Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	819	On the cover ...		Fowler B6 Super Lion Onward by Dave Eaves		'New build' showmans road locomotive photographed by Martin Wallis at the G... more 'New build' showmans road locomotive photographed by Martin Wallis at the Great Dorset Steam Fair in August 2016
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	828	Smoke Rings		The foundryman's art - an interesting video		Fowler B6 Super Lion Onward
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	828	Smoke Rings		Machine tools - product reviewers needed		Chester UK
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	828	Smoke Rings		A Winter's tail?		Nuts in Ian Gordon's locomotive's smokebox
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	828	Smoke Rings		London Model Engineering Exhibition
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	828	Smoke Rings		Multi-Skills Workshop, East Sussex		David Boniface, Les Seal
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	829	Locomotive	6	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. Gearbox and drive train, choosing the gears
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	832	Rally		Out and About 2016	Martin Wallis	Looks back at a summer season of steam. 1/2 size Burrell The Masterpiece ow... more Looks back at a summer season of steam. 1/2 size Burrell The Masterpiece owned by the Easton family, 1/2 size Burrell The Wizard by P.Bowles, Strumpshaw Hall, Foden short wheel base wagon by Mr. Middleditch, 4" Fowler Sapphire by Clive Randleson, Orton & Spooner 16 foot living van, Crank up, 3" scale Foster by Brian Burrows, Weeting, 4" Burrell No. 4030 Dolphin by Pete & Dave Tucker, Kedington, 1901 Marshall No. 35978 owned by P. & J.Gayton, Aveling & Porter road roller Millie, Aveling R10 roller
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	836	Trade		Axminster Engineer Series X2.7/SX 2.7 Mill/Drill	Matt Chapman	Is a professional engineer; he went along to test a recent addition to the ... more Is a professional engineer; he went along to test a recent addition to the Axminster range. Introduction, specifications, controls, conclusion
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	838	Internal Combustion	17	Allan Brothers Lampless Oil Engine	Frank Cruickshank	Continues his series on the construction of an attractive, early 'semi-Dies... more Continues his series on the construction of an attractive, early 'semi-Diesel' engine. Fuel needle valve, fuel box, the 'mystery pipe', oilers, reference
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	841	Workshop		A Sensitive Drilling Attachment	Roger Vane	Employs good design to gain fine control. Some simple tooling, making the s... more Employs good design to gain fine control. Some simple tooling, making the spindle guide, making the main body, assembling the main body with the spindle guide, the anchor plate
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	846	Locomotive	19	The Barclay Well Tanks of the Great War	Terence Holland	Describes and constructs two appealing, century old locomotives. Piston, ro... more Describes and constructs two appealing, century old locomotives. Piston, rod and rings, cylinder covers, the glands
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	849	Internal Combustion		BollAero 49 Glowplug Engine	Chris Boll	A traditional aeromodeller constructs an engine for flight. Building the 49... more A traditional aeromodeller constructs an engine for flight. Building the 49 glow engine, crankcase, front flange
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	851	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	852	Locomotive	2	A Steam Raising Blower. Or, why are they called Blowers when they Suck?	Brian Baker	Describes a simple project for a novice. Motor
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	857	General		Next Issue		Vulcan Car : A Good Engineering Idea at the Time; The ENV Aero Engine by St... more Vulcan Car : A Good Engineering Idea at the Time; The ENV Aero Engine by Stephen Wessel; Journeyman's Jottings; Charles F.Kettering by Inchanga; Locomotives for Display; Index to Volume 217
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	858	Workshop		Custom Spanners	John A.Stewart	Makes light of a little job
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	860	Reminiscences		Misguided Missiles	Ralph Oliver	Shares his experiences of some dubious post-war experimentation. A British ... more Shares his experiences of some dubious post-war experimentation. A British missile, hiccupping rounds, another problem à, lighting it up, a big shock, the lessons
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	862	Railway		Bar Frame Bogies	Peter King	Designs an alternative to the conventional four wheel truck bogie. General ... more Designs an alternative to the conventional four wheel truck bogie. General arrangement. Making the frames
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	866	Locomotive	7	Halstead A Tank Locomotive of the Colne Valley & Halstead Railway	Terry Woodward	Designs an attractive 5 inch gauge tank locomotive. Regulator, boiler attac... more Designs an attractive 5 inch gauge tank locomotive. Regulator, boiler attachment, the front end, boiler top details
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	869	Book Review		Monorails of the Early 20th Century	Adrian S.Garner	Reviewed by Roger Backhouse, Lightmoor Press, Liebig monorail
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	870	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		RAF Typhoon, Tornado, Brooklands exhibits
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	870	Club News		Gauge 1 MRA		Marsh Atlantics (Photo courtesy of Garth Bridgwood)
