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Contents
Warwickshire
Exhibition
Centre
Essential Visitor Information 2
Celebrations and Specials
2
Specialist Suppliers Guide
2
EIM Workshop
4
Our Lecturers
4
Competition and Display
Information5
Outside Attractions
6
Society Stands, Displays and
Demonstrations6
Floor Plan
8
Lecture Programme
8
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Thursday 15th
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October 2015
Welcome to yet another superb display of model engineering in all
its fascinating variety. With hundreds of models of locomotives,
rolling stock, traction, stationary and hot air engines, boats etc. plus
workshop equipment and clocks – virtually every interest is represented.
Welcome to the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, now in its 38th year. Again we present a
fascinating exhibition for your enjoyment, with over a thousand models on display on over 40 club
and society stands. We also have a full complement of specialist suppliers with nearly 50 companies
represented, so in addition to viewing the model displays you’ll be able to purchase virtually anything
you might need for your modelling activities. Whatever you require, be it castings, materials, cutting
tools, lathes or milling machines you’ll find a wide selection, giving you the opportunity to compare and
decide on the best for your needs. We also have a full range of lectures with a range of different subjects,
giving something of interest for every visitor.
In addition to the hundreds and hundreds of models on static display we have live
steam on the 16mm narrow gauge layout and outside the exhibition hall
the Model Steam Road Vehicles and a Miniature Railway will be in action for
your enjoyment.
We hope that you enjoy your visit and thank you for joining us. Each year
sees thousands of visitors enjoying THEIR exhibition, meeting old friends and
renewing acquaintances. We hope that with your support this continues for
many years to come.
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VISITOR INFORMATION
SPECIALIST SUPPLIERS GUIDE
Cash Machine
Stand: 89
17D MINIATURES
This is located at the exit door to the lecture theatre next to stand 89.
Cloakroom
This is situated just inside the main entrance at the organisers' office.
Exhibition Bus Link
This service operates between the exhibition and LEAMINGTON SPA
Railway Station. The pick up/drop off point is at the end of the walkway
in front of the exhibition centre.
Journey time is approximately 10 minutes. There is no service on Sunday.
Charges are £2.50 each way.
First Aid
If you require first aid please see any member of our security staff or go
directly to the first aid room which is situated in Hall 1 at the foot of the
stairs to the restaurant.
Lost Property
Please go to the organisers' office at the main entrance or see any
member of our security staff.
Organisers' Office
Located by the main entrance.
Places To Eat And Drink
Restaurants are available in both halls. Hall 1 has a first floor restaurant
whilst Hall 2 has a outside catering area on the ground floor.
Toilets
Ladies and Gents facilities are located underneath the mezzanine in Hall
1 and outside at the rear of Hall 2.
Opening Times
Thursday – Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
(Final Admissions 1 hour before closing)
Should you require any assistance whilst at the exhibition, please contact either
the organisers or a member of the security team or go to the main entrance.
CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIALS
The Hunslet Display 150th Anniversary
The exhibition will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the
first locomotive to have been constructed by the Hunslet Engine
Company, one of the UK’s leading engine builders. There will be
a special collection of Hunslets across the gauges near the main
entrance.
The Len Crane Display
This celebrates the life of Len Crane, one of the Midlands
Exhibition founding supporters and a judge for many years. He
is best known for the restoration and rallying of his Fowler B6
Super Lion Crane Engine. He also restored several other engines
and was also instrumental in restoring the 1895 Vertical Triple
Expansion Engine at Bratch Pumping Station, The tribute will
feature his 3” scale Burrell Traction Engine “Briggitte” which was
awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Trophy in 1971 and the railway
locomotives he built. The display can be found near the main
entrance.
The John Clarke Display
Polly Model Engineering will be presenting a special display to
commemorate John Clarke, designer of the extensive range of
model steam locomotives based on his original Polly design of
which many hundreds have been built. The display can be found
by the main entrance.
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Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition 2015
Unit 13 Via Gellia Mills, Bonsall,
Matlock, DE4 2AJ
T: 01629 825070
E: [email protected]
W: www.17d-miniatures.co.uk
Specialist manufacturers & suppliers of
Miniature Railway Products for 5” & 7 ¼”
gauge.
A
Stand: 6
ABBOTS MODEL ENGINEERING
Unit D7, Haybrook Industrial Estate,
Halesfield 9. Telford,
Shropshire, TF7 4QW
T: 01952 879607
E: [email protected]
W: www.ametrains.co.uk
Home of battery electric locomotives,
coaches and rolling stock.
Stands: 74+75
ALLENDALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MACHINE DRO
Pindar Road, Hoddesdon,
Herts, EN11 0BZ
T: 01992 455921
E: [email protected]
W: www.machine-dro.co.uk
Measuring and engineering tools.
Stand: 94
ALUTIGHT/PERMAGRIT
Tennisgatan 8, 27150, Ystad, Sweden.
E: [email protected]
Stands: 87+88
AXMINSTER TOOLS AND
MACHINERY @ NUNEATON
Unit 8, Bermuda Trade Park,
Hamilton Way, Nuneaton,
Warwickshire, CV10 7RA
T: 02476 011402
E: [email protected]
W: www.axminster.co.uk
Wide range of model engineering
products. Please check out our website,
catalogue or visit us at Nuneaton to see a
full 13,000 product range.
