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Model Engineering is the hobby of constructing machines in miniature. There is some debate about the appropriateness of the term. Some say that all 'engineers' should be professionally qualified as such; however, the historic meaning of 'engineer' is one who constructs or tends engines, and as such is a fitting epithet for those who make working models as a hobby. In the United States, the term home shop machinist is often used.
The 'classic' areas of interest are live steam models (typically steam locomotives, stationary engines and traction engines, internal combustion engines, and clock making. Other popular subjects are stirling engines, miniature machine tools and ornamental turning. There have always been a significant number of model engineers whose hobby is dominated by making the tools and equipment they need for the models that they never quite finish...
Model Engineers
Historically, some of the leading names in the hobby have been those who encourage others through their writings, notably Edgar T. Westbury, "LBSC" (Curly Lawrence) and "Tubal Cain" (Tom D. Walshaw). More on [ Model engineering ]
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HAM Shack Equipment for Sale: FOR SALE!!!! 1. Hustler Antenna - Model BTV6 with DX Engineering Accessories -.. http://bit.ly/7dZKZZ
w3sgj (BVARA) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:55:55 -0000
HAM Shack Equipment for Sale: FOR SALE!!!! 1. Hustler Antenna - Model BTV6 with DX Engineering Accessories -.. http://bit.ly/7dZKZZ
At airospace engineering faculty, almost got a model plane in my face, check picture http://yfrog.com/4iirbfj
justusbruns (justusbruns) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:16:31 -0000
At airospace engineering faculty, almost got a model plane in my face, check picture http://yfrog.com/4iirbfj
@remids see http://bit.ly/8JkjVE for an overview and reference of Model Driven Engineering (MDE) / Model Driven Development (MDD)
ModelDriven (Model-Driven) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:07:18 -0000
@remids see http://bit.ly/8JkjVE for an overview and reference of Model Driven Engineering (MDE) / Model Driven Development (MDD)
New Submission: Simplifying Model Driven Engineering using aspect oriented metamodelling with K... http://bit.ly/7XitFV #eclipsecon
eclipsecon (eclipsecon) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:53 -0000
New Submission: Simplifying Model Driven Engineering using aspect oriented metamodelling with K... http://bit.ly/7XitFV #eclipsecon
Filling the Gap between Semantic Web and Model Driven Engineering: http://bit.ly/8gjVIG
unikold (Uni Koblenz Landau) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:04:36 -0000
Filling the Gap between Semantic Web and Model Driven Engineering: http://bit.ly/8gjVIG
Sally Morganthaler talking about organism model rather than engineering model of system leadership. #refresh09
expatminister (Josh Hale) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:59:17 -0000
Sally Morganthaler talking about organism model rather than engineering model of system leadership. #refresh09
Crafts - Small and miniature metal models of cars, trains, planes, helicopters, tanks, jeeps, cyclos, rickshaws and bicycles. Fine examples of Vietnamese workmanship.
Meta Description: [ Metal Replica and models of harley daivdson motorcycles, richshaws, bicycles, cyclos, harley's, BMW motorcycles, cars, trains, locomotives, you can even pedal the bicycles, and the ricshaws and cyclos all steer, and the wheels turn. Made in Vietnam ]
Die Co. - Manufacturers and suppliers of taps and dies, drills, reamers, milling cutters, slitting saws. Sizes most suitable for the model engineer.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to tapdie.com the LARGEST Tap and Die Company for TAPS, DIES, DIENUTS & Boxed Sets supplying worldwide for over 27 years. Lowest prices for excellent quality. Every size on the shelf with SAMEDAY despatch to your door anywhere in the world. Also DRILLS (HSS drills, Cobalt, MTS drills, lon... ]
District Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (UK) - Club with elevated and ground level track. Special interests include: steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, ships, planes, clocks, tools and machines. Photo gallery and section for sales and wants.
Meta Description: [ sevenandaquarter.com ]
Experimental Engineers - Details of the society's activities, exhibitions and links to other experimental and model engineering sites.
M Tools (UK) - Stockist of used hand and machine tools for engineers, watch and clock makers, jewelers and cabinet makers. Products for small and home workshops shipped worldwide.
