Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	438	Workshop		Manual Control for Machining	John A.Stewart	Operates his CNC machines manually - and why not? References
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	439	Locomotive		A Silk Purse à (7 1/4"g. locomotive kits)	Brain (Brian?) Baker	Reflects upon his experiences of building 7 1/4 inch gauge locomotives from... more Reflects upon his experiences of building 7 1/4 inch gauge locomotives from commercial kits. Lord Rowallan, Robin Hood, Dave Metcalf
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	442	Postbag		Saw bench - colourful memories	Peter King	Trojan van motor
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	442	Postbag		Remembering John Dabson	Brian Baker
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	442	Postbag		Myford never owned Drummond	Hugh Castellan
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	443	Postbag		More on lubrication in two strokes	John R.Yeoman
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	443	Postbag		To fix Herbert	David E.Hockin	Spirit levels
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	443	General		Next Issue		A 4 in. scale Sentinel: Alan Barnes meets the builder, Ian Day; Percher-Ron... more A 4 in. scale Sentinel: Alan Barnes meets the builder, Ian Day; Percher-Ron: a workshop 'assistant'; Charles Franklin Kettering: an extended letter from Ron Fitzgerald; Candlesticks: for at least 'four candles'; Articulated Locomotives: different machines
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	444	Road Locomotive	32	Garrett 4CD Tractor in 6 inch scale	Chris Gunn	Makes the fairleads, rivets up the tender and fits the brass beading. Fairl... more Makes the fairleads, rivets up the tender and fits the brass beading. Fairleads, tender riveting, beading
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	447	Automotive	2	Scratch-building a Scale Model Maserati 250F	Philip Cowley	Makes award winning GP Racing cars in 1:24 scale. Resin casting technique f... more Makes award winning GP Racing cars in 1:24 scale. Resin casting technique for wheels and tyres, streamliner style windscreens, aerodynamic style windscreens, internal chassis construction technique, other internal detailing, dashboard, instrument dials, steering wheels, driver's seat, references
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	450	Personal		Charles Reginald Gee	Jim Stevenson	Recalls the work of a respected Cheshire engineer. Barlow Bros. Foden 'Colo... more Recalls the work of a respected Cheshire engineer. Barlow Bros. Foden 'Colonial' agricultural engine, gas turbine engine development, stone plaque, 4-6-0 Royal Scot, narrow boat engine
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	452	Club		A New Club Building (Tyneside SMEE)	Peter Newby	His account covers the practical aspects of improving the Tyneside club's f... more His account covers the practical aspects of improving the Tyneside club's facilities. Building committee, costing, requirements, size and style of building, funding, planning permission, landlord permission, building control regulations, building control feedback, CDM regulations, use of outside contractors and consultants, foundation design, building construction, fitting out, electrical, timetable, payment, costs, insurance, in conclusion, acknowledgements, reference
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	456	Automotive	7	The Epicycle Gear Train	Ron Wright	Concludes his article on the theory and mechanics of transmission. Hydrauli... more Concludes his article on the theory and mechanics of transmission. Hydraulic torque converter, torque increase, coupling, efficiency, roadgoing characteristics, sources
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	459	Nautical	13	Mariner A Two Cylinder Vertical Engine	Chris Walter	Continues with his description of a freelance marine type engine. Main stea... more Continues with his description of a freelance marine type engine. Main steam line (general arrangement), main steam manifold and steam valve, oil manifold, pipes and manifold check valves
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	462	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Invigorating oxygen from an air horn, placing recessed nuts, Efine Mini S91... more Invigorating oxygen from an air horn, placing recessed nuts, Efine Mini S918 camera, 'A pretty little Sunny with a spycam on top'
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	462	Club News		Ottawa Valley LSME (Can)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	462	Club News		Bromsgrove SME
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	462	Club News		Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES		Night photo at Lincolnshire Wolds Lt Rly (Photo courtesy of Steve Cooper)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		British Columbia SME (Can)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		Ryedale SME
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		Stamford MES
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		Reading SME
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		Northern Districts MES (Perth, Aus)		Tanya on Mallet Black Betty, Lindsay's simple reversing system at Sandgrope... more Tanya on Mallet Black Betty, Lindsay's simple reversing system at Sandgropers (Photos courtesy of Tom Winterbourne)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	463	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Portugal's painted railway stations
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		SM&EE
