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MFSteam · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:53 am Post subject: To start Things Off

Here we go then with a new topic, Model Engineering is a real passion for me. The first model I made was when I was 16 and it was a 1cc compression ignition diesel engine for use in a rail racing car. I had every intention of making the car to go with it but never got round to it. Some of you may be a little surprised that it was not a steam engine that started me off. It is my father who is a prolific builder of model engines and his guidance and knowledge got me through the build. It was the first complete model I ever made. Over the years I have made many replacement parts for toy steam engines using such equipment as Mills, Lathes, Grinding Machines and even spark erroders and as a Toolmaker by trade i have easy access to it all. My first real steam construction was the complete rebuild of a Stuart S50 Mill engine a number of years ago.
It is only in the last year or two that I have made a real effort to get a few models made, it started with the construction of the Two Mamod Minor Twins
This is a picture that shows most of the component parts of the prototype Twins. i made everything shown.

This picture shows the two completed models ready for painting.

From these I went on to make The MFTwin, a replica of the original Mamod Pre War Twin. It gives me great pleasure to say that without exception everyone who has a MFTwin is delighted by the quality and appearance.
From these engines came the idea to expand on the theme with a range of Twin cylinder steam ngines inspired by the appearence of pre war mamods. There are currently three models with more on the way when time allows.

So there you go a very brief history of my model engineering experiences, hopefully this Topic will encourage more people to to have ago and perhaps a few more members that will post.
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Spokesmann · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

A great start MF! If I never got into art/graphics I think I would have gone into some sort of engineering trade,although I have always dabbled in engines be they steam or petrol . . . - I was told at a young age to stick to what Im good at . . . glad you did too!!

I never tire of seeing your engines, now what about that SE4 replica . . . . Laughing

I hope you will be bringing along some of your goodies at STIA - a great 'shop window' for you!
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8_10 Brass Cleaner · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

MF that last engine loogs good, is it an opposed twin like the original MFTwin? I'm on dial up, and laoding the video will take a long time, any chance of more photos?

Mamod Collector · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:

Very nice MF, as Mr Brass cleaner says any chance of some more stills
Could you post a pic of your 1cc compression ignition diesel engine
And you say your dad is a engine builder, any chance of some of his pics Very Happy

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MFSteam · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject:

mostly E T Westbury designs as described in Model Engineer during the 40's and 50's.
My engine is at Dad will takes pics tomorrow but it looks like this
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres...g.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DG
but mine is not anodised and has no tank.
I'm on it with the stationary now.

John Chapman · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject:

A very impressive collection.
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MFSteam · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

Here you go, i used modifyed meccano gears but everything else I made.

8_10 Brass Cleaner · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

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