1915 Robinson Fire Truck
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.2
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale 1915 Robinson fire truck for Marion FD. Tom Showers built this model in 1951.
1916 American LaFrance Chemical Car
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.5
Contributor: John Ackerman
This model 1916 American LaFrance chemical car was built at 1/32 scale, using basswood and Bristol Board.
1917 Seagrave Triple Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.6
Contributor: John Ackerman
This 1/32 scale 1917 Seagrave triple fire engine was made from basswood and Bristol Board.
1920s Fire Engine With Crew
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.1
Contributor: John Ackerman
This 1920s fire engine with crew was one of Mr. Ackerman’s earliest models.
1921 American LaFrance 75-Foot Aerial Truck
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.11
Contributor: John Ackerman
John measured and drew up plans for this rig while stationed in Albuquerque. The model was built using styrene plastic and basswood strip stock for the aerial ladder, which raises and extends.
1923 American LaFrance Water Tower
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.2
Contributor: John Ackerman
A scale model 1923 American LaFrance water tower. This was another one of Mr. Ackerman’s earlier models.
1925 American LaFrance Chemical Car
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.13
Contributor: John Ackerman
This 1/32 scale model 1925 American LaFrance chemical car was built using sheet styrene plastic and turned aluminum, as well as a basswood.
1930s Convertible Car Matchstick Model
Craftsman: Ronald Remsberg
Catalog #: 2012.34.1
Donor: Ronald Remsberg
This model of a vintage convertible car is 12″-long, and the matchstick wheels actually turn.
1930s-40s Dollhouse
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.17.1
Donor: Jan Haring
This 3-story dollhouse was styled to the 1930s-40s and built at 1/12 scale.
1932 Seagrave Rescue Car
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.3
Donor: John Ackerman
This 1/32 scale 1932 Seagrave rescue car is equipped with an overhead ladder rack, four searchlights, and a compartmentalized body.
1934 Ahrens Fox Model VLU 42
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.4
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale 1934 Ahrens Fox model VLU 42. It’s a standard line quad in an unusual black color.
1934 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine
Craftsman: John Ackerman
Catalog #: 2019.32.14
Contributor: John Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman built this Ahrens-Fix fire engine using sheet styrene plastic, turned aluminum, and basswood for scaling ladders.
1937 Ford Flathead V8 in 1/4 Scale
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 759
Catalog #: 2024.5.6
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Roger Butzen, of Texas, built this 1937 Ford Flathead V8 engine in 1/4 scale sometime in the 1990s.
1937 Harley-Davidson “Knucklehead” Motorcycle Engine
Craftsman: Replica Engines
Knapp Collection #: 99
Catalog #: 2009.9.13
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/4 scale model 1937 Harley-Davidson “Knucklehead” motorcycle engine is 9”-long, 9”-wide, and 9”-high.
1937 Mack Type 21 Model
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.5
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale model 1937 Mack Type 21, FDNY. This is a New York Fire Department classic in bright red.
1938 Bucyrus-Erie 88B Series 4 Shovel
Craftsman: Classic Construction Models
Catalog #: 2009.11.1
Donor: Les Cade
This 1/48 scale model Bucyrus-Erie 88B Series 4 shovel (1983) was made by Classic Construction Models.
1950s Basement Apartment Dollhouse
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.17.5
Donor: Jan Haring
This 1/12 scale dollhouse room is styled as a 1950s basement apartment.
1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196
Craftsmen: Leroy Cox, L.M. Cox Manufacturing
Catalog #: 2018.43.1
Contributor: Rich Palmer
This replica of the #8 Karl Kling’s 1954 Cox Racer Grand Prix Mercedes W-196 is a rear-wheel-drive thimble drome tether car utilizing a driveshaft and differential.
1955 Bedford Aerial Ladder Truck
Craftsman: Tom Showers
Catalog #: 2012.5.6
Donor: John Ackerman
A 1/32 scale 1955 Bedford aerial ladder truck, Aalborg (Denmark) FD. The apparatus was built on a British Bedford chassis, with a Magirus aerial (a German aerial ladder and apparatus manufacturer).
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