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17 September 2013 at 21:42 #37608
Sub Mandrel
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Only eleven?
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17 September 2013 at 21:42 #130020
Sub Mandrel
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I see Wikipedia only lists 11 famous model engineers:

**LINK**

Tom Walshaw/Tubal Cain makes it twice! I'm sure we all belong on the list but what other famous folk (most probably already on Wikipedia) should be on the list?
- Alex Issigonis
- Neville Shute Norway
- Prof. Dennis Chaddock
- George Thomas
Perhaps focusing on the dear departed to avoid embarrassment from inclusion or exclusion, are there any other votes?

Neil

P.S. I found an interesting snippet about Bassett-Lowke on Wikipedia:

"In January 2011 it was announced that W.J Bassett-Lowke would be commemorated with a steel sculpture placed alongside the River Nene near a cycle route which runs from Becket's Park towards Upton in Northampton. Bassett-Lowke was the winning choice following a public vote in Northamptonshire in which several potential 'local icons' were nominated. Charles Rennie Mackintosh and poet John Clare will also be commemorated as part of the same project, having received the second and third highest number of votes respectively."
17 September 2013 at 21:53 #130021
Boiler Bri
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Ah Ah, research, winter must have set in.

Bri
17 September 2013 at 21:56 #130022
julian atkins
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i have a bit of a long memory re these things and would add messrs Marchant, Dr J. Bradbury Winter, C.M. Keiller, Jim Ewins, W.A. Carter and Roy Amesbury, all deceased. they all published info on what they built which has been invaluable to model engineers ever since. Cherry Hinds Hill MBE must rank of the very best still alive.

cheers,

julian

Edited By julian atkins on 17/09/2013 21:59:06
17 September 2013 at 22:53 #130026
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
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Not well known but certainly one of the most knowledgeable and gifted ever was Dr Alex Varga .

Otherwise I would include the Duplex pair and certainly Edgar Westbury .

MikeW
18 September 2013 at 07:48 #130033
Andrew Evans
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I am still waiting for the day when a model engineer is a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing Or 'I'm a Celeb'. Only then can you say you have made it
18 September 2013 at 09:52 #130040
KWIL
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That really would be a sad moment.
18 September 2013 at 10:32 #130043
Russell Eberhardt
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Posted by Graham Meek on 18/09/2013 10:16:23:

I do not see L C Mason listed, some of his work on IC engines should not go un-noticed especially his article "Gazing into the Flame",

..and of course his traction engine, Minnie.

Russell.
18 September 2013 at 18:12 #130077
NJH
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Well as a prolific author of model loco designs I guess Martin Evans must qualify and I also fully endorse the suggestion of Cherry Hill for her remarkable work – it leaves me open mouthed!

However what is the point of seeking " fame" in model engineering? It's an absorbing, fascinating and engaging pastime for me and, although I will never produce work that will draw gasps of envy from others, it sure gives me a lot of satisfaction. I would also say that an entry in the pages of Wikipedia is not my idea of success – do you really believe everything that you read there?

Norman

Edited By NJH on 18/09/2013 18:13:12
19 September 2013 at 10:28 #130118
donkey
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hall of fame

what about mr Iqbal ahmed .**LINK**

or Gerald wingrove **LINK**

bri
19 September 2013 at 11:20 #130122
CHRIS WOODS 1
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I think we have had enough of 'famous' model engineers in this thread.

When I first viewed it I thought it was going to be about 'famous' people who are or were model engineers of some discipline and to some extent, that might make it more interesting.

Engineers and scientists from history, as well as actors and celebrities from today might be categories to explore.
19 September 2013 at 19:16 #130175
Sub Mandrel
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HI Chris,

That was my hope, but the discussion drifted…

Neil
20 September 2013 at 01:55 #130213
_Paul_
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No mention of Lawrence Sparey either… someone needs to fill in some spaces on that Wiki page.
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