Model Engineering Metal Craft Crafts

Model engineering combines craft and science in creating machines and structures, usually for pleasure in the home workshop. Live steam locomotives are particularly popular subjects, but the discipline includes most areas of mechanical engineering.

• Top/Shopping/Recreation/Models
• Top/Recreation/Models
• Top/Recreation/Models/Railroad
• Top/Recreation/Collecting/Models
• Top/Shopping/Recreation/Models/Tools and Accessories
• Top/Shopping/Recreation/Models/Steam Engines

• Scale-Steam.co.uk - Provide engineering services for steam models
  
• Model Engine Builder Magazine - Magazine from Elmwood Publishing for the model internal combustion engine enthusiast.
  
• ABC Polishing and Engineering Supplies - Polishing kits and model engineering supplies (Formerly Cetem Polishing and Picador Engineering)
  
• Cambridge Model Engineering Society - A multigauge ground level miniature railway near Cambridge, UK. Monthly public running during the summer. 16mm garden railway.
  
• Tools and Mods - Machine Shop - Suggests improvemnts for small lathes, bandsaws, and general workshop tooling.
  
• Model Engineering Glossary - Glossary of information and picture gallery on model engineering and tools provided by glue-it.com
  
• Rejon Machine Tools - Suppliers of power tools and accessories by Unimat, Emco, Proxxon, Wabeco, Golmatic and Toyo. (UK)
  
• The Tap & Die Co. - Manufacturers and suppliers of taps and dies, drills, reamers, milling cutters, slitting saws. Sizes most suitable for the model engineer.
  
• MBM Model Engineering - Download a brochure of model engineering fittings and supplies in New Zealand.
  
• Blastpipe.co.uk - Model Engineering Internet Directory (UK) - Directory and calendar of events for model engineering suppliers and organisations in the UK.
  
• Model Engineering Products Bexhill - Traders in new and used tools and materials; stop press and weekly updates on availability. (UK)
  
• Eternal Tools - Specialists in tungsten carbide and diamond tooling. Online shop. (UK)
  
• Maritima & Mechanika - A model engineer's collection of antique small machine tools, information on model ships and maritime history, and small machine tools for sale.
  
• Workshop Tables - Tap and drill sizes, cutting speeds, also projects from the model engineering workshop of Alan Marshall.
  
• 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.
  
• Milton Keynes Metals - Suppliers of ferrous and non ferrous metals
  
• Blackgates Engineering - Suppliers of model engineering tools, materials, consumables and drawings of locomotives and other steam models.
  
• Brunell Models - Model steam engine specialists supplying full kits for marine and stationary engines, traction and ploughing engines and locomotives.
  
• Proops Brothers - Suppliers of modelling materials and light tools. Catalogue and worldwide online ordering. UK
  
• Station Road Steam - Traders in model live steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, boilers, books, workshop machinery and accessories. Machining work undertaken.
  
• Compucut CNC System - System to control machines tools.
  
• Melbourne Society of Model & Experimental Engineers - Details of the society's activities, exhibitions and links. Includes details of Model Engineering Exhibition held in Melbourne, Australia every two years.
  
• 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.
  
• Special Shapes Company - Supplies brass section, sheet, tube and fasteners, also some aluminium. Online enquiry form for quotes and questions.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Canterbury and District Model Engineering Society - Provide for the interests of approximately 50 local model engineers, who work at home to produce miniature locomotives, traction engines, stationary steam engines etc. Raised running lines. (UK)
  
• The Engine Shop - Supply complete models, parts and accessories to build models of steam mill engines.
  
• Lathes - 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. (UK)
  
• ACS Engineering - Suppliers of model marine steam engines, boilers and accessories, and other model engineering services. (UK)
  
• Bendigo Society of Model Engineers - Lists of members, pictures of their projects and meeting details for this club. (Australia)
  
• The North London Society of Model Engineers - 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. (UK)
  
• Morrison Miniature Machines - Authorized dealer for Stuart Models steam engine kits and accessories, and Sherline Products machine tools and accessories.
  
• Cotswold Heritage Ltd - Suppliers of complete model steam engines, plants, boilers and kits. Online ordering, worldwide delivery.
  
• Hobby Mechanics - Suppliers of machine tools, accessories and plans and castings of Queensland Government Railways model steam locomotives and traction engines. (Australia)
  
• Model Engineering Clubs & Societies - Directory of model engineering clubs, societies, and related organizations in the United Kingdom.
  
• Myford Ltd - Manufacturer of machine tools, including lathes, cylindrical and surface grinders, milling machines and woodworking machines. Special offers and reconditioned equipment available. (UK)
  
• Warrington and District Model Engineers - Information about the club, including location, activities and a picture gallery. (UK)
  
• Model Engineering Plans - Plans for traction engines, workshop equipment, railway locomotives and internal combustion engines.
  
• Tokentoolroom.com - Model Engineering Information - Descriptions of a model engineer's workshop, machine tools and projects, includes beginners' information and forum.
  
