2023 Midland Model Engineering Exhibition
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
THE SHOW FOR MODEL ENGINEERS
"We were thrilled to welcome visitors back to the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition.
The highlight of the 2023 exhibition was the exquisite display of John Wilks' recently completed 10¼ inch gauge LNER P2 "Cock O' The North." This majestic creation drew admirers from far and wide.
In celebration of their 125th anniversary, the exhibition featured a series of insightful lectures presented by Model Engineer and Model Engineers’ Workshop, adding a rich layer of knowledge and expertise. The lectures covered a wide range of topics, with contributions from renowned magazine contributors:
Thursday, October 12th
1:00 pm: Roger Froud delved into the developments in Steam Injector design.
2:15 pm: Neil Wyatt explored the world of 3D Printing for Model Engineers.
Friday, October 13th
11:15 am: Stew Hart provided insights into Designing and building model stationary engines.
1:00 pm: Roger Backhouse showcased the remarkable Jim Crebbin and his experimental locomotives.
2:15 pm: Duncan Webster offered a comprehensive guide to steam engine valve gear.
Saturday, October 14th
11:15 am: Bob Reeve enlightened us on Why metals behave the way they do.
1:00 pm: Chris Gabel gave a fascinating look at Powder coating in the home workshop.
2:15 pm: Mark Noel demonstrated the art of designing and building a seismometer in his talk, 'Hear the Earth.'
Sunday, October 15th
11:15 am: Roger Froud emphasized the usefulness of a CNC milling machine.
2:00 pm: The event culminated with the Presentation of Awards.
The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers graced the exhibition with a grand display, showcasing models and tools from their rich history. Daily, visitors could witness live demonstrations of 3D printing, courtesy of MEW Editor Neil Wyatt.
The show featured nearly forty of the leading model engineering specialist trade suppliers, offering a treasure trove of products and expertise. Hundreds of captivating models competed in various categories and graced the display stands of nearly thirty clubs and societies. The sight of outside steamers added an extra layer of charm to this unforgettable event.
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The P2 is simply breathtaking.
I scratch build myself - and I love seeing models in their raw unpainted state, it really shows how they are built and the amount of craftsmanship goes into them. Nice work guys !
Some breathtaking models there. Really high standard.
Hours and hours and hours of work in them, but the finished item is magnificent
Thank you for taking the time to video the show! looking forward to the next one! Rgds Alan
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you for sharing your day at the exhibition and providing us with a look at the wonderful models on display.
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Some superb craftsmanship.
Cock Of the North. just an outstanding piece of work. MR Spinner livery also.
@thisnicklldo
9 ай бұрын
Both fantastic. Not sure what the builder of the 2-6-4T needed to do to get better than 'commended', it looked great to me, but I don't know them well enough to be really discriminating. That Spinner is helped by being such a beautiful prototype. Cock O the North is just hard to believe - the hours and money that must have gone into that.
Thank you for a great quality look around this exhibition.More please…
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will
I grew up with the full size traction engines. It's weird seeing small ones. Those big ones are a beast to be around.
Oh my God, that Cock o' the North is beyond compare!
so much attention to detail on these beautiful models, thank you for sharing this video. Also, I can only imagine how much the larger steam locomotive would weigh
@ukmodelengineering
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Absolutely fantastic! ❤❤❤❤
All of them look like the could Run!
Absolutely brilliant and in my naybourhood 👏🏿.
Great video. I appreciate the din of the background, lack of interviews, and lack of soundtrack; you really took us there! COVID killed the model engineering show here in Detroit. I don't know if it will ever come back. ☹️
@ukmodelengineering
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Some outstanding work on display. I have some of the skills required, very little of the machine tooling required, and not nearly enough patience for the years required to turn out such staggering pieces... I'd love a 5 inch Thompson B1, a memory from my childhood. Just static display, not to use....
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
On 'Cock o'The North', does anyone remember a model of 'Silver Link' at (I THINK) a similar scale to this that resided in the foyer of Gresley House, Doncaster, the rail HQ right by the station in the 1970s ... or where it went? (I was a little boy so maybe I got the scale wrong) - and reading the notes about the modeller of the Cock, John Wilks, musician, just to say, musicians are highly discliplined, dedicated, intelligent and of course 'good with their hands' so model engineering shouldn't come as so much of a surprise, apart from the 'culture shock' between the two worlds.........
@juneyoung6357
9 ай бұрын
I remember the model of 'Silver link' that was in Gresley House in Doncaster, I think it was in 5" gauge though. I think it is now in the National Railway Museum in York. Malcolm Young.
Absolutely fantastic which day did you go we were there on Saturday manage to get some good tools, thanks for sharing your videos are always great. Dave
@edwardstevens463
9 ай бұрын
They went Saturday by the looks of it
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
I attended on Saturday, which proved to be a highly enjoyable day. While the quantity of exhibits was lower this year, the quality was undoubtedly higher.
nice pictures, some commentary would have been nice though
4:40 WoW! - Where was that in operation originally?!!! 😮😮😮😮
I unfortunately saw me lol. Great day out though
@ukmodelengineering
9 ай бұрын
When?
@edwardstevens463
8 ай бұрын
(Sorry for the late reply) around 06:00
What gauge is the P2,? It ought to have won 1st prize!
@ukmodelengineering
8 ай бұрын
The LNER P2 "COCK O' THE NORTH" is 10 ¼" Gauge.
Cock O' The North, I remember the real one, the driver was a lovely man he invited me onto the footplate at Peterborough in the 1950's.