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1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Readers' Letters Machine Slide Adjustment J.C.Davis
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Readers' Letters Camera Design S.H.Robinson
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Readers' Letters British Crampton Locomotives J.C.Cosgrave
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Readers' Letters Cutting Cylinder Latch Keys D.G.Daniels
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Readers' Letters An Early "M.E." Regatta "Leda III" (E.W.Vanner)
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 251 Who's Who in Model Engineering Victor B.Harrison
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 252 Lathe Hand Traverse for the Lathe Saddle "Duplex" Leadscrew thrust-bearing fitted to an old Britannia lathe, making the attac... more
Leadscrew thrust-bearing fitted to an old Britannia lathe, making the attachment
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 254 Locomotive "Britannia" in 3 1/2-in. Gauge LBSC Constructing the Tender. Elevation and back end view, variations on the sma... more
Constructing the Tender. Elevation and back end view, variations on the small tender, tender frames, beams and frame erection, horns and axleboxes, springs, wheels and axles
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 258 Trade Rubber Electrical Accessories ("Duraplug") 3-pin socket and plug
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 259 Locomotive A Canadian "Twin-Cousin" J.I.Austen-Walton Bill Cooper, the family likeness, side and plan views, various other views,... more
Bill Cooper, the family likeness, side and plan views, various other views, all-stainless-steel, wheel quartering
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 262 More Utility Steam Engines The "Unicorn" mill engine Edgar T.Westbury Crankhead bearing, crosshead, eccentric sheave, eccentric strap, eccentric ... more
Crankhead bearing, crosshead, eccentric sheave, eccentric strap, eccentric rod
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 266 Workshop Horizontal Surface Grinding and Milling Machine R.Hamilton Base and column, knee, cross-traverse and table, general arrangement drawin... more
Base and column, knee, cross-traverse and table, general arrangement drawing
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs West Riding SLS Hon. Sec. D.Hollings
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs The Bristol RC
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs Salisbury DMES
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 Diary The Model Engineer Diary
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs Cardiff MES
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs Eltham DLS
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs Farnborough SME
1953 27-Aug 109 2,727 269 With the Clubs Brockwell Park Modellers' wives are not always modellers' "widows"
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 207 Our Cover Picture Braintree Technical and Arts Institute workshop. Pupil at work on a lathe Picture submitted by D.H.Downie
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 207 Smoke Rings Broad Horizons
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 207 Smoke Rings Model Nostalgia
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 208 Exhibition What to See at the "Model Engineer" Exhibition More Competition Models. R.A.F. crash tender by Eric Leggat, 1/8" scale H.M... more
More Competition Models. R.A.F. crash tender by Eric Leggat, 1/8" scale H.M.S."Victory" by Norman H.Macleod, Mr Pariser's Nelson period ships' boats, radio-controlled sloop "Geebaa II" by H.R.Clayton, smart cabin cruiser (by Indrikis Dimza), something original, locomotives class A, 4mm scale S.R. loco No. 1410 by V.R.Berris, planning, locomotives class B, 4mm scale G.W.R. No. 7902 "Eaton Mascot Hall" by K.Northwood, rolling stock and accessories,4mm scale Pullman car by P.A.Willis, road vehicles including tractors class L, junior engineering class S
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 214 Exhibition The Model Engineer Exhibition. Alphabetical List of Exhibitors and Guide to... more
The Model Engineer Exhibition. Alphabetical List of Exhibitors and Guide to the Trade Stand
Sample display stands
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 215 Exhibition The Model Engineer Exhibition. Trade Stands Aeronautical Electronic & Engineering Co. (diesel engines), Associated Ilif... more
Aeronautical Electronic & Engineering Co. (diesel engines), Associated Iliffe Press, Black & Decker (Handy-Utility tools), Bold & Burrows, Bradshaw Model Products, Braid Bros., British Model Aircraft Manufacturing Co.(Comet air liner), Buck & Ryan, Chloride Batteries, E.W.Cowell (hand shaping machine), R.J.Deaves, Easibind, Fenners, Hamblings, E.Keil & Co. (control-line model "Champ"), Kennion Bros (Hertford), E.Law & Sons (Timber), "Mason Master", Multicraft Tools, Munster Chemical Co., H.D.Murrary (Murray?) (Reliance twist drill grinding jig), Myford Engineering Co. (Myford M.L.8, "Super 7"), Percival Marshall & Co., "Practical Crafts Magazine" and "Handicrafts Annual", the Quickdraw Co., The Rawlplug Co., H.Rollet & Co., Rozalex, Dick Simmonds & Co., Top Toys, Spiral Saws (Tyler Junior bandsaw), Stuart Turner, The Model Engineer Percival Marshall & Co., S.Tyzack & Son, Walkers and Holtzapffel, The Web Model Fitting Co., Wilmot Mansour & Co. (Jetex modern fighter)
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 221 Exhibition The Model Engineer Exhibition. Loan Exhibits 5"g. 2-6-2 Class 2MT Ivatt tank loco by E.R.Uphill, 3 1/2"g. 0-4-2 Stroudle... more
5"g. 2-6-2 Class 2MT Ivatt tank loco by E.R.Uphill, 3 1/2"g. 0-4-2 Stroudley "Gladstone" class by F.Watson, tender for G.N.R. 8ft single-wheeler by C.G.S.Buist, T.W.Geary's steam turbine-driven winch, refrigerator by H.F.Birchall, 8-day clock by C.B.Reeve, research microscope by Lawrence H.Sparey
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 222 Exhibition The Model Engineer Exhibition. "M.E." Personalities at the Exhibition J.C.Anderson "M.E." Staff Artisy E.Bowness (Maritime Editor), E.T.Westbury (Technical Editor), J.N.Maskelyne... more
E.Bowness (Maritime Editor), E.T.Westbury (Technical Editor), J.N.Maskelyne (Technical Editor), Bill Evans (Production), T.C.Page (Advertisement Manager), E.F.H.Cosh (Managing Editor)
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 223 Queries and Replies Batteries for Electric Launch C.H.
