World Of Model Engineering Issue 6 – Parts 1 and 2

WHAT IS MODEL ENGINEERING? An overview of the hobby

MODEL TRACTION ENGINES FOR THE NEWCOMER Introduction to traction engine modelling

 

THE WORKSHOP Facilities and tools

 

CHOOSING A LATHE What you need and how to look for it

 

USEFUL ADDITIONS FOR THE LATHE A saddle stop and a locking handle to make

 

INTRODUCTION TO TRAMWAY MODELLING The fascinating world of trams and tramways

 

THE SCOTT VACUUM ENGINE A delightful “flame-gulper” engine to make
 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS How and where to look for information on the hobby

 

H.M.S. WARRIOR The story of building a scale model warship of 1860

 

STUART TURNER’S MODELS A short history of the famous range of model engines

 

MODELS IN COLOUR A photographic gallery of models

CROSSKILL’S OSCILLATING ENGINE A pretty little oscillator for the beginner to make

 

SMALL STATIONARY BOILER A small water tube boiler for the beginner

 

CONFESSIONS OF AN ARMCHAIR MODELLER Reminiscences from 22 years as a model engineer
 

PHOTOGRAPH YOUR MODELS How to take better pictures of your models

 

MINIATURE STEAM ENGINES Making tiny engines with minute cylinders

 

A CHUCK BACK STOP Make a useful datum point for the lathe chuck

 

BOILERMAKING EQUIPMENT What you need when making boilers

 

GETTING STARTED IN MODEL BOATS Introduction to the model boating world

 

MODEL LOCOMOTIVES An insight into this most popular branch of the hobby
 

CLUBS AND CLASSES The club scene and evening classes in model engineering

 

SUPPLIERS LISTING Over four pages of useful names and numbers for the model engineer