Model Engineer Magazine - 4618

In this issue

"John Arrowsmith completes his tour of the club stands at Harrogate’s Model Engineering Exhibition. Jason Ballamy begins the description of his version of Muncaster’s ‘simple’ entablature engine. Terence Holland details the bunkers and side tanks for his 5 inch gauge Barclay well tanks. Graham Sadler makes a set of covers and guards for his Sieg SX2 CNC conversion. Jon Freeman discusses the choice of electric motors for his ‘Brushless Brute’ dual gauge petrol/electric locomotive. Chris Chugg reports from this year’s LittleLEC competition, held at the Bracknell club track. Doug Hewson completes the machining of the wheels for his 5 inch gauge GWR pannier tank by drilling and reaming the crankpin holes. In the ‘Showcase’ this time is Alan Crossfield’s 5 inch gauge Lancashire and Yorkshire 2-4-2T locomotive. Chris Gunn completes the lubricator for his 6 inch scale Garrett 4CD tractor. Les Phillips explains how he decided upon the exact scale of his C38 locomotive models and goes on to decide the process of construction. Mike Tilby continues his description of Tesla turbines and considers the factors that affect their efficiency. John Arrowsmith visits the Sheffield society of model engineers to report on this year’s Sweet Pea rally."