Welcome to Model Engineer

New Web Editor

Hi there, please allow me to introduce myself! My name is Kelvin Barber and I have taken on the role of Web Editor for this site. I have been working on Model Engineer magazine for around 10 years now so have a good feel for what the readership requires. I have also had a long and extensive background in hobby publishing, having first joined MAP Publications in 1975 when Martin Evans was editor! I now look forward to the challenge of this new role and have some exciting plans to put into place. Among these will be a more comprehensive diary of forthcoming events, a full listing of model engineer clubs and contacts plus a section for readers' models where you can show off your modelling 'works of art'!

If you have any thoughts on particular things you would like to see included on this site please email me with your suggestions and they will be duly considered.

Many thanks

Kelvin Barber 

 

The story behind the models, A DVD made at the 2009 Model Engineer Exhibition.

 

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Learn How To Drive A Steam Locomotive

The Lindsey Model Society and The Ryedale Society of Model Engineers are intending to run a driver training weekend for absolute beginners at the railway belonging to the Rydale Society at Gilling East in North Yorkshire.

The dates for the event are 24 and 25 April 2010 and the fees for the day will be £70.

This will include a buffet lunch served in the school room. For further details and entry form click here.

Latest Articles

Model Engineer Issues 3371 - 3380 - "Minnie" ME Traction Engine

These issues contain parts 12 - 21 of "Minnie" the Model Engineer Traction Engine by LC Mason

Model Engineer Issues 3360 - 3370 - "Minnie" ME Traction Engine

These issues contain parts 1 - 11 of "Minnie" the Model Engineer Traction Engine by LC Mason

Eric Whittle 10cc V8 Aero Engine

Reprints of the Eric whittle 10cc V8 Aero engine series from Volume 174 ( 1995 ). Free plans are bei...

Model Engineer Issues 3647 - 3652 - Drilling Attachment for the Staking Tool

These issues contains the articles By George Thomas on the Dilling attachment for the Staking Tool

Model Engineer Issues 3546 - 3549 - Bending Rolls

These issues contains the articles By George Thomas on his Bending Rolls

Model Engineer Issues 3532 - 3536 - "On Parting Off"

These issues contains the articles By George Thomas "On Parting Off"

Model Engineer Issues 3501,2,3, 3509, 3549 - Tapping and Staking Tool

These issues contain the articles By George Thomas on his Tapping and Staking Tool

Model Engineer Issues 3554 - 3555 - A Hand Rest

Ther reprints cover the series by George Thomas on the Hand Turning Rest

Model Engineer Issues 3550 - 3553 - A Small Rotary Table

These issues cover the articles in the series "A Small Rotary Table by George Thomas

Model Engineer Issues 3509 - Centre Height Finder

This issue contains the article By George Thomas on his Centre Height Finder

Model Engineer Issues 3639 - 3640 - Screwcutting

These issues contain the George Thomas articles on Screwcutting

Model Engineer Issues 3620 - 3631 - Headstock Dividing Attachments

Theese issues contain the articles by George Thomas on the Headstock Dividing Attachments

Model Engineer Issues 3605 - 3616 - Versatile Dividing Head

These issues contain the articles by George Thomas on the Versatile Dividing Head

Model Engineer Issues Vol 143 3570 - Vol 144 3578 - Retracting Tool Slide, Graduating Dials, Ball Turning

These issues cover the George Thomas articles on Retracting Tool Slides, Graduating Dials, and Ball ...

Model Engineer Issues Vol 143 3566 - 3569 - Setting Up Aids

These issues contain the George Thomas articles on Setting Up Aids

Model Engineer Issues Vol 143 3562 - 3564 - Boring Tools

These issues contain the George Thomas articles on Boring Tools

Trojan Mk II - John Bertinat

A remodelling of ET Westbury's original Trojan engine design

Columbia - 3 1/2" gauge Baldwin based design by Martin Evans - Part 2

Martin Evans produced many designs, but this one might appeal to our North American readership. Subscribers Only

Columbia - 3 1/2" gauge Baldwin based design by Martin Evans - Part 1

Martin Evans produced many designs, but this one might appeal to our North American readership.

Magnetic Clock - By Richard Stephen

A most interesting, different, and challenging clock. Includes DXF files for home CNC use.

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Latest Model Engineer

The latest issue of Model Engineer in the shops is issue 4372. (On sale 26 February - 11 March.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The contents of this issue are:

  

 Northumbrian - making the Tender.

 A practical approach to boilermaking.

 RINA, making a freelance air-cooled

 hit and miss engine.  

 

 A model T&K lubricator in 1:4 scale.

 IMLEC 2010 at Bournemouth - entries

 invited for this July's competition. 

    

 Fair Rosamund GWR 0-4-2 loco - 

 details of the Stephenson's valve gear. 

 

 Model Engineer Exhibition 2009

 competition entries - photo highlights.

 

 I/C Topics looks at 2-stroke engines. 

 

 Shand Mason 1:6 scale steam fire

 engine concludes.

 

 Wilfred, a Maxitrak Jack locomotive.

Latest Model Engineers' Workshop

The latest issue of Model Engineers' Workshop in the shops is issue 161.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The contents of the latest issue are:

 How to make a filing machine.

 How to machine castings.

 Fitting a one-shot lubrication system

 to a Myford ML7 lathe.
 

 CNC Milling - engraving on the

 Sieg KX1 CNC Mill.

 First steps in 3D Design.

 3 Morse Taper to 3C collet adapter.

 

 Workshop equipment at the 2009

 Model Engineer Exhibition.
 

 Machining tool blocks and a rear

 toolpost for the Myford Series 7 lathe.

 Fly cutting of radial forms.

 
 Converting your angle grinder into a

 compact drill for restricted access.

A Pictorial view of the 2009 MEX

I would like to thank everyone who made the Model Engineer Exhibition a success this year. There were many nameless people behind the scenes who worked very hard to give you, the general public, and readers of Model Engineer, an exhibition to be remembered and talked about. This has been the best exhibition for several years. Sandown Racecourse has already been booked for this year, and I hope to see even more of you there on 10, 11 and 12 December 2010. The exhibition has come home, and is all the better for it. An album has been created with a number of photos from the show. More will be added in the near future.
Please click here to view them. Once viewing the pictures, using the left and right arrows on the page will enable you to scan through them. Pictures so far were taken by David Fenner and I would like to thank him for permission to use them. David Clark Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop.

Model Engineer Exhibition 2010 - Sandown Park

 

The 2010 Model Engineer Exhibition will be held at Sandown Racecourse on the 10, 11 and 12 December 2010. Details of forthcoming attractions to follow.

 

Albums

View some of the latest gallery images

Merlin photos by Nick Clarke 1

cross slide detail by Steve Garnett

MarcuSweden´s machines by MarcuSweden

merlin by Nick Clarke 1

View all latest photos

Contact the Model Engineer Team

You can find contact details for Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop magazines and MyHobbyStore Ltd on our Contact page.

Best of Model Engineer Volume 2 - Lusus Naturae updated drawings

Missing dimensions for Lusus Naturae can be downloaded here.

Support arm
Valve cranks

Also included is a drawing of a suitable base plate for the engine.

This was not included in the original Model Engineer articles.

Base