Unfortunately, at very short notice neither Steve nor I (Dianne) were able to attend this meeting. We are extremely grateful to Barry and Chris for supplying us with enough photos for this page and to Linda, Lynn, Sam and all members who helped in the kitchen so that lunch could be provided almost as usual. We have been told the meeting went well so many thanks to everyone who attended.
Martin displayed his Mobile Crane. He says:
This is currently a work in progress and was adapted from Book of Models 7.4. It is constructed in my usual scheme of yellow, blue and zinc and the model requires more thought and some parts which I haven't got. The Crane slews smoothly on a roller bearing as I have used part no 168 (ball thrust bearing).
The jib is quite heavy and needs to be locked into place and I have used a spring mechanism with locking nut for the winding drum.
More work is required for steering and the hook. The model is based on the Coles Mobile Crane and is quite a good representation.
Tony brought along a couple of small Elektrikit models. The E11 electric bell – modified with a push switch to allow user activation rather than drive everyone mad! And E12 the asynchronous motor, again modified to provide more solid support for the top bearing. It was running the whole time from 10.30 to 2.30.
His strip/flexible plate bending machine also attracted lots of interest, and he was surprised how many people at the meeting had not come across them before. Many of us do have such a contraption, but this one looked particularly nice.
Neil showed a few of his smaller models which have been displayed before.
A 3 wheeled Morgan sports car (blue and gold), a vintage racing car (blue and gold) and an AEC lorry mounted crane (in RAF blue).
Mark H-S displayed a model of a STEAM POWERED ROADSTER. This model was designed by Marc Robertson and posted on the Facebook Meccano Nuts group. Mark rebuilt it with minor modifications.
Other similar models by Marc Robertson can also be viewed on Facebook “Nuts” including a steam driven lorry and steam driven tow truck.
Pete brought several models - a Skeleton Clock built from Model Plan 193, a Ferris Wheel and a four scull rowing boat built by Pete as a copy of a 1950's shop display. This rowing boat was shown at Skegex this year.
Kevin D brought three models - an open bed truck, the cab of another truck and a crane.
Chris brought along models of two very early Great Western Locomotives dating from 1838.
Barry displayed a Wilesco Steam Engine which he built from the Andreos Konkoly Supermodel No 49 during the Covid lockdown. He also had with him a Meccano Mechanisms display.
Colin brought a selection of models including a Krazy Clock designed by Dr Keith Cameron, and his Triple Expansion Engine. He also showed a Miniature Showman's Engine, a Foden Steam Lorry & Trailer, a couple of John Deere tractors and a Spinmaster Chevrolet Pick-up .
Richard has built a Dump Truck from Meccano Set 10 instructions.
David N displayed a model of a vintage car.
Gwyn showed a railway engine built from a kit.
Alan brought a model of an Austin 7.
Philip B showed his Bugatti type 35 and his Bentley Blower Chassis.
The Dockside Coal Loading Crane was displayed by Eric. The actual crane in the photograph is at Fishguard Docks, and was designed and built by Stothert & Pitt Limited in Bath.