B
Stands: S1 + S2
BB ENGINEERING SERVICES
VMB 18 Bretton ST EN Centre
Bretton Street, Dewsbury,
W Yorks, WF12 9DB
T: 07976 539675
E: [email protected]
W: www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk
General engineering supplies and boxes
Stand: S7
BEUGLER PAINT PINSTRIPING
TOOLS
Box 183, East Grinstead,
West Sussex, RH19 1GJ
T: 01342 317363
E: [email protected]
W: www.beuglereurope.com
Beugler Paint Pinstriping & Lining Tools
and Accessories (from USA)
Stands: 85+86
BLACKGATES ENGINEERING
Unit 1 Victory Court, Flagship Square,
Shawcross Business Park, Dewsbury
West Yorkshire, WF12 7TH
T: 01924 466000
E: [email protected]
W: www.blackgates.co.uk
Model engineering products, drawings &
castings.
C
Stands: 95-97
CHESTER MACHINE TOOLS
Hawarden Industrial Park,
Hawarden, Nr Chester, CH5 3PZ
T: 01244 531631
E: [email protected]
W: www.chesterhobbystore.com
Machinery & Tooling, Lathes, Mills, Drills
& Saws.
Stand: 22
COLLEGE ENGINEERING SUPPLY
2 Sandy Lane, Codsall,
Wolverhampton, WV8 1EJ
T: 01902 842284
E: [email protected]
W: www.collegeengineering.co.uk
Ferrous/Non Ferrous Metals, Castings etc.
Stand: 2
CuP ALLOYS (METAL JOINING) LTD
Unit 36, Matrix Business Centre, Nobel Way,
Dinnington, South Yorkshire, S25 3QB
T: 01909 547248
E: [email protected]
W: www.cupalloys.co.uk
Silver solder, soft solders, brazing materials
and Seivert heating equipment.
D
Stand: 63
D A & B E MURKIN
81 Northumbria Road, Maidenhead,
Berkshire, SL6 3DQ
T: 01628 548840
E: [email protected]
W: www.letonkinoisvarnish.co.uk
UK main importers for Le Tonkinois
varnish and Flexidisc sander.
E
Stands: 50+53
ENGINEERS EMPORIUM/L. A.
SERVICES LTD
Bramcote Works, Bramcote,
Warwickshire, CV11 6QL
T: 01455 220340
E: [email protected]
W: www.theengineersemporium.co.uk
Designers, manufacturers of live steam
locomotives and kits, model petrol
stationary engines, machined kits, castings
and engineering services
F
Stand: 49
FIVESTAR STARLOC ADHESIVES
12-14 Arkwright Court, Astmoor Industrial
Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1NX
E: [email protected]
W: www.shop4glue.com
UK made glue/adhesives. Full range plus
accessories, removers and applicators.
G
Stand: 57
GREENWOOD TOOLS LTD.
2a Middlefield Road, Bromsgrove
Worcestershire, B60 2PW
T: 01527 877576
E: [email protected]
W: www.greenwood-tools.co.uk
Turning, Milling & Drilling Tools.
We will once again be on hand to give
advice on all aspects of machining.
Whether it be turning, boring, milling or
drilling, talk to the experts.
Stand: 73
GS MODEL SUPPLIES LTD &
WESTERN STEAM LTD
Unit 4A Westmans Industrial Estate, Love
Lane, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EY
T: 01278 788007
E: [email protected] or info@
gssmodelengineers.com
W: www.westernsteam.co.uk or
www.gssmodelengineers.com
Bar stock, castings & fittings, copper boilers
for miniature loco’s & traction engines.
H
Stand: 76
HAFIXS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Unit 10 Park Royal Business Centre, 9-23 Park
Royal Road, London, NW10 7LQ
T: 0208 969 3034
E: [email protected]
W: www.hafixs.co.uk
Hafix professional glue & related products.
Stand: 58
HJH TOOLING LTD
Unit D2 Commerce Park, Frome,
Somerset, BA11 2RY
T: 07785 717004
E: [email protected]
New & used engineering tools and
equipment.
Stands: 79+80
HOME & WORKSHOP MACHINERY
144 Maidstone Road, Foots Cray
Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5HS
T: 020 8300 9070
E: [email protected]
W: www.homeandworkshop.co.uk
A selection of Myford lathes, milling
machines and a wide selection of genuine
lightly used machines, accessories, tools
and measuring equipment.
J
Stand: 48
JB CUTTING TOOLS
19 Princess Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 2LX
T: 01246 418110
E: [email protected]
W: www.jbcuttingtools.com
Top quality turning and milling tools for
the model engineer.
Stand: S9
JLD FITTINGS
16 Stuart Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0EF
T: 01709 891 841
E: [email protected]
W: www.jldfittings.com
Miniature steam fittings
Steam fittings for miniature traction
engines, locomotives and railways.
K
Stand: 92
KIRJENG M.E.S
17 Gables Lea, Sutton - Bonington
Loughborough, LE12 5NW
T: 01509 672025
E: [email protected]
Engineering cutting tools - taps, dies,
drills, milling cutters & materials and
lining pens.
L
Stand: S3
LEADING EDGE PRECISION
ENGINEERING LTD
18 Mary’s Gate, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8HH
T: 07548 174471
E:[email protected]
W: Facebook – Leading Edge Engineering
CNC Machining for model engineers and
manufacturers of large scale locomotives.
