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.
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Refurbisher and seller precision hand and machine tools for horologists, instrument makers and model engineers. Schaublin and Aciera specialists. (UK)
Suppliers of lathes, manual and CNC milling machines, measuring tools, hand tools, cutting tools and materials suitable for model engineers.
Dedicated to simple, low cost metal casting and home foundry work, includes an introduction to an iron casting waste oil furnace.
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.
Information, location and activities of society that promotes interest in model engineering and the design and construction of models, tools and apparatus of all kinds.
Directory and calendar of events for model engineering suppliers and organisations in the UK.
Model steam engine specialists supplying full kits for marine and stationary engines, traction and ploughing engines and locomotives.
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)
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)
Dedicated to engineering in miniature, mainly steam railway locomotives. Own clubroom, workshop and multi-gauge tracks in Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
East London club with a miniature railway site, including steam and electric powered locomotives, and a well equipped workshop. (UK)
Suppliers of materials and tools to model engineers.
Engineering data, news, tips and blog for model engineers.
Contact details for the miniature railway at Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, UK, which is open for public running.
Describes the creation of 1/3 scale model miniature firearms.
Model engineer. Photographs and brief descriptions of 7mm : 1' (O scale) railway model engineering with some construction details.
Specialists in tungsten carbide and diamond tooling. Online shop. (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.
Group of like-minded individuals that aims to encourage, develop, and provide facilities for the hobby of model engineering, based in Surrey, UK
Suppliers of machine tools, accessories and plans and castings of Queensland Government Railways (Australia) model steam locomotives and traction engines.
A website resource that allows you to buy and sell model engineering tools, materials, books and magazines, or just seek information for home workshops in the UK
Contact information and diary of planned activities, 5 inch and 3.5 inch raised track for passenger carrying operation, 45mm garden railway. (UK)
Lathe, milling machine and other machine-tool information contained in a free archive. Handbooks, operation and parts manuals, and a trade section. UK.
Suppliers of drawings, castings and materials to build a live steam model traction engine (3", 4" and 6" scale) or a steam wagon (3" scale).
Suppliers of model engineering materials and steam fittings.
A model engineer's collection of antique small machine tools, information on model ships and maritime history, and small machine tools for sale.
Download a brochure of model engineering fittings and supplies in New Zealand.
Details of the society's activities, exhibitions and links. Includes details of Model Engineering Exhibition held in Melbourne, Australia every two years.
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.
Suppliers of ferrous and non ferrous metals
Magazine from Elmwood Publishing for the model internal combustion engine enthusiast.
Online model engineering magazines.
Online magazine provides news, product reviews, and information on materials and tooling.
A service to the model engineering hobby, with particular focus on live steam and model railway engineering
Manufacturer of machine tools, including lathes, cylindrical and surface grinders, milling machines and woodworking machines. Special offers and reconditioned equipment available. (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. (UK)
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.
Large stockists of model engineering supplies with worldwide mail order service and on-line catalogue. (UK)
Showcase of models built by Ronald J. Colonna, including the latest, a running 270 Offy (Offenhauser racing engine).
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. (London, UK)
Suppliers of standard gauged wire, aluminium, brass and copper tube, rod, strip, sheet, angle and channel sections.
Society of model engineers with monthly meetings in Hertfordshire, UK. Annual exhibition, 3.5" and 5" raised track and lakeside meets.
Traders in model live steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, boilers, books, workshop machinery and accessories. Machining work undertaken.
Steam engines, striling engines and models. Notes on Brazing and building instructions for the Stuart No 1. Plans available.
Suppliers of cutting tools and measuring equipment for the model engineer. Ordering online available, deliver to mainland Great Britain (UK) addresses only.
Group for model engineers in SW England interested in locomotives, traction engines, stationary steam engines, hot air engines, i/c engines, toolmaking, clock-making or any related subject.
Supplier of new and out of print books and magazines for model engineers. (UK)
Descriptions of a model engineer's workshop, machine tools and projects, includes beginners' information and forum.
Information about the club, including location, activities and a picture gallery. (UK)
Manufacturers of copper boilers for steam models; includes descriptions, pictures and advice on care.
Gerald A Wingrove MBE and Phyllis Wingrove model car gallery. Pictures of scratch built 1/15 Scale model cars.
