Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	26	Boiler		Thoughts on Rosebud Grates	Leslie Philips	Enthuses about the alternative to conventional fire bars. Notes 1 and 2, fo... more Enthuses about the alternative to conventional fire bars. Notes 1 and 2, footnote, a summary by T.C.Morton, acknowledgements
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	30	Locomotive	11	Halstead A Tank Locomotive of the Colne Valley & Halstead Railway	Terry Woodward	Designs an attractive 5 inch gauge tank locomotive. Backhead and cab detail... more Designs an attractive 5 inch gauge tank locomotive. Backhead and cab details
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	33	Index		Index to Volume 218
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	37	Aeronautical		The ENV Aero Engine	Stephen Wessel	Continues an occasional series on the construction of an elusive prototype.... more Continues an occasional series on the construction of an elusive prototype. Machining the crankcase, crankshaft, oil pump, water pump, cylinders
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	42	Workshop	2	More Space in the Playroom	Mick Knights	Gives some practical advice as he extends his garden workshop. Erecting the... more Gives some practical advice as he extends his garden workshop. Erecting the side wall panels
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	44	Stationary Engine	3	Puffie	Wolfgang Tepper	Makes a tiny 'executive toy' that requires some precision machining. Crankc... more Makes a tiny 'executive toy' that requires some precision machining. Crankcase and stand, feed pipe, reversing valve slider, crank drive, wooden base and feed adaptors, assembly, putting into service
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	50	Historic		Early Engines Conference	Geoff Theasby	Reports from an event sponsored by the Newcomen Society. Elsecar Heritage C... more Reports from an event sponsored by the Newcomen Society. Elsecar Heritage Centre, Beighton's mine engine at Oxclose, reference
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	52	Workshop	3	Champion 20VS Mill from Chester Machine Tools	John Smith	Compares the requirements of the model engineer with the offerings of this ... more Compares the requirements of the model engineer with the offerings of this milling machine.
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	53	Exhibition		Guildford 50th Annual Rally and Exhibition
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	54	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Blackpool's piers, stereophonic sound, security screws, nuts
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	54	Club News		Ottawa Valley LSME (Can)		Graham & Louise Copley with Debs at Chesterfield
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	54	Club News		MES Northern Ireland
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	54	Club News		Gauge 3 Society		Gauge 3 signals (Photo courtesy of Derek Pollard), Barry's L&Y 4-4-0 Gauge ... more Gauge 3 signals (Photo courtesy of Derek Pollard), Barry's L&Y 4-4-0 Gauge 3 (Photo courtesy of Barry Lane)
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Hutt Valley and Maidstone MES (NZ)
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Leeds SMEE
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Gauge 1 MRA		AGM at Chesterfield, naked Royal Scott
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Taunton ME
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Plymouth MS
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		Richmond Hill LS (Can)
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	55	Club News		City of Oxford SME
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	56	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Astoria Centre Barnsley, organ rules, Edmondson railway ticket carved 'flag... more Astoria Centre Barnsley, organ rules, Edmondson railway ticket carved 'flags' at Chesterfield, Bolton steam museum, Class 156 DMU 'Driver John Axon'
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	56	Club News		Fareham DSME
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	56	Club News		Portarlington Bayside MR (Aus)
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	56	Club News		Welling DMES
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	56	Club News		And finally		Chemists and isotopers
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	57	Diary		Diary
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	819	On the cover ...		Maudslay type table engine by Peter Russell		To the design of Willy Schneeberger
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	828	Smoke Rings		New website and brochure for Warco
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	828	Smoke Rings		3 inch scale Threshing Drum
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	828	Smoke Rings		Northern Association Model Engineering Exhibition: Date correction
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	828	Smoke Rings		The Doncaster Show
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	828	Smoke Rings		North British Atlantic seen in Edinburgh!