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 223 Queries and Replies Electric Propulsion for model Ship L.H.K.
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 223 Queries and Replies Axial Cylinder Engines A.T.C.N.
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 224 Locomotive Titfield Thunderbolt in 3 1/2 and 5 inch Gauges LBSC Exhaust injectors, section of cylinder, self-lubricating cylinders? Part se... more
Exhaust injectors, section of cylinder, self-lubricating cylinders? Part section and back end, port face and steam chest, off the beaten track, slide valve, buckle and spindle, timing of another kind! Some job! Odoriferous tail lamp!
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 227 Track A Passenger Truck for 3 1/2-in. gauge B.Palmer (Durban, South Africa) General arrangement, truck frame, bogie and details, bogie side frame, bols... more
General arrangement, truck frame, bogie and details, bogie side frame, bolster, spring tray, wheels, covers and ball-races, springs, brake details, bogie details
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 233 Road Locomotive The Allchin "M.E." Traction Engine to 1 1/2-in. Scale W.J.Hughes Machining the winding-drum side, drilling for bevel-pins, fitting the spur-... more
Machining the winding-drum side, drilling for bevel-pins, fitting the spur-ring, using the jig, lubrication, jig for drilling locking-pin holes, drilling locking-pin holes, final operations
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 237 Nautical Flash Steamers B.J.Pilliner A Chronicle of Experiments, Trials and Tribulations. "Frolic" fitted with a... more
A Chronicle of Experiments, Trials and Tribulations. "Frolic" fitted with aerofoil, plant layout, engine forward, or aft? Propellers, "pitched" propellers, more drag? Figures (without facts), results on the water, water pressure release valve
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 239 With the Clubs The Tyneside SMEE
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 239 With the Clubs West Riding SLS Hon. Sec. D.Hollings
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 239 With the Clubs The Bristol RC
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 239 With the Clubs Blenheim MEES (NZ)
1953 20-Aug 109 2,726 239 Diary The Model Engineer Diary
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 177 Our Cover Picture Fordson Tractor. W.H.H.Summers
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 177 Smoke Rings Our "M.E." Exhibition Number
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 177 Smoke Rings Exhibition Diploma of Merit
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 177 Smoke Rings The "M.E." as Guide
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 178 Exhibition What to See at the "Model Engineer" Exhibition The Competition Models. General engineering, internal combustion engines, t... more
The Competition Models. General engineering, internal combustion engines, tools and workshop appliances, H.Slack's steam-driven "galloping horses", triple-expansion marine engine set by D.W.Broughton, non-working engineering scale models, 4mm scale Army vehicles and old Market Place Dursley by D.C.F.Fayle, scenic and representational models, horological and scientific apparatus, general craftsmanship, L.E.Seager's electric clock, clock by M. Henri Chavaux, Oxfordshire farm wagon by E.J.Perkins, aircraft models, Supermarine 508 by D.L.Page, Lockheed "Super Electra" by H.J.H.Modderman
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 183 Exhibition Special attractions at the Exhibition Brigadier Richards assisted by F.C.Chapman preparing a loco boiler for braz... more
Brigadier Richards assisted by F.C.Chapman preparing a loco boiler for brazing, violin making by C.A.Hoing, the water tank, the Guinness crazy clock, "Wizard in Wood" - F.Pain at his M.L.8 lathe
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 185 Automotive Miniature Grand Prix Motor Racing Rex Hays
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 186 Locomotive Titfield Thunderbolt in 3 1/2 and 5 inch Gauges LBSC How to set up the castings, boring cylinders and facing ends, portface and ... more
How to set up the castings, boring cylinders and facing ends, portface and sides, alternative machining, hand reaming, port cutting, steam passages, exhaust passages, cylinder covers, pistons and rods, steamchest and cover, valves and buckles
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 191 In the Workshop An Internal Grinding Spindle "Duplex" Accurate and expensive, light construction, the construction, bearing caps,... more
Accurate and expensive, light construction, the construction, bearing caps, spindle, dust excluders, spindle collars, driving pulley, fitting the ball-bearings, light load, even contact bearings, avoid end-thrust, collet chuck, pulley shroud
1953 13-Aug 109 2,725 195 Readers' Letters Reducing Motor Speed F.K.Challen