• Learn-By-Doing Training - Build a Steam Speed Buggy - Building description with drawings and pictures.
  
• Steam Engine Lubrication - Technical and sales information on a bespoke steam cylinder oil.
  
• 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.
  
• TEE Publishing - Supplier of new and out of print books and magazines for model engineers. (UK)
  
• David Kucer Miniatures - Describes the creation of 1/3 scale model miniature firearms.
  
• G & M Tools - 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. (UK)
  
• St Albans Model Engineering Society - Society of model engineers with monthly meetings in Hertfordshire, UK. Annual exhibition, 3.5" and 5" raised track and lakeside meets.
  
• Reliable Steam Engine Co. - Offer plans, casting kits, and finished steam engines, a steam turbine and a steam boat.
  
• Model Engineering Services - Model engineering tools and machines supplied as partially machined kits.
  
• American 7260 1:15 Scalemodel - Details of construction with photographs of model and the prototype in the Netherlands.
  
• David L O Smith - Model Engineer. Photographs and brief descriptions of 7mm : 1' (O scale) railway model engineering with some construction details.
  
• Anglo-Swiss Tools - Refurbisher and seller precision hand and machine tools for horologists, instrument makers and model engineers. (UK)
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Sheffield and District Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - History, timetable for public running, member activities, photo gallery and annual rally. (UK)
  
• John-Tom Engine Plans - Free plans, with instructions and photographs, for steam engines, model boats and jet engines.
  
• 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.
  
• Hallett Model Oil - Manufacturer and distributor of lubricating oils and cleaning products for models engineering applications. Mail order service. (UK)
  
• Speciality Metals - Suppliers of standard gauged wire, aluminium, brass and copper tube, rod, strip, sheet, angle and channel sections.
  
• Ipswich Model Engineering Society - Contact information and diary of planned activities, 5 inch and 3.5 inch raised track for passenger carrying operation, 45mm garden railway. (UK)
  
• MAXNC Machine Tool Forum - A dynamic forum for MAXNC CNC Mills and Lathes - post questions, suggestions and details of your projects.
  
• Ron's Model Engines - Showcase of models built by Ronald J. Colonna, including the latest, a running 270 Offy (Offenhauser racing engine).
  
• Macc Model Engineers Supplies LTD - Suppliers of model engineering materials and steam fittings.
  
• The Wingrove Collection - Gerald A Wingrove MBE and Phyllis Wingrove model car gallery. Pictures of scratch built 1/15 Scale model cars.
  
• 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.
  
• Folkestone Engineering Supplies - 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.
  
• Chingford and District Model Engineering Club - East London club with a miniature railway site, including steam and electric powered locomotives, and a well equipped workshop. (UK)
  
• The Artful Bodger's Home Foundry - Dedicated to simple, low cost metal casting and home foundry work, includes an introduction to an iron casting waste oil furnace.
  
• Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - 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. (NZ)
  
• Bartlett Engineering Co. - Boiler makers, steam engine restorers and builders. Full size steam traction engines; marine, locomotive and other boilerwork / fabrications; castings and accessories for a 6" scale model Burrell traction engine.
  
• Model Masters - Builders of precision scale models, including rail, shipping, aviation, architectural and industrial subjects.
  
• Sussex Tools - Suppliers of cutting tools and measuring equipment for the model engineer. Ordering online available, deliver to mainland Great Britain (UK) addresses only.
  
• Queensland Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - Club with 5" and 7.25" ground level and 2.5", 3.5" and 5" elevated track; newsletters and meeting dates.
  
• Steve's Steam Workshop - Steam engines, striling engines and models. Notes on Brazing and building instructions for the Stuart No 1. Plans available.
  
• Minitech Engineering and Model Supplies - Suppliers of lathes, milling machines, machine tooling and model engineering supplies. Online catalogue and purchasing. (Australia)
  
• Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - 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
  
• 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
  
• LatheTalk Discussion Forums - Discussion forums for machine tool users to discuss their machines and projects.
  
• Model Engineering Clearing House - A service to the model engineering hobby, with particular focus on live steam and model railway engineering
  
• 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).
  
• RCM Engineering Ltd. - Suppliers of used machine tools, and part built and used locomotives; also undertake full repair machining. (UK)
  
• Reeves Model Engineers - Large stockists of model engineering supplies with worldwide mail order service and on-line catalogue. (UK)
  
• Chronos Engineering Supplies - Model engineering machine tools, hand tools and supplies available for online ordering and sign up to details of weekly special offers.
  
• Bryan Rozier's Workshop - Describes hobbies of model engineering, workshop machinery and home metal casting
  
• Steamtrians.co.za - Information and links on model, miniature and narrow gauge steam trains in South Africa
  
• Western Steam Model Engineers - Manufacturers of copper boilers for steam models; includes descriptions, pictures and advice on care.
  
• Jerry Elford Model Making Studio - Design and manufacture services for static or animated, engineering and architectural models.
  
  

Copyright © 1995-2009 Internet Advertising Solutions, Inc.
Copyright Notice | Privacy Policy | Site Map | APR