Stand: 62
LIVE STEAM MODELS LTD
Unit 7, Old Hall Mills, Little Eaton,
Derbyshire, DE21 5EJ
T: 01332 830811
E: [email protected]
W: www.livesteammodels.co.uk
Miniature Traction Engine components,
accessories, drawings, castings for 3” to 6”
scale models.
M
Stand: S5
MATTHEWS RAILWAYS & MODELS
21 Holderness Drive, Darlington
Co Durham, DL2 2FE
T: 01325 460110
E: [email protected]
For 7 ¼” gauge steam locos and rolling
stock.
Stands: 66+67
MAXITRAK LTD
10/11 Larkstore Park, Lodge Road,
Staplehurst, Kent,TN12 0QY
T:01580 893030
E:[email protected]
W:www.maxitrak.co.uk
Garden railway live steam and battery
electric models. Full range of fine scale road
models.
Stand: 54
THE MINIATURE RAILWAY SUPPLY
CO LTD, SCALEWAY SIGNALS AND
STEAM AND DIESEL CASTINGS
42 Stratford Way, Boxmoor,
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire, HP3 9AS
T: 01442 214702
E: [email protected]
W: www.mrsc.org.uk
Rail, track materials, point work, signals,
signs, lineside accessories, lever frames,
battery, electrics, diesel locomotive,
coaches.
Stand: 78
MODEL ENGINEERS LASER
Miller House, Main Street, Hampole,
Doncaster, DN6 7ET
T: 01302 337772
E: [email protected]
W: www.modelengineerslaser.co.uk
Laser and water jet cut parts for
locomotives.
Stand: 59
Mycrocam/Icam Action
Cams
2 Avondale Road, Clacton-On-Sea,
Essex, CO15 6ER
T: 07468 612050
W:www.organisemycar.com
Mycrocam 720 HD, icam extreme 1080
HD wifi action cameras, official new
dashcam reseller.
Stands: 42+43
MYFORD LTD
Rockwood House,
Caldene Business Park,Mytholmroyd,
West Yorkshire, HX7 5QJ
T: 01422 885766
E: [email protected]
W: www.myford.co.uk
Engineering lathes and tooling.
N
Stand: 55
NOGGIN END METALS
Unit 13, Bridge Industrial Estate,
Hot Lane, Burslem,
Stoke on Trent, ST6 2DL
T: 01782 865428
E: [email protected]
W: www.nogginend.com
Suppliers of engineering metals and
plastics.
P
Stand: 56
PEATOL MACHINE TOOLS
19 Knightlow Road, Harbourne
Birmingham, B17 8PS
T: 0121 429 1015
E: [email protected]
W: www.peatol.co.uk
Lathes and a full range of accessories.
Stand: 21
PHOENIX PRECISION PAINTS LTD.
Phoenix Precision Paints Ltd
Orwell Court, Wickford, Essex
T: 01268 730549
E: [email protected]
W: www.phoenix-paints.co.uk
Manufacture and supply both the
Cherry Paints, including the higher
temperature blacks, and Precision
Paints range of colours.
Stands: 8-11
POLLY MODEL ENGINEERING LTD.
Atlas Mills, Birchwood Avenue,
Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3ND
T: 0115 9736700
E: [email protected]
W: www.pollymodelengineering.co.uk
Kit built “Polly locos”, steam fittings,
accessories and books. Part of a growing
range of fine scale models, including
designs by Neville Evans, David Aitken
and Ken Swan.
Stand: 47
POWER CAPACITORS LTD
Stand: S8
THE CRAFTLIGHT COMPANY
R
Stand: 52
THE LMS PATRIOT COMPANY LTD
30 Redfern Road, Tyseley,
Birmingham, B11 2BH
T: 0121 7084522 or FREEPHONE 0800
0352027
E: [email protected]
W: www.transwave.co.uk
TRANSWAVE Converters and IMO
Inverters.
Stand: S10
RAPID METALS
The Hub, 17 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ
T: 01785 244156
E: [email protected]
W: lms-patriot.org.uk
Bespoke garments and giftware and
books.
Unit 10 Madeley Road,
Redditch, B98 9NB
T: 01527 69566
E: [email protected]
W: www.rapidmetals.co.uk
Metal stockists.
Stand: S6
TRUE SCALE MODELLING
Stands :26-33
RDG TOOLS LTD
Grosvenor House, Caldene Business Park
Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QJ
T: 01422 885069
E: [email protected]
W: www.rdgtools.co.uk
Quality engineering tools and supplies.
Stand:46
RNR ALUMINIUM
Greystone, Arnold Lane West,
Arnold, HU11 5HP
T: 01964 501207
E: [email protected]
Stockists of aluminium chequer plate,
sheets and solids. Stainless steel cutting
and folding service.
S
Myholm, Eridge Road, Crowborough,
East Sussex, TN6 2SR
T:07725 629975
E: [email protected],
[email protected]
Scale lost wax castings and fittings using
modern 3D printing – Cro Fittings Fine
Scale 5” BR Class 3 tank locomotives Kits –
Stanier Models.
Stand: 77
TURBOCAD/ PROCESS FLOWS
Sheridan House, 40-43 Jewry Street
Winchester, Hampshire
SO23 8RY
T:01962 835081
E: [email protected]
W: www.dougthecad.net
TurboCAD.
Stand: 5
TURBOTRADE UK
Stands: 83+84
SILVER CREST MODELS LTD
Bragborough Farm, Welton Road,
Braunston,
Northamptonshire, NN11 7JG
T:01327 871 437
E:[email protected]
W: www.silvercrestmodels.co.uk
Live steam model locomotives in gauge
3 and gauge 5.
