Articles
Written by Michelle O’Brien in March 2013
Michelle O’Brien sources a 4.1mm bit that’s just right for making Meccano holes.
Written by Michelle O’Brien in January 2013
Michelle O’Brien salvages the motors from sewing machines and paper shredders.
Written by Alan Wenbourne in September 2012
Alan Wenbourne explains his modifications to a gearbox designed by Tony Bolton.
Written by Cathy Warrell in September 2012
John Gay tells Cathy Warrell about alternative uses he’s found for Meccano.
Written by Michelle O’Brien in September 2012
Michelle O’Brien discovers MFA/Como Drills’ range of timing pulleys and belts.
Written by Cathy Warrell in March 2012
Some practical uses for Meccano parts in the home from Cathy Warrell.
Written by Adrian Ashford in January 2012
Adrian Ashford builds a model based very closely on an experimental locomotive which was displayed with other new locomotives as part of the 1951 Festival of Britain.
Written by Santiago Plicio in June 2011
Santiago Plicio describes the construction of his fairground thrill ride model.
Written by Geoff Carter in June 2011
Geoff Carter tells us how he came up with the idea for our Challenges.
Written by Chris Warrell in June 2011
Our members compete to find the best Xtreme pull-back motor dragsters and hot rods.