miniature SJ7 Pulsejet Engine

Craftsman: Mike Early

Knapp Collection #: 40

Catalog #: 2008.10.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This miniature pulsejet engine operates exactly like the V1. It burns regular gasoline and has a variable thrust range from 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds.

Miniature South Bend Lathe

Miniature South Bend Lathe

Craftsman: Wilbur Henry Dexter 

Catalog #: 2020.1.1 

Contributor: Leland Dexter 

This miniature replica of a six-inch South Bend lathe was the cherished creation of Wilbur “Bill” Henry Dexter.

Miniature Spark Plugs

Miniature Spark Plugs

Craftsman: Dale Detrich

Knapp Collection #: 295

Catalog #: 2011.27.43

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Dale Detrich uses Corian for the insulators in his miniature spark plugs. Due to popularity, Dale made several styles available to model engine builders.

Miniature Steamroller 

Miniature Steamroller 

Craftsman: Carl Schwam 

Catalog #: 2017.9.1 

Contributor: Carl Schwam

Carl Schwam built this green 20″ steamroller of his own design based on a variety of steamroller photos he had collected.

Miniature Tool Set

Miniature Tool Set

Craftsman: Intercast/Gries Reproducer Co.

Catalog #: 2016.2.1

Donor: Dick Hamann

This set of miniature tools was manufactured by Intercast/Gries Reproducer Co.

Miniature Turbocharger

Miniature Turbocharger

Craftsman: Frank Kurz

Knapp Collection #: 261

Catalog #: 2011.27.33

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

Frank Kurz machined this small turbocharger from aluminum and steel bar stock, and he tested the turbo on a small engine, but the test results are unknown.

Miniature Violin and Case

Miniature Violin and Case

Craftsman: Marvin Johnson

Catalog #: 2011.13.2

Donor: Ed Wright, Wright Family Trust

This miniature violin and bow in a fitted case are hardly larger than a US quarter.

Miniature Windmill

Miniature Windmill

Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln

Catalog #: 2017.24.17

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This 1/144”-scale Windmill was built by Peggy Boggeln from a kit.

Miniature Wooden Printing Press

Miniature Wooden Printing Press

Craftsman: Loren Scheer

Catalog #: 2023.1.3

Donor: Leslie Sayers & Lorie Phillips

Loren Scheer crafted this miniature wooden printing press. The tiny wooden press hearkens back to a time long before the digital age.

Miss Teen Grows Up Dollhouse

Miss Teen Grows Up Dollhouse

Craftsman: Sara Botts

Catalog #: 2019.4.10

Donor: Van Botts

This dollhouse diorama entitled, “Miss Teen Grows Up,” was built by Sara Botts.

Miss Tilly’s Toys Dollhouse

Miss Tilly’s Toys Dollhouse

Craftsman: Sara Botts

Catalog #: 2019.4.9

Donor: Van Botts

This dollhouse diorama entitled, “Miss Tilly’s Dollhouse,” was built by Sara Botts.

Model 100 Electric Boiler With Steam Engine

Model 100 Electric Boiler With Steam Engine

Craftsman: California Technical Toy Company

Catalog #: 2012.41.1

Donor: The Les Cade Family Trust

This toy steam plant consists of an electrically heated boiler to produce steam to power a small steam engine.

Model 100 Steam Engine and Boiler

Model 100 Steam Engine and Boiler

Craftsman: California Technical Toys

Catalog #: 2012.41.1

Donor: Cade Family Trust

This toy steam plant consists of an electrically heated boiler to produce steam to power a small engine.

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