Stand: 93
STATION ROAD STEAM
Unit 16+17 Moorlands Industrial Estate,
Metheringham, Lincolnshire LN4 3HX
T: 01526 328772
E: [email protected]
W: www.stationroadsteam.com
Live steam models.
Stand: S4
STEAM TECHNOLOGY
Unit 10-11 Verralls Business Centre,
Maidstone Road, Cranbrook,
Kent, TN17 2AF
T: 01580 714444
E: [email protected]
W: www.steamtechnology.co.uk
Copper and steel TIG welded boilers.
Stands: 44+45
STUART MODELS
10 Kenmore Road, Wibsey, Bradford,
West Yorkshire, BD6 3JH
T: 07926 256551
E: [email protected]
W: www.turbotradeuk.co.uk
Stainless steel fasteners and engineering
tools.
Stands: 70-72
TRACY TOOLS LTD.
Unit 1 Parkfield Ind. Estate
Barton Hill Way, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JG
T: 01803 328603
E: [email protected]
W: www.tracytools.com
Cutting tools (taps, dies, drills, mills,
reamers).
V
Stand: 51
VIEW MODELS
2 Station View, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5NR
T: 01252 520229
E: [email protected]
W: www.viewmodels.co.uk
Traders in live steam models of
locomotives and traction engines in the
model engineering scales.
W
Grove Works. West Road, Bridport
Dorset, DT6 5JT
T: 01308 456859
E: [email protected]
W: www.stuartmodels.com
Model Steam Engines.
Stand: 13
WALKER MIDGLEY INSURANCE
BROKERS LTD.
T
Stands: 3+4
TEE PUBLISHING LTD.
32 Gunton, Church Lane
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LF
T: 01502 587598
E: [email protected]
W: www.craftlights.co.uk
Manufacturers and designers of full
spectrum lamps developed for the
modelling fraternity.
The Fosse, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire, CV31 1XN
T: 01926 614101
E: [email protected]
W: www.teepublishing.co.uk
Specialist Publishers of Technical and
Modelling Books and the monthly
magazine Engineering In Miniature.
Yorkshire Bank Chambers, Fargate
Sheffield, S1 2HD
T: 0114 2502770
E: [email protected]
W: www.walkermidgley.co.uk
Walker Midgley have a wide range of
specially written policies providing cover for
all modellers & model engineers regardless
of club/society membership or affiliation.
Stands: 34-41
WARREN MACHINE TOOLS LTD.
(WARCO)
Warco House, Fisher Lane
Chiddingfold, Surrey, GU8 4TD
T: 01428 682929
E: [email protected]
W: www.warco.co.uk
Quality Engineering Machines, Tools &
Accessories.
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EIM WORKSHOP
OUR LECTURERS & LECTURES
Our Engineering In Miniature Workshop gives you, the visitor the opportunity
to see demonstrators at work and ask them all the questions you might have
about a particular issue you have experienced.
We are very pleased to be able to present for your enjoyment a very full
lecture programme. Below are details of our lecturers and what they
will be presenting for your enjoyment. All lecturers take place in the
lecture theatre which can be found at the rear of Hall 1, please exit the
building by the rear door next to the cash machine.
The Coventry Model Engineering
Society will be again supporting the
workshop activities and members can be
seen demonstrating everyday skills for
modelling. This year they are making parts
for a small, simple, 32mm gauge steam
locomotive called “Cracker”. They will
demonstrate to the newer members to the
hobby that a simple model that can be built
for minimal cost whilst gaining experience
of the machining methods involved in
building a model of any size.
Our thanks to Chester Machine Tools for sponsoring the workshop activities
and for the loan of machines – make sure you visit their stand opposite the
workshop to see the full range.
DEREK BROWN
Based in Rutland for over 30 years, Derek Brown has been intrigued with model
engineering since a schoolboy, keen on locomotives in 00, 0, 3½”, 5” and 7¼”
gauges and also very interested in the development of tooling and perfecting
various methods and techniques. He has made many contributions to the model
engineering press and has travelled the country giving talks to model engineering
societies. A keen, but lapsed, pianist and repairer of church clocks, Derek is
perhaps best known for his work on drill sharpening and metric screw cutting and
not least for the books he has published, including the latest one on injectors.
Workshop Work: A demonstration of steam injectors.
ALAN SAVELIO
NOEL SHELLEY
As a teenager Noel played with lead, melted in a bean tin on a fire in the garden.
It must have been a catering size tin as he cast what could pass for a cannon
ball. Then his interest lay dormant for many years as he worked in various fields
of engineering, and in a bet which some would say he lost, ran a small waste
disposal business for 20 years. You would never believe the many wonderful
things people throw in a skip!!!!
Having brought and read most the books on foundry work he could find, as
well as saving all sorts of bits and pieces that might come in handy to make a
furnace he got a call telling him of a fellow near Norwich who was selling all
one needed to get started to doing your own castings. This first furnace was
affectionately christened “puff”. It was a fearsome fire breathing beast.
By now the large collection of bits and pieces from all types of places were
arranged in an orderly fashion and by Sunday evening they had become an
extremely efficient and fast crucible furnace. The main components had come
from a washing machine, a spin dryer and a vacuum cleaner.
Workshop Work Every Morning
Pattern and Mould Making – Live Demonstration – see how it’s done.
