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Meccano References
So, where do I get much of my information? Here are the references I use most. Also, I use 'DMS' (or sometimes 'EMP') in various places on this site, and here are the explanations. Author Title Date Publisher The Meccanoman's Club Comments Known as DMS
The Development 1972; Hauton, R. R. and of the Meccano supplements A. Hindemarsh System 1975 and 1982
This work describes Meccano parts and their variations. Index numbers are assigned to each variation, allowing easy discussion of parts variations. Dates of introduction and (sometimes) obsolescence are also included. Available from M. W. Models - see their website http://www.btinternet.com/~mwmodels.meccano/ Blakeborough, Don Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts (6 volumes) 1992? Self published Follows on to DMS; known as EMP
This is an expansion and re-arrangement of DMS, and includes drawings of most parts. Parts are arranged in part number order, and each part number has a page of description (and DMS references), and a page of drawing(s). This is the reference I now use most of the time - it is MUCH more convenient than DMS. Available through http://www.dalefield.com/meccinv/empprinted.html. Love, Bert and Jim Gamble The Meccano System 1986 New Cavendish Books
This is THE reference on the history of Meccano. M. W. Models still list this book; see their webpage mentioned above. Return to the Meccano in the United States Page. This page new 23 December 2001. Copyright 2001 Kendrick Bisset
Meccano in the United States
Meccano is a metal construction toy, using perforated metal shapes, nuts and bolts to assemble all sorts of things. Erector is a similar system which is much better known in the United States. Meccano was invented by Frank Hornby in England in 1901, and spread throughout the world. It was imported into the US by 1909, and a US Meccano Company was formed in 1913. (Erector was invented in the US by A. C. Gilbert in 1912.) A factory to manufacture Meccano was established in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1922. Around 1928 or 1929, the US Meccano Company was purchased by A. C. Gilbert. The Meccano factory was closed about 1930, and production moved to the Erector factory in New Haven, Connecticut. Meccano sets continued in production for a few years, and the name was used on a number of other toys, such as microscopes. The construction sets were made in the US as late as 1938. This site is to share what I have learned about Meccano in the United States, primarily in the period from 1909 through 1938. I hope that visitors will be able to add to (or correct!) information presented here. Eventually, I hope to publish this and other information in book form - perhaps I will be able to get back to work on the book once this website is takes less of my time! Why a separate site for US Meccano? See the What Distinguishes US Meccano page. (10 March 2001) The Outfits page has pictures and other information on US Meccano outfits (sets). A table of US Meccano Outfit Prices is available here. (15 April 2002)
The Parts page has illustrations of some Meccano parts and variations. Many of the items that were in the "Puzzles" and "Pictures" pages are now shown here. (15 April 2002) I have a table of US Meccano manuals, in .PDF format. The last page is a revision page, so you can see what has been changed. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these files!(13 November 2001) While I have a listing of US Meccano Manuals, much information needs pictures. US Manual Pictures will have scans of interesting manuals. I have started to add catalogs here, too - so far only from 1927. More will be added as time goes on, but if you would like to see a particular manual or catalog, please ask. As indicated in the manual table, some manuals listed are not in my collection, so the scans will not be in color. Contributions and requests are welcome! (14 September 2001)
Meccano Ltd. (in England) published a magazine for many years for Meccano enthusiasts. The magazine actually appeared first in the United States in 1916, and was published in the US until 1927. The early magazines (both British and US versions) are not common, but the entire British publishing history is well documented (see Joseph Manduca, The Meccano Magazine, New Cavendish Books, London, 1987). It is not clear which issues were printed in the US - so I have prepared a table of US Meccano Magazines listing known and (in italics) possible issues. This is a web page, so you do NOT need Acrobat Reader. The question marks indicate pure conjecture - if anyone knows of any of these issues, or has any further information, please (PLEASE!) let me know. (2 August 2001) Many websites have a "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) area. I will add such a page if there is interest, but instead, I have a Questions page. Here, you will find the questions I have about Meccano in the US. If you can answer any of these questions, preferably WITH DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE let me know! [This page combines the Burning Questions and Simmering Puzzles pages. The parts have moved to the Parts page - see the link above. (1 May 2002)] For those who want to know more about Meccano in general, follow the links to other websites by using the Meccano Webring icon at the bottom of this page, or for a few personal sites, click here. Several people have asked where Meccano can be found. It is now available again in the US (at least in Western New York State), and is sold (usually) as Erector. Brio is the US distributor, so check out toy stores which carry Brio, or check their website www.briotoy.com (3 December 2001). This site is NOT associated with the manufacturer of Meccano; I am an individual interested in the history of Meccano, primarily in the United States from 1909 through the Second World War. My name is Kendrick Bisset; I may be reached at kendrick.dgb.dgb@worldnet.att.net (but you must delete the second ".dgb"!). I live near Rochester, New York. Copyright 2001 Kendrick Bisset. The names "Meccano" and "Erector" are trademarks, presently owned by Meccano S.N. of France (which is in turn owned by Nikko Toys), and are used here to identify the products. Nikko has a website, but Meccano is not mentioned (at least not the last time I looked).