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	870	Club News		National 2 1/2in. Gauge Association
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	871	Club News		Gauge 3 Society		Gauge 3 Jupiter by Roger Marsh, GWR 56xx at Michael Adamson's track (on pag... more Gauge 3 Jupiter by Roger Marsh, GWR 56xx at Michael Adamson's track (on page 872), (Photos courtesy of Ted Sadler)
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	871	Club News		Frimley & Ascot LC
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	871	Club News		Surrey Group Gauge 1 MRA
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	871	Club News		MES Northern Ireland		Carved locomotives in Dover, Ohio, Warther Carvings Museum (Photos courtesy... more Carved locomotives in Dover, Ohio, Warther Carvings Museum (Photos courtesy of Terence Aston)
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		MEE Auckland
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		Sheffield DSMEE		David Williams under training (Photo courtesy of Mick Savage)
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		Welling DMES
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		British Columbia SME (Can)
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		The Occasional LMS Newsletter		From Doug Hewson
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	872	Club News		And finally		Welling DMES, getting lucky, duct tape
	2016	09-Dec	217	4,549	873	Diary		Diary
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	751	On the cover ...		V4 steam engine by Rodney S.Oldfield		First designed by Bob Middleton from an original concept by Jan Gunnarssson... more First designed by Bob Middleton from an original concept by Jan Gunnarssson. Photo, Rodney S.Oldfield
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	761	Smoke Rings		Fake boiler certificates - beware
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	761	Smoke Rings		Warm the workshop		Machine Mart stoves
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	761	Smoke Rings		Manchester Model Engineering Exhibition
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	762	Nautical	10	Mariner A Two Cylinder Vertical Engine	Chris Walter	Continues with his description of a freelance marine type engine. Lubricati... more Continues with his description of a freelance marine type engine. Lubrication platform, support columns, lubricator general arrangement, tank and lid
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	765	Personal		Peter Southworth	Bob Potter	Remembers his patient and influential friend. Peter's part built quad marin... more Remembers his patient and influential friend. Peter's part built quad marine engine
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	766	Exhibition		Forncett Industrial Steam Museum's Model Engineers' Day	Ramon Wilson	A report by with photos by Susan Wilson and Bill Starling. Aveling and Port... more A report by with photos by Susan Wilson and Bill Starling. Aveling and Porter, Andy Belcher, Chris Collinson's Anthony Mount engines, Graham Brundle, 'Model Engine Maker' forum members, Beeleigh Mill & Hedley engine by Robert Bailey, Ted Cotton's organ, Tom Moore's Mill engine, Ted Cotton's Showmans engine, Ron Feakes Maudsley table engine, Malcolm Rowney's hot air display, Colin Palmer's Throp Cross Compound Corliss valved engine, David Etheridge's Foden C type, Fowler Duke of York, steam & vintage cars, 'Bills Bike', Clive Randlesome's 4in. Fowler Sapphire, Halesworth MES, Dick Barker's 6in. Burrell lorry, Kevin Rackham's Alfred Dodman
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	770	Stationary Engine		Claudette	James Wells	Constructs an engine inspired by the late Sir Harry Ricardo. Photograph by ... more Constructs an engine inspired by the late Sir Harry Ricardo. Photograph by the Photographic Lounge Billericay
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	771	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	772	Agricultural	5	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. The shakers, the shoes
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	776	Agricultural	8	A Saunderson & Mills Tractor Engine	George Punter	Makes the engine for his 1913 agricultural tractor. Pistons, piston rings, ... more Makes the engine for his 1913 agricultural tractor. Pistons, piston rings, cylinders
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	781	Stationary Engine		The Middleton V-4 Oscillating Cylinder Engine	Rodney S.Oldfield	Describes a small steam engine that may be creatively customised. End plate... more Describes a small steam engine that may be creatively customised. End plates, crankshaft bearings, reversing block
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	784	Lathe		The Art of Coarse Threading	Dr. David Spencer	An explanation by. Introduction, thread load distribution, ductile versus b... more An explanation by. Introduction, thread load distribution, ductile versus brittle materials, how a threaded joint fails, bigger is better, reference
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	785	General		Next Issue		New Series The Boll-Aero Glow Plug Engine; Out & About 2016: Martin Wallis;... more New Series The Boll-Aero Glow Plug Engine; Out & About 2016: Martin Wallis; Bar Frame Bogies; CNC C-Spanners; Make a Sensitive Drilling Attachment; Misguided Misiles (Missiles?); A Blower for Beginners
	2016	25-Nov	217	4,548	786	Automotive	4	The Epicycle Gear Train	Ron Wright	Explains the theory and mechanics of transmission. Gear selection procedure... more Explains the theory and mechanics of transmission. Gear selection procedure, interlock arrangements, top gear clutch operation, brake band details
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