Model Engineering - The Australian Model Engineering Magazine

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.

the australian model engineering magazine caters for all interests in model engineering, including RC boats, planes, trains, traction engines and more!

ame also has practical workshop projects and theory

ame also has practical construction projects to assist you in development of your interest

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Model Engineering Gallery

Sandgropers' Weekend and WA Traction Engine Rally - Bunbury, WA 2011
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Mick Moir's 3" scale Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies engine "Wombat" is a tidy little 0-4-0ST in 7.25" gauge This is just one of the many stationary engines built over the years by Stu Martyn Col Puzey's ride-in hydraulic drive tram is popular with the kids and their parents

Stu Martyn takes a lady for a spin in his Ford Quadricycle Bob Lukin's 6" Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies engine was the largest at the weekend This huge model of a UP gas turbine locomotive was built by Frank Ryan Lindsay Lockhart ran this flour mill from his 6" Wallis & Steevens traction engine

A few of the larger engines lined up in the Bunbury club's steaming bays Ron Collins' 3" scale Ruston Proctor SD engine - a rarity in model form Jeff Clifton's 7.25" gauge WAGR 2-6-2 takes a break near the station Graham Pailthorpe sets his Sunshine baler up ready to operate from his 6" Wallis & Steevens traction engine

A marine steam engine built by Doug Baker Mike Crean's 7.25" NSW 44 class loco can be remotely controlled from his laptop computer Alan Holt tries his 6" Wallis & Steevens engine on the sled in the tractor pull Steve Reeves' 5" gauge WAGR PMR class locomotive "Helen"