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James May’s Top Toys Review

The BBC documentary featuring Meccano is reviewed by Chris Warrell.

The Story of Seven Worms

George Foard discusses the evolution of his Fokker Eindecker aircraft engine model.

Limited Parts List Challenge — New Zealand

MWT Meccano Club members take on our January 2003 Secretary’s Challenge.

Thanet Locomotive

A ‘Terrier’ A1X Class 0–6–0T locomotive model built by Mike Dennis.

Mini Stiff-Leg Derrick

Chris Warrell describes his Secretary’s Challenge micro model.

MeccInv Version 8.0 Review

The Meccano parts inventory software is reviewed by Geoff Carter.

Hand-Generator Car

A dynamo-powered car built by Brian Elvidge and inspired by Nigel Pope.

Motors! Motors! Motors!

Old video and tape recorders in your attic can yield useful motors, says George Foard.

The Crazy Inventor Sets Review

Peter Clay reviews three quirky Meccano sets — Helicopter, Walking Steam Boat, and Airship.

Hints & Tips № 8 — Straightening Meccano Angle Girders

“Impossible”, I hear you mutter, “What’s he on about now? ” Well, it’s difficult, but in many cases straightening a bent angle girder can be done using the technique described in this article.