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		Pickering EEMS
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		Portarlington Bayside MR (Aus)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		Pietermaritzburg MES (SA)
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		Gauge 1 MRA		Alan Bullock's 3-D printed engine shed at Hoyland, O1 locomotive with a col... more Alan Bullock's 3-D printed engine shed at Hoyland, O1 locomotive with a colourful train
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	464	Club News		And finally		Ballet on airport moving walkways
	2017	17-Mar	218	4,556	465	Diary		Diary
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	343	On the cover ...		Marshall portable steam engine		At the Rahmi M.Koc Museum, Istanbul. Photo, Ali Konyali/ RMK Museum
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	352	Smoke Rings		Inviting children to the club track		Christopher Vine, Peter's Railway
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	352	Smoke Rings		Isle of Wight Rally		Isle of Wight MES
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	352	Smoke Rings		Night running at Gilling		Ryedale SME
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	353	Workshop		Herbert to fix Herbert	Alan Hopwood	Indulges his love of levels. Herbert 47V, old and new vials, reference
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	355	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	356	Exhibition		Treasures of the Golden Horn	Bruno Cianci	International Press Officer describes the huge collection in this gem of a ... more International Press Officer describes the huge collection in this gem of a museum in Istanbul. Rahmi M. Koc, aerial view, the Lengerhane building, finding a suitable location, Tersane, Kismet yacht, workshop, submarine TCG Ulucalireis (USS Thornback), passenger ferry Fenerbahce, how the collection came into being, restaurant Halat by Divan, the exhibits, Erdogan Gonul Gallery, Marshall roller, 1935 Royal Enfield, 1940s Ariel, Fowler steam roller, imperial coach, Ottoman sultan Abdulaziz, G10 German locomotive, 5"g. GWR River Class 2-4-0 No. 76 River Wye, 4-4-2 London Tilbury & Southern Railway tank locomotive, Southwark Engineering Model Works, Steven Model Dockyard, Yorkshire - Hornby No. 2 LNER 0-gauge c1929, La force et l'economie by C.P. De Stobbeleere in Mechelen Belgium, steam tug Rosalie, Kont Ostrorog diesel boat, shipwrights workshop, Ness-yawl Clodia, Giacomo De Stefano, toy shop, Belgian Bollinckx steam engine, photos by Ali Konyali & Bruno Cianci
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	362	Nautical		A Vee Twin Steam Engine	Tony Wright	Leads the beginner by the hand. Ahoy there shipmates, let us begin, cranksh... more Leads the beginner by the hand. Ahoy there shipmates, let us begin, crankshaft, cylinders, pistons, flywheel, is there a plumber available? Let's build a boiler, now the easy part à, testing - testing, the base and the case, gentlemen light your fire!
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	369	Workshop		Making a Miniature Changeover Valve	Dennis Stones	Deploys his experience in plastics engineering to make a potentially useful... more Deploys his experience in plastics engineering to make a potentially useful component part. Background, valve design parameters, material selection (valve body), material selection (valve spool), reference
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	372	Locomotive	9	Southam	Neil Wyatt	Continues the construction of his authentic looking, 3 1/2 inch gauge batte... more Continues the construction of his authentic looking, 3 1/2 inch gauge battery electric locomotive with style. Bodywork, riveting stuff, bonnet, cab, cab roof, bonnet front, bonnet top
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	376	Workshop		Two Modifications to a Chester Champion Mill/Drill	Peter Russell	Adds a DRO and improves registration. Fitting a Chinese DRO and scales, mod... more Adds a DRO and improves registration. Fitting a Chinese DRO and scales, modifying the mill/drill to stop it losing registration
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	378	Locomotive	9	Halstead A Tank Locomotive of the Colne Valley & Halstead Railway	Terry Woodward	Designs an attractive 5 inch gauge tank locomotive. Boiler feed, bunker
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	382	Book Review		Armoured Trains: An Illustrated Encyclopaedia	Paul Malmassari	Reviewed by Roger Backhouse, Seaforth Publishing
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	382	Book Review		Rails In The Road: A History of Tramways in Britain and Ireland	Oliver Green	Reviewed by Roger Backhouse, Pen and Sword
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	383	Locomotive	22	The Barclay Well Tanks of the Great War	Terence Holland	Describes and constructs two appealing, century old locomotives. Cylinder f... more Describes and constructs two appealing, century old locomotives. Cylinder fixings, connecting rods, connecting the motion
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	386	Postbag		Leonard Todd - Uniflow engines (Compression in Steam Engines - Good or bad?... more Leonard Todd - Uniflow engines (Compression in Steam Engines - Good or bad? Inchanga)	Dick Paterson
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	386	Postbag		Threads	Peter King
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	387	Postbag		Bar Frame Bogies: Question and answer	Derrick Ardon
	2017	03-Mar	218	4,555	387	Postbag		Bar Frame Bogies: Question and answer	Peter King replies
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