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Post by davidmew on Jan 17, 2009 9:29:25 GMT
Hi There
I am considering offering free plans from the MyHobbyStore model engineering range.
What plans would you like to see included free with Model Engineer?
There is a possibility that we can offer a series, I am thinking something like Juliet in 3 1/2in. gauge. 6 plans over six or twelve (every other) issues.
It might be possible to correct known errors in the plans.
The only one found on the internet appears to be the buffer beams being to short.
If anybody has any corrections to Juliet, please post them here.
Only corrections that can be verified by looking at the existing drawings can be done.
I believe LBSC printed some corrections in Model Engineer?
If any one has a copy of the corrections, can they let me know what they are so I can check the drawings?
regards David
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Post by durhambuilder on Jan 17, 2009 13:15:21 GMT
I think a set of loco drawings would have limited appeal and whilst perhaps gaining new readers may not be sufficiently tempting for some of the 'established' readers. Personally I would prefer to see prints from the tools range or perhaps a £1 off coupon every other issue which I could collect over time and get a bit of money off the plan I really wanted.
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Post by davidmew on Jan 17, 2009 15:59:45 GMT
Hi There
That sounds a good idea.
I will talk to management.
regards David
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Post by ianmac on Feb 2, 2009 4:19:02 GMT
loco plans don't hurt, sounds like a great idea
iAN
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Post by ripslider on Feb 4, 2009 21:52:33 GMT
Sorry if this is the new boy poking where he shouldn't, but I wonder if "model engineering" is equal to "steam based models".
I would love to see a set of plans, for example, for a set of tools for model boat making ( 1/2 sized chisels. Plank benders etc etc ). And I would pay a good amount of money for plans for things like better drive shafts and suspension supports, or even a full lower plate for some of the more common Radio controlled cars like a Losi 8 or the Savage family.
Neither of these is trivial - in fact the R/C car stuff is probably very complex. And it *is* model engineering. But very different to todays ME readership desires
Steve
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Post by spamcanman on Feb 4, 2009 23:38:23 GMT
i think maybe 5" would have more interest than 31/2" only know 3 members in my club of 200+ with the later interest!
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Post by davidmew on Feb 8, 2009 11:10:07 GMT
Hi There
4346 will have the first sheet of a 5in. gauge Metro and the back will be Zephyr, a Westbury petrol engine.
The following 5 issues will have the remains of the Metro set and also Trojan, The Corsair, Cygnet Royal and two sheets for The Centaur gas engine.
regards David
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Post by John Wood on Feb 10, 2009 15:30:30 GMT
Free Plans - an excellent idea. I am working on the Simple 2-stroke I/C engine from the free plan published last year and having a great time in the workshop.
So long as the plans are free can anyone complain? I think the readership of ME is so diverse that any plan would be well received by some. Just wait and there will hopefully be something for all, given time. I shall look forward to the Centaur Gas Engine.
A great initiative David, you will surely please ".....all of the people, some of the time" - eventually!
Regards John
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Post by AndrewP on Feb 10, 2009 18:59:52 GMT
I agree that the free plans is a great idea and that seems like a good mix of subjects but then I'm biased because I've got a set of Metro frames seasoning somewhere.
Some tooling would be nice if that doesn't tread on MEW toes too much.
Since these models were presumably the subject of build series originally are there any plans to make the rest of the "words and music" available? It would make the drawings of more practical use and might even be a sales opportunity. I am sure you could sell it to the bean counters on that basis David.
Cheers, Andy
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Post by davidmew on Feb 12, 2009 10:52:22 GMT
Hi There
I will be putting the Metro articles as PDF's free on the web site when it is up and running.
I don't have copies of ME withZephyr in, that is the next step together with the articles for the remaining plans.
regards David
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Post by AndrewP on Feb 12, 2009 11:25:14 GMT
Thank you David, perfect solution for me at least.
I have the 1968 ET Westbury article which mentions Zephyr if that would help.
Andy
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 11:37:06 GMT
Apparently Zephyr was described in Volumes 94 & 95 (1946). I will talk to David and make sure that he has access to them.
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Post by davidmew on Feb 12, 2009 12:46:53 GMT
Hi There
Thank you Ulster.
Andrew P do you have an issue number for the 1968 article?
regards David
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Post by AndrewP on Feb 12, 2009 12:59:07 GMT
Issue 3347, appears in ETW's long treatise on the design of 2 strokes.
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Post by davidmew on Feb 12, 2009 14:49:19 GMT
Hi There
I think Westbury was retired at that stage so other than a PDF, I can't use it for copyright reasons.
regards david
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Post by davidm on Feb 28, 2009 12:01:03 GMT
Brilliant idea, putting the free drawings in ME, and also putting the articles on the web site as PDF files (can you say when they will be available?). Particularly as I'm dithering over what engine to build next - I suspect it might be a Metro!
I haven't bought ME for years (I'm almost ashamed to say) this could be the stimulus for me to become a regular reader again.
David
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Post by davidmew on Feb 28, 2009 12:10:34 GMT
Hi There
I have 35 years worth of Model Engineer back numbers arriving within a fortnight.
All as PDF files on a memory card.
The Metro PDF's will hopefully be available very soon.
Assuming we do another drawing set, what would you all like to see? The drawings will be double sided so we can have a series on one side and a different drawing or series on the other side.
regards david
regards David
regards David
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Cecil Pagets 2-6-2 of 1908. Engine number 2299. Would make a fascinating model....
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Post by simonwass on Feb 28, 2009 12:26:35 GMT
That is some memory card! It must have been a great effort for someone to scan 35 years worth (~840 mags  ) |
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Post by davidmew on Feb 28, 2009 19:16:34 GMT
Hi There
I believe it is 8 Gig.
regards David
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Post by davidk on Mar 1, 2009 12:20:41 GMT
Hi David
Making articles available in pdf format is a great idea.
Have you considered offering subscriptions to Model Engineer in pdf format?
A good friend of mine has been a model engineer for over 40 years.
Last year, he had to give up his long standing subscription to ME, as the smell from the printing ink affected his asthma.
Maybe there are others who have similar problems.
Regards
David
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