Model Engineer magazine - The future

Donald · 2006-01-29T16:16:55+00:00

Mine arrived here on South Uist a couple of days ago together withsomething from the new owners.Myself, I would prefer it to come out only once a month, A4 size, decentthickness of paper and that which is now MEW be incorporated in the onemagazine. Cover price say £3.25.Given that in the Britain of today an "Engineer" is a thing of the past,present company excepted, the "Model Engineer magazine" faces an uncertainfuture. Well I think so.On the couple or so bookshelves on this island magazines such as "OldGlory" and some others about old tractors and old lorries seem to appealto both the older and young generations A number of those here areactively engaged in restoration projects. They come to myself, now aged70+, to get things made, rebuilt or modified. Things they cannot dothemselves.Young people today have no direct access to the "Model Engineer", "MEW" or"Engineering in Miniature". None of these appear on the bookshelves. Whereelse are they to find information on what is available, what they mightneed and how to do seemingly impossible tasks with limited resources.Is a New title needed.Enough said, any ideas? Donald Isle of South Uist

Jan 29, 2006 43 Replies

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Prepair Ltd 20 years ago

Aha! Thanks for the correction Charles.

Peter

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Kevin Steele 20 years ago

Apparently a major factor in thier downfall was the reduction of junk food advertising, as advertising revenue from junk food formed a large part of thier turnover. And teenagers would rather spend time online than reading about "pop idols".

Regards Kevin

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mitchea 20 years ago

Some are available from

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I've got a few and they're decent copies of the originals.

arthur mitchell

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Mike Whittome 20 years ago

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Thank you Arthur. Well spotted.

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