Model Engineer  |  Vol. 211 No. 4469
Inside there's a MEX Special Preview:
Meet the Makers – Marc Barto introduces a special display for the 2013 MEX. One Fifth scale Tiger Tank – Gerard Dean writes about this stunning exhibit visiting from Australia. 5-inch Gauge Patriot – Alan Crossfield describes his new locomotive. Trinity House Pilot Vessel No 14 – Bill Cocking describes his entry into the marine section of MEX.
Also inside this issue Die Dampfmaschine: We have a product review of an aluminium and cardboard kit that actually works with steam.
Linton Wedlock makes mechanical music, showing us the secrets of his engineers’ door chimes. Cliff Almond describes an unusual narrow gauge locomotive, the William Spence. And why not find A Use For A Crocodile Nut? Another great idea from Jacques Maurel.
Roger Backhouse investigates engineering within fine art.
In our ontinuing features, Chris West solves a particular problem in A Turning Fixture; Harold Pearson continues his series on model engineering in South East Asia;
George Punter makes an unusual engine – his Lister 6/1 Diesel, while Dick Allan continues an historic Gauge 3 locomotive. Henry Wood describes the smokebox pipework on Emma Victoria and Alex DuPré makes some realistic alloy wheels and pneumatic tyres.
To round things off there’s our regular features: Geoff Theasby takes a look at what is happening in the clubs and there's also a comprehensive guide to forthcoming events. And don't forget our bulging postbag of reader letters!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Engineer Vol. 211 No. 4469.