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Links to other Meccano, Erector and other Construction Set Sites around the World.
A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society For those among us more interested in the classic American 'Erector' hobby. Lots of good pictures from their
Annual Meetings. From Joe Grobmyer (USA) A.C.Gilbert's Discovery Village . aka Gilbert House Children's Museum in Salam Or. Looks like an interesting Museum. Aries Incorporartion. A new site from Anuj Mehta in India. Low cost Meccano replica parts are available. Michael Adler in Israel and the international Society of Meccano (ISM)l. Yet more from ISM and Michael Adler. This is their excellent bulletin board. Free to anyone ! The Meccano Model Library, from Chris Bourne in the UK. You'll find instruction plans for models and links to other sites. Dennis Caswell's Home Page. Dr Prune's Erector World. This is John Cook's Erector site. Lots of model pics. CMAMAS - The Canadian Meccano Club. **** A new web location for this site.**** David Lawrence's website for Steeltec ! Le Club des Amis du Meccano in France The French Club's site. Jensen Steam Engine Co. Official Web Site. America's only model stationary live-steam company is now selling current production Erector sets! *** A new site ****** Josephine Collis in Australia Model building down under. Neil Fraser in California Neil's interests are with Meccano for Robotics. Bill Hoff's home page This is a pure Erector and Gilbert site. Paul Linford's Erector Website - he's a member of ACGHS here in the US. Bernard Maillot in France This is a French dealer's site. The Meccano Red and Green Era - A new website from Melvyn Wright, all about the history of red and green parts, sets, manuals....!! Meccano Super Model Set web site - run by the guy who thought up the idea, Melvyn Wright. Meccano in the US - a new site from Kendrick Bisset - also on the Web Ring. The Metal Construction Set FAQ The name says it all. From Jeff Dutemann (USA) MW Models On-Line. The one and only Geoff Wright from Henley is now up and running with a web site for his shop. The New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This is a new site, from SCM&EC club member Wes Dalefield. Tony Knowles' Other System Newsletter Website. This is a new website - all about Metal Construction Sytems from around the world. Pandy's Collectibles (Paul & Nancy Piontkowski) Nancy and Paul market restored Gilbert Erector sets and reconditioned parts. Joel Perlin's home page Go and see what Joel's got for sale down in Southern California.
Sheffield Meccano Guild, UK The pages for Meccano in Robin Hood Country. Maintained by Geoff Lilleker (UK) The Transvaal Meccano Guild, South Africa, has started on a web page. So far, it's impressive! David Williams in Canada Meccano in Edmonton, Canada. Also has some links to USENET (Network News) groups. Last Updated: March 25, 2002
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Meccano in the United States Bits of information on Meccano in the United States, mainly in the period from 1909 - 1938 Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts This collection of information is highly recommended to every Meccanoman who has raised a question of Meccano historical identification and needs The Authorative reference. Metallbaukasten.de German hobby-page dedicated to Marklin and other German Meccano-like construction systems Meccano Race Calendar A calendar of Meccano races held around the world Mrklin/Meccano-Modelle von Hans-Gerd Finke Private Homepage mit ferngesteuerten Mrklin/Meccano-Fahrzeugen und anderen Modellen. Private homepage with radio-controlled Mrklin/Meccano vehicles and other models (in English available). SKEGEX 2001 - 72 photos - NMMG Skegex 2001 Exhibition - 6th to 8th July - 72 photos of all the excellent models on display by John Thorpe - run by NMMG Doug Harris' Meccano Artwork and Posters Site Some of the wonderful old artwork from Meccano Ltd, and others. They are generally computer enhanced to clean up faults and blemishes, bright and attractive for framing, decorating your house or hobby room, even just filing away in your collectio Leo's Meccano Site Dutch site from Leo Hagg with photographs and drawings of DAF truck and telescopic crane Meccano Paper Folding Machine Project This site documents a project to build a machine capable of folding pieces of paper for inserting in letterboxes. Lots of detailed pictures, and movies of the finished machines. Sizygie More Meccano models (sets 9 & 10, Super Models...). In construction MECAREP - Model Engineering with Meccano Run by Mike Dennis, MECAREP offers a range of model engineering services and parts, including many novel Meccano-compatible parts. Used Meccano Parts, for builders This is my list of parts for the Meccano fan who uses his Meccano Parts to build models and is happy to use original parts that may have some paint loss or may be repainted but not damaged Henley Society of Meccano Engineers Henley Society Homepage. Details of Annual Henley Gathering etc. Tim Edwards' Meccano Pages
