Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	683	Our Front Cover		Vic Hodge's 4 1/2" scale Burrell traction engine poses alongside King Edwar... more Vic Hodge's 4 1/2" scale Burrell traction engine poses alongside King Edward 1		At Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Photo: Alan Vessey
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Craig Warren (Death of) (Warren Machine Tools)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Congratulations to the Ladies	Editor	Barbara Milton wins BRIMLEC (Bristol), Mrs Pat Killion (Killian?)
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Loop the Loop for Free (Spastics Society)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		We've Lost a Querist (Mr. Cowie)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Face to Cage (Exhibition at the Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Plastic Showcases (Plastengrave)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	697	Smoke Rings		Hobbymat in Northern Ireland (C.Z. Scientific Instruments; Dunn & Co. (Engi... more Hobbymat in Northern Ireland (C.Z. Scientific Instruments; Dunn & Co. (Engineering Supplies)	Editor
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	698	Nautical	1	Borderer. A twin cylinder marine steam engine design suitable for 1/2 in. t... more Borderer. A twin cylinder marine steam engine design suitable for 1/2 in. to 5/8 in. Bore and Stroke	John P.Bertinat	Birth of the design, the cylinder block, boring Borderer's cylinders
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	701	On Shed	7	Green Arrow. A 5 in. gauge version of Gresley's V2 Class locomotive	Martin Evans	Piston valve liners, the inside cylinder, inside cylinder access, the valve... more Piston valve liners, the inside cylinder, inside cylinder access, the valve gear design, two cylinder surges, that backset
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	706	Boiler	1	Time-Ex Steel Boiler	S.S.Ibbotson	Observations and comments based on experience with steel boilers during con... more Observations and comments based on experience with steel boilers during construction and service. Steel versus copper, boiler plate thickness, examination internally
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	708	Xmas Gift Ideas		Footplate Adornments from Doug Hewson
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	708	Xmas Gift Ideas		Machine Vice Kit from Maidstone Engineering Services
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	708	Xmas Gift Ideas		Drill Chucks from Stanton Thompson
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	708	Xmas Gift Ideas		Lumiweld Toolbox Kit from Grand Union Products
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	708	Xmas Gift Ideas		Rechargeable Drill from Zip Tools
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Universal Bender from Bymail
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Firing Irons from Ashdown Models
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Book and Plan Offer from Argus Books
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Gas Torch from Millhill Supplies
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Minicraft Drill Set from Beatties
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Ride-on Scale coaches and Wagons from Aristocraft
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	709	Xmas Gift Ideas		Bogies from American Railroad Supplies Co.
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		Stuart Castings Set from Bruce Engineering
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		Supergrates from Norman Spink
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		Micro-Mike from Hirsh Jacobson
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		The Hick Oscillating Engine from Woking Precision Models
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		Dividing and Graduating (T.E.E. Publishing)	Geo. H.Thomas
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	710	Xmas Gift Ideas		Diamond Coated Needle Files from Shesto
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	711	Xmas Gift Ideas		Rotary Table Kit from C.E.S.
