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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.