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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents   THE WORLD OF MODEL ENGINEERING Some areas of modelling to explore   GAS FIRING FOR MODEL BOILERS Different types of burner and their applications   CLOCKMAKING The craft of the clockmaker CHOOSING A LATHE Lathes for smaller workshops   BASIC SILVER SOLDERING What you…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents   THE WORLD OF MODEL ENGINEERING Some areas of modelling to explore   GAS FIRING FOR MODEL BOILERS Different types of burner and their applications   CLOCKMAKING The craft of the clockmaker CHOOSING A LATHE Lathes for smaller workshops   BASIC SILVER SOLDERING What you…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents WHAT IS MODEL ENGINEERING? An overview of the hobby MODEL TRACTION ENGINES FOR THE NEWCOMER Introduction to traction engine modelling   THE WORKSHOP Facilities and tools   CHOOSING A LATHE What you need and how to look for it   USEFUL ADDITIONS FOR THE LATHE…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents WHAT IS MODEL ENGINEERING? An overview of the hobby MODEL TRACTION ENGINES FOR THE NEWCOMER Introduction to traction engine modelling   THE WORKSHOP Facilities and tools   CHOOSING A LATHE What you need and how to look for it   USEFUL ADDITIONS FOR THE LATHE…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents OSCILLATING ENGINES Ideal beginners’ projectsSTEAM AHOY! A twin-cylinder marine engineTHE WORKSHOP What you need, what you can makeCLOCKS The basics explainedA LOT OF HOT AIR The fascination of hot air enginesNOT FOR MICKEY MOUSE! The Imperial/metric problemTAKE A CLOSER LOOK Outstanding models in close-upTAKE TO…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988. Contents OSCILLATING ENGINES Ideal beginners’ projectsSTEAM AHOY! A twin-cylinder marine engineTHE WORKSHOP What you need, what you can makeCLOCKS The basics explainedA LOT OF HOT AIR The fascination of hot air enginesNOT FOR MICKEY MOUSE! The Imperial/metric problemTAKE A CLOSER LOOK Outstanding models in close-upTAKE TO…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988.  Contents   WELCOME… To the World of Model engineering   MAKE AN I.C. ENGINE Drawings and details to make this delightful diesel   THE WORLD OF CLOCKS Basic clockmaking principles explained   WORKING DRAWINGS How to produce your own   THE WORLD OF LOCOMOTIVES Outstanding models…

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The Model Engineer Centennial Editions were first published in 1997. Each issue is themed to a cover a specific subject, and Issue 9 deals with shapers and planing machines.   Preface ( By Gerry Collins ) In the early days of the Model Engineer there were regular features describing and illustrating model engineers’ workshops. To…

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The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988.  Contents   INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the world of model engineering WHAT IS A MODEL? Modelling versus model engineering THE LATHE Most useful machine in the workshop DRILLING Ways of achieving success MILLING Techniques and practical advice SCREW THREADS Everything you need to know CASTINGS The convenience of…

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The Model Engineer Centennial Editions were first published in 1997. Each issue is themed to a cover a specific subject, and Issue 9 deals with shapers and planing machines.   Preface ( By Gerry Collins ) In the early days of the Model Engineer there were regular features describing and illustrating model engineers’ workshops. To…

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