Scale model engineering

Scale model engineering by John Glaze

John Glaze provides a range of specialist, bespoke engineering services for any type or size of steam-powered or electric-powered scale model.

These services include

  • manufacture of steam and electric-powered models
  • manufacture of component parts in imperial or metric sizes
  • full inspection and overhaul
  • an extensive library of reference material on UK steam locomotive manufacture.

Scale model manufacture

Any scale of live steam model locomotive or traction engine – or smaller scale electric-powered locomotive - hand-built to order.

Parts manufacture and repair

Manufacture, overhaul and repair of components - in metric or imperial measurements - for all steam-powered models and any type of vintage car.

Inspection and overhaul

Inspection, testing and repair of any size of scale model steam-powered boiler, with a portfolio of recent and past projects by John Glaze.

Reference library

An extensive library of reference material - including books, magazines, periodicals, photos, technical drawings - for researching steam locomotive manufacture in the UK.

Component parts portfolio

A photo gallery of component parts - for full-size vehicles and scale models - manufactured or overhauled and repaired by John Glaze.

Scale model collection

A selection of the 'O' and 5" gauge scale model locomotives, traction engines and rolling stock owned, built and renovated by John Glaze

Bespoke engineering

All manufactured parts and models – including live steam and electric-powered locomotives, traction and stationary engines – are hand-built to order

Prices, quotes, terms

Work projects are tailored to the scope and specifications agreed with you, as set out in the written quote. The price therefore is unique to each project

Track, rolling stock, accessories

John Glaze can provide advice and information about track, layouts, rolling stock and accessories, as well as make recommendations about suppliers