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Cherrys Model Engines (Hardcover)
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Cherrys Model Engines (Hardcover)
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Model engineering is generally considered to be a man thing, as men
in sheds everywhere don overalls and shape metal into models. But
arguably the world's greatest model engineer, Cherry Hill, is, in
fact, a woman. And the word 'models' hardly does justice to what
she produces. For the past several decades Cherry has created
scaled-down versions of traction engines - and not just
run-of-the-mill types, but elaborate Victorian flights of fancy.
Extensive research and meticulous design are the secrets of her
success. She has created almost twenty models over the sixty-year
period since her father gave her an old lathe from the workshop of
his agricultural machinery business. One of the most impressive
aspects of Cherry's work is that all her engines are fully working
and what comes out of her workshops in Worcestershire and Florida
is perfection, both in terms of design and craftsmanship. Every
last part, even tiny chain links, is made in the workshop from
metal stock. No parts are bought in. Once completed, all her models
are given away: early ones to friends and family and later ones to
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Each model typically
occupies 7,000 hours' work, and Cherry's staggering efforts have
been rewarded with the highest honours, including nine gold medals
and an MBE from the Queen for Services to Model Engineering. Here,
for the first time, the fruits of her illustrious career are
displayed in all their intricate glory for your inspiration and
enjoyment.
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