How many machinists does it take to build a 10hp engine the size of a pumpkin? No, it's not the start to a joke—it's the story of the Black Widow 13-scale model V8. If you're wondering exactly how one ...

Discover the incredible engineering behind a fully functional 1:8 scale 3.6cc engine! This tiny masterpiece runs just like a ...

Yes, you can place a miniaturized Toyan V8 engine under the hood of your favorite radio-controlled car these days. But how ...

One model is a miniature of the original atmospheric engine designed by Thomas Newcomen A retired engineer, who has spent more than 50 years building miniature models of engines from the industrial ...

Small is beautiful for Lee Smithson, a man who makes miniature models but likes thinking big. “The customer wanted a static model initially,” says Lee, “But as I was starting the design I realised ...

A retired engineer, who has spent more than 50 years building miniature models of engines from the industrial revolution, has said he is "sad and pleased" they are to be given a permanent home. Each ...

Watch: Miniature King Class steam engine built by retired engineer chugs along Vic Whittaker, 79, spent two years creating a 150kg replica of the model that was once the pride of British rail travel ...