Meta Description: [ G and M Tools UK. Huge stock of used lathes, machine tools for engineers, cabinet makers all shipped worldwide. ]
Mechanika - A model engineer's collection of antique small machine tools, information on model ships and maritime history, and small machine tools for sale.
Societies - Directory of model engineering clubs and societies in various countries, includes lost/stolen models directory and discussion groups.
1:15 Scale Model of an American 7260 Crawler Crane - Details of construction with photographs of model and the prototype in the Netherlands.
Meta Description: [ This site is about an American 7260 crane 1:15 scalemodel ]
ACS Engineering (UK) - Suppliers of model marine steam engines, boilers and accessories, and other model engineering services.
Meta Description: [ ACS Engineering are manufacturer of model steam engines and accessories. We also provide a custom build engineering service ]
Anglo-Swiss Tools UK - Refurbisher and seller of small, mainly Swiss, precision machine tools and accessories for horologists, instrument makers, tool-makers and model engineers; Schaublin lathe and Aciera milling machine specialist.
Armington Engines - Model stationary steam engine based on the Armington Sims Jumbo Engine design. Completed engine or casting kits available for ordering online.
Meta Description: [ Unique stationary steam engine model patterned after a Jumbo engine. Completed engine or casting kits available. Order yours today. ]
Atelier Guarniero - Quality Scale models (NL) - Manufacture scale-models.
Meta Description: [ Professional Scale Models of Satellites, trains and airplanes. Space Models of International Space station, Ariane, Cluster, ERS 2, Hubble, Huygens, Integral, ISO, Rosetta, SOHO, Ulysses, XMM. ]
Australian Model Engineering Magazine - Technical information, news and events, useful links (to suppliers and other model engineering sites) and online sales from a magazine for model engineering enthusiasts
Meta Description: [ Model Engineering is a popular leisure-time activity worldwide and that popularity continues to grow at an amazing rate. ]
Bartlett Engineering Co. - Boiler makers, steam engine restorers and builders. Work undertaken includes: full size steam traction engines; marine, locomotive and other boilerwork / fabrications; castings and accessories for a 6 scale model Burrell traction engine.
Meta Description: [ Steam Traction Engine builders & restorers boiler makers, 6inch model traction engine, steam locos,marine steam engine, traction ]
Bendigo Society of Model Engineers (Australia) - Lists of members, pictures of their projects and meeting details for this club.
Blackgates Engineering - Model engineering tools, materials, consumables and drawings of locomotives and other steam models. Counter sales, exhibitions and mail order.
Meta Description: [ Blackgates Engineering - Suppliers To Model Engineers, model engineering tools, materials and drawings of locos and steam models. ]
Brunell Model Engineering - Model steam engine specialists who construct and supply a range of over 40 types of locomotives and marine, stationary, traction and ploughing engines. Drawings, materials and tools to make these models are also available.
Building the 1/4 Scale 270 Offy - Showcase of models built by Ronald J. Colonna, including the latest, a running 270 Offy (Offenhauser racing engine).
Meta Description: [ Showcases model engines built by Ron Colonna, both steam and gas powered. Contains sound clips of these engines running. Also offers a book for sale that allows you to build your own Offenhauser racing engine that produces 5 horsepower at 12,000 rpm. ]
Cambridge Model Engineering Society - A multigauge ground level miniature railway near Cambridge UK. Monthly public running during the summer. 16mm garden railway.
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Canterbury and District Model Engineering Society (UK) - Provide for the interests of local model engineers. Approximately 50 members work at home to produce miniature locomotives, traction engines, stationary steam engines etc. Raised running lines
Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (NZ) - Society with interests in live steam locomotives, road vehicles, R/C ships/boats/yachts and engineering projects; includes photo gallery of models and related links.
Meta Description: [ Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers ]
Cardiff Model Engineering Society - Dedicated to engineering in miniature, mainly steam railway locomotives. Own clubroom, workshop and multi-gauge tracks in Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Chingford and District Model Engineering Club (UK) - East London club with a miniature railway site, including steam and electric powered locomotives, and a well equipped workshop.
Meta Description: [ Interested in learning model engineering or getting involved with a miniature steam railway, then join Chingford & District Model Engineering Club ]
Chronos Engineering Supplies - Model engineering machine tools, hand tools and supplies available for online ordering and sign up to details of weekly special offers.
