Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	721	Boiler		A "Yarrow" Boiler	L.C.Lambert	An Unusual Model with Scope for Experiment. The circulating pumps, side-bac... more An Unusual Model with Scope for Experiment. The circulating pumps, side-back view, front view showing pumps, firing the boiler, fitting boiler tubes, angle side view. sectional drawing of the circulating pumps
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	723	Workshop		Removing Dents from Metal	W.E.W.
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	724	Springs		Laminated Springs	S.Lees	How to make correct springs. Rough plates clamped in vice for levelling, su... more How to make correct springs. Rough plates clamped in vice for levelling, suspension eyes fitted, buckle marked for bending and shaped, method of locking "keep" in buckle, quantities, a simple method of locking plates, spring for pony trailer truck
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	727	Locomotive		Miss Ten-to-Eight	LBSC	Exhaust fitting, guide bars and crossheads, connecting-rods
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	728	Steam		The Limit? (Injectors)	LBSC	It worked, substitution, J.Hainsworth's Canadian "Fayette"
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	729	Workshop		Altering Hand-Drill Chuck	E.C.T.
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	730	Photographic		Model Photography	Denis M.Neale	Focus deepened but lighting unbalanced and background too dark, lighting ar... more Focus deepened but lighting unbalanced and background too dark, lighting arrangements, length of exposure, development and fixing, realism and quality, improved lighting and background and better rendering of reds, how to ensure good pictures. Size and distance, showing faults of lighting background and shallow focus, adapting the camera, showing how the depth of focus is increased by "stopping down", supplementary lens effect, using plates in a film camera
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	734	General		A Light Elevating Balance	Geo. Gentry	Constructional details of a useful piece of apparatus that is simple to mak... more Constructional details of a useful piece of apparatus that is simple to make. The drawings, materials required, base piece, column and guide, bending the hook, finger lever
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	737	Lathe		A Turret Head	H.H.G.	Suitable for a 3-in. or a 5-in. lathe. Collets, tapping holder, die holder,... more Suitable for a 3-in. or a 5-in. lathe. Collets, tapping holder, die holder, chamfer and end trimming tool, turning tool-holder, adjustable tool holder and perting off slides, slide body
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	739	Workshop		A 6 in. Vernier Caliper Gauge	H.S.Thompson	Making an accurate instrument in the home workshop. General arrangement, de... more Making an accurate instrument in the home workshop. General arrangement, details of claws, dimensions of component parts
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	741	Nautical		A Racing Hydroplane	Edgar T.Westbury	Pannelling of the hull frame and painting. The stern bracket. Reinforcing t... more Pannelling of the hull frame and painting. The stern bracket. Reinforcing the hull, painting, hull fittings - stern bracket and propeller and shaft
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	745	Nautical		The International Regatta		Flash Steamers triumph in two events & two-strokes win honours in all races... more Flash Steamers triumph in two events & two-strokes win honours in all races. Ifit V, international race, thrill and spills! Sea Devil III, Mons Suzor starting Nickie V, miniature speed championship, Oigh Alba III, speed champion race, "neck & neck" combat
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	747	Nautical		"Empress of Britain"		Canadian Pacific Railway's luxury liner. Machinery, electrical equipment
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	749	Queries and Replies		7679. Grandfather Clock Calculations	A.F.B.H.
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	749	Queries and Replies		7678. "Proof Stress"	S.T.L.
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	749	Queries and Replies		7675. Practical Armature Winding	G.D.E.