Outside Demonstrations: Running The Furnace – Live Demonstration - Everyday between 1pm and 2pm outside.
PETER STEVENSON
Peter will be presenting a lecture on shaping sheet metal and has vast
experience of forming metal by shrinking and stretching. He has made many
parts for the Collett safety valve – make sure you go along and gain from his
invaluable experience for your own projects.
Workshop Work: A selection of some part finished domes showing the stages
needed to produce them.
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Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition 2015
Steam In Model Boats
Looking at the various designs of steam plants and layouts for model
boats.
Derek Brown
3D modelling - Warts and all!
The lecture considers the principles behind 3D modelling and how it
differs from the traditional CAD process. The method is different from
beginning to end and consequently gives rise to all sorts of problems,
some of which might be foreseen but others which take the user by
surprise.
It is a brilliant concept but for certain applications can be the biggest
time-waster known to man. Comparisons are made between the
mental torture which has to be endured in both processes and it is
hoped that the session will stimulate interest and curiosity in the
systems available.
Derek will also be in the workshop for hands on advice.
Malcolm High
Building in the smaller gauges:- Why, What and How
As we get older the smaller gauges become more attractive, they are
easy to transport and do not need a large workshop to build them.
Many clubs are now installing 32mm and 45mm tracks. This lecture will
cover the pros and cons of 16mm and Gauge 1. Malcolm will then go
on to describe some of the novel methods employed in building Yorkie,
the 16mm locomotive currently being described in Engineering in
Miniature. This session is for the first time builder and the experienced
builder wanting something quick but rewarding that is guaranteed to
run.
Mike Haughton
Hobbing gears in the home workshop
Mike Haughton will describe gear hobbing with particular reference to
the Jacobs, College Engineering gear hobbing machine.
Keith Hale
Overcoming Silver Soldering Problems - Go Back to the Basics
All structural problems arise by something being done that does not
promote capillary flow. Keith draws on his 45 years experience in the
brazing/silver soldering business to review the problems encountered
by the model engineer. He offers guidance to help recognize, prevent
and overcome them. He also offers cost saving ideas along the way.
Our Competition and Display exhibits come from wide and far and are showcased here for our visitor’s enjoyment.
Judging will take place during the morning of Thursday 15th October.
Our Judging panel consists of; David Aitken, Ken Daniels, Fred Dockray, Terry Morris, Neil Simkins, Norman Smedley and John Walford.
The prize winners will be notified so that they can attend the presentation ceremony, which will take place on Sunday 18th October at 2.00pm.
Certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highly Commended etc, will be issued as appropriate and award notices placed beside the winning models.
In total there are 16 classes which are divided into two sections:
Competition: which will be judged by acknowledged experts where trophies & shields will be awarded along with cash prizes where applicable.
Display: is for exhibitors wishing to display their work, finished or unfinished. We welcome part built models as visitors enjoy seeing work in progress
and once complete.
Class
Class 1 – Locomotives – up to & including gauge 1
Class 2 – Locomotives – 2½" & 3½" gauges
Class 3 – Locomotives – 5" & 7¼" gauges & above
Class 4 – Rolling Stock etc. any gauge
Class 5 – Stationary Engines
Trophy
Class 6 – Steam Road Vehicles
Class 7 – Machine Tools & Workshop Equipment
Class 8 – Internal Combustion Engines
Class 9 – Horological & Scientific
Class 10 – Marine Models – scale (over 50% scratch built)
Class 11 – Marine Models – kit (standard or modified)
Class 12 – Model Horse Drawn Vehicles
Class 13 – Scale Aircraft Models
Class 14 – Young Engineers Award (under 20 years old)
The Clarkson Cup donated by Clarkson Ltd
The Reeves Challenge Cup
The Burton Rose Bowl Cup donated by Burton Model Imports Ltd
Phoenix Precision Paints Trophy donated by Phoenix Precision Paints Ltd.
Vouchers have been generously donated by Phoenix Precision Paints Ltd, to be awarded to the 1st
Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize winners also.
Static: Staffordshire Joinery Cup donated by Staffordshire Joinery Ltd.
In Steam: The Leonard Crane Steam Trophy
The TEE Publishing Cup donated by TEE Publishing
The Engineering in Miniature Trophy donated by TEE Publishing
The Clockmaker Trophy donated by TEE Publishing
The Marine Challenge Cup donated by Mr J Brooks
The SHG Marine Cup donated by SHG Marine
The Lenham Pottery Trophy donated by Lenham Pottery
The Variscale Cup donated by Variscale Ltd.
The Stuart Models Shield donated by Jones & Bradburn (Stuart Models)
A year's subscription to Engineering in Miniature will be awarded to 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize
winners in Class 14, Young Engineer in addition to the prize money.
Class 15 – Miscellaneous
Class 16 – Hot Air Engines
The Society Shield
To be awarded annually to the club or association which is regarded by its peers to be the most interesting and also the most attractively presented
stand. This will be announced at 4pm on Thursday 15th October.
All trophies are awarded annually and are retained by the winner for a period of one year.
FRIDAY 15th SUNDAY 17th
JANUARY 2016
2015
Based in Nottinghamshire for many years, which is also the birthplace of
the Myford lathe, Alan has always taken a keen interest in engineering and
experimental design.
A passion for new technologies has motivated Alan to develop a CNC
conversion kit for the Myford Super 7 lathe which is unique and has not been
based on anyone else’s design. It was heralded as an “Incredible piece of
equipment” by Myford’s own marketing team at Beeston in Nottingham.
