Cherry Hill, acclaimed British model engineer, made functional machines in mostly 1:16 scale

[Brian Austin]

This obit appeared in my feed today.  I wasn't familiar with the name, but perhaps I've seen her work in photos over the years.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/12/13/cherry-hill-scale-models-steam-powered-locomotives/

It seems she tended to favor steam powered traction engines and rollers rather than railway locos.  She inherited her love of machinery and craft from her machinist father.

https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/artisan/cherry-hill/

https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/artisan/cherry-hill/cherry-hill-photos/

[1930fordpickup]

I have been to a few of the Model Engineering shows that were held in Michigan and Ohio. Always worth the price of admission. 

The show in MI has a swap meet area for parts and tools. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

9 hours ago, Brian Austin said:

This obit appeared in my feed today.  I wasn't familiar with the name, but perhaps I've seen her work in photos over the years...

Thanks for posting that, and the links.

Her work is absolutely top-line, and the links are worth reading for anyone who appreciates modelining or machine work.

[Brian Austin]

 

[Bugatti Fan]

I have seen a number of the late Cherry Hill's wonderful model engineering masterpieces over the years at the British Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition.

Her models are exquisite and finished to a very high standard, even more so as she excelled in making her models to a smaller scale than most model engineers work in, a number of which are now on permanent display at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in london.

There is a book about her work  named Cherry's Model Engines, published by Crowood Press in the UK.

Edited December 30, 2024 by Bugatti Fan