This site by Timothy Edwards shows pictures of Meccano models which he has built. NEW - I am now starting to include extra pages dedicated to a single model. To start with the Ball Bearing Clock and the Braiding Machine but more will follow. Lynn's Wind Powered Meccano Vehicle Many people asked for more info about this model after it was shown at the Nov. 2001 Toronto Hobby Show. Here's the info! The South East London Meccano Club Our website includes a gallery of models, Meccano articles, and details of our forthcoming meetings and exhibitions Michael Adler Meccano WebSite Michael Adler's Models, Clocks and Robots, News and Views S.R. Borrill Reproduction Meccano Parts This site lists and shows the reproduction Meccano parts manufactured by Mr. S.R. Borrill - NEW 30 Jan 02 Extra parts - Nut Strips W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments pn119 To advise all Meccano Modellers of the renewed availability of W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments (part119) which I ceased to manufacture in 1980, together with details of how to obtain them from me. The Meccano Society of Scotland The site gives information about the Society and details of meetings etc. It also includes photos from the 2001 & 1999 Scottish exhibitions. NEW now includes a section on members models. Phil's Films VHS movie of Meccano Centenary Exhibition, for sale. Antonio Valero Aicua. MECCANO en Espaa Modelos MECCANO construidos por Antonio Valero Aicua aficionado de Madrid - Espaa Schraube-und-Mutter.de - German MECCANO site Die deutschsprachige MECCANO-Seite: Sie soll helfen, MECCANO in Deutschland populrer zu machen. Mit Modellanleitungen // The German MECCANO site. Anything about MECCANO, together with several step-bystep-instructions Steel Tec - A Meccano compatible system. Steel Tec - Did Meccano do the dirty on this system? Exacto Parts, sets, stories and information for the Meccano aficionado The Meccano Web Ring The MECCANO WEB RING Home Page. Your gateway to Meccano heaven! The Meccano Light Red and Green Period A detailed and complete history of Meccano's light red & green period, from 1958 to 1964. Photographs of outfits, manuals, sales leaflets, prices, contents of outfits, parts, trade items, Meccano Mags, adverts, etc. etc. You name it - it's there! Wes Dalefield's Meccano Home Page Wes Dalefield's personal Meccano Home Page which reflects his own construction projects. Nigel's Meccano Site Lots of pictures of Meccano models plus other items of Meccano interest Can-Am Meccano Connection Model building with Meccano
MW Models - Everything Meccano MW Models was opened in 1970 by the proprietor Geoff Wright, and is the only shop in the world to sell nothing but Meccano (also known as Erector in the USA). Specialists in spare parts, new, special, replica and obsolete. Vast range of model plans. West London Meccano Society All about the WLMS - meetings, feature articles, publications, lots of model photographs. ISM Meccano OnLine The International Society of Meccanomen WebSite. The Meccano Model Library This site by Chris Bourne is dedicated to making Meccano models. Photographs and construction details. The Meccano Super Model Set A web site about the proposed new Meccano Super Model Set to celebrate the centenary of Meccano Southern California Meccano & Erector Club Meccano and Erector news from the USA Midlands Meccano Guild Midlands Meccano Guild Homepage - Club History, Model Pictures and more... Alan Esplen's Meccano models and History Brief history of Meccano, how I started building with Meccano, pictures of models I have constructed. Meccano from John Thorpe + NMMG Sales and full range of second hand spares (and my own repro parts) from John Thorpe + details of North Midlands Meccano Guild + Skegex 2001 Nick Brunning's Meccano Web Site Nick Brunning gives a commentary on recently completed models TiMS Meccano Society of Ironbridge No barriers to membership and exciting opportunities Joel Perlin Metal Construction Toy Specialist Antique Meccano Sets, Erector Sets and other Construction Toys for sale. Model of the Month, Spare Parts and Ephemera. Electronics in Meccano Find out how you can use electronic circuits in your Meccano models Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano ... CMAMAS is the club for Canadian Meccano enthusiasts. Our publication is Canadian MeccaNotes, which is published 4 times per year. Meccano Home Page (MeccanoNet) - Canada Meccano is a metal construction set consisting of nuts, bolts, strips, girders, brackets, wheels, axles, motors, gears and pulleys. It's a kids toy ... it's an adult hobby. Ashok's Meccano Homepage from India Plenty of excellent photos of models, classified into galleries, built by Meccanomen around the world, young and old. A wide selection of first-class replica standard and special compatible parts at down-to-earth prices, and much more.... South West Meccano Club Meetings and models from this Bristol - based club Meccano@pt
