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Australian Model Engineering Magazine - Current Issue
Issue No. 139
July - August 2008

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Model Engineering is a fascinating hobby open to men and women of all ages. As well as providing pleasure, its main function is to foster an appreciation and continued knowledge of machinery, transport and equipment from the industrial revolution to the present day, and even beyond. This is achieved by recreating in miniature, any kind of machinery or transport item that takes your fancy, be it steam powered or internal combustion or whatever. Experimentation and the development of ideas for the future are also popular aspects of this fascinating hobby.

Model Engineering is a popular leisure-time activity worldwide and that popularity continues to grow at an amazing rate. Model engineers come from all types of backgrounds and occupations. They are generally a very friendly bunch of people, who are always ready to help others, especially newcomers to the hobby. To participate in model engineering you do not need to be a tradesman or have any experience at all - many of the best are self-taught and have very basic equipment. If you wish to become involved in this most satisfying of hobbies, we believe you will find no better vehicle to get you under way than the Australian Model Engineering magazine.


- David Proctor (Managing Editor)

Some of the highlights in the current issue ...

  •  In this issue AME is the first magazine in the world to bring you a report on the recent Harrogate model engineering exhibition in England. Steerable bogies are a feature of modern diesel locomotives and one modeller shows how he made working examples for 5” gauge. If you are building a Phantom, we have the final instalment of this popular construction series and many useful tips on operating and taking care of your steam locomotive

  •  There is a full report on the annual AALS Convention at Cobden in Victoria, a visit to Orange for the NSW Invitation Run and another excellent article from well known guru Don Ashton on valve gears. We also bring you a full listing of Google Earth co-ordinates for clubs Australia and New Zealand as well as many from around the world so that you can have a look at your club track from the air on your computer … plus much much more !!
  • Some of the highlights in the current issue
    Some of the highlights in the current issue

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