Model engineering
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Model Engineering is the hobby of constructing machines in miniature. There is some debate about the appropriateness of the term. Some say that all 'engineers' should be professionally qualified as such; however, the historic meaning of 'engineer' is one who constructs or tends engines, and as such is a fitting epithet for those who make working models as a hobby. In the United States, the term home shop machinist is often used.
The 'classic' areas of interest are live steam models (typically steam locomotives, stationary engines and traction engines, internal combustion engines, and clock making. Other popular subjects are Stirling engines, miniature machine tools and ornamental turning. There have always been a significant number of model engineers whose hobby is dominated by making the tools and equipment they need for the models that they never quite finish…
[edit] Model engineers
Historically, some of the leading names in the hobby have been those who encourage others through their writings, notably Edgar T. Westbury, "LBSC" (Curly Lawrence), Martin Evans and "Tubal Cain" (Tom D. Walshaw).
The quality of work of some modern proponents of the hobby is astonishing, foremost among living model engineers are Cherry Hill, Gerald Wingrove and Barry Jordan.
[edit] Tools
Tools used for model engineering include the Lathe, the mill, the Shaper, and the drill press.