Dedicated to engineering in miniature, mainly steam railway locomotives. Own clubroom, workshop and multi-gauge tracks in Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Model engineer. Photographs and brief descriptions of 7mm : 1' (O scale) railway model engineering with some construction details.
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.
East London club with a miniature railway site, including steam and electric powered locomotives, and a well equipped workshop. (UK)
Society of model engineers with monthly meetings in Hertfordshire, UK. Annual exhibition, 3.5" and 5" raised track and lakeside meets.
Online model engineering magazines.
Gerald A Wingrove MBE and Phyllis Wingrove model car gallery. Pictures of scratch built 1/15 Scale model cars.
Manufacturer of machine tools, including lathes, cylindrical and surface grinders, milling machines and woodworking machines. Special offers and reconditioned equipment available. (UK)
Suppliers of drawings, castings and materials to build a live steam model traction engine (3", 4" and 6" scale) or a steam wagon (3" scale).
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.
Suppliers of machine tools, accessories and plans and castings of Queensland Government Railways (Australia) model steam locomotives and traction engines.
Suppliers of lathes, manual and CNC milling machines, measuring tools, hand tools, cutting tools and materials suitable for model engineers.
Engineering data, news, tips and blog for model engineers.
Lathe, milling machine and other machine-tool information contained in a free archive. Handbooks, operation and parts manuals, and a trade section. UK.
Suppliers of materials and tools to model engineers.
Descriptions of a model engineer's workshop, machine tools and projects, includes beginners' information and forum.
A website resource that allows you to buy and sell model engineering tools, materials, books and magazines, or just seek information for home workshops in the UK
Information, location and activities of society that promotes interest in model engineering and the design and construction of models, tools and apparatus of all kinds.
Group for model engineers in SW England interested in locomotives, traction engines, stationary steam engines, hot air engines, i/c engines, toolmaking, clock-making or any related subject.
Group of like-minded individuals that aims to encourage, develop, and provide facilities for the hobby of model engineering, based in Surrey, UK
Refurbisher and seller precision hand and machine tools for horologists, instrument makers and model engineers. Schaublin and Aciera specialists. (UK)
Online magazine provides news, product reviews, and information on materials and tooling.
Directory and calendar of events for model engineering suppliers and organisations in the UK.
Steam engines, striling engines and models. Notes on Brazing and building instructions for the Stuart No 1. Plans available.
Describes the creation of 1/3 scale model miniature firearms.
Model steam engine specialists supplying full kits for marine and stationary engines, traction and ploughing engines and locomotives.
Suppliers of ferrous and non ferrous metals
Suppliers of model engineering materials and steam fittings.
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)
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.
Details of the society's activities, exhibitions and links. Includes details of Model Engineering Exhibition held in Melbourne, Australia every two years.
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)
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. (London, UK)
A model engineer's collection of antique small machine tools, information on model ships and maritime history, and small machine tools for sale.
Large stockists of model engineering supplies with worldwide mail order service and on-line catalogue. (UK)
Specialists in tungsten carbide and diamond tooling. Online shop. (UK)
Contact information and diary of planned activities, 5 inch and 3.5 inch raised track for passenger carrying operation, 45mm garden railway. (UK)
Supplier of new and out of print books and magazines for model engineers. (UK)
Download a brochure of model engineering fittings and supplies in New Zealand.
Information about the club, including location, activities and a picture gallery. (UK)
Showcase of models built by Ronald J. Colonna, including the latest, a running 270 Offy (Offenhauser racing engine).
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)
Dedicated to simple, low cost metal casting and home foundry work, includes an introduction to an iron casting waste oil furnace.
Suppliers of cutting tools and measuring equipment for the model engineer. Ordering online available, deliver to mainland Great Britain (UK) addresses only.
Manufacturers of copper boilers for steam models; includes descriptions, pictures and advice on care.
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.
Suppliers of standard gauged wire, aluminium, brass and copper tube, rod, strip, sheet, angle and channel sections.
Magazine from Elmwood Publishing for the model internal combustion engine enthusiast.
Traders in model live steam locomotives, traction engines, stationary engines, boilers, books, workshop machinery and accessories. Machining work undertaken.
Contact details for the miniature railway at Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, UK, which is open for public running.
A service to the model engineering hobby, with particular focus on live steam and model railway engineering
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