Some notes on the Book
'SCALE MODEL TRACTION ENGINE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION' |
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Of the 2,000 books printed less than 200 remain (as at Nov 26th 06). Camden are sold out. Available from all good bookshops by special order - but beware it might prove more expensive than direct from Little Samson Models. This book is the most comprehensive guide to model traction engine building yet published. Every aspect of construction has been considered and covered in meticulous detail. A glance at the index will quickly confirm this. In addition to detailed instructions for traction engine building the author has packed in a vast array of hints, tips, and useful set-ups, making the book a good read for both the novice and experienced builder. Every aspect of manufacture is described in turn, and the final section includes details on how to steam the completed model. The text is illustrated with no fewer than 590 photographs and drawings. The book begins with superbly detailed cut-away line drawings of an agricultural engine, a steam road roller, a ploughing engine and a showman’s road locomotive. The text then moves on to the selection of a suitable model to build; the process being illustrated with 27 colour plates of completed models. Primarily the book is concerned with 3”, 4”, and 6” scale models. However the book is equally valuable to builders in smaller scales as the skills are readily transferable. The writing style is intended to be friendly and easily accessible, several amusing anecdotes and asides are included to make the book a relaxed and enjoyable read. |
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Click image to enlarge Foreword by Mike Chrisp Editor Model Engineer. Selection of Geoffrey Wheeler prints ©Enid Wheeler |
12 Chapters: Boiler: The construction of copper and steel boilers and relevant documentation requirements. Briggs boiler. Hornplates and shafts: Lay out and machining of the hornplates, axles, and crank shaft. Fitting hornplates to the boiler. The Flywheel. The front end: Front axle, front fork, front spring, smokebox, chimney base, chimney, chimney caps. Gears: Equipment for gear cutting, cutting your own drive gears, materials for gears, cast and machined differential gears. Splines and keyways. Wheels: Cast (Little Samson) and the manufacture of steel spoked traction engine wheels, wheel building jigs, riveting wheels. Back tank and back tank fittings: Manufacture of steel and brass backtanks. Protecting steel tanks. Draw straps and fittings. Brakes, gear selectors and steering: Gear change mechanisms, worm & wheel steering, reversing lever. Cylinder: Design and pattern making for a cylinder,laying out and machining the cylinder, cylinder liner, and trunk guide or slide bars. Motion: Manufacture of the connecting rod, crosshead and valve gear. Boiler fittings, ash pan and grate: Boiler clack valves, safety valves, water gauges, injectors. Completing your model: Painting and lining, building a canopy, fitting rubber tyres (Vulcanised, glue-on etc) Further sections on Smokebox Cuisine, useful information and contacts, and a comprehensive index. |
The book is available from: Little Samson Models Cost: £29.95 plus £5 p&p UK, Details of Overseas p&p and postage breakdowns. Cheques or postal orders payable to Little Samson Models. |