Model Engineer - 4677

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In this issue Adrian Garner assembles the sidereal train for his astronomical bracket clock and goes on to ‘plant’ the moon and solar work.
Peter Seymour-Howell makes the valances and platforms for his fine 5 inch gauge Flying Scotsman locomotive.
Having discussed the benefits of 3D CAD, Luis Trincao goes on to discuss the purchase and use of a 3D printer and explains what software is needed to drive it.
Robert Hobbs makes an authentic tender body for his restored 3½ inch gauge LNER Prairie locomotive and makes the missing parts of the motion work.
Doug Hewson thinks that, having built a GWR pannier tank, you should have a driving truck that ‘looks the part’ to go with it.
Nick Feast adapts a Far Eastern milling machine to make a piece of rather specialised kit for remachining the horn guides on a full-sized ‘West Country’ locomotive.
Luker makes a set of Gooch valve gear for his 5 inch narrow-gauge outline Australian locomotive, Ballaarat.
Simon Collier recalls his struggles with the manufacture of injectors.
Ashley Best commences the construction of his 1:16 scale Bolton Corporation tram no. 140.
John Arrowsmith returns to the Echills Wood Railway to attend the Annual General Meeting of the 7¼ Inch Gauge Society.