City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers Ltd. - Contact details for the miniature railway at Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, UK, which is open for public running.
Compucut CNC System - System to control machines tools.
Meta Description: [ Compucut, Computer Numerical Control with a home PC. Great for tricky jobs. ]
Directory of Model Engineering Clubs in the UK - Directory of model engineering clubs, societies, and related organizations in the United Kingdom.
Dr David L O Smith - Model Engineer - Photographs and brief descriptions of 7mm : 1' (O scale) railway model engineering with some construction details.
Meta Description: [ Model engineering and horse riding are amongst my hobbies;
Operations Director at Receptional is my current job. ]
Educator Steam Buggy - Building description with drawings and pictures.
Meta Description: [ 1966 Richard J. Smith design first published in The Steam Calliope magazine. This successful home built steam car uses a monotube steam generator with strictly mechanical controls. ]
Eternal Tools (UK) - Specialists in tungsten carbide and diamond tooling. Online shop.
Meta Description: [ Progressive tools in tungsten carbide and diamond, Horology tools, clock tools, rock tools, gemstone tools, model engineering tools, model engineering supplies ]
Folkestone Engineering Supplies (UK) - Suppliers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and fasteners, delivery in the UK. On-line technical specifications for metals and common imperial and metric tapping drill sizes.
Gerald Wingrove Model Car Gallery - Pictures of scratch built 1/15 Scale model cars by Gerald A Wingrove MBE and Phyllis Wingrove.
Hallett Model Oil (UK) - Manufacturer and distributor of lubricating oils and cleaning products for models engineering applications. Mail order service.
Historic Steam Models - Manufacturers of precision engineered model steam engines, including stationary steam plants, mill and beam engines and traction engines. Worldwide delivery as ready to run or in kit form.
Meta Description: [ Manufacturers of precision engineered model steam engines: stationary steam
plants, mill and beam engines and traction engines. Available to buy assembled or as complete kits. ]
Hobby Mechanics (Australia) - Suppliers of machine tools, accessories and plans and castings of Queensland Government Railways model steam locomotives and traction engines.
Home And Workshop Machinery - Worldwide supplier of mainly British lathes, milling, drilling, grinding machines, metal and woodworking machinery and equipment. Purchasers of used metal working machinery.
Home Workshop - For model engineers and home workshop enthusiasts to buy and sell tools and materials such as lathes, mills, drills and workshop tools. All ads are posted free of charge.
Jerry Elford Model Maker - Design and manufacture services for static or animated, engineering and architectural models.
Meta Description: [ Jerry Elford Model Making Studio ]
Lathes and Other Small Machine Tools (UK) - Dealers who sell, buy and exchange small used lathes and other machine tools. Information, handbooks, advice and specifications on older machine tools is available, much of it online.
LatheTalk Discussion Forums - Discussion forums for machine tool users to discuss their machines and projects.
Meta Description: [ Quarterbore's Discussion Forums ]
Little Samson Models - Drawings, castings and materials to build a live steam model traction engine (3 and 4 scale) or a steam wagon (3 scale).
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Live Steaming - A clearing house of information and advice on live steam and model engineering workshops, including links and news on clubs and events around the world.
Mail Order Metals (UK) - Suppliers of many sections and sizes of various metals in large and small quantities. Ordering on line to deliver or supply mail order.
MAXNC Machine Tool Forum - A dynamic forum for MAXNC CNC Mills and Lathes - post questions, suggestions and details of your projects.
Meta Description: [ Story of the page - Desktop CNC Mill Wiki ]
MBM Model Engineering (NZ) - Download a brochure of model engineering fittings and supplies in New Zealand.
Meta Description: [ Importers and suppliers of high quality model engineering equipment for miniture steam engines and other models. ]
Metal Casting E-book - Offers trial download of three volumes of an e-book on metal casting as a hobby; full seven volumes of the book may be purchased.
Minitech Engineering and Model Supplies (Australia) - Suppliers of lathes, milling machines, machine tooling and model engineering supplies. Online catalogue and purchasing.
Meta Description: [ Minitech supplies lathes, milling machines and machine tooling for the metal machinist. Also model engineering supplies and model engine kits. Online services include shopping and links ]
Model Engine Builder Magazine - Magazine from Elmwood Publishing for the model internal combustion engine enthusiast.
