USS YP-3 (1938)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.53
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS YP-3 (1938), which was a launch boat.
USS YP-7 (1937)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.52
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS YP-7 (1937), which was a launch boat.
V-4 Marine Steam Engine
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Catalog #: 2008.17.2
Donor: William "Scotty" Hewitt
A miniature oscillating V-4 marine steam engine. The throttle, lubricator, drain valve, and forward/reverse mechanism all work.
V-4 Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
Rudy Kouhoupt built this sleek scale model V-4 steam engine with four single-acting cylinders.
V-4 Stirling Cycle Engine
Craftsman: Alphonse C. Vassallo
Knapp Collection #: 233
Catalog #: 2009.9.38
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Among the numerous Stirling cycle engines that Al Vassallo designed and built is this large V-4 workhorse that he attached to a small generator and water pump.
V12 Air-Cooled OHV Model Boat Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Knapp Collection #: 177
Catalog #: 2008.10.51
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 60-degree, overhead valve V-12 engine was machined from billet aluminum (bar stock) with cast iron lined cylinders.
Valentine “Blitz” 1-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Craftsman: Ron Valentine
Knapp Collection #: 115
Catalog #: 2008.10.33
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Valentine “Blitz” Diesel engine was designed and built by Ron Valentine. Mr. Valentine’s engines are among the smallest in the world.
Valentine “Rasant” 1-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Craftsman: Ron Valentine
Knapp Collection #: 116
Catalog #: 2008.10.34
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Valentine “Rasant” Diesel engine is among the smallest in the world. The 2-cycle engine burns a special Diesel fuel that is less viscous and produces combustion when head and pressure are applied.
Valentine Heart in a Box
Craftsman: George & Judy Burke
Catalog #: 2019.22.6
Donor: Anthonly Burke
This tiny dollhouse scene is called Valentine Heart in a Box.
Valentine Mini Single Engine
Craftsman: Ronald Valentine
Knapp Collection #: 245
Catalog #: 2011.32.3
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Valentine mini single-cylinder model airplane engine runs on methanol with glow ignition using custom made glow plugs.
Van de Graaff Generator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.55
Donor: Mark Petersen
This miniature Van de Graff generator uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge.
Varo Amp-Champ 12 VDC Field Generator
Craftsman: Varo Inc.
Donor: Joe Martin
The Varo Amp-Champ was powered by an Ohlsson & Rice 2-cycle, single-cylinder model airplane engine (Type 122) that was rated at 3/4 HP at 6,300 RPM.
Varo Amp-Champ Generator (Unassembled)
Craftsman: Varo
Catalog #: 2016.3.1
Donor: Joel Bradley
This is an unassembled Varo Amp-Champ generator which was used to start model R/C airplanes on the flight line.
VECO .19 Engine
Craftsman: Clarence Lee
Catalog #: 2011.23.1
Donor: Dale Nutter
This VECO .19 engine was custom designed by Clarence Lee.
VECO .35 Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: VECO
Catalog #: 2010.9.3
Donor: Joshua Vest
A VECO .35 model airplane engine with original box and instructions.
Vega .61 4-Cycle, Side-Valve Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: John Harbone
Knapp Collection #: 249
Catalog #: 2011.27.27
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Vega .61 4-cycle, side-valve model airplane engine was built by John Harbone The engine was machined in small quantities from aluminum and steel bar stock
Vega 50 T 2-Cylinder Opposed Model Airplane Engine
Craftsman: J.C. Harbone
Knapp Collection #: 172
Catalog #: 2008.16.26
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Vega 50 T is an 8.5 cc four-cycle, side-valve (or flat-head), two-cylinder aircraft engine that burns methanol (methyl alcohol) on glow ignition.
Vertical Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This is one of the larger model engines made by Rudy Kouhoupt, featuring a 7” flywheel.
Vertical Steam Engine
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Donor: Susan Alvaro
This vertical steam engine can be seen running on compressed air in the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum.
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