Members projects

Here are a few examples of projects, which show the wide range of skills and interests of our members.

Anodising Aluminium
Here is very practical description of this useful method of aluminium finishing. The results on the author's centring microscope are exceptional. (Thanks Brian). Click here to download the file  Anodising Aluminium.pdf  for more information »

Centre Finder
Bernard presents a useful and well fished small tool. Click here to download the file  Center Finder.pdf  for more information »

Five inch "Jinty" build
An interesting Lockdown Build with some salutary words about the accuracy of model designs to prototype. Click here to download the file  Jinty blog.pdf  for more information »

Jack's 5" Britania
A lovely model built to Perrier's drawings, as you will see, very fine work. Nearly everything has been fabricated and hardly any "off the shelf" parts are used. The builder is very keen to make as many parts as possible himself. The story is told in pictures. The loco has now been painted and is a regular runner at the track. Click here to download the file  Jacks Britannia.pdf  for more information »

New Skills (Painting and Lining)
Mike gives and insight into how he produced such a splendid appearance for his Burrell Scenic Showman's engine. Click here to download the file  New Skills.pdf  for more information »

Spark Eroder
A Simple Self-Acting Spark Erosion Machine. Great for removing broken small taps. Click here to download the file  Spark Eroder.pdf  for more information »

Tap Follower
Nick offers the design of a useful tool. Click here to download the file  Tap Follower.pdf  for more information »

Tapping Guide
Norman presents this simple but useful gadget. Click here to download the file  Tapping Guide.pdf  for more information »

The Flying Wardrobe

Nick provides us with a description of his economical and fully functional locomotive nanufactured from some unusual  materials.

The Mysteries of The Smoke Box
The black art of getting a locomotive to steam well is discussed here by Ken, so you will have no excuses not have excellent performance from your engines. Click here to download the file  Smoke box mysteries.pdf  for more information »

Workshop Aids
Eric offers some interesting workshop doges and gadgets. Click here to download the file  Workshop Aids.pdf  for more information »