Meccano made in Portugal Meccano Micro Models Devoted to (very) small models Johan's Meccano pages Information on Meccano
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Somerville Meccinv Software MeccInv makes keeping a Meccano/Erector parts inventory easy and can be configured to suit any collection. The Photomuseum in Osby Collection of old cameras,Meccano and Mekanik Dave Taylor - Meccano Specialist Well known UK Meccano trader offers world mail order. Comprehensive catalogue. Sensible prices. Specials & Bulk Packs. Meccano purchased & P/Ex. Site also covers history, models and much more. Swedish MECCANO site MECCANO and related building systems made in Sweden Sheffield Meccano Guild Sheffield Meccano Guild - details of SMG meetings, exhibitions, venues, officers, the SMG Award and more .... Geoffs Meccano Page List of items for disposal New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This site is primarily intended to cover Meccano in New Zealand but is very cosmopolitan. Guy POUCHET's French MECCANO Site FRANCAIS Guy POUCHET's site "MEKANONET": 150 photos in high definition of 2002 Bouffmont's international Exhibition and SKEGNESS. My constructions in MECCANO : Block Setting Crane N 4 in Gold, full of things about MECCANO! and "Le CLUB des AMIS du MECCANO" Meccano pages of Maurice Meccano pages with BBC broadcast about Frank Hornby en Dutch exhibitions Australian Meccano Modellers' Association Photographs and descriptions of models built by members, literature, history, upcoming events and more Paul's Meccano Pages Photos of models I have built, my observations and opinions, excerpts from literature. The latest additions can be found on the Update Page. Neil's Robots A collection of robots, most of which use Meccano. Aries Incorporation Manufacturer of Meccano, Marklin & some parts of our designs...We run Mail Orders to anywhere in the world at down-to-earth prices Melbourne Meccano Club Inc. Details of our 2002 Annual Expo in October, photos of models from meetings and exhibitions, photos of members, fine replica parts you can purchase, a history of the club, a history of Meccano. Meccano of Rob Beijersbergen
Computer controlled and other Meccano models Pauli's Meccano Page This site contains information and photographs of some of the models I've built IAN's MECCANO PAGES Meccano Model pictures and Meccano Magazine covers. Also Hornby Trains. Rob Kanen Meccano Meccano Parts and Sets GAMM The site of Italian Gruppo Amatori Modellismo Meccanico Farming for Meccano Meccano enthusiast: collector, builder, exhibitor Tony Rednall's R.S. Compatibles Tony Rednall's Meccano Accessories German manufacturer "Metallus" and "Temsi" Manufacturing very wide range of fully standard metal parts with latest CNC punching machines and CNC press break. All "Temsi" activities taken over since feb. 2001. Parts shipping worldwide! Meccanoscene Directory of UK Meccano clubs, meetings and exhibitions. From Dave Taylor. Meccano in the United States Bits of information on Meccano in the United States, mainly in the period from 1909 - 1938 Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts This collection of information is highly recommended to every Meccanoman who has raised a question of Meccano historical identification and needs The Authorative reference. Metallbaukasten.de German hobby-page dedicated to Marklin and other German Meccano-like construction systems Meccano Race Calendar A calendar of Meccano races held around the world Mrklin/Meccano-Modelle von Hans-Gerd Finke Private Homepage mit ferngesteuerten Mrklin/Meccano-Fahrzeugen und anderen Modellen. Private homepage with radio-controlled Mrklin/Meccano vehicles and other models (in English available). SKEGEX 2001 - 72 photos - NMMG Skegex 2001 Exhibition - 6th to 8th July - 72 photos of all the excellent models on display by John Thorpe - run by NMMG Doug Harris' Meccano Artwork and Posters Site Some of the wonderful old artwork from Meccano Ltd, and others. They are generally computer enhanced to clean up faults and blemishes, bright and attractive for framing, decorating your house or hobby room, even just filing away in your collectio Leo's Meccano Site Dutch site from Leo Hagg with photographs and drawings of DAF truck and telescopic crane Meccano Paper Folding Machine Project This site documents a project to build a machine capable of folding pieces of paper for inserting in letterboxes. Lots of detailed pictures, and movies of the finished machines.
