Parohl 3-Cylinder Radial Aircraft Engine

Parohl 3-Cylinder Radial Aircraft Engine

Craftsman: Henry Parohl

Knapp Collection #: 80 

Catalog #: 2009.9.10

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 3-cylinder radial is a one-of-a-kind custom design that runs on regular gasoline and has a spark ignition. The engine is 9”-long, 12”-wide, and 9”-high. 

Parohl Single-Cylinder OHV Model Boat Engine

Parohl Single-Cylinder OHV Model Boat Engine

Craftsman: Henry Parohl

Knapp Collection #: 125

Catalog #: 2008.16.20

Contributor: Paul Knapp

To gain efficiency and performance Henry Parohl installed 4 valves in the head of this model boat engine. The engine is 9”-long, 9”-wide, and 10”-high.

Parsell & Weed Hit N’ Miss Engine

Parsell & Weed Hit N’ Miss Engine

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 599

Catalog #: 2019.33.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/3 scale model Parsell & Weed hit n’ miss engine measures 13.5-inches long, 5.5-inches wide, and 8-inches tall on the skid.

PC-450 (LS-154)

PC-450 (LS-154)

Craftsman: William Tompkins

Catalog #: 2014.6.55

Contributor: William Tompkins

A 1/600 scale model of PC-450 (LS-154), which was a submarine chaser.

Pegasus R9-2800 Radial Engine

Pegasus R9-2800 Radial Engine

Craftsman: Authentic Scale

Knapp Collection #: 420

Catalog #: 2016.8.15

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The Pegasus R9-2800 radial aircraft engine was made by Authentic Scale, of the US, in 2014. This 1/5-scale engine measures about 11 inches in diameter and resembles the front half of a Pratt & Whitney R2800 Double Wasp radial engine.

Pendulum Wall Clock with Aluminum Gears

Pendulum Wall Clock with Aluminum Gears

Craftsman: Ken Noble

Catalog #: 2010.18.1

Donor: Ken Noble

Each part of this pendulum wall clock was crafted from raw material. The frame is made from clear Plexiglas so the movement can be observed.

Pepe Gyroscopic Governor

Pepe Gyroscopic Governor

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.51

Donor: Mark Petersen

This is a demonstration model of a gyroscopic governor called “Pepe.” The mechanism is hand cranked.

Peruvian “Good Luck” Dollhouse

Peruvian “Good Luck” Dollhouse

Craftsman: Unknown Peruvian Craftsman

Catalog #: 2016.21.1

Contributor: Alan and Georgina Chamberlain

This small structure depicts a traditional village scene in Peru–with everything from musicians to street vendors, and even a nativity scene.

Pietenpol Air Camper R/C Model Airplane 

Pietenpol Air Camper R/C Model Airplane 

Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr 

Catalog #: 2019.8.1 

Donor: Ellsworth Orr 

This radio-controlled Pietenpol Air Camper was built from scratch with the exception of the landing gear wheels which were bought at a store. 

Pingstone Tether Boat

Pingstone Tether Boat

Craftsman: Harry A. Pingstone

Knapp Collection #: 485

Catalog #: 2016.44.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Pingstone tether boat measures 12″-wide by 40″-long and is powered by Mr. Pingstone’s custom made 30cc air-cooled overhead cam engine.

Piper J3 Cub

Piper J3 Cub

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.8

Donor: Joe Bridi

This wooden model Piper J3 Cub airplane (#NC35714) was originally built between 1937 and 1947.

Piston from 1979 Blue Max AA/Funny Car

Piston from 1979 Blue Max AA/Funny Car

Craftsman: Venolia

Catalog #: 2014.36.1

Contributor: Craig Libuse

This interesting piston came from the Blue Max AA/Funny Car record run. The time of the record run was 6.02 seconds.

Playhouse Dollhouse

Playhouse Dollhouse

Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln

Catalog #: 2017.24.16

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This 1/4”-scale playhouse was built by Peggy Boggeln during a class at a NAME National Convention.

Plunket Atmospheric Gas Engine

Plunket Atmospheric Gas Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 756

Catalog #: 2024.5.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Plunket atmospheric gas engine was built by Roger Butzen of Texas.

PM Model Steam Engine

PM Model Steam Engine

Craftsman: Roger Butzen

Knapp Collection #: 762

Catalog #: 2024.5.8

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Roger Butzen, of Texas, built this PM model steam engine in 1996.

Polished Copper Oil Can

Polished Copper Oil Can

Craftsman: Phillip Duclos

Catalog #: 2013.50.11

Donor: George and Dorlene Root

The beautiful simplicity and fine finish on this small oil can is a great illustration of Phil Duclos’ metalworking skill.

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