Stuart Single-Cylinder Steam Engine
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 766
Catalog #: 2024.5.12
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Stuart single-cylinder steam engine was built by Roger Butzen.
Super Cyclone 60
Craftsman: Larry Jenno
Knapp Collection #: 222
Catalog #: 2009.9.32
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Super Cyclone 60 model airplane engine is in the original box. It was reproduced by Larry Jenno of Nevada.
Super Cyclone Wooden Tether Boat
Craftsman: Robert Lester
Knapp Collection #: 453
Catalog #: 2016.8.29
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Super Cyclone” wooden tether boat is powered by a 1940 style Super Cyclone 60. The boat measures 8″-wide, 6-1/2″-tall, 32″-long, and weighs 3.5 pounds.
Supercharged Thunderbird Miniature Engine
Craftsman: Scott Motors, Inc.
Knapp Collection #: 121
Catalog #: 2008.16.18
Contributor: Paul Knapp
In 1946, the Thunderbird was advertised as the only miniature engine with a genuine supercharger. The engine is 6”-long, 3”-wide, and 6”-high.
Supercharged V8 Racing Engine
Craftsman: James Weber
Knapp Collection #: 168
Catalog #: 2008.16.25
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Closely resembling the Chrysler 300 Hemi, this 1/3 scale model has a 1-inch bore and .900-inch stroke for a total displacement of 5.65 cubic inches.
Sweet P’s Licks & Bites Dollhouse
Craftsman: Peggy Boggeln
Catalog #: 2015.25.15
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This miniature dollhouse named, “Sweet P’s Licks & Bites,” depicts a tiny ice cream shop and bakery.
T-34C “Mentor” Trainer Airplane
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.36.4
Donor: Joe Bridi
A 1/19 scale wooden model T-34C “Mentor” trainer airplane (US Navy, #0493).
Taj Mahal Matchstick Model
Craftsman: Ronald Remsberg
Catalog #: 2010.13.1
Donor: Ronald Remsberg
This model of the Taj Mahal was made entirely from matchsticks by Ronald Remsberg.
Tatone “Chicken Stick”
Craftsman: Tatone Products
Catalog #: 2015.22.6
Donor: Tony Cina
The Tatone “Chicken Stick” was produced in San Francisco to save hobbyists’ fingers from airplane engine kickback.
Tea Room and Bakery Dollhouse
Craftsman: Jeannie Napolitano
Catalog #: 2015.25.17
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This one-inch scale miniature Tea Room and Bakery was built by Jeannie Napolitano.
TechnoPower 5-Cylinder Radial Prototype Engine
Craftsman: Wally Warner
Knapp Collection #: 184
Catalog #: 2009.9.26
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This prototype marked the beginning of a new line of 1/4 scale engines to power large model aircraft. The engine is about 13″ in diameter with a bore of 1.100″ and a stroke of 1.00″.
Technopower 7-Cylinder Radial Airplane Engine
Craftsman: Technopower Engines
Knapp Collection #: 170
Catalog #: 2011.27.13
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Technopower 7-cylinder radial engine (SN B7-151) is 7″-long, 8″-wide, 7″-high, and weighs 2 lbs. 8 oz.
Technopower II 7-Cylinder Radial Engine
Craftsman: Technopower
Catalog #: 2010.19.2
Donor: Jerry Nelson
This Technopower II 7-cylinder radial engine is a 4-cylinder OHV with glow ignition. The normal rpm range is between 1,200-8,000.
Tether Car With O&R Engine #54
Craftsman: Ohlsson & Rice
Catalog #: 2016.6.1
Contributor: Gus Ohlsson
This orange #54 tether car with cast aluminum body was designed and built by Ohlsson & Rice.
Thatch Roof Shoe House Dollhouse
Craftsman: Buff Greaney
Catalog #: 2021.4.8
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This dollhouse scene built by Buff Greaney is entitled, “Thatch Roof Shoe House.”
The “Do Nothing Machine”
Craftsman: Lawrence Wahlstrom
Catalog #: 2013.8.1
Donor: Diana Moinet
Lawrence Wahlstrom began building his complex “Do Nothing Machine” in the late 1940s.
The Great Outdoors Dollhouse
Craftsman: Buff Greaney
Catalog #: 2021.4.13
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This dollhouse scene built by Buff Greaney is entitled, “The Great Outdoors.”
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Dollhouse Scene
Craftsman: Sheila McKisic
Catalog #: 2017.24.10
Contributor: San Diego Miniature Crafters Assn.
This is one of two Alice in Wonderland themed dollhouse scenes that was built by Sheila McKisic.
The Original Rabbit Plane
Craftsman: Paul Hamler
This is actually a functional miniature woodworking plane shaped like a tiny rabbit.
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