Despite the original bad forecast, the weather actually came up trumps for the Lowestoft Model Engineering Exhibition. It is the biggest exhibition of its kind in East Anglia and for the 6th year in a row it didn’t disappoint. Organised by a subcommittee of the Halesworth and District Model Engineering Society (H.D.M.E.S.), there were over 300 tables laden with models of all shapes, sizes and persuasions, as well as freestanding exhibits, trade stands, live steam models and flying demonstrations.
The philosophy of the show has always been to share information, promote skills and encourage enquiring minds of all ages. The members of H.D.M.E.S., as well as the other societies and clubs who supported and displayed models, have always been extremely keen to talk about their hobby!
There were several ‘firsts’ on display. No, not First in Class - that is not part of the Lowmex philosophy - but first as in the first model made by the modeller, or a model being displayed to the public for the first time, either as a work in progress or as a finished item.
Last year’s appearance of two Daleks inspired the then 18-year-old Mathew Rackham to make a K9 to join them for this year – his very first model (photo 1). Mathew’s father and brothers are all into steam, and he wanted to make something different - so decided on wood and radio control. Mathew admitted that he didn’t realise how long the project would take him, or foresee some of the problems.
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WORKSHOP TIP - Boring Eccentrics
I am making a 1 inch Minnie traction engine and have arrived at the machining of the eccentric straps.
Wenford A 7¼ Inch Gauge 2-4-0 Beattie Well Tank
The stage has now been reached where the well tank body can be completed but beforehand there are some internal details to add.
Vertical Boiler Locomotives
Vertical Boiler Locomotives
Union Nuts, and How to Make Them
These are quite different from those commercially available and are made from copper
SHOWCASE Paul's Engine
One day my son Paul came to me and asked if we could make something in my workshop, so that he could learn engineering processes.
CLUB NEWS
My secret’s out!
Building Dancer - The Boiler
Dancer needed a boiler that would be somewhat larger than the size permitted under the Model Engineering exemptions in the New Zealand regulations.
An Inverted ‘Ross Yoke' Watercooled Stirling Engine
As with all my hot air engines they are cheap to build, mostly from scrap
A Draught Proposal
A Draught Proposal
A Boiler Feed Pump
A Boiler Feed Pump