Model Engineer Exhibition Attractions
The 2009 Model Engineer Exhibition will become host to some of the UK's and the World's top Model Engineering attractions. Listed below is a selection of what you will see at the 2009 show.
The World Class Model Engineer Competition
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The World Class Model Engineering Competition once again comes to The Model Engineering Exhibition. Entries for this year's show are at a high, with models ranging from locomotives and tramways, to radio flying helicopters, motorbikes and even model ambulances. For full details on competition rules, classes, and to download an Entry Form click here. |
The SMEE Lectures
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SMEE (Society of Model Experimental Engineers) has organised a series of well structured but informal lectures on a wide range of
subjects by some of the leading names in the world of model engineering and you won't be
disappointed by what's on offer at this year's exhibition. For full details on speakers and demo/lecture topic, click here to read more. |
Club & Society Model Displays and Working Demonstrations
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This years Model Engineering Exhibition brings you a wealth of Clubs and society’s from around the UK, some that are in there 104th year to brand new clubs looking for help and information. You will find displays of models and work-in progress, demonstrations of there skills and more importantly friendly caring people who have the knowledge to answer questions about there individual projects. For a detailed list of the the club room, including floorplan, click here. |
Workshop Tools and Equipment
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For advice and expertise of what kind of equipment and tools you need for your workshop go to the trade stands at the exhibition where you will find a wealth of well known traders carrying stock from precision made taps & dies to a large range of lathes and milling machines. Traders include:
- Chester UK
- Warco
- Chronos
- Reeves 2000
- Home & Workshop
- Allendale
- Polly Models
- AB Tools
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- Myford
- Power Capacitors
- Phoenix Locomotives
- Tracy Tools
- MJ Engineering
- Model Power
- Toolstop
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For a full list of this year's traders and exhibitors, click here. |
Railway, Traction Engine and Stationery Steam Models
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A huge range of railway, traction engine and stationary steam models will be on display throughout the weekend. Clubs from up and down the country will display their impressive builds, many of which have taken years to perfect.
The 2004 Model Engineer exhibition Gold Medal winner, Chris Vine, will be displaying the now famous “Bongo” which took 2 years of hard work, resulting in Chris’s book “How Not To Paint a Locomotive”
On display will also be pictures of “Mad Bess”, Ryslip Lido Railway Society’s 9 year project. |
Stirling, IC and Gas Turbine Engine Models
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With such fantastic displays of various engines throughout the show, you will be hard pushed to find a more impressive collection of Stirling, ICE and Gas Turbine Models. Notably the free gas turbine engine Napier Gazelle Helicopter and the Deltaic Napier working cross section engine will be available to view along with other many impressive builds. For those of you with a fascination of powerful engines, this is the show for you. With lectures from SMEE including “Miniture Gas Turbines and Locomotives” you can expand your knowledge and ask for advice for your own projects! |
Aircraft and Marine Models
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Marine models on display will include Noah’s Ark with appropriate animals entering two by two, scale electric powered models of Lifeboats, Tugs and Steam Powered vessels.
The displays will also include models at various scales and demonstrations of building techniques including sailmaking, shackle making and a ropewalk. |