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	711	Xmas Gift Ideas		Gift Ideas from Proops Bros. (Magnetic base and vee blocks)
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	711	Xmas Gift Ideas		Gift Ideas from A.Marks (Modeloy) (Tee nuts, centre drill holder, blank end... more Gift Ideas from A.Marks (Modeloy) (Tee nuts, centre drill holder, blank end arbor, flycutter)
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	711	Xmas Gift Ideas		Polypenco Ram Hand Pumps from Fyne Fort Fittings
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	711	Xmas Gift Ideas		Gift Ideas from Sert Precision Tools (Vernier caliper gauge, mini tubing cu... more Gift Ideas from Sert Precision Tools (Vernier caliper gauge, mini tubing cutter)
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	712	Competition		LBSC Bowl '89. The LBSC Memorial Bowl Competition 1989 held at Cheltenham	Laurie	Reported. John Kidger's Lion with Laurie driving, Molly by Gerry Martin, De... more Reported. John Kidger's Lion with Laurie driving, Molly by Gerry Martin, Dennis Wilkinson's Maisie, Dennis Monk, Fred Robinson's Tich, Bert Morrison's Princess Marina, Pat Care's Speedy, Andy Webb's Speedy, Peter Moody's Tich, Terry Timm's 3 1/2"g. Virginia, Maisie entered by Dale Thornburn, Bob Williams' Maisie, LBSC gauge variety, r/c tug by Terry Tims and son, Dennis Monk, return with Tich
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	715	Lathe		Suds Pump. The improvised, simple construction of a Low Cost Coolant Pump	A.Priddey	Photographs by J.Bromiley. Cost consciousness, welded steel frame
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	716	Stationary Engine	2	Maudslay's Annular Engine	Anthony Mount	Describes his model of a very unusual prototype steam engine. Machining ord... more Describes his model of a very unusual prototype steam engine. Machining order, assembly, the moment of truth
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	718	Countryman's Steam	17	Superba. Fowler Class Z7 and Superba Ploughing Engine in 2 in. scale	John Haining	Boiler feed pump, feed pump eccentric drive, exhaust blast pipe and nozzle
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	722	Workshop	6	Hardness Tester	Dave Lammas	Describes the function and building of an instrument for the home workshop.... more Describes the function and building of an instrument for the home workshop. The weight, zero indicating flag, wooden base box, accessories
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	724	Track		Cultra. A Popular track in Northern Ireland	John Montgomery	Photos: Bert Anderson. 0-4-2 Finn MacCool by Stanley Lutton, Jackson Conn's... more Photos: Bert Anderson. 0-4-2 Finn MacCool by Stanley Lutton, Jackson Conn's 0-4-0 Marian, Billy Greer's Simplex, Jimmy Montgomery's 5"g Belfast * Co. Down Rly diesel/electric, club train driven by Billy Milligan
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	726	Steam	2	Safety Valves. Recent discussions reviewed plus some final comments by Laur... more Safety Valves. Recent discussions reviewed plus some final comments by Laurie	Tubal Cain	To sum up, an addendum, in reply Laurie comments. See EIM 25 6 179
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	728	Horology	2	Phoeboscope	H.Christopher H.Armstead	Describes the background, construction and uses of his unique sundial. Desc... more Describes the background, construction and uses of his unique sundial. Description of the Phoeboscope, using the Phoeboscope as a compass
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	730	Keith's Column	18	How the Darn Thing Works. A light-hearted, but useful, look at the Steam En... more How the Darn Thing Works. A light-hearted, but useful, look at the Steam Engine	Keith Wilson	Some historical information, units of measurement - force majeure, steam tu... more Some historical information, units of measurement - force majeure, steam turbines, cooling towers - Fawlty or otherwise, 'twas on the good ship Venus, "flash, bang, wallop", locomotive matters, things I have not done! Early Rocket replica, Kidwelly Castle, No. 2943 Hillingdon Court (Photo by N.E.Stead)
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	732	Stationary Engine	6	Mermaid. A single cylinder horizontal steam engine to power Neddy	Tubal Cain	Assembly of Mermaid, governor for Mermaid, the bevel gears, gear cutting wi... more Assembly of Mermaid, governor for Mermaid, the bevel gears, gear cutting with a slitting saw
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	734	Workshop	12	Hints 'n' Tips	Peter Spenlove-Spenlove	Passes on a lifetime's workshop experience. Care of the tailstock, using ca... more Passes on a lifetime's workshop experience. Care of the tailstock, using carbide tips
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	735	Club Chat		Cambridge SME		Death of Sid Hamon
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	735	Club Chat		North Wales MES
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	735	Club Chat		Bournemouth DSME
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	735	Club Chat		National 2 1/2 in. Gauge Association
	1989	01-Dec	163	3,862	735	Club Chat		Model Steam Road Vehicle Society
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