Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	311	Post Bag		Model wheelwrighting	David Wilcox
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	312	Post Bag		Fluidyne pump	R.Castle-Smith
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	312	Post Bag		Self centering and self steering (Coned or straight treads? D.G.Monk)	David Hudson
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	312	Post Bag		Sulzer Crompton Diesel Electric locomotives	B.W.Smither
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	313	Bray's Bench	1	The G.L.R. Vertical Boiler	Stan Bray	Starts on the construction. Introduction, tools and equipment for the job, ... more Starts on the construction. Introduction, tools and equipment for the job, raiment, picking up the pieces, cleaning and cooling, suppliers
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	315	On Shed	14	Simplex Minor. A 3 1/2in. gauge locomotive suitable for beginners	Martin Evans	Boiler supports, superheater, regulator, safety valves, grate and ashpan. S... more Boiler supports, superheater, regulator, safety valves, grate and ashpan. Smokebox saddle, steam and exhaust pipework, turret
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	319	Trade Topics (Book)		Home Workshop Hints and Tips	Edited by Vic Smeed
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	319	Trade Topics		Catalogue from D.Hewson (Models)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	320	Exhibition		National Model Engineering & Modelling Exhibition '97 at the Great Yorkshir... more National Model Engineering & Modelling Exhibition '97 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate		Brian & Sue Caton's diminutive live steam models, Jim Batchelor's ornamenta... more Brian & Sue Caton's diminutive live steam models, Jim Batchelor's ornamental turning, Jim Burlingham's clockmaker's lathe, Gibson Top Tension banjo by T.H.Knight, Crafts for Four Seasons
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	321	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Juniors' Classes J1 to J... more 66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Juniors' Classes J1 to J3	Stan Bray	Victoria and Albert steam launch by Wayne Mann, selection from Leys School,... more Victoria and Albert steam launch by Wayne Mann, selection from Leys School, Sukhoi aerobatic aeroplane by Jack Stokes, Adam Wallace's version of Tubal Cain's Elizabeth
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	323	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class E5 (Engineering mi... more 66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class E5 (Engineering military models)		Dragoon Holster pistol by Ronald Wright, Alan Wynn's cannon, David Wilcox's... more Dragoon Holster pistol by Ronald Wright, Alan Wynn's cannon, David Wilcox's 1:15 WW2 5.5in. medium gun
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	323	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class K3 (Non working mo... more 66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class K3 (Non working motor cycles, including pedal cycles)		Timothy Smith's 1:4 scale racing bicycle
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	325	Keith's Column	1	Dean Goods. A Swindon 0-6-0 locomotive in 7 1/4in. gauge	Keith Wilson	General description, how far do we scale, history is bunk, but, the model, ... more General description, how far do we scale, history is bunk, but, the model, picture on page 299
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	328	Lathe		918 Lathe Modifications	R.G.Selman	Describes some modifications and attachments. Power cross feed, tailstock l... more Describes some modifications and attachments. Power cross feed, tailstock locking lever, forward, neutral and reverse leadscrew drive, useful bench work ideas
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	330	Pete's Page		Constant Force Springs and a Problem Solved	Peter Spenlove-Spenlove	Discusses Tensator springs
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	331	Competition		The 29th International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition (IMLEC)		Hosted by Llanelli & District S.M.E. at Pembrey Country Park on 12 & 13 Jul... more Hosted by Llanelli & District S.M.E. at Pembrey Country Park on 12 & 13 July 1997. Entries are now invited
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	332	General	18	Mechanisation of Manufacture. Recessing by Early Routing Processes	Peter F.Jones	Mechanisation of embedment of metal fittings into wooden components by an e... more Mechanisation of embedment of metal fittings into wooden components by an early routing process. Recessing by machine, simulating sheave recessing
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	334	Road Steam	7	Engines on the Road	Martin Wallis	Alternative methods for attaching rubber tyres to wheels. Types of tyre, ru... more Alternative methods for attaching rubber tyres to wheels. Types of tyre, rubber tyres for models, Box engine, Titan, Norman Box's Vulcan
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	337	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class K7 (Functional mot... more 66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Competition Entries. Class K7 (Functional motor cars)		1949 Reliant van by Leonard Cooper
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	337	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Loan Section		Rider hot air engine by Cyril Dennis, Colin Standish's 3 1/2"g. Spencer loc... more Rider hot air engine by Cyril Dennis, Colin Standish's 3 1/2"g. Spencer loco Yeddwerch, Philip Brien's 0-4-0 electric shunter, 5"g. steam outline electric loco fun engine by Alan Ashberry, H.D.Bickley's Ky-Ko hot air fan, Stuart steam hammer by Tubal Cain, dividing head for the Myford ML10 lathe by Peter Wilton (all previous pictures on pages 323 and 324), George Buckingham's Atkinson, 1" scale Minnie by Joan France, P.J.Culpitt's marine triple expansion engine, Daniel Thurston's steam lorry, see 24 523 422
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	337	Exhibition		66th M.E. Exhibition Reports. Club Stands		North London vertical boiler project, St. Albans, Olympian railway, GWR (So... more North London vertical boiler project, St. Albans, Olympian railway, GWR (Southall) Trust, Hot Air Engine stand, Peter Pardington's Taliesin on Ickenham stand, Steamboat Association, Marianne by Glyn Lancaster, Southern Federation MES, buffer beam by Peter Larkin on Malden stand, Northolt MRC, Ilford and West Essex MRC
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	341	Workshop	3	New Mill for Old	Ted Wale (Canada)	Describes the remaining work. Vertical spindle mounting, belt drive, vertic... more Describes the remaining work. Vertical spindle mounting, belt drive, vertical spindle test, conclusion
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	344	Railway	17	Building a 5in. Gauge Passenger Coach	Raymond McMahon (Northern Ireland)	Starts the accessories and final details. Corridor vents, end steps, extern... more Starts the accessories and final details. Corridor vents, end steps, external door handles, roof ventilators, coach body end, corridor gangways (coach connectors)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Bedford MES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Brighton & Hove SMLE
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Gauge One MRA
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Stamford MES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Cheltenham SME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Wigan DMES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Romney Marsh MES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Isle of Wight MES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Sandtoft MR
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Chichester DSME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Reading SME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Furness MRC
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Erewash Valley MES
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Halton MRS
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Bracknell RS
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Northampton SME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Worthing DSME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Leyland SME
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Gas Turbine Contact Group
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		UK Stirling Society
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	347	Club Chat		Ravenglass and Eskdale RPS
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Maidstone MES (NZ)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Paraparaumu AM (NZ)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Hutt Valley MES (NZ)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Adelaide MSRS (Aus)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Pietermaritzburg MES (SA)
	1997	14-Mar	178	4,037	348	Club Chat		Durban SME (SA)		National Steam Meet of South Africa
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