This was one of our informal quarterly meetings where our members showed off their latest Meccano creations.

This is a two-player racing game I am working on. Each player will have a handle to turn in order to be the first to reach the end of the track. At the end lamps (or LEDs) will indicate the winner and the horses will automatically return to the start of…

Built from curved strips and a rack strip.

With the slowly turning mixer, this lorry is a good model for model shows. However this is not a common model in Meccano, probably because there are a few problems to solve: The conical shape of the mixer is difficult to make with Meccano parts. The…

In this mechanism the output shaft always turns in the same direction, regardless of how the input shaft is turned. This is accomplished using ratchets and pawls.

In this mechanism the output shaft always turns in the same direction, regardless of how the input shaft is turned. This is accomplished using ratchets and pawls.

These number ‘cards’ were used at a quiz night to mark the tables.

Based on a model from the № 9 set manual, but with several alterations. The model has yet to be finished.

A generic model, not based on any particular type of gun, but showing the heavy basic construction of the real thing.

A model that doesn’t need a motor! I don’t know who made the parts I’ve used for the mudguards and the seat — they certainly aren’t Meccano!

The nine span Hungerford Bridge carries the five track railway over the River Thames on the approach to Charing Cross station in London, and was designed by Sir John Hawkshaw in 1864. My model just hints at the bridge, being too short and not wide enough!

Inspired by manual model № 152.

Model № 6.47 from a 1930 Super Model Leaflet.

This tractor’s steering uses peg wheels and lots of trunnions! Built using long bolts and set screws.

Two robots built from modern set parts.

From a modern set.

From a № 5 set with a few extra bolts and different undercarriage.

Driven by a Magic Motor.

This chiming clock is not from a kit, and sits on its own stand. I have used Meccano chain instead of cord, but the problem with it is that the escape wheel is off-centre by ½ mm; otherwise the method is demonstrated quite well.

Work in progress.

This clock takes advantage of the fact that if you place a diagonal line on a rotating base, it’ll trace out a hyperbola shape in 3D.

A 2019 Christmas tree, with the best wishes for the festive season and the coming year. The very best from James and Maria.

This latest addition to Santiago Plicio’s fleet of model ships sees him continue to evolve his development of curved hulls.

After having built and displayed so many models new models this year I guess it was kind of inevitable that one of them would eventually resemble another wheel based incarnation. With the WLMS meeting fast approaching I set about this idea set but more…