To Celebrate the 50th anniversary
of ASME an exhibition of work by past and present members will
be held in October 2009 at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre,
Panmure, Auckland. The adjacent club track will be open for the
duration of the exhibition, so come along and "Ride Model
Rail"
THE EXHIBITION
WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON:
Friday 2 October 2009 1.00 pm until 7.00 pm
Saturday 3 October 2009 10.00 am until 5.30 pm
Sunday 4 October 2009 10.00 am until 4.00 pm
More information,
Registration forms etc. is available by clicking here
or on the Jubilee link in the menu to the left
Model Engineering - Whats the attraction?
Most Model Engineers derive a great deal of enjoyment from overcoming
the many problems they face whilst creating a model of something
that they admire in full size. This is often done in workshops
having the bare minimum of equipment.
What do I need to start in this hobby?
There are two things that are absolutely essential. The enthusiasm
for a project and the perseverance to see it through, armed with
these two qualities there is little that cannot be achieved.
OK, but what are the equipment requirements?
This isn't an easy question to answer, it depends on the size
of the work you intend to do, and how much you want to do by hand.
A centre lathe large enough for the work you intend to do is essential.
As are a 150--200mm bench grinder and drill press fitted with
a 12mm chuck. An assortment of hand tools will also be required
most of which can be purchased second hand.
Some measuring equipment, a bench fitted with a solid vice and
the space to set it all up round off what is required to get started
in this hobby.
Those machines sound expensive, I may not stick at this hobby,
where will that leave me?
Most Model Engineers acquire their workshops over many years,
starting out with the basic hand tools purchasing the more expensive
items as their skill and enthusiasm builds. If bought wisely and
looked after the contents of a Model Engineers workshop
hold their value very well.
Those machines are for skilled workers, I don't know one end
of a lathe from the other!
A large number of Model Engineers are not from engineering backgrounds,
The Auckland Society of Model Engineers has members from all walks
of life. The newcomer to this hobby can get any help he needs
in acquiring the skills needed, our members are only too willing
to help.
If you are interested in this hobby get in touch with a Model
Engineering Society near you. See if creating lasting models built
from traditional materials utilising intelligence, lateral thinking
and skill is for you.