Meta Description: [ Model IC engines
building magazines. Internal combustion techniques,
builders advice, beginners, articles, plans. Engine
Builders tours. Clubs, Events for the Model Engine
Builder. Magazine. ]
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Model Engineering and Home Shop Web - Provides a resource guide to model engineers world-wide by providing links to catalogues and suppliers of books, drawings, materials, machines and components.
Model Engineering Clearing House - A service to the model engineering hobby, with particular focus on live steam and model railway engineering
Meta Description: [ Model Engineering Clearing House - provides a service to the model engineering hobby, with particular focus on live steam and model railway engineering ]
Model Engineering Glossary - Glossary of information and picture gallery on model engineering and tools provided by glue-it.com
Meta Description: [ Model Engineering Home Page ]
Model Engineering Plans - Plans for traction engines, workshop equipment, railway locomotives and internal combustion engines.
Meta Description: [ X List Model Plans provide a marvellous source of
over 2500 modelling plans for beginners to enthusiasts; planes, boats, model engineering,
model railway trackside accessories, etc ]
Model Engineering Products Bexhill (UK) - Traders in new and used tools and materials; stop press and weekly updates on availability.
Meta Description: [ Model Engineering Supplies (Bexhill) are manufacturers of Miniature Passenger Hauling Diesel Outline Locomotives in 5 ]
Model Engineering Services - Model engineering tools and machines supplied as partially machined kits.
Model Engineering.net - Pictures of model steamboats and control line airplanes.
Meta Description: [ Plans for model steam engines, model boats, model airplanes, live steam, control line ]
Model Masters - Builders of precision scale models, including rail, shipping, aviation, architectural and industrial subjects.
Meta Description: [ Model Masters are one of the world's leading builders of precision scale models. Our skilled craftsmen have been building scale models for nearly 30 years. Model Masters expertise and experience is as wide and as varied as the projects we have undertaken. We have built models for clients from all... ]
Model Steam Engine Plans - Description of two robust, inexpensive model steam engines that may be built by the relative novice; plans available.
Meta Description: [ BUILDING MODEL STEAM ENGINES ]
Morrison Miniature Machines - Authorized dealer for Stuart Models steam engine kits and accessories, and Sherline Products machine tools and accessories.
Meta Description: [ All our model kits are supplied as sets of castings with drawings and all necessary materials, fixings and fittings for you to machine your own model steam engine using a lathe and milling machine. ]
Myford Ltd (UK) - Manufacturer of machine tools, including lathes, cylindrical and surface grinders, milling machines and woodworking machines. Special offers and reconditioned equipment available.
Meta Description: [ The MYFORD ENGINEERING COMPANY (later to be changed to Myford Limited) was founded in September 1934, by the late Cecil Moore, at the present site and is presently headed by his grandson Mr. Christopher Moore. The company was formed to fill a need for small, inexpensive metalworking lathes. Manuf... ]
North American Model Engineering Society - Extensive information on suppliers of materials and parts for gas, steam, diesel and hot air engines, railway equipment and tools. Details and photographs of annual EXPO model engineering exhibition.
Meta Description: [ North American Model Engineering Society Home Page ]
Preston Steam Services - Scale steam engines, parts and ancillary services available from a specialist steam service company, who also offer full size traction engines, marine engines and stationary engines.
Meta Description: [ Miniature and model steam engines for sale including scale traction engines, steam wagons and railway locomotives. ]
Proops Brothers UK - Suppliers of modelling materials and light tools. Catalogue and worldwide online ordering.
Meta Description: [ Proops Brothers have been serving the craft and model engineering hobbyist for over 40 years - now you can buy securely online on this web site ]
Queensland Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - Club with 5 7.25 ground level and 2.5, 3.5 5 elevated track; site includes newsletters and meeting dates.
Reeves Model Engineers (UK) - Large stockists of model engineering supplies with worldwide mail order service and on-line catalogue.
Rejon Machine Tools (UK) - Suppliers of power tools and accessories by Unimat, Emco, Proxxon, Wabeco, Golmatic and Toyo.