He is looking forward to answering many questions; so, don’t be afraid to ask
him. He is also hoping to try out your machining suggestions which should be
fun too!
Workshop Work: CNC lathe demonstrations to highlight the lathes versatile
capabilities and distinct advantages over using manual lathes.
Phil Abbott
COMPETITION AND DISPLAY INFORMATION
www.londonmodelengineering.co.uk
...launch yourself
Great Hall
Alexandra Palace
London
John Moorhouse
Mechanical Automata and Singing birds
An introduction into the topic of mechanical automata showing some
of the types of clockwork and musical mechanisms incorporated.
Sponsored by
Noel Shelley
Setting up and running a small scale foundry for model engineers
This lecture will look at everything you need to set up your own
furnace, the construction of the furnace and all the equipment you
need.
Noel will also be in the workshop for hands on advice.
Peter Stevenson
Some thoughts on shaping sheet metal
A talk about forming metal by shrinking and stretching and how to go
about it. Also includes DVD footage of the making of the Collett safety
valve bonnet and dome.
Peter will also be in the workshop for hands on advice.
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Flying Engines
An excursion into the continuing efforts to design construct and fly
various experimental four stroke engines in model aircraft.
Full lecture programe can be seen on the back
page of this showguide.
Warwickshire
Exhibition Centre
Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN
On Junction of A425/B4455
www.modelboatshow.co.uk
10am-5pm Fri & Sat 10am-4.30pm Sun
Last entry Friday & Saturday 4.00pm Sunday 3.00pm.
The Model Active Zone will close at 3.30pm on Sunday.
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Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition 2015
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OUTSIDE ATRACTIONS
SOCIETY STANDS, DISPLAYS & DEMONSTRATIONS
Outside the main exhibition halls we welcome again our Fosse Way Steamers. Each
year these exhibitors are in steam for your enjoyment with their wide selection of
engines on display. Make sure you catch the daily parade at 2.00pm on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday and at 1.00pm on the Sunday. At all other times walk along
and meet the owners. There are also some great static displays to see including a
saw bench which was very popular last year. The range of exhibits include;
7¼” Gauge Society
No Owner
1 Mr Eddie Lancaster
Entry
4” Scale Foster Agricultural
Traction Engine and Wagon
2 Mr & Mrs Riley
Miniature Battery Powered
Tractor
3 Mr & Mrs Riley
Miniature Traction Engine
4 Mr Tony Baldwin
4” Scale Foster DCC
5 Mr Mick Partridge
3” Scale McLaren Road Loco
6 Mr Phil Scarborough 4” Scale Foster Garrett Traction
Engine
7 Mr Richard Kew
6” Scale Ruston Proctor S.D.
8 Mr Richard Kew
6” Scale Rack Saw
9 Mr Ian Morris
6” Scale Ruston Proctor SD
Tractor
10 Mr Steve Daniels
6” Scale Garrett Agricultural
Traction Engine
11 Mr Stephen Harbach 1 ½” Scale Allchin Traction
Engine
12 Mr Stephen Harbach 35 Keyless Kit Alan Pell Organ
“Penelope Jane”
13 Mr Ray Sweeting
6” Scale Savage Traction Engine
15 Mr Vincent Free
4” Scale Fowler 3R Showman’s
Road Locomotive
16 Mr Bob Evenett
3” Scale G.P. Traction Engine
and Staionary Baler
17 Mr Ross Gibbons
4” Scale Ruston Proctor Traction
Engine
18 Mr Stephen Lee
4” Scale Foster Traction Engine
19 Mr Peter Spikings
4” Scale Foden ‘J’ Type Artic
20 Mr Anthony Batting 4” Scale Foster Agricultural
Engine
22 Mr Anthony Batting 4” Scale Baler
23 Mr Philip Weston
24 Mr Chris Gunn
25 Mr Ian Jones
26 Mr Ian Jones
27 Mr Ian Jones
Stand: M
Frank Cooper
Web: www.sevenandaquarter.org
10 ¼” Gauge Society
Stand: D
Aidan Favell
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tenquarter.org
Birmingham Society of Model
Engineers Ltd
Stand: K
David Shrimpton
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.birminghamsme.com
Building
a
Blackheath Model
Powerboat
Club
Stand: P
Vertical Steam
Phil Abbott
Email: [email protected]
Engine
Bromsgrove Society of Model
Engineers
Stand: U
Peter Maybury
Email: [email protected]
Burton on Trent Model Engineering
Society
Stand: H
Len Cook
Web: www.burton-upon-trentmes.org.uk
Cheltenham Society of Model
Engineers
Stand: CC
This publication
describes the building of the Stuart
John
Schofield
10V
stationary
engine. This classic model remains one
www.cheltsme.org.uk
ofWeb:
the most
popular choices for hobbyists starting out
Stand: MM
Bernard Marsh
Gas Turbine Builders Association
Stand: DD
James Hill
Web: www.gtba.co.uk
Gauge 1 Model Railway Association
Stand: A
Jeff Towe
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.guageone.org
Guild of Model Wheelwrights
Our Fosse Way Steamers are sponsored by Signal Fuels. See them in the car
park to buy your fuels.
The Coventry Society of Model Engineers will also be presenting the 5"
Gauge Track for passenger rides in association with the Polly Owners Club.
