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Model Engineering anyone?

  • 19-12-2024 12:18PM
    #1
    steamdave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    Does anyone use metal working tools to build models, such as steam engines?

    I'm a blow in from England and there are many model engineering societies (clubs) over there, but I don't know anyone over here who has an interest in model engines.

    Dave



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  • #2
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    There is a Model Experimental Engineers Club that runs the railway in Marlay Park.

    Many are machinists.

    Start here:

    https://www.dsmee.ie/



  • #3
    steamdave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭steamdave


    Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I'm in West Cork and Dublin is a bit far to go for an evening's work!

    Pre Covid, there used to be model shows with a few engineered models on display, but the shows have now all evaporated.

    Dave



  • #4
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    You could try asking Broderick in Clare. Specialises in heli, but should have a good contacts list.

    Best of luck!



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