Welcome to Model Engineer

Model Engineer is the premier UK model engineering magazine. It has been published for over 100 years. Content includes constructional articles, interesting articles on engineering related topics and many other varied subjects about models and model engineering.

Model Engineers' Workshop is a relative newcomer, first published in 1990. It is much more concerned with machines, both manual and CNC, tools, methods and processes. Historically, it does not include articles on the construction of models. It usually contains drawings for the construction of a machine, a tool or a machine accessory.

Model Engineer Exhibition 2013

The Prestigious Model Engineer Exhibition 2013

The 2013 Model Engineer Exhibition will be held at Sandown Park Racecourse on 13 - 15 December 2013.

This will mark 106 years of this most highly respected exhibition, in conjunction with Model Engineer, Model Engineers' Workshop and www.model-engineer.co.uk. This three day extravaganza will, once again, include the work of some of the best model engineers in the country and further afield, many competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals as well as the esteemed Duke Of Edinburgh Award.

A dedicated website will soon be live giving information and contact details for clubs and traders.

The Guild of Model Wheelwrights always puts on an excellent display of top quality models such as this general trade wagon by Ronald Binns, one of a number of prize winners for Ronald at the 2012 exhibition.

IMLEC 2013

Lionel Flippance proved once again that, given ideal conditions, this locomotive is invincible. Lionel achieved a record efficiency of just under 5% at Nottingham last year.

The 2013 competition will be held at Leyland SMEE, Worden Park, Leyland on 12, 13, 14 July 2013. 30 runs will take place starting at 2pm on Friday afternoon.

Alan Crossfield has co-ordinated applications on behalf of the Lyeland club. If you would like to go along as a spectator you would be made very welcome. If you require any informaion please email crossfields526@btinternet.com or telephone 01204 308282.

Publicise Your Event!

If you or your club are organsing a special event this summer, why not publicise it on our events page? This service is free of charge.
The Events page is starting to fill up as organisations prepare for their exhibitions, rallies and open days. Whether it's a large rally or a local event, send us the details and we will tell all our readers.

Contributor Guidelines for ME and MEW

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Special Issue: 300 Years of the Steam Engine in Industry

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Last year the publishers of Model Engineer brought you a Special Issue to mark the Tercentenary of the Steam Engine, three hundred years ago.

This publication lists some of the best museums housing stationary steam engines today - many in their original locations - and will be invaluable handbook to anyone interested in visiting stationary steam engines in the U.K. We have a few more copies of this popular magazine remaining. You can order from MyHobbyStore while stocks last. We have a very limited quantity so get you copy today.

Chester Machine Tools Special Offers!

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Available to all Model Engineers' until 31st July.

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Latest Model Engineer

The latest issue of Model Engineer in the shops is issue 4456 (17 - 30 May 2013).

For a detailed look see: ME Contents

In this issue Ashley Best writes about the building of the last, award winning tram in his Manchester Project. Ashley's articles are always popular with both beginners and accomplished model engineers alike. We also have a competition for younger readers on page 721 and Graeme Quayle adapts two established designs to enhance the use of his drill grinding machine. The 'regulars' in this issue include Neil Wyatt's Norden Mill Engine, John Smith's GWR 0-4-2 locomotive and George Punter's Lister Diesel engine.