In this issue

Mick Knights makes a start on his supercharged V8 internal combustion engine Little Demon by machining the cylinder block.
Luís Trincão explains the purpose of QR codes and how they are created and used.
Doug Hewson adds the horns, wheels and axles to the tender chassis of his 5-inch gauge B1 locomotive.
John Arrowsmith travels down to Yeovil to visit the Westland Model Engineering Society and races a helicopter down the club’s very long back straight.
Controversially, Luker describes the construction of a stainless-steel boiler for his 5-inch gauge Australian locomotive Ballaarat.
Adrian Garner completes the tellurian for his astronomical bracket clock.
Peter Seymour-Howell adds the details to the cab of his fine-scale 5-inch gauge Flying Scotsman locomotive, including the ventilator and the windows.
Ted Hansen continues work on his revised gearbox for Westbury’s road roller with the addition of the intermediate gears.
Rhys Owen continues his study of accuracy and precision by looking at methods for locating surfaces and edges.
Tim Coles equips his 7¼ inch gauge driving truck with its bodywork.
Rex Hanman recalls last year’s Rob Roy Rally and looks forward to this year’s rally.
Hotspur begins the assembly of his three-cylinder oscillating engine.

Model Engineer Magazine Description:

Model Engineer is a great way to stay informed of everything to do with working mechanical models. With over 100 years of experience to draw on, Model Engineer covers everything from classic steam locomotives to cutting-edge modern developments in scale engineering. Regular content includes constructional articles, features on the best techniques and tools available and profiles of full-size modelling subject prototypes. Model Engineer magazine publishes 26 great issues a year.