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	829	Nautical	4	An Engine for Brahminy	Robert Walker	Design for a single cylinder engine for a 15 foot steam launch. Crankshaft ... more Design for a single cylinder engine for a 15 foot steam launch. Crankshaft assembly, eccentrics 1 and 2, eccentric strap, guide bush, connecting rod and big end bearings
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	834	Workshop	2	Champion 20VS Mill from Chester Machine Tools	John Smith	Compares the requirements of the model engineer with the offerings of this ... more Compares the requirements of the model engineer with the offerings of this milling machine. Initial observations, first impressions, review against mandatory requirements
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	836	Agricultural	10	The Tale of a 3 inch Scale Threshing Drum	Ian Couchman	Describes the metal and woodwork techniques used in producing a model thres... more Describes the metal and woodwork techniques used in producing a model threshing machine. Fittings, and finally à
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	840	Stationary Engine		Making a Maudslay Style Table Engine	Peter Russell	Explains the more interesting aspects of Willy Schneeberger's design. Machi... more Explains the more interesting aspects of Willy Schneeberger's design. Machining the base, the side frames, the table top, the cylinder, the steam chest and its bits, the top cylinder cover, the bottom cylinder cover
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	844	Track		Track construction at Newton Abbot	David Ashwell	Describes an elevated track with a novel design. Background, site preparati... more Describes an elevated track with a novel design. Background, site preparation, route planning, track design, trackbed construction
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	849	Tram	2	Bolton Corporation No. 46	Ashley Best	His illustrated description of an award winning, scratch built model in 1:1... more His illustrated description of an award winning, scratch built model in 1:16 scale. Development summary, destination boxes, Brill "wide wing" 21E 6'0" wheelbase truck, an interruption, the model, building the model, the trucks
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	853	General		Next Issue		ENV Aero Engine Part 2 by Stephen Wessel; Rosebud Grates; Halstead; The Don... more ENV Aero Engine Part 2 by Stephen Wessel; Rosebud Grates; Halstead; The Doncaster Exhibition; Micro-Lights
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	854	Road Locomotive	34	Garrett 4CD Tractor in 6 inch scale	Chris Gunn	Completes construction of the belly tank
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	856	Stationary Engine	3	Ferrabee Pillar Engine, 1862	Anthony Mount	Continues his new construction series; an unusual stationary steam engine. ... more Continues his new construction series; an unusual stationary steam engine. Guide frames, slide bars, cylinder, valve face block, valve seats
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	859	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	860	Exhibition		Spalding's Fourth Year	D.A.G.Brown	Visits this East of England model engineering show. Richard Cannel with 4 i... more Visits this East of England model engineering show. Richard Cannel with 4 inch Burrell Bill, rebuilt Merchant Navy by C.Parker (Lincoln), Paul Thompson's V8 Cirrus aero engine (Saracen's Head Junction Group), George Thomas bending rolls by Howard Lewis (Peterborough), Boston Model Boat Club's display, Greg Marsden's 3 1/2"g. trams (Grimsby & Cleethorpes), Raymond Greenwell's I/C 'Economy' engine (see 219 4564 80), radio controlled boats, SM&EE, CNC4YOU, Boston Grammar School, Spalding Grammar School
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	864	Lathe		Talistock (Tailstock?) Die Holder: A Great Timesaver	Brian Baker	Writes for the novice model engineer. Making the tool
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	868	Personal		Ernie, the Apprentice Master!	Gordon Gurney	Recalls the man who taught him to pursue perfection. Ernie Jordan, referenc... more Recalls the man who taught him to pursue perfection. Ernie Jordan, reference, The Tank Factory by William Suttie
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	870	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		IET night out, Astoria Centre Barnsley, cinema organs, Comptons, Hammonds, ... more IET night out, Astoria Centre Barnsley, cinema organs, Comptons, Hammonds, Kevin Grunill, organ pipe chamber, Olympus VN-7500, Wurlitzer
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	870	Club News		Sheffield DSMEE
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	870	Club News		MES Northern Ireland		Davy Edgar's Maid of Scrap, level crossing gates by Derek Thompson (Photos ... more Davy Edgar's Maid of Scrap, level crossing gates by Derek Thompson (Photos courtesy of Editor, Terence Aston)
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	870	Club News		Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES
	2017	09-Jun	218	4,562	871	Club News		Derby SMEE
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