The World Of Model Engineering was first published in 1988.
Contents
THE WORLD OF MODEL ENGINEERING Some areas of modelling to explore
GAS FIRING FOR MODEL BOILERS Different types of burner and their applications
CLOCKMAKING The craft of the clockmaker
CHOOSING A LATHE Lathes for smaller workshops
BASIC SILVER SOLDERING What you need and how to do it
THE WORKSHOP Setting up a suitable area to work in and the tools you will need
THE FASCINATING WORLD OF STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES An insight into the many
different types of engine
MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITIONS How and where to look for information on the hobby
MODELLING HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES An absorbing branch of model engineering
Subscribers Only
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Models from the past in colour
BUILDING A LSWR B4 LOCOMOTIVE IN GAUGE “1” Details of an easy way to get started
in this scale
MODEL WHEELWRIGHTING The secrets of making model wagon wheels
SCALE MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY Cameras, lighting and backgrounds for realistic shots
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE BEGINNER Starting a model engineer’s
bookshelf
BUILDING THE “PIPIT” GENERATING PLANT An ideal stationary engine project for the newcomer
RAILWAYS IN THE GARDEN Live steam model railways for the model engineer
A BOILER TESTING RIG Hydraulic test set-up for new boilers
EIGHT DAYS AT EASTER Setting up and running a Gauge “1” exhibition layout
FURTHER INFORMATION Other areas to model and where to get help and advice
SUPPLIERS GUIDE Classified listing of model engineering suppliers