Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2012	07-Sep	209	4,438	396	Humorous		Otago MES (NZ		Dust, handkerchief, inflation, mosquito, secret, toothache
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	275	On the cover ...		The Nemmet (Nemett?) 15cc air-cooled Bobcat engine		Photograph courtesy of Ron Palmer
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	283	Smoke Rings		Subscription update		Digital depth gauge problem, Tony Webster
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	283	Smoke Rings		Portable engine (Tony Webster)
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	283	Smoke Rings		Flood alert		Ted Head of Newton Abbot DMES
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	283	Smoke Rings		Nemett		Bobcat NE15 IT, Jaguar NE7.5 s, Miniature Internal Combustion Engines by Ma... more Bobcat NE15 IT, Jaguar NE7.5 s, Miniature Internal Combustion Engines by Malcolm Stride
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	284	Locomotive	21	Fairlie Complex: A Beginner's Paradox	Terence Holland	Considers various options. Dividing, flycutting and ratchet wheel, steam re... more Considers various options. Dividing, flycutting and ratchet wheel, steam reverser valve, steam actuator, the overframe, locomotive options, overframe construction
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	288	Workshop	3	Self Centering Caliper Knurling Tool	Keith Johnson	Designs and builds a simple tool. The mounting block, setting the height, a... more Designs and builds a simple tool. The mounting block, setting the height, assembly, knurls, the tool in use - with nostalgic speed comparisons, how I use the tool, finally
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	290	Internal Combustion	7	I/C Topics. The Firefly .46 Project	Frank Payne	Describes how he built this practical 7.45cc aero glow engine for beginners... more Describes how he built this practical 7.45cc aero glow engine for beginners. Carburettor barrel, nipple & spacer, needle valve body, mixture control disc, prop driver
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	295	Electrical	3	A Twin Solenoid Engine	Bob Perkins	Completes his second engine. Starting and reversing switch, flywheel and dr... more Completes his second engine. Starting and reversing switch, flywheel and driving pulley, crankshaft, armature and connecting rod, assembly, running
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	300	Internal Combustion		Constructing the Nemett Bobcat and Jaguar	The late Malcolm Stride	Describes his Bobcat engine. Free book, the Bobcat, about the engine, basic... more Describes his Bobcat engine. Free book, the Bobcat, about the engine, basic specification, Malcolm Stride update
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	311	Rally	2	The Guildford Model Engineering society Model Steam Rally and Exhibition 20... more The Guildford Model Engineering society Model Steam Rally and Exhibition 2012	David Clark	Collection of Anthony Mount engine at reduced scale by Tony Boxell, Armstro... more Collection of Anthony Mount engine at reduced scale by Tony Boxell, Armstrong hydraulic engine Sir William, Ian Bramble's Egger Bahn HO9 gauge contractor's diesel locomotive, 0-4-2 Ann Jane, Brian Marshall's hot air engines, James Rizzo
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	312	Locomotive	26	LBSC's 'Roedean', a Southern 'Schools' 4-4-0	LBSC	Fits the superheater. Superheater elements, headers and flanges, blower pip... more Fits the superheater. Superheater elements, headers and flanges, blower pipe and ring, snifting valves
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	314	Stationary Engine	3	Simpson and Shipton Short Stoke Engine	Stewart Hart	Describes his latest project. Dummy cover, the valve cross beam, the crank ... more Describes his latest project. Dummy cover, the valve cross beam, the crank arms, the valve crank bracket, valve side rods, the piston valve, packing box, valve gland, valve stem, cranks, the four connecting rods
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	318	Hot Air	4	The Van Rennes Caloric Engine - Mk II	James G.Rizzo	Displacer rod, clevis and link, partial assembly of the displacer unit, the... more Displacer rod, clevis and link, partial assembly of the displacer unit, the water vessel, the cylinder cover, the furnace, sub-assembly - stage 4, the burner, engine assembly and testing, adjustments to the engine, running the Van Rennes Mk II
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	323	Personal		Engineering's Local Heroes. Sir George Cayley 1773-1857	Roger Backhouse	Writes about an aviation hero. Brompton Hall, Cayley's early discoveries, C... more Writes about an aviation hero. Brompton Hall, Cayley's early discoveries, Caterpillar tractor, 'Universal Railway', other interests, back to flight, 'Governable Parachute', further reading, what to see
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	326	General		Next Issue		GWR 0-4-2 locomotive; a case for a Congreve clock; An Engineer's Day Out - ... more GWR 0-4-2 locomotive; a case for a Congreve clock; An Engineer's Day Out - The Museum of Lincolnshire Life; GWR Dean Single and Armstrong 4-4-0 locomotives; Nemett Bobcat and Jaguar engines - machining the crankcase; Roedean Schools Class locomotive; Darjeeling Locomotive; Brian Baker looks at boiler feed water; Mike Edwards makes a hand operated tapping machine
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	327	Diary		Diary
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Bournemouth DSME
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Bedford MES
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Sheffield SMS		Italian lakes speedboat owned and repaired by John Blackwell
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Sheffield DSMEE		Ron Cook's Markham 0-4-0
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Halesworth DMES
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	328	Club News		Harlington LS
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Brighton & Hove SMLE
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Pinewood (Wokingham) MR
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Urmston DMES		Graham Rayner and his 'Crab', Malcolm Coles' 2-4-4 (photos courtesy of Geor... more Graham Rayner and his 'Crab', Malcolm Coles' 2-4-4 (photos courtesy of George Meldon)
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Stockholes Farm MR
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Evergreen's MR (Lincolnshire?)
