Spring Scene Teacup
Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln
Catalog #: 2017.24.1
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This tiny teacup scene was crafted with a miniature bridge over a stream and features a miniature swing set.
Springfield A.1 Single-Cylinder, Two-Cycle Model Engine
Craftsman: Roy E. McAdams
Knapp Collection #: 208
Catalog #: 2008.16.50
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Roy McAdams offered the Springfield A.1 engine (circa 1919) in kit form or completely assembled and ready to run.
Sprinkler Handle Flywheel Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.113
Donor: Mark Petersen
This small single-cylinder oscillating steam engine incorporates a red cast hose bibb handle as the flywheel.
Sprinter Cox .049 Tether Car
Craftsman: Doug Parker
Knapp Collection #: 414
Catalog #: 2016.8.10
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Sprinter” Cox .049 tether car measures about 3-1/4″-wide and 7-1/4″-long with a 4-3/4″ wheelbase. It weighs 13.8 ounces.
Square Piston Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.7
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This unusual miniature engine built by Theodore Carder features a square piston.
SR11 Electric RC Car
Craftsman: Nic Case
Catalog #: 2018.41
Donor: Nic Case
The SR11 electric RC car has a top speed run of 173 mph, and preceded Mr. Case’s record setting RC Bullet run of 202 mph.
SS Elizabeth Sailing Ship Model
Craftsman: Karl Pohlmann
Catalog #: 2019.26.1
Donor: Margaret Wheeler
This scale model SS Elizabeth sailing ship was built by Karl Pohlmann, a former sailor from Mission Park.
Staked Segmented Wooden Vase (Dark)
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.17.9
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This staked segmented wooden vase was handcrafted by Eckhard Fadtke.
Staked Segmented Wooden Vase (Light)
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.17.10
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
This staked segmented wooden vase was handcrafted by Eckhard Fadtke.
Stanley No. 92 Rabbet Plane
Craftsman: Stanley
Catalog #: 2011.17.2
Donor: Norman Palmer
This is a No. 92 steel rabbet plane made by Stanley.
Stationary Steam Engine
Craftsman: Thomas Walton
Catalog #: 2018.28.1
Donor: Fred Leonard
This model, built around 1890, is representative of the steam engines that were used at the mines in England in the late 1800’s.
Stealth Cruiser (CCN-21, Designed 1969)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.17
Contributor: William Tompkins
Another design by Bill from 1969, this Stealth Cruiser accurately predicted the Zumwalt-class ships that were commissioned starting in 2014.
Steam Boat Music Box
Craftsman: Donald Riley
Catalog #: 2021.19.1
Contributor: Donald Riley
This music box, entitled “Steamboat,” offers a unique play on Noah’s Ark with some added flair.
Steam Engine With Boiler
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This engine was built as a complete steam plant with its own operational boiler to produce steam.
Steam Engine With Boiler
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This miniature steam engine was modeled after a typical logging “donkey” engine with hoist on skids.
Steam Locomotive Matchstick Model
Craftsman: Ronald Remsberg
Catalog #: 2011.8.1
Contributor: Ronald Remsberg
Shown here is a matchstick model of a vintage steam locomotive, tender, and passenger car—plus a section of track.
Steam Powered Pickup Truck Model Kit
Craftsman: American Edelstaal
Knapp Collection #: 298
Catalog #: 2011.27.46
Contributor: Paul Knapp
American Edelstaal provided beginner’s kits like this steam powered pickup truck model, which is about 4.5-inches long.
Steam Powered Tugboat
Craftsman: Jerry Lake
Catalog #: 2023.3.1
Donor: Jerry Lake
Jerry Lake built this Dumas “carol Moran” XL tugboat to house his functional Saito steam engine. The steam powered tugboat is radio controlled.
Steam Roller Engine
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.8
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This miniature functional steam roller engine can be operated on compressed air.
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