Profi Inline 35 Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: Profi M. E.
Catalog #: 2013.48.6
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
Known as a “cam axial” engine, this Profi inline 35 has a very unusual mechanism for the pison to drive the propellor shaft. The piston is inline with the propeller shaft.
Profi Water-Cooled V-Twin Engine Display
Craftsman: Dr. Bob Kradjian; Profi M. E.
Knapp Collection #: 575
Catalog #: 2019.10.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Profi water-cooled V-twin engine display was put together by Dr. Bob Kradjian. It’s an early water-cooled Profi V-twin (circa 2000) that burns methanol on glow ignition.
Prototype Solar Flame Licker Engine
Craftsman: M.G. "Woody" Woods
Catalog #: 2009.11.2
Donor: Les Cade
Twelve of these prototype Solar “flame licker” vacuum engines were built by M.G. “Woody” Woods, circa 1986.
Puddle Weld Sculptures
Craftsman: Peter Renzetti
Catalog #: 2018.37.1 ; 2018.37.2 ; 2018.37.3
Donor: Peter Renzetti
To create his sculptures, Peter Renzetti used a jeweler’s oxy-acetylene torch to build melted puddles of welding rod drop on top of drop.
Pulsejet Engine
Craftsman: Robert "Larry" DeCou
Catalog #: 2015.42.1
Donor: Robert "Larry" DeCou
This pulsejet engine was custom-built by Robert “Larry” DeCou in his spare time while working as a machinist in the sheet metal and welding shops at Rohr Aircraft.
Punch Press & Launch Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.3
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This miniature punch press can be driven by the accompanying launch engine.
Purple Bedroom
Craftsman: George & Judy Burke
Catalog #: 2019.22.3
Donor: Anthonly Burke
This small dollhouse room is called Purple Bedroom.
Putt Putt Steam Boat
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2017.6.1
Donor: Karlton Mack
This “Putt Putt” steam boat utilizes a simple method for creating power as an inexpensive toy.
Quadra .50 Single-Cylinder With 3:1 Belt Drive
Craftsman: Gilardoni
Catalog #: 2012.19.5
Donor: Joe Bridi
This engine built by an Indycar machinist known as “Cally” has a custom made 3:1 belt gearing system. It is marked “Gilardoni” in the cylinder casting. Joe Bridi donated a portion of his engine collection, along with some R/C aircraft, in July 2012. Mr. Bridi is a long-time champion R/C aircraft flyer. At one time […]
Quatrocycle Made From Watch Parts
Craftsman: Dmitriy Khristenko
Knapp Collection #: 332
Catalog #: 2012.33.7
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Dmitriy Khristenko recycles parts from old wrist watches, pocket watches and eyeglasses to produce miniature motorcycles, quads, bicycles and tricycles.
Queen Mary 2 Ship Model
Craftsman: Maritime Replicas
Catalog #: 2016.22.1
Contributor: Kimberly Hogan
After a voyage on the Queen Mary 2, passengers were offered the opportunity to purchase this professionally built model of the ship as a memento.
R/C English Canal Boat
Craftsman: Carl Schwam
Catalog #: 2017.9.2
Contributor: Carl Schwam
This miniature steamboat is modeled after an English Canal boat. The 50″-long boat is radio controlled.
R/C F1 Pylon Racer Aircraft Model
Craftsman: Joe Martin
Catalog #: 2012.37.2
Donor: Joe Martin
This is a blue Formula 1 pylon racer model aircraft #77C, N26M with engine and propeller.
R/C Hydrofoil Racing Boat
Craftsman: Bob Gregory
Catalog #: 2013.39.2
Contributor: David James
This model R/C racing boat is actually a hydrofoil with a single engine.
R/C Model “Ferret” Aircraft
Craftsman: Allan Flowers
Catalog #: 2016.19.1
Donor: Allan Flowers
Allan Flowers designed, built, and donated this R/C model of the LA-11 “Ferret” ground support aircraft. The model was featured on the cover of Radio Control Modeler magazine.
R/C Model Steamboat
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 761
Catalog #: 2024.5.7
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This R/C model steamboat was built by Roger Butzen of Texas.
R/C SBD Dive Bomber
Craftsman: Mike Rapp
Catalog #: 2019.19.1
Donor: Mike Rapp
This radio-controlled SBD dive bomber airplane was built and donated by Mike Rapp. The dive bomber took about two years to build.
R/C Steam Tug Fergus
Craftsman: William F. Brown
Catalog #: 2014.33.1
Donor: William F. Brown
This live steam, radio controlled tugboat model, Fergus, is a hefty five feet long. It’s boiler is heated by propane and it has sailed many hours on the water around San Diego.
Racing Class Model Airplane
Craftsman: Joe Bridi
Catalog #: 2015.34.3
Donor: Joe Bridi
This racing class model airplane was built and used by Joe Bridi from 1974-75.
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