Sizygie More Meccano models (sets 9 & 10, Super Models...). In construction MECAREP - Model Engineering with Meccano Run by Mike Dennis, MECAREP offers a range of model engineering services and parts, including many novel Meccano-compatible parts. Used Meccano Parts, for builders This is my list of parts for the Meccano fan who uses his Meccano Parts to build models and is happy to use original parts that may have some paint loss or may be repainted but not damaged Henley Society of Meccano Engineers Henley Society Homepage. Details of Annual Henley Gathering etc. Tim Edwards' Meccano Pages This site by Timothy Edwards shows pictures of Meccano models which he has built. NEW - I am now starting to include extra pages dedicated to a single model. To start with the Ball Bearing Clock and the Braiding Machine but more will follow. Lynn's Wind Powered Meccano Vehicle Many people asked for more info about this model after it was shown at the Nov. 2001 Toronto Hobby Show. Here's the info! The South East London Meccano Club Our website includes a gallery of models, Meccano articles, and details of our forthcoming meetings and exhibitions Michael Adler Meccano WebSite Michael Adler's Models, Clocks and Robots, News and Views S.R. Borrill Reproduction Meccano Parts This site lists and shows the reproduction Meccano parts manufactured by Mr. S.R. Borrill - NEW 30 Jan 02 Extra parts - Nut Strips W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments pn119 To advise all Meccano Modellers of the renewed availability of W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments (part119) which I ceased to manufacture in 1980, together with details of how to obtain them from me. The Meccano Society of Scotland The site gives information about the Society and details of meetings etc. It also includes photos from the 2001 & 1999 Scottish exhibitions. NEW now includes a section on members models. Phil's Films VHS movie of Meccano Centenary Exhibition, for sale. Antonio Valero Aicua. MECCANO en Espaa Modelos MECCANO construidos por Antonio Valero Aicua aficionado de Madrid - Espaa Schraube-und-Mutter.de - German MECCANO site Die deutschsprachige MECCANO-Seite: Sie soll helfen, MECCANO in Deutschland populrer zu machen. Mit Modellanleitungen // The German MECCANO site. Anything about MECCANO, together with several step-bystep-instructions Steel Tec - A Meccano compatible system. Steel Tec - Did Meccano do the dirty on this system? Exacto Parts, sets, stories and information for the Meccano aficionado The Meccano Web Ring The MECCANO WEB RING Home Page. Your gateway to Meccano heaven!
The Meccano Light Red and Green Period A detailed and complete history of Meccano's light red & green period, from 1958 to 1964. Photographs of outfits, manuals, sales leaflets, prices, contents of outfits, parts, trade items, Meccano Mags, adverts, etc. etc. You name it - it's there!

