Was this the first car? Here is Alan Wenbourne’s interpretation of a fascinating contraption sketched out by Leonardo da Vinci circa 1478.

Based on the International Farmall of the war era with full differential and 4-speed gearbox.

With live drive to each track and slip clutches with brakes to stall the tracks when turning.

With cutting head, drive differential, internal threshing drums and straw walkers with sieves all connected and working.

This model was built for the Odd Numbered Parts Only Secretary’s Challenge — fortunately, there are a number of angle girders with odd part numbers, plus the ½” double and reverse angle brackets, the smaller flanged plates, the double-bent strip, and the…

Inspired by the 1970s № 2 set model 2.1 Builder’s Crane, the problem with this challenge was that string (part № 40) is not allowed, nor are sprocket chain or spring cord, making the construction of a crane difficult! I’ve used a (home made) wire hook,…

This is quite distinct from my earlier models which put the brake on when power is removed. This one brakes when a forward/reverse control goes into neutral, and is based on a model featured in a 1968 issue of Meccano Magazine.

From the set 4 manual but using odd-numbered parts only. The washers are Elektrikit. It doesn’t work — the armature doesn’t move it.

Based on the model in Meccano Special Model Leaflet 9.9, but with the body in red parts and the interior in blue plastic parts.

A 1930s left-hand drive US Army vehicle in Meccano Army Green, but based on a model in the blue and gold № 8 outfit manual.

A Hornby O gauge locomotive made from a picture in the end of a 1930 instruction book, but not covering set 7.

I saw this model for sale on eBay for £650! The designer/builder was not credited but I was impressed by the prototype features captured at such a small scale. I made a few embellishments and changes — the side vents, double rear wheels, rod connectors…

Based on the model in Special Instruction Leaflet № 13 with minor modifications. These include changing the unit from manual to electrical power; changing the wooden drawing platform to one made from two 6” circular plates, separated by four double angle…

Driven by Malcolm Campbell, this car broke the record for Britain at 301.13 mph on Bonneville Salt Flats, USA, in September 1935. The model is based on one in the 1930s № 6 outfit manual and was built to complement the Golden Arrow, on the assumption…

Work in progress.

When I found myself starting to dismantle one of the components parts of my previous model, the Demonizer, on the last day of July 2021, I could not at that moment in time believe I would complete a brand-new model just seven days later. I always have…

This 9½” long model of an electric tractor uses a geared MO motor and features working steering and a differential in the rear axle. The MO motor runs off four AA batteries for about one hour duration using rechargeable cells. The constructional details…

This model is a continuation of my series of models from 2020 — this is the delayed Artic. The traction unit is based upon a 7½” module and uses a Highway Kit cab, which due to the complete glazing meant a different remote steering solution had to be…