Model Engineers Laser

It's the middle of the week, so it's Workshop Wednesday again 😁

This morning we have been working on one of our older wagon kits for Gauge 1. This is the WWI era 50-ton "Warflat" bogie wagon, avaliable in both 10mm and 1/32nd scale. The design was by Roger Thornber a number of year's ago, we don't have a display piece for the exhibition stand, and we don't really have any proper instructions for it. With the G1 AGM on the horizon therefore (November, Gaydon 😉) we thought we really should do something about it.

Also today working on a couple of 16mm items, and a 7.25" one if we get time

Every day is different here at Model Engineers Laser, which is what makes life so interesting!

This mornings task, steps for a 7.25" diesel....

3D printing has it's place, but this really isn't one of them. We have already done a set of parts for the customer to replace the front steps on his fairly new model, which spent a little time in the sun, and they promptly curled up and broke. The bend in this rear step isn't a trick of the light or the camera, it really is that bad. Completely wrong choice of material by the manufacturer. Customer has requested replacements in steel, so we'll set to work and create a little slot & tab kit to make better than new.

Our next batch of laser cutting is scheduled for next week and you have until 5pm on Friday to get your orders in to be included in it. Any custom parts for quoting sooner the better please so we have time. This weekend we will be at Rugby Model Engineering Society for the Sweet Pea Rally which we (RMES) are hosting again. We're not actively trading but if you're coming and want something let us know and we'll bring it. We will have blower kits and running boxes with us.

Hopefully Phil and Jacquie have organised the sunshine!

Another week, and another batch of cutting!

Just a selection of the 1130 parts cut in the latest batch, delayed slightly by the Bank Holiday Monday, but we're on with sorting and shipping now. First shipments with Royal Mail should hopefully go this afternoon, courier to collect tomorrow for delivery on Wednesday for the first of the larger shipments.

This time we have everything from a little O gauge model to a customers own drawings, all the way up to a large 7.25" tender/driving truck. In between are parts for 1" Minnie, 2" GMT, 4" Foster, Gauge 1 County, Gauge 1 Project, 3.5" Princess Marina, 3.5" BR1F tender, 3.5" Britannia, 5" Simplex, 5" Springbok, 7.25" Duchess, and a heap of custom parts we don't know what for! Always good to see the hobby is very much alive, and not just alive but following many and varied pathways.