An entry form and a full set of competition rules for this year’s Model Engineer Exhibition (10 – 12 December at Sandown Park Racecourse) can be downloaded here. Don’t delay, get your entries in today! MEX 2010 Entry Form MEX 2010 Notes & Rules
As model engineers, most of us at some point will buy a second hand machine tool, or will want to check specifications to see if one is suitable for our needs. In this “live” article we hope to provide a repository of out of print, or hard to find machine tool manuals. If…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