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Club News		Southampton SME
	2012	24-Aug	209	4,437	329	Humorous		Archimedes' Updated Law		Ask god for a bike; die peacefully; hurt you; agree with you; dial a wrong ... more Ask god for a bike; die peacefully; hurt you; agree with you; dial a wrong number
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	207	On the cover ...		The prototype of London Transport's new Push-Me-Pull-You combined road/rail... more The prototype of London Transport's new Push-Me-Pull-You combined road/rail service		Photo courtesy of Saffron Walden and District Society of Model Engineers'
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Electrical Safety		Earthing - A Cautionary Tale, Clive Cook
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Faith restored		West Riding SLC, Gerry Smith, stolen locomotive
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Birmingham locomotive rally
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Bristol Exhibition
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Nemmet engines
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	215	Smoke Rings		Model Engineer Exhibition 2012
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	216	Locomotive	2	A Close Scale GWR 14XX class Locomotive in 7 1/4 inch Gauge	John Smith	Continues his constructional series on the 1400 class locomotive. The main ... more Continues his constructional series on the 1400 class locomotive. The main frames, frame thickness, making the frames, stretchers
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	220	Workshop	2	Self Centering Caliper Knurling Tool	Keith Johnson	Designs and builds a simple tool. Cutting a slot, spring centering items, t... more Designs and builds a simple tool. Cutting a slot, spring centering items, the plunger body, adjusting items, adjusting nut, the guide bush, the adjusting screw, the plate spacers
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	223	Internal Combustion	6	I/C Topics. The Firefly .46 Project	Frank Payne	Describes how he built this practical 7.45cc aero glow engine for beginners... more Describes how he built this practical 7.45cc aero glow engine for beginners. Cylinder liner, roughing out, turning the outside, machining the ports, carburettor body
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	226	Competition		The Curly Bowl Competition 2012	Steve Eaton	Previews this year's competition. Lion by David Neish, the LBSC Rose Bowl T... more Previews this year's competition. Lion by David Neish, the LBSC Rose Bowl Trophy, the competition, Betty by Andy Turner, Surrey SME, an Atlantic by Steve Ross, finding Leatherhead track
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	228	Locomotive	20	Fairlie Complex: A Beginner's Paradox	Terence Holland	Looks at dividing in the lathe. Automatic drain cock alternative, dividing ... more Looks at dividing in the lathe. Automatic drain cock alternative, dividing in the lathe, references
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	230	Hot Air	3	The Van Rennes Caloric Engine - Mk II	James G.Rizzo	Builds another Van Rennes hot Air Engine. Phase 3, walking beam, swinging y... more Builds another Van Rennes hot Air Engine. Phase 3, walking beam, swinging yoke and link, displacer con-rod big-end, displacer con-rod, sub-assembly - stage 3, phase 4, displacer cylinder, cylinder plug, displacer
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	234	Exhibition		The Model Engineer Exhibition 2-4 November 2012. Entry Form - Competition &... more The Model Engineer Exhibition 2-4 November 2012. Entry Form - Competition & Loan Models
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	235	Exhibition		To help you get the best from the Model Engineer exhibition
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	236	Postbag		The North Norfolk Railway	Doug Hewson
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	236	Postbag		Gauge 1 Papyrus	Grahame Platt
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	236	Postbag		Metric screwcutting with a Myford gearbox (Turning BA threads, Roger Castle... more Metric screwcutting with a Myford gearbox (Turning BA threads, Roger Castle-Smith)	Adrian Garner
	2012	10-Aug	209	4,436	236	Postbag		Metric screwcutting with a Myford gearbox (Turning BA threads, Roger Castle... more Metric screwcutting with a Myford gearbox (Turning BA threads, Roger Castle-Smith)	Editor's note
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