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Issue #1 - Model Engine Builder magazine
This inaugural Issue #1 features 3 Engine build articles with detailed CAD drawings for each—Ron Chernich’s Mills 1.3 Compression-Ignition Engine, Randal Cox’s 6 Cylinder In-line/Open Crankcase Engine, and, for beginners, a simple Wobbler Engine from bar stock. The Centerfold article features Eugene Corl’s 1/3rd-scale Chevy Small-block Engine.
Issue #2 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #2 features the complete build article for the Morton M5 Engine, including the full set of detailed CAD drawings. Some additional articles include Tether cars and engines, How to Lap Pistons & Cylinders, How to cut and join Split Intake Pipes plus additional instructions and drawings for Randall Cox’s 6 cylinder Engine published in Issue #1. The Centerfold article features Ron Colonna’s 1/4th-scale Whizzer Motorbike.
Issue #3 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #3 features the complete build article for Hamilton Upshur’s “T” Head Marine Engine plus the full detailed CAD drawing set. Also featured is the Morton M1 Single Cylinder engine, with instructions and CAD drawings based on the Morton M5 published in issue # 2. Additional articles include making a D-Bit drill/reamer tool. The Centerfold article features Joseph Papp’s 1/4th-scale Ford Quadricycle.
Issue #4 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #4 features the first half of a build article for Phil Finney’s large Hit & Miss Engine, including detailed CAD drawings for several of the major components. Additional articles include building John Vietti’s small Magneto with drawings, breaking-in Piston rings, building a Surface Discharge Sparkplug, and constructing a Sparkplug Lead. The Centerfold article features Ingvar Dahlberg’s scale model Mercer Runabout.
Issue #5 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #5 completes the construction directions and CAD drawings for Phil Finney’s Hit & Miss Engine published in Issue #4. Additional articles include Making Washers, Springs, Cams, Oilers, and Grease Cups plus the methodology of Building Complex Engines. The Centerfold article features Charles Stark’s scale model 911 Simplex Engine.
Issue #6 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #6 features the complete build article for Dario Brisighella’s Zero-Six small Hit & Miss Engine, including the full detailed CAD drawing set. Also featured is Part 1 (of 12) of Dave Bowes’ series on Designing for Performance—Valves. Additional articles include Cutting and Seating Valves, and how to build Flat Crankshafts. The Centerfold article features Ken Hurst’s scale model Super-charged OHV V-8 Engine.
Issue #7 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #7 features the first half of a build article for Hamilton Upshur’s Opposed Twin Cylinder Engine, including detailed CAD drawings for several of the major components. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Head Ports (Part 2 of 12), Silver Soldering techniques, Contour machining, machining Cams, and fabricating a Cast Iron Cylinder Block. The Centerfold article features Roy Elliott’s scale model John Deere Model D.
Issue #8 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #8 completes the construction steps and drawings for Hamilton Upshur’s Opposed Twin Cylinder Engine published in Issue #7. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance— Bore, Stroke, and Compression (Part 3 of 12), making Split Insert Bearings, shrink-fitting Cylinder Liners, and techniques for organizing difficult Machining Jobs. The Centerfold article features Barry Hares’ scale model Rolls- Royce Eagle 22 Engine.
Issue #9 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #9 features the complete build article for Jerry James’ small 2 Cylinder HEX-2 Engine using purchased Cox .049 cylinder assemblies and includes the detailed CAD drawing set. Also featured is Bruce Satra’s build article for making a 5C Collet Rapid Indexer including the full CAD drawing set. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Ignition Part 1 (Part 4 of 12), making Miniature Nuts and Bolts and Building Complex Shapes (cam boxes). The Centerfold article features Roger Butzen’s scale model 426 Hemi Engine.
Issue #10 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #10 features the first part of the build article for Randall Cox’s Hoglet Twin Cylinder Engine, including detailed CAD drawings for several of the major components. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Ignition Part 2 (Part 5 of 12), Don Grimm’s article on supercharging the Magneto published in Issue #4, and making a punch & die set for Teflon gaskets. The Centerfold article features Jim Moyer’s tiny 1/6th scale model Corvette 327 small-block Engine.
Issue #11 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #11 completes the construction steps and CAD drawings for Randall Cox’s Hoglet Twin Cylinder Engine published in Issue #10. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Carburetor (Part 6 of 12), making a Spring Winding tool, Springs, Taper-lock Bushings and Centering a 4-Jaw Chuck. The Centerfold article features Pierre Scerri’s 1/3rd scale Ferrari 312 PB.
