Root & Vandervoort 2 HP Hit N’ Miss Engine (Full-Size)

Root & Vandervoort 2 HP Hit N’ Miss Engine (Full-Size)

Craftsman: Root & Vandervoort; Restored by Bill Fowler 

Donor: Les Cade

This full-size Root & Vandervoort 2 HP hit n’ miss engine was restored by Bill Fowler, and donated to the museum by Les Cade. The engine can run at 450 rpm, and the serial number is BL1337.

Root & Vandervoort Vertical Gas Engine

Root & Vandervoort Vertical Gas Engine

Craftsman: Russell Anderson 

Catalog #: 2019.21.4

Contributor: Steve Anderson

Several engines built by Russell Anderson, including this Root & Vandervoort vertical gas engine, are on display in the Craftsmanship Museum.

Rose Cottage Dollhouse

Rose Cottage Dollhouse

Craftsman: Anita Kirwan

Catalog #: 2021.4.4

Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.

This dollhouse scene built by Anita Kirwan is entitled, “Rose Cottage.”

Ross 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Ross 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Craftsman: Lou Ross

Knapp Collection #: 196

Catalog #: 2008.16.39

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Lou Ross designed and developed this large 3.5 cubic inch opposed twin for possible use as a target drone engine for military applications.

Ross 4-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Ross 4-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Target Drone Engine

Craftsman: Lou Ross

Knapp Collection #: 197

Catalog #: 2008.16.40

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This is a 7.0 cubic inch opposed four-cylinder, two-cycle engine designed to power a target drone. It burns methanol on glow ignition.

Royer Model Airplane Engine

Royer Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Royer Motors

Knapp Collection #: 318

Catalog #: 2012.33.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This Royer model airplane engine is 7”-long and 7”-high. The engine has a .785 cu. in. displacement and consists of a sand cast crankcase, front cover, and spoke-fin head.

Ryan PT-22 “Recruit” Advanced Trainer

Ryan PT-22 “Recruit” Advanced Trainer

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.13

Donor: Joe Bridi

A wooden model Ryan PT-22 “Recruit” advanced trainer airplane (#18). This was the US Military’s first monoplane trainer.

Saito FA-120, 4-Cycle Cutaway Airplane Engine

Saito FA-120, 4-Cycle Cutaway Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Saito Engines

Knapp Collection #: 250

Catalog #: 2011.27.28

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

The Saito FA-120, 4-cycle cutaway model airplane engine was manufactured by Saito Engines of Japan, circa 2000.

Saloon Dollhouse 

Saloon Dollhouse 

Craftsman: George & Judy Burke 

Catalog #: 2019.14.1 

Donor: Anthonly Burke 

This dollhouse is fashioned after an old saloon. 

Satra “R-5” Model Radial Airplane Engine

Satra “R-5” Model Radial Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Bruce Satra

Knapp Collection #: 202

Catalog #: 2008.16.44

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Intrigued by the Morton M5, Bruce Satra built a more robust design which he dubbed the Satra R-5. The bore is .700 and stroke is .625, making the total displacement 1.2 cubic inches.

Satra 0-440, 4-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Satra 0-440, 4-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Bruce Satra

Knapp Collection #: 203

Catalog #: 2008.16.45

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 0-440 differs from Bruce Satra’s first version in that it burns gasoline on spark ignition rather than methanol on glow ignition. The engine is 11″-long, 8″-wide, and 7″-high.

Saturn V Apollo 11 and Mobile Launch Unit

Saturn V Apollo 11 and Mobile Launch Unit

Craftsman: Jerome Griego

Catalog #: 2021.21.1

Donor: Lenore Griego

This Saturn V Apollo 11 rocket was made from a kit, but the detailed mobile launch unit (MLU) was completely scratch built.

Schillings 3-Cylinder (FAN) Engine

Schillings 3-Cylinder (FAN) Engine

Craftsman: Hubert Schillings

Knapp Collection #: 88

Catalog #: 2011.35.3

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This 3-cylinder (fan-configuration) Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) engine has all cylinders above the center line but uses a master rod and 2 articulating rods like a radial engine.

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