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Wes Dalefield's Meccano Home Page Wes Dalefield's personal Meccano Home Page which reflects his own construction projects. Nigel's Meccano Site Lots of pictures of Meccano models plus other items of Meccano interest Can-Am Meccano Connection Model building with Meccano MW Models - Everything Meccano MW Models was opened in 1970 by the proprietor Geoff Wright, and is the only shop in the world to sell nothing but Meccano (also known as Erector in the USA). Specialists in spare parts, new, special, replica and obsolete. Vast range of model plans. West London Meccano Society All about the WLMS - meetings, feature articles, publications, lots of model
photographs. ISM Meccano OnLine The International Society of Meccanomen WebSite. The Meccano Model Library This site by Chris Bourne is dedicated to making Meccano models. Photographs and construction details. The Meccano Super Model Set A web site about the proposed new Meccano Super Model Set to celebrate the centenary of Meccano Southern California Meccano & Erector Club Meccano and Erector news from the USA Midlands Meccano Guild Midlands Meccano Guild Homepage - Club History, Model Pictures and more... Alan Esplen's Meccano models and History Brief history of Meccano, how I started building with Meccano, pictures of models I have constructed. Meccano from John Thorpe + NMMG Sales and full range of second hand spares (and my own repro parts) from John Thorpe + details of North Midlands Meccano Guild + Skegex 2001 Nick Brunning's Meccano Web Site Nick Brunning gives a commentary on recently completed models TiMS Meccano Society of Ironbridge No barriers to membership and exciting opportunities Joel Perlin Metal Construction Toy Specialist Antique Meccano Sets, Erector Sets and other Construction Toys for sale. Model of the Month, Spare Parts and Ephemera. Electronics in Meccano Find out how you can use electronic circuits in your Meccano models Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano ... CMAMAS is the club for Canadian Meccano enthusiasts. Our publication is Canadian MeccaNotes, which is published 4 times per year. Meccano Home Page (MeccanoNet) - Canada Meccano is a metal construction set consisting of nuts, bolts, strips, girders, brackets, wheels, axles, motors, gears and pulleys. It's a kids toy ... it's an adult hobby. Ashok's Meccano Homepage from India Plenty of excellent photos of models, classified into galleries, built by Meccanomen around the world, young and old. A wide selection of first-class replica standard and special compatible parts at down-to-earth prices, and much more.... South West Meccano Club Meetings and models from this Bristol - based club Meccano@pt Meccano made in Portugal Meccano Micro Models Devoted to (very) small models Johan's Meccano pages Information on Meccano Somerville Meccinv Software MeccInv makes keeping a Meccano/Erector parts inventory easy and can be
configured to suit any collection. The Photomuseum in Osby Collection of old cameras,Meccano and Mekanik Dave Taylor - Meccano Specialist Well known UK Meccano trader offers world mail order. Comprehensive catalogue. Sensible prices. Specials & Bulk Packs. Meccano purchased & P/Ex. Site also covers history, models and much more. Swedish MECCANO site MECCANO and related building systems made in Sweden Sheffield Meccano Guild Sheffield Meccano Guild - details of SMG meetings, exhibitions, venues, officers, the SMG Award and more .... Geoffs Meccano Page List of items for disposal New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This site is primarily intended to cover Meccano in New Zealand but is very cosmopolitan. Guy POUCHET's French MECCANO Site FRANCAIS Guy POUCHET's site "MEKANONET": 150 photos in high definition of 2002 Bouffmont's international Exhibition and SKEGNESS. My constructions in MECCANO : Block Setting Crane N 4 in Gold, full of things about MECCANO! and "Le CLUB des AMIS du MECCANO" Meccano pages of Maurice Meccano pages with BBC broadcast about Frank Hornby en Dutch exhibitions Australian Meccano Modellers' Association Photographs and descriptions of models built by members, literature, history, upcoming events and more Paul's Meccano Pages Photos of models I have built, my observations and opinions, excerpts from literature. The latest additions can be found on the Update Page. Neil's Robots A collection of robots, most of which use Meccano. Aries Incorporation Manufacturer of Meccano, Marklin & some parts of our designs...We run Mail Orders to anywhere in the world at down-to-earth prices Melbourne Meccano Club Inc. Details of our 2002 Annual Expo in October, photos of models from meetings and exhibitions, photos of members, fine replica parts you can purchase, a history of the club, a history of Meccano. Meccano of Rob Beijersbergen Computer controlled and other Meccano models Pauli's Meccano Page This site contains information and photographs of some of the models I've built IAN's MECCANO PAGES Meccano Model pictures and Meccano Magazine covers. Also Hornby Trains. Rob Kanen Meccano Meccano Parts and Sets GAMM The site of Italian Gruppo Amatori Modellismo Meccanico
