South East London Meccano Club https://selmec.org.uk/ Our latest Meccano articles, event reports and models. en-gb Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:06:52 GMT 60 March 2025 Meeting https://selmec.org.uk/events/march-2025-meeting

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.

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Time Ball https://selmec.org.uk/models/2945-time-ball

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Telescope https://selmec.org.uk/models/2913-telescope

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Cygnus Constellation https://selmec.org.uk/models/2914-cygnus-constellation

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Caster Steering Mechanism https://selmec.org.uk/models/2915-caster-steering-mechanism

From my model of Derek the Dragon.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Jeep https://selmec.org.uk/models/2916-jeep

Model 2.16 from a 1970s № 2 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Articulated Lorry https://selmec.org.uk/models/2917-articulated-lorry

From a 1970s № 3 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Mechagodzilla Head https://selmec.org.uk/models/2918-mechagodzilla-head

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Telescope https://selmec.org.uk/models/2921-telescope

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Motor Car https://selmec.org.uk/models/2922-motor-car

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Shell Petrol Tanker https://selmec.org.uk/models/2923-shell-petrol-tanker

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Scammel Mechanical Horse https://selmec.org.uk/models/2924-scammel-mechanical-horse

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Horizontal Steam Engine https://selmec.org.uk/models/2925-horizontal-steam-engine

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
The Man in the Moon https://selmec.org.uk/models/2926-the-man-in-the-moon

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Fireless Locomotive https://selmec.org.uk/models/2927-fireless-locomotive

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!

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Lawnmower https://selmec.org.uk/models/2928-lawnmower

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Railway Low Loader https://selmec.org.uk/models/2929-railway-low-loader

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Railway Carriage https://selmec.org.uk/models/2930-railway-carriage

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Concrete Mixer Lorry https://selmec.org.uk/models/2931-concrete-mixer-lorry

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
The Solar System https://selmec.org.uk/models/2932-the-solar-system

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Aeroplane https://selmec.org.uk/models/2933-aeroplane

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Horizontal Steam Engine https://selmec.org.uk/models/2934-horizontal-steam-engine

From the 1978 № 4 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Cruiser/Battleship https://selmec.org.uk/models/2935-cruiser-battleship

Model 5.44 from the 1930s № 5 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Bulk Liquid Transporter https://selmec.org.uk/models/2936-bulk-liquid-transporter

Model 5.4 from a 1978 № 5 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Plate Bender https://selmec.org.uk/models/2937-plate-bender

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Sports Car https://selmec.org.uk/models/2938-sports-car

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Morgan Three-Wheel Sports Car https://selmec.org.uk/models/2939-morgan-three-wheel-sports-car

Constructed with pre-war dark red/green parts.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Galaxy Seeker Rocket https://selmec.org.uk/models/2940-galaxy-seeker-rocket

From the Space 2501 set.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Ford Bronco Service Vehicle https://selmec.org.uk/models/2941-ford-bronco-service-vehicle

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Dennis Dart Bus https://selmec.org.uk/models/2942-dennis-dart-bus

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

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Lifting Shovel https://selmec.org.uk/models/2943-lifting-shovel

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.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
The Nerve Shredder Mk II Fairground Ride https://selmec.org.uk/models/2944-the-nerve-shredder-mk-ii-fairground-ride

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…

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT
The Medusa Mk II Fairground Ride https://selmec.org.uk/models/2912-the-medusa-mk-ii-fairground-ride

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…

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Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT