Alan Wenbourne builds a 1:40 scale working model of the lifting bridge at Assuit in Egypt, which forms part of the Nile barrage system.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic this meeting was cancelled and was held ‘virtually’ online via Google Meet.

Uses 14 of Part № 2, 5½” strip, and 12 of Part № 126, angle trunnion.

Uses 8 of Part № 2, 5½” strip, and 10 of Part № 48a, 2½” × ½” double angle strip. It does fold up, like the real thing, but proved a little too small for taking the Christmas decorations down.

Uses 10 of Part № 54, 4½” flanged sector plate, and 16 of Part № 214, 2½” semi-circular plate.

“Never act with animals or children.” “Or,” I could add, “with classic military vehicles.” I can’t watch Richard Burton in Raid on Rommel, going round in circles feigning near-death from exhaustion, without taking more notice of what he’s riding in. It’s…

This Warren Girder (or Warren Truss) is built up from a number of 2½” Strips (part № 5) and 2½” x ½” Double Angle Strips (part № 48a). Warren Girders generally have diagonal members between the top and bottom chords to give a series of isosceles…

One of my favourite sci-fi programmes is Space: 1999 which was made in the early 1970s by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. This is a model of the Eagle Transporter which was used on Moonbase Alpha in the programme. For this model l had to use many parts which…

Built using narrow Reverse Angle Brackets and 1¼” Strips.

This is built from 15 x 5½” Strips (part № 2) and 5 x 2½” Double Angle Strips (part № 48a), with nuts and bolts to complete.

Meccano is firmly entrenched as my main go-to in any free leisurely time and both fairgrounds and ship models have been among my favourite subjects to explore in my model making. I guess it’s no surprise that yet another ship model creation should appeal…

Parts are №. 5, 2½” Strip and № 12b, 1” by ½” Angle Bracket.

Parts are № 126, Trunnion and № 6, 2” Strip (5 hole).

Parts are № 5, 2” Strip and № 11, Double Bracket.

Parts are № 126, Trunnion and № 3, 3½” Strip.

A simple crane lorry, using the chassis with the prefabricated cab that I have used before. This one has the long rod-type steering mechanism (see underside view). A simple working crane is fixed to the rear and has a geared winch.

This is a (fairly) accurate representation of a South East and Chatham Railway Crane Tank Locomotive. Being outside the loading gauge they were usually seen in loco sheds or works yards being the steam equivalent of a fork lift truck. This model is fully…

A footbridge made from part number’s 2 and 48a (5½” strip and ½” x 2½” double angle bracket) in zinc.

This climbing man is attached to strings wound by a motor which bring him up and down, moving both arms and legs. The head is meant to be a plastic Meccano wheel, but I replaced it with the one shown and added a black sort of hat.

Alan Wenbourne describes the process of developing his 1:6 scale model Hummer vehicle, including his invention of an improved alternative design for a Torsen-type differential.

Les Chatfield explains how this model railway system can be adapted to control Meccano models such as cranes — using just a single wire to control multiple motors!

This Massey Ferguson 135 has a 6-speed forward and 2-speed reverse gearbox (based on an Alan Wenbourne design), working PTO 3 point linkage with adjusters on top link and lift arm (LH side), and working steering. It is made from light red and green plus…

Alan Wenbourne describes the construction of his dual-scale working model of the iconic London landmark.

Alan Wenbourne builds a model demonstrating the Cletrac Controlled Differential Steering System, or ‘a crawler with a steering wheel’.

A model demonstrating the Cletrac Controlled Differential Steering System, or ‘a crawler with a steering wheel’. Read an in-depth article about this model.

This model is the dump truck from the 1957 set № 6, and it is easy to build and works well. The steering mechanism shown in one of the pictures also works well. I have modified the rear wheels, the engine cover, and other small details.

This is a re-imagining of my Ferocity model, which was originally built in 2018 and was an original concept idea for a fairground ride at an amusement park. That structure consisted of a large rotating arm supporting a boat at one end for the riders,…