Farming for Meccano Meccano enthusiast: collector, builder, exhibitor Tony Rednall's R.S. Compatibles Tony Rednall's Meccano Accessories German manufacturer "Metallus" and "Temsi" Manufacturing very wide range of fully standard metal parts with latest CNC punching machines and CNC press break. All "Temsi" activities taken over since feb. 2001. Parts shipping worldwide! Meccanoscene Directory of UK Meccano clubs, meetings and exhibitions. From Dave Taylor. Meccano in the United States Bits of information on Meccano in the United States, mainly in the period from 1909 - 1938 Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts This collection of information is highly recommended to every Meccanoman who has raised a question of Meccano historical identification and needs The Authorative reference. Metallbaukasten.de German hobby-page dedicated to Marklin and other German Meccano-like construction systems Meccano Race Calendar A calendar of Meccano races held around the world
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Mrklin/Meccano-Modelle von Hans-Gerd Finke Private Homepage mit ferngesteuerten Mrklin/Meccano-Fahrzeugen und anderen Modellen. Private homepage with radio-controlled Mrklin/Meccano vehicles and other models (in English available). SKEGEX 2001 - 72 photos - NMMG Skegex 2001 Exhibition - 6th to 8th July - 72 photos of all the excellent models on display by John Thorpe - run by NMMG Doug Harris' Meccano Artwork and Posters Site Some of the wonderful old artwork from Meccano Ltd, and others. They are generally computer enhanced to clean up faults and blemishes, bright and attractive for framing, decorating your house or hobby room, even just filing away in your collectio Leo's Meccano Site Dutch site from Leo Hagg with photographs and drawings of DAF truck and telescopic crane Meccano Paper Folding Machine Project This site documents a project to build a machine capable of folding pieces of paper for inserting in letterboxes. Lots of detailed pictures, and movies of the finished machines. Sizygie More Meccano models (sets 9 & 10, Super Models...). In construction MECAREP - Model Engineering with Meccano Run by Mike Dennis, MECAREP offers a range of model engineering services and parts, including many novel Meccano-compatible parts. Used Meccano Parts, for builders This is my list of parts for the Meccano fan who uses his Meccano Parts to build models and is happy to use original parts that may have some paint loss or may be repainted but not damaged Henley Society of Meccano Engineers Henley Society Homepage. Details of Annual Henley Gathering etc. Tim Edwards' Meccano Pages This site by Timothy Edwards shows pictures of Meccano models which he has built. NEW - I am now starting to include extra pages dedicated to a single model. To start with the Ball Bearing Clock and the Braiding Machine but more will follow. Lynn's Wind Powered Meccano Vehicle Many people asked for more info about this model after it was shown at the Nov. 2001 Toronto Hobby Show. Here's the info! The South East London Meccano Club Our website includes a gallery of models, Meccano articles, and details of our forthcoming meetings and exhibitions Michael Adler Meccano WebSite Michael Adler's Models, Clocks and Robots, News and Views S.R. Borrill Reproduction Meccano Parts This site lists and shows the reproduction Meccano parts manufactured by Mr. S.R. Borrill - NEW 30 Jan 02 Extra parts - Nut Strips
W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments pn119 To advise all Meccano Modellers of the renewed availability of W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments (part119) which I ceased to manufacture in 1980, together with details of how to obtain them from me. The Meccano Society of Scotland The site gives information about the Society and details of meetings etc. It also includes photos from the 2001 & 1999 Scottish exhibitions. NEW now includes a section on members models. Phil's Films VHS movie of Meccano Centenary Exhibition, for sale. Antonio Valero Aicua. MECCANO en Espaa Modelos MECCANO construidos por Antonio Valero Aicua aficionado de Madrid - Espaa Schraube-und-Mutter.de - German MECCANO site Die deutschsprachige MECCANO-Seite: Sie soll helfen, MECCANO in Deutschland populrer zu machen. Mit Modellanleitungen // The German MECCANO site. Anything about MECCANO, together with several step-bystep-instructions Steel Tec - A Meccano compatible system. Steel Tec - Did Meccano do the dirty on this system? Exacto Parts, sets, stories and information for the Meccano aficionado The Meccano Web Ring The MECCANO WEB RING Home Page. Your gateway to Meccano heaven! The Meccano Light Red and Green Period A detailed and complete history of Meccano's light red & green period, from 1958 to 1964. Photographs of outfits, manuals, sales leaflets, prices, contents of outfits, parts, trade items, Meccano Mags, adverts, etc. etc. You name it - it's there! Wes Dalefield's Meccano Home Page Wes Dalefield's personal Meccano Home Page which reflects his own construction projects. Nigel's Meccano Site Lots of pictures of Meccano models plus other items of Meccano interest Can-Am Meccano Connection Model building with Meccano MW Models - Everything Meccano MW Models was opened in 1970 by the proprietor Geoff Wright, and is the only shop in the world to sell nothing but Meccano (also known as Erector in the USA). Specialists in spare parts, new, special, replica and obsolete. Vast range of model plans. West London Meccano Society All about the WLMS - meetings, feature articles, publications, lots of model photographs. ISM Meccano OnLine The International Society of Meccanomen WebSite. The Meccano Model Library This site by Chris Bourne is dedicated to making Meccano models. Photographs and construction details. The Meccano Super Model Set A web site about the proposed new Meccano Super Model Set to celebrate