Meta Description: [ Rejon Machine Tools are specialist stockist of Emco, Golmatic, Manix, Proxxon, Record, Toyo and Wabeco machine tools and accessories ]
Reliable Steam Engine Co. - Offer plans, casting kits, and finished steam engines, a steam turbine and a steam boat.
Meta Description: [ Reliable Steam Engine Company is a manufacturer and supplier of plans, castings, and completed: steam engines, boilers, pumps - from traditional to modern high temperature/pressure and for use boats, automobiles or stationary plants. ]
Rob Preston Model Locomotives - Live steam models of locomotives that were built at The Neath Abbey Iron Works between 1829 and 1838.
Meta Description: [ Exclusive Specialist in Working Steam Miniatures of Antique Replicas of products of the Neath Abbey Iron Works ]
Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, London, UK - A well established (1898) society bringing together those interested in encouraging craftsmanship through model engineering. Details of regular meetings and workshop facilities in SE London available to members, experimental software to download, events calendar and pictures of members' work on the site.
Meta Description: [ Society of Model and Experimental Engineers SM&EE SMEE ]
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Special Shapes Company - Supplies brass section, sheet, tube and fasteners, also some aluminium. Online enquiry form for quotes and questions.
Speciality Metals - Suppliers of standard gauged wire, aluminium, brass and copper tube, rod, strip, sheet, angle and channel sections.
St Albans Model Engineering Society (UK) - Society of model engineers with monthly meetings in Hertfordshire, UK. Annual exhibition, 3.5 and 5 raised track and lakeside meets.
Station Road Steam - Traders in model live steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, boilers, books, workshop machinery and accessories. Machining work undertaken.
Steam Engine Lubrication - Technical and sales information on a bespoke steam cylinder oil.
Meta Description: [ The online home of famous Green Velvet Steam Engine Lubricants! Traditional oils for heritage and model steam engines, gas engines and machinery with open bearings. Our products include steam cylinder oil, pin, bearing & journal oil (PB&J), Terlyn's LSB Boiler Treatment and much more. Buy onlin... ]
Stuart Models - Supply model steam engines as ready to run models, fully machined kits and as sets of castings, materials and drawings. Range of model machine tools, stationary engines, railway locomotives and traction engines.
Meta Description: [ All of our models are supplied as sets of castings with drawings and all the necessary materials and fixings and fittings for you to machine your own model steam engine using a lathe and milling machine. ]
Sussex Tools - Suppliers of cutting tools and measuring equipment for the model engineer. Ordering online available, deliver to mainland Great Britain (UK) addresses only.
Meta Description: [ We have extensive stocks of consumable industrial goods and machinery including cutting tools (Drills, Reamers, Taps, Dies and Milling Cutters), measuring instruments, hand tools, abrasives etc suitable for Engineering Companies, Electronic Manufacturers, Model Engineers and anyone who uses tools. ]
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TEE Publishing (UK) - Supplier of new and out of print books and magazines for model engineers. Orders taken online (not secure), by phone and by post for worldwide delivery.
Templeton Tools and Machinery Ltd (UK) (engineeringsupplies.com) - Suppliers of hand tools, power tools, industrial equipment and consumable tooling, lubricants and oils. Online ordering for worldwide delivery.
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The Engine Shop - Supply complete models, parts and accessories to build models of steam mill engines.
Meta Description: [ The Engine Shop sells model steam and gas engines as kits and compete built models. We also have the supplies you need to build your own engines. ]
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The Model Engineer Support Page - Provides the model engineer with information, tips techniques, drawings and other links on workshop and modelling topics.
The North London Society of Model Engineers (UK) - Information on regular meetings in Finchley; interests include live steam locomotives, traction, stationary and marine engines, slot car, video and permanent model railways. Also sections for North American railways and juniors.
Tokentoolroom.com - Model Engineering Information - Descriptions of a model engineer's workshop, machine tools and projects, includes beginners' information and forum.
Warrington and District Model Engineers (UK) - Information about the club, including location, activities and a picture gallery.
Western Steam Model Engineers - Manufacturers of copper boilers for steam models; includes descriptions, pictures and advice on care.
Workshop Projects by a Home Machinist - Descriptions and photographs of some workshop machine tool projects by one model engineer.
Workshop Tables - Tap and drill sizes, cutting speeds, also projects from the model engineering workshop of Alan Marshall.
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