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Stand: NN
David Kennedy
Web: www.kwpmbc.co.uk
Elaine Massey
Web: www.ntet.co.uk
Stand: FF
Brian Young
Email: webmaster@
guildofmodelwheelwrights.org
Web: www.guildofmodelwheelwrights.org
Steam Boat Association
Stand: S
North West Leicestershire
Society of Model Engineers
Andrew Hopper
Web: www.steamboat.org.uk
Stand: T
Paul Shillcock
Web: www.nwlsme.co.uk
Knightcote Model Boat Club
Stand: II
Stirling Engine Society
Stand: C
Graham Sheard
Web: www.stirlingengines.org.uk
Northampton Society of Model
Engineers
Derek Nelson
Stand: JJ
Building
a
Leicester Society of Model
Engineers
David Packer
Web: www.nsme.org.uk
Vertical Steam
Engine
Stand: GG
Northern Association of Model
Engineers
Philip Day
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lsme.uk.com
Stand: N
London & North Western Railway
Society
Stand: PP
Ken Wood
Web: www.lnwrs.org.uk
Alan Budd
Web: www.normodeng.org.uk
Stand: G
Stuart Maddison
Web: www.mmmes.co.uk
The David Hulse Display
Stand: LL
David Hulse
Tyddyn Bach Layout
Mike Firth
Web: www.nsmee.org.uk
Wolverhampton & District
Model Engineering Society
Stand: BB
REMAP (Coventry &
Warwickshire)
Martin Bedson
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wolverhampton-dmes.net
Middleton Railway
Gary Wooding
Web: www.remap.org.uk
Web: www.middletonrailway.org.uk
Rugeley Power Station Model
Engineering Society
Midland Federation of Model
Engineers
Stand: HH
Leslie Spikings
Society of Model &
Experimental Engineers
[email protected]
Andrew Smith Email:
Web: www.sm-ee.co.uk
Revised by Pengwern
By
Outside Display
Brian Young
Martin Shepherd
Stand: RR
Stand: Hunslet Display
Stand: EE
Stand: I
Stand: SS
Melton Mowbray & District Model
Engineering Society
Swindon Model Boat and
Engineering Club
Nottingham Society of Model &
Experimental Engineers
Stand: V
Erewash Valley Model Engineering
Society
BVSE Cover.indd 1
Kingsbury Water Park Model Boat
Club
Midlands and South East RC
Truckers
Mike Sweatman
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.coventrymes.co.uk
Ivan Hurst
Web: www.southernfed.co.uk
Stand: TT
This book will prove an invaluable guide to building
Stand:
F and its detailed instructions may also be
the
Stuart 10V
Ron
Head
applied to the three other models in the No.10 range.
Stand: L
Stand: OO
National Traction Engine Trust
Nigel Linwood
Web: www.hsme.co.uk
Derek Moore
to include the most recently issued working drawings.
Coventry Model Engineering
We have also included a new chapter describing the
Society Ltd
fabrication of the crankshaft from materials.
4” Scale Foster Showman’s
Steam Tractor - Freelance
Model Powered by 24volt
Electrics
3” Scale Foden Steam Wagon Powered by 24volt Electrics
3” Scale Sentinel Steam Wagon
- Powered by 24volt Electrics
Stand: KK
Stand: Q
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.cosme.org.uk
With
this
latest reprint we have taken the opportunity
Southern Federation of Model
Engineering Societies
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.n25ga.org.uk
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Hereford Society of Model
Engineers
Tony Butler
Web: www.
midlandsandsoutheastrctruckers.com
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Warwickshire Exhibition Centre
Midlands Meccano Guild
Stand: R
George Illingworth
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.midlandsmeccanoguild.com
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FOUNDED 1898
Milton Keynes Clock Club
Stand: E
David Fieldhouse
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhi.co.uk
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Stand: AA
Keith Wright
Model Steam Road Vehicle
Society
Stand: QQ
Chris Stubbings
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.msrvs.co.uk
National 2 ½” Gauge Association
Stand: J
John Baguley
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10¼" Gauge Society
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Birmingham Society of Model
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Engineers Ltd
Blackheath Model Powerboat Club
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Bromsgrove Society of Model
U
Engineers
Burton on Trent Model
H
Engineering Society
City of Oxford Society of Model
F
Engineers
Coventry Model Engineering
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Society Ltd
Gauge 1 Model Railway
A
Association
Melton Mowbray & District Model
G
Engineering Society
Hunslet
Middleton Railway
Midland Federation of Model
Q
Engineers
Midlands Meccano Guild
R
Milton Keynes Clock Club
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First Aid
Room
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Polly Model Engineering Ltd.
8-11
Power Capacitors Ltd/ 47
Transwave Converters
Rapid Metals
S10
RDG Tools Ltd
26-33
RNR Aluminium 46
Silver Crest Models Ltd
83+84
Station Road Steam
93
Steam Technology S4
Stuart Models (UK) Ltd
44+45
TEE Publishing Ltd. 3+4
The Craftlight Company S8
The LMS Patriot Company Ltd 52
True Scale Modelling S6
TurboCAD/Process Flows
77
Turbotrade UK
5
Tracy Tools Ltd. 70-72
View Models
51
Walker Midgley Insurance Brokers Ltd. 1
3
Warren Machine Tools Ltd 34-41
Knightcote Model Boat Club
II
Leicester Society of Model
GG
Engineers
London & North Western Railway
PP
Society
Outside
Midlands & South East RC
Display
Truckers
Miniature Farm Machinery
Model Steam Road Vehicle
Society
Nation Traction Engine Trust
Northampton Society of Model
Engineers
Nottingham Society of Model &
Experimental Engineers
REMAP (Coventry & Warwickshire)
Rugeley Power Station Model
Engineering Society
Southern Federation of Model
Engineering Societies
Swindon Model Boat and
Engineering Club
Wolverhampton & District Model
Engineering Society
95 96 97
93 94
FIRE
FIRE
EXIT TO OUTSIDE DEMONSTRATIONS EXIT
EXIT
EXHIBITOR
ENTRANCE
HALL 2
Cheltenham Society of Model
Engineers
David Hulse Display
Erewash Valley Model
Engineering Society
Gas Turbine Builders Association
Guild of Model Wheelwrights
Hereford Society of Model
Engineers
Kingsbury Water Park Model
Boat Club
QQ
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Hafixs Industrial Products
76
HJH Tooling Ltd
58
Home & Workshop Machinery 79+80
JB Cutting Tools
48
JLD Fittings S9
Kirjeng MES
92
Leading Edge Precision S3
Engineering Ltd
Live Steam Models Ltd
62
Matthews Railways & Models S5
Maxitrak Ltd
66+67
The Miniature Railway 54
Supply Co Ltd, Scaleway Signals
and Steam and Diesel Castings
Model Engineers Laser
78
Mycrocam/Icam Action Cams
59
Myford Ltd 42+43
Noggin End Metals
55
Peatol Machine Tools
56
Phoenix Precision Paints Ltd. 21
National 2½" Gauge Association
North West Leicestershire Society
of Model Engineers
Northern Association of Model
Engineers
Society of Model & Experimental
Engineers
Steam Boat Association
Stirling Engine Society
Tyddyn Bach Layout
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List of Specialist Suppliers
17D Miniatures
89
Abbots Model Engineering
6
Allendale Electronics Ltd/
74+75
Machine Dro
Alutight/Permagrit
94
Axminster Tools and Machinery @ 8
7+88
Nuneaton
BB Engineering Services
S1 + S2
Beugler Paint Pinstriping Tools
S7
Blackgates Engineering
85+86
Chester Machine Tools
95-97
College Engineering Supply
22
CuP Alloys (Metal Joining) Ltd 2
D A & B E Murkin
63
Engineers Emporium/
50+53
L. A. Services Ltd.
FiveStar/StarLoc Adhesives
49
Greenwood Tools Ltd. 57
GS Model Supplies Ltd & 73
Western Steam Ltd
GG
KK
Cash Machine
FIRE
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63 72
HALL
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HALL
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HALL TWO
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HUNSLET
DISPLAY
13
LEN CRANE DISPLAY
JOHN CLARKE DISPLAY
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BB
AA
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WORKSHOP
5
COMPETITION
DISPLAY
VISITOR
ENTRANCE
4
COMPETITION
DISPLAY
3
2
COMPETITION
DISPLAY
A
CATERING AREA
FOOD OUTLETS
ORGANISER’S
OFFICES
TICKET OFFICE
Fosseway Steamers
Coventry MES passenger carrying locomotive
Gas Turbine Display
Midlands & South East RC Truckers
AA
QQ
TT
JJ
SS
RR
HH
OO
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BB
Lecture Programme
Thursday 15th October
Time
Lecture Topic
Presented By
11.00am
3D Modelling - Warts and all!
Derek Brown
12.00noon
Overcoming Silver Soldering Problems Go Back to the Basics
Keith Hale
1.00pm
Building in the Smaller Gauges:- Why,
What and How
Malcolm High
2.00pm
Mechanical Automata and Singing Birds
John Moorhouse
3.00pm
Setting Up and Running a Small Scale
Foundry for Model Engineers
Noel Shelley
Daily Demonstration 1pm - 2pm outside near lecture theatre
Noel Shelley and a working demonstration of his brass foundry
Friday 16th October
Time
Lecture Topic
Presented By
11.00am
Hobbing Gears in the Home Workshop
Mike Haughton
12.00noon
Overcoming Silver Soldering Problems Go Back to the Basics
Keith Hale
1.00pm
Some Thoughts on Shaping Sheet Metal Peter Stevenson
2.00pm
Steam in Model Boats
Phil Abbott
3.00pm
Setting Up and Running a Small Scale
Foundry for Model Engineers
Noel Shelley
Daily Demonstration 1pm - 2pm outside near lecture theatre
Noel Shelley and a working demonstration of his brass foundry
Saturday 17th October
Time
Lecture Topic
11.00am
Some Thoughts on Shaping Sheet Metal Peter Stevenson
Presented By
12.00noon
Flying Engines
Chris Turner
1.00pm
Building in the Smaller Gauges:- Why,
What and How
Malcolm High
2.00pm
Hobbing Gears in the Home Workshop
Mike Haughton
3.00pm
Setting Up and Running a Small Scale
Foundry for Model Engineers
Noel Shelley
Daily Demonstration 1pm - 2pm outside near lecture theatre
Noel Shelley and a working demonstration of his brass foundry
Sunday 18th October
Time
Lecture Topic
Presented By
11.00am
3D Modelling - Warts and all!
Derek Brown
12.00noon
Steam in Model Boats
Phil Abbott
2.00pm
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Daily Demonstration 1pm - 2pm outside near lecture theatre
Noel Shelley and a working demonstration of his brass foundry