the centenary of Meccano Southern California Meccano & Erector Club Meccano and Erector news from the USA Midlands Meccano Guild Midlands Meccano Guild Homepage - Club History, Model Pictures and more... Alan Esplen's Meccano models and History Brief history of Meccano, how I started building with Meccano, pictures of models I have constructed. Meccano from John Thorpe + NMMG Sales and full range of second hand spares (and my own repro parts) from John Thorpe + details of North Midlands Meccano Guild + Skegex 2001 Nick Brunning's Meccano Web Site Nick Brunning gives a commentary on recently completed models TiMS Meccano Society of Ironbridge No barriers to membership and exciting opportunities Joel Perlin Metal Construction Toy Specialist Antique Meccano Sets, Erector Sets and other Construction Toys for sale. Model of the Month, Spare Parts and Ephemera. Electronics in Meccano Find out how you can use electronic circuits in your Meccano models Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano ... CMAMAS is the club for Canadian Meccano enthusiasts. Our publication is Canadian MeccaNotes, which is published 4 times per year. Meccano Home Page (MeccanoNet) - Canada Meccano is a metal construction set consisting of nuts, bolts, strips, girders, brackets, wheels, axles, motors, gears and pulleys. It's a kids toy ... it's an adult hobby. Ashok's Meccano Homepage from India Plenty of excellent photos of models, classified into galleries, built by Meccanomen around the world, young and old. A wide selection of first-class replica standard and special compatible parts at down-to-earth prices, and much more.... South West Meccano Club Meetings and models from this Bristol - based club Meccano@pt Meccano made in Portugal Meccano Micro Models Devoted to (very) small models Johan's Meccano pages Information on Meccano Somerville Meccinv Software MeccInv makes keeping a Meccano/Erector parts inventory easy and can be configured to suit any collection. The Photomuseum in Osby Collection of old cameras,Meccano and Mekanik Dave Taylor - Meccano Specialist Well known UK Meccano trader offers world mail order. Comprehensive catalogue. Sensible prices. Specials & Bulk Packs. Meccano purchased & P/Ex. Site also covers history, models and much more. Swedish MECCANO site
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Sheffield Meccano Guild Sheffield Meccano Guild - details of SMG meetings, exhibitions, venues, officers, the SMG Award and more .... Geoffs Meccano Page List of items for disposal New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This site is primarily intended to cover Meccano in New Zealand but is very cosmopolitan. Guy POUCHET's French MECCANO Site FRANCAIS Guy POUCHET's site "MEKANONET": 150 photos in high definition of 2002 Bouffmont's international Exhibition and SKEGNESS. My constructions in MECCANO : Block Setting Crane N 4 in Gold, full of things about MECCANO! and "Le CLUB des AMIS du MECCANO" Meccano pages of Maurice Meccano pages with BBC broadcast about Frank Hornby en Dutch exhibitions Australian Meccano Modellers' Association Photographs and descriptions of models built by members, literature, history,
upcoming events and more Paul's Meccano Pages Photos of models I have built, my observations and opinions, excerpts from literature. The latest additions can be found on the Update Page. Neil's Robots A collection of robots, most of which use Meccano. Aries Incorporation Manufacturer of Meccano, Marklin & some parts of our designs...We run Mail Orders to anywhere in the world at down-to-earth prices Melbourne Meccano Club Inc. Details of our 2002 Annual Expo in October, photos of models from meetings and exhibitions, photos of members, fine replica parts you can purchase, a history of the club, a history of Meccano. Meccano of Rob Beijersbergen Computer controlled and other Meccano models Pauli's Meccano Page This site contains information and photographs of some of the models I've built IAN's MECCANO PAGES Meccano Model pictures and Meccano Magazine covers. Also Hornby Trains. Rob Kanen Meccano Meccano Parts and Sets GAMM The site of Italian Gruppo Amatori Modellismo Meccanico Farming for Meccano Meccano enthusiast: collector, builder, exhibitor Tony Rednall's R.S. Compatibles Tony Rednall's Meccano Accessories German manufacturer "Metallus" and "Temsi" Manufacturing very wide range of fully standard metal parts with latest CNC punching machines