This was one of our informal quarterly meetings where our members showed off their latest Meccano creations. Later in the meeting Alan Wenbourne gave a talk entitled My Meccano Years, a chronological account of the more significant models he has built since 1946.

Model 1.113 from a № 1 set manual, with minor modifications.

From my model of Derek the Dragon.

Model 2.16 from a 1970s № 2 set.

From a 1970s № 3 set.

Work in progress. Inspired by Santiago Plicio’s Metal Micky wearable robot head and the 1974 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.

This type of telescope can be seen in an observatory. I have also included a Meccano figure sitting on a chair.

A motor car with detailed seating and Meccano figures, also showing the drive shaft, exhaust and engine with cooling fan.

A 1930s three wheel tractor powered by a 10hp engine for three tons and turns in own length. Fitted with Scammel coupling for various trailers and very popular for many companies. The Meccano model is powered by a French 6V battery motor driving through…

This is model 7.16 from a № 7 set, built for a Secretary’s Challenge some time ago that Keith never managed to attend the appropriate meeting for. His model features several departures from the original concept, including the use of hub discs, large and…

This proved to be an appropriate choice of model — there was a partial eclipse that peaked about an hour before our meeting started. Guessing that most members would build a telescope or an orrery I decided to try something different, so let me introduce…

A fireless locomotive is used where open flames would be forbidden. It is charged with steam off site then could run for 3–4 hours!

I built this model to go with my footbridge, platforms and 4–4–0 locomotive at our 2024 Meccano Show. There was room under the footbridge for two tracks, so putting the locomotive on one and the carriage on the other gave the impression of two trains…

The model is packed with working features: Opening doors, an adjustable chute, Ackerman steering on both front axles, clutch, two speed and reverse gearbox, two differentials, and the rotating mixer powered by a Meccano motor. The model is also packed…

The nine heavenly bodies are represented by circular parts such as washers and discs.

Model 4.1 of the 1965 № 4 set manual with stand, presented in white/mint green.

From the 1978 № 4 set.

Model 5.44 from the 1930s № 5 set.

Model 5.4 from a 1978 № 5 set.

Similar to model 4.4 in the 1940s № 4 set manual, but in a red/green/yellow colour scheme.

Constructed with pre-war dark red/green parts.

From the Space 2501 set.

Made from a № 5 set with a 6V motor. It has left-hand drive.

With remote control steering, doors and 3-speed automatic gearbox.

Model 10.6 from Leaflet № 6, slightly modified with an extra 3:1 reduction in the transmission and gear driven winding drum for lifting the bucket.

In my original model of this fairground ride, eight free-tilting carriages on eight rotating arms gave an exhilarating experience of being spun at extreme levels for short intervals periods reaching immense speed. My main tallish structure was a type of…

When I built The Medusa (with its dome-shaped structure) I was pleased with the rather unusual finished shape and due to a short time to built it I decided to make this model medium sized, not very elaborate, and big and heavy. After it was displayed at…