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		SM&EE
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Bromley (Kent) DMES
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Mancunian MES
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Manchester SME
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Malden DSME
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Grimsby and Cleethorpes MES
	1939	22-Jun	80	1,989	750	Reports of Meetings		Exeter DMES
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	687	Our Cover Picture		Model Tug Boats 'Wortha' (Mr. Curtis) and 'Irande' (Mr. Chew)		In action at Victoria Park
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	687	Smoke Rings		Model Locomotive Hill Climbing	Percival Marshall
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	687	Inside Cover Picture		Do You Know how to Photograph your model?		Next weeks issue, article by Dennis M.Neale
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	688	Smoke Rings		An Historic Locomotive Model in New York	Percival Marshall	"De Witt Clinton", model by Leslie W.Collins
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	688	Smoke Rings		Steam v. Compressed Air	Percival Marshall	Croydon SME
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	688	Smoke Rings		Verification of Preing hssure Gauges	Percival Marshall
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	688	Smoke Rings		News from Newcastle	Percival Marshall
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	689	Stationary Engine		High Speed Engine	T.W.Geary	Out-of-the-ordinary single acting engine with new type of valve-gear. Compl... more Out-of-the-ordinary single acting engine with new type of valve-gear. Completed engine, elevation in section, details, the standard, connecting-rod
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	691	Trade		"Zyto" Lathes		Advertisement correction
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	692	Nautical		A Racing Hydroplane	Edgar T.Westbury	Further constructional details of a 24-in. hull for commercial or home-buil... more Further constructional details of a 24-in. hull for commercial or home-built engine. Choice of adhesives, chine stringers, stringers and inwales, covering the hull, lightening by chamfering
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	695	Nautical		Bournville Regatta		A Record Entry and Attendance. Wind Affects Steering Competition. Mr Hutton... more A Record Entry and Attendance. Wind Affects Steering Competition. Mr Hutton's Roberti, Mr Meageen assisted by Mr Booth starting Samuel III, Mr Biffin (Kent MES) satrting his destroyer Exmouth, D.Picknell's Mayfly
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	697	Locomotive		Converting a Locomotive	C.M.Keiller	4-6-0 to 0-6-0, sectional drawings of cylinders, another view of 2 1/2"g. c... more 4-6-0 to 0-6-0, sectional drawings of cylinders, another view of 2 1/2"g. converted 0-6-0 type locomotive
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	699	For the Bookshelf		Aeroplanes and Aero Engines	P.H.Sumner
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	699	Trade		A Change of Address (Dennis & Smith)
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	700	Locomotive		A 5 in. Gauge Engine	J.N.Maskelyne	G.W.R. goods engine in six instalments. Eccentric-rods, eccentric straps, m... more G.W.R. goods engine in six instalments. Eccentric-rods, eccentric straps, motion plate, tender, shape of rear bufferbeam of tender, a correction, see 81 1996 173
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	703	Locomotive		Miss Ten-to-Eight	LBSC	Cylinders covers, end view of cylinders, steam chest, slide valves, spindle... more Cylinders covers, end view of cylinders, steam chest, slide valves, spindle and nut, guide bar
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	705	Workshop		Paint Stripping		An effective method of removing old and damaged paint from models. How the ... more An effective method of removing old and damaged paint from models. How the models are handled
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	706	Lathe		Motorising a Lathe	J.Gordon Hall	Headstock end elevation, sketch of frame for carrying motor, part sectional... more Headstock end elevation, sketch of frame for carrying motor, part sectional plan
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	708	Lathe		A Turret Head	H.H.G.	Suitable for a 3-in. or a 5-in. lathe. Centre bolt washer, locking lever, l... more Suitable for a 3-in. or a 5-in. lathe. Centre bolt washer, locking lever, locating pin spring housing, locating pin, nut and springs, reaming the location holes, shank, drilling and boring holes, tool fixing holes, set screws, stop, drill holders
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	711	Hints and Gadgets		A Heat Treatment Plant	W.E.W.
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	711	Hints and Gadgets		Sparking of Workshop Motor Brushes	W.E.W.
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	711	Hints and Gadgets		Drilling Dead-Size Holes	J.S.	Sketches illustrating a simple alteration to a twist drill
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	712	Testing		Verifying Pressure Gauges	G.E.Coupland	And Setting Safety Valves. Correct reading essential, the body, leather cup... more And Setting Safety Valves. Correct reading essential, the body, leather cups, using the apparatus
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	714	Horology		Clock Arbors	Geo. Gentry	Practical advice on turning and pivoting. Dead centre turning
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	716	Queries and Replies		7680. Gearing for Mains Clock	H.A.
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	716	Queries and Replies		7669. Shunting a Milli-Ammeter	C.W.C.
	1939	15-Jun	80	1,988	716	Queries and Replies		7673. Books on Induction Coil Making	J.A.
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