Issue #12 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #12 features the first half of a build article for Phil Watt’s single cylinder SeaDog air or water cooled Engine, including detailed CAD drawings for several of the major components. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Valve Timing (Part 7 of 12), building a Degree Wheel, and Making Offset Bends. The Centerfold article features Lou Chenot’s scale model Duesenberg SJ.
Issue #13 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #13 completes the construction steps and drawings for Phil Watt’s SeaDog Engine published in Issue #12. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Valve and Springs (Part 8 of 12), making Valves, Miniature Wrenches, Low-Pressure Rings and 2 Piece Pistons, and a Cross-Drilling Fixture. The Centerfold article features Jim Riggle’s scale model Champ car.
Issue #14 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #14 features the complete build article for Jerry James’ small 4 cylinder HEX-4 Engine using purchased Cox .049 cylinder assemblies and includes the detailed CAD drawing set. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Engine Oil (Part 9 of 12), making a Centrifugal Water Pump, Gaskets, and a Bubble Carburetor. The Centerfold article features Jerry Kieffer’s 1/8th scale John Deere Model D.
Issue #15 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #15 features the first half of two build articles—Ray HasBroucke’s Mill Engine #3 Horizontal Steam Engine and Brian Fairey’s Val Single Cylinder Engine, including detailed CAD drawings for several of the major components for both engines. Additional articles include an Inertial Dynamometer, a Vapour Carburetor, and Building Miniature Engines. The Centerfold article features Jerry Hale’s original design Rotary Engine.
Issue #16 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #16 completes the drawing set for the Ray HasBroucke’s Mill Engine #3 Horizontal Steam Engine and the final construction steps and drawings for Brian Fairey’s Val single cylinder Engine published in Issue #15. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—problems with random Sparks (Part 10 of 12), making Skew Gears, Casting, constructing Miniature Engines, and making and using Diamond Laps. The Centerfold article features Ron Guttu’s 1/4th scale IMCA Dirt Track Race Car.
Issue #17 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #17 features complete construction instructions and detailed CAD drawing sets for two Engines—David Kerzel’s CO2 Powered Single Cylinder Engine and Steve Huck’s CO2 Powered V-8 Engine. This issue also features the first half of the build instructions and drawings for Jan Ridders’ Pressure Controlled 2 Cycle Engine. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—controlling RFI/EMI (Part 11 of 12), making a Vertvise (with drawings) and Gaskets. The Centerfold article features Rich Carlstedt’s scale model U.S.S. Monitor Engine.
Issue #18 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #18 features the construction instructions for Malcolm Beak’s 3 Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine with the CAD drawings for several major components. Also featured is the completion of the drawing package for the Jan Ridders’ Pressure Controlled 2 Cycle Engine published in issue #17. Additional articles include Fuel Tanks (2 articles) and making Easy Form Tools. The Centerfold article features Mike Sayers’ 1/3rd scale 3 liter Bentley Engine.
Issue #19 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #19 features the first half of a build article for Doug Kelley’s 2 Cylinder Opposed-Piston Engine including detailed CAD drawings for several major components. Also included is the drawing package completion of Malcolm Beak’s 3 Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine published in issue #18. Additional articles include Dave Bowes’ Designing for Performance—Hall Effect Devices (Part 12 of 12), making a Spring Winder, Valves and an Engine stand. The Centerfold article features Alan Suttie’s scale model Road Roller.
Issue #20 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #20 features the complete build article and detailed CAD drawing set for Dario Brisighella’s Lamina Flow Engine. The issue also completes the build article and drawing packet for Doug Kelley’s 2 Cylinder Opposed-Piston Engine published in Issue #19. Additional articles include making a Constant Level Bubble Carburetor, Valve Cages, and a Rivet Squeezer. The Centerfold article features Ron Bement’s scale model Ardun Ford Engine.
Issue #21 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #21 features the complete build article and detailed CAD drawing set for Ron Chernich’s Humbug Single Cylinder Engine. For Beginners, the drawing packet also features Part 1 of an 8 Part Series showing and explaining step-by-step instructions on building the Humbug Engine. This issue also features the complete article and CAD drawing set for Malcolm Beak’s Easy-to-Build Wobbler. Also featured is Part 1 of Carl Wilson’s 5 part series on Cams, Master Design and Grinding, The Centerfold article features Clif Roemmich’s scale model Holt Tractor.
Issue #22 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #22 features the complete build article and detailed CAD drawing set for Norm Jones’ Stirling Engine. Also featured is Carl Wilson’s Series on Cams, Master Design and Grinding (Part 2 of 5) plus the Humbug Engine Series showing and giving step-by-step instructions on how to build the Engine (Part 2 of 8). Additional articles include making Stainless Steel Intake and Exhaust Pipes and a Radius Cutting Tool plus Beginning Steps to model the real-world Hicks Marine Engine. The Centerfold article features the Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830--design by Bob Roach, casting by Bruce Satra and built by Ron Harris. Click on the Cover Photo to the left for a Photo Gallery and the complete Table of Contents.
Issue #23 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #23 features the complete build article and detailed CAD drawing set for Wolfgang Tepper’s Linear Drive Vacuum Engine. Also featured is Carl Wilson’s Series on Cams, Master Design and Grinding (Part 3 of 5) plus the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 3 of 8). Additional articles include Part 1 of Don Grimm’s Series on Magneto-Driven Igniters (Part 1 of 4), making Model Radiators, and Molding Radiator Hoses. The Centerfold article features Ron Colonna’s 1/4th Scale Novi V-8 Engine.
Issue #24 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #24 features Todd Snouffer’s Pip 3 Cylinder Radial Engine, with complete build instructions and Part 1 of 3 of the drawing package. Also featured is Carl Wilson’s Series on Cams, Master Design and Grinding (Part 4 of 5), the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 4 of 8), and Don Grimm’s Series on Magneto-Driven Igniters (Part 2 of 4). Additional articles include instructions and drawings for building Martin Gearing’s Wooden Wobbler, making Carburetors, a constant-level Fuel Tank, Miniature Bolts and a Tubing Bender. The Centerfold article features Dario Mecchi’s 1876 Corliss Engine.
Issue #25 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #25 features the complete build article and drawing package for Edward Warren’s Joyce Walking Beam Engine and Part 2 of 3 of Todd Snouffer’s Pip 3 Cylinder Radial Engine drawing package. Also featured are the completion of Carl Wilson’s 5 Part Series on Cams, Master Design and Grinding, the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 5 of 8), and Don Grimm’s Series on Magneto-Driven Igniters (Part 3 of 4). Additional articles include building a Cam Love Position Indicator, making External Hones, an introduction to Lost Wax Casing and 3 – D Printing. The Centerfold article features Iqbal Ahmed’s 1886 Benz Motorwagen Engine.
Issue #26 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #26 features build instructions for Lynn Alfinson’s Low-Cost battery-powered EDM and the conclusion of Todd Snouffer’s Pip 3 Cylinder Radial Engine drawing package (Part 3 of 3). Also featured is the completion of Don Grimm’s Series on Magneto-Driven Igniters (Part 4 of 4) and Valve Timing for Model Engines. The Centerfold article features Ken Hurst’s and Dwight Giles’ Black Widow V-8 Engine.
Issue #27 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #27 features the complete build article and drawing package for Don Brymer's Metric Version of Gail Graham's Lobo Pup Twin Diesel Engine. (See issues #33 & #34 for the build article and drawings for Gail Graham’s original imperial-dimensioned engine.) Also featured is the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 6 of 8) and Making a Radiator Cooling Fan. Additional articles include Model Engine Ring Making and Precision Grinding. The Centerfold article showcases Clen Tomlinson's 18 Cylinder Napier Deltic Engine.
Issue #28 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #28 features Dwight Giles’ article on Making Dials with drawings and instructions for making the Scriber. Also featured is the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 7 of 8) and Eric Johansen’s article on Hollow Lost Wax Casting. Additional articles include Machining Cast Fly Wheels to run true, using Oil control Rings, and making Mandrels, Springs, a Mitre Gage and an Autoburr tool. The Centerfold article features John Gilmore’s Pennsylvania A3 Switcher model. Click on the Cover Photo to the left for a Photo Gallery and the complete Table of Contents.
Issue #29 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #29 features the complete build article and drawing package for Phil Finney’s Wobbler Engine. Also featured are Rich Carlstedt’s Homemade Super-finisher, Dario Brisighella’s Lightweight Vise and the conclusion of the Humbug Engine Series showing step-by-step Machining Instructions (Part 8 of 8). This issue also features Part 1 of Brian Perkins’ 3 Part Series on working through the challenges of building a scale model of the very complex Bristol Hydra Engine. Additional articles include building a Cam Engine and mounting a Screw-thread Lathe Chuck. The Centerfold article features Find Hansen’s Hot Bulb Engines. Click on the Cover Photo to the left for a Photo Gallery and the complete Table of Contents.
Issue #30 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #30 features the first half of the build instructions for Andrew Harding’s Variable Compression 4-cycle Diesel Engine and CAD drawings and renderings done by Ernie Daniel. Also featured is Part 2 of Brian Perkins’ Series on building a scale model Bristol Hydra Engine (Part 2 of 3) and Machining a Multi-Plane Crankshaft with instructions and CAD drawing package. This issue also begins Stephen Wessel’s Series on the Art of Lost Wax Casting (Part 1 of 2). Additional articles pay tribute to 3 Model Engineering Greats whom we have lost in 2014—Ron Chernich, Joe Martin, and George Luhrs. The Centerfold article features John Palmer’s “1:1 Scale Model” 1909 Wright Brothers Engine. Click on the Cover Photo to the left for a Photo Gallery and the complete Table of Contents.
Issue #31 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #31 features Dwight Giles articles on making Built-Up Flywheels and Paint Preparation. The issues also features the conclusion of Andrew Harding's Variable Compression 4- cycle Diesel Engine article, Stephen Wessel’s two-part series on the art of Lost Wax Casting, and Brian Perkins’ 3-part article on building a scale model Bristol Hydra Engine. The Centerfold article showcases Roger Butzen's Ford V-8 Flathead engine.
Issue #32 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #32 features the complete build articles and drawings for Shan, a vertical steam engine designed by Ed Warren. This issue also includes articles on making Split Bearings, Lapping Gears, using Corner and Edge Finding Aids, building an Edge Finder Collet Adapter and a Spring Loop Flattener. The Centerfold article features the Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine by John Meredith.
Issue #33 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #33 features the first half of the build article and drawing set of Gail Graham's original imperial dimensioned Lobo Pup Twin Diesel engine airplane engine. (See issue #27 for Don Brymer's metric version.) This issue also introduces Carl Wilson's new series on Three Arc Cam Design, with Part 1 of 4 focused on cam lobe shapes. This issue also includes Ernie Daniel's drawing set for visual modification of Ed Warren's Shan engine presented in issue #32. Additional articles include making an Optical Center Punch and Lathe Scriber & Degree Wheel. The Centerfold article showcases Dave Sage's Parcell and Weed gas engine model.
Issue #34 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue # 34 features the completion of Gail Graham's Lobo Pup build article and drawing set started in Issue #33, plus a 3D.pdf and a bonus article on lapping cylinders. Also featured is Part 2 of 4 of Carl Wilson's Three Arc Cam design series discussing various arcs. This issue also includes Dave Sage's and John Gedde's New Generation Ignition System and application article, including the parts list, drawings and board template. There is also a practical article with instructions and drawings to make a wooden box to display engines. The Centerfold article showcases Dwight Giles' 4 cylinder Black Widow engine.
Issue #35 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #35 features the beginning of a detailed build article with photos and drawing set for the Dwight Giles’ GEM 1 throttled single cylinder engine. (Part 1 of 5) It also features Part 3 of 4 of Carl Wilson’s series on Three Arc Cam design. This issue also includes articles on making a flat crankshaft, high-speed spindles for your mill, and making gaskets plus several additional useful shop tips. The Centerfold article showcases Dick Pretel’s V-8 engines.
Issue #36 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #36 continues the detailed build article and drawing set for Dwight Giles’ GEM 1 engine. (Part 2 of 5) It also features the final article of Carl Wilson’s 4 part article series on Three Arc Cam design. This issue also includes articles on building a gearless rotary table, cylinder head testing, and making molded plug wires plus several additional useful shop tips. The Centerfold article spotlights John Gilmore’s Dragster engine.
Issue #37 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #37 continues the detailed build article and drawing set for Dwight Giles’ GEM 1 engine. (Part 3 of 5) This issue also features three articles on tooling for and making valves. Additional articles include making Elliptical Gears and a dual purpose Height Gauge, plus several additional useful shop tips. The Centerfold article showcases the exquisite engines built by Cherry Hill, the Joe Martin Foundation 2017 Craftsman’s of the Year award recipient.
Issue #38 - Model Engine Builder magazine
Issue #38 continues the detailed build article and drawing set for Dwight Giles’ GEM 1 engine. (Part 4 of 5) This issue also includes articles on making a Radius Cutter, a Small Saw Mandrel, Ball Tools for fillets, a gasket punch, and a Con Rod tapering jig plus several additional useful shop tips. The Centerfold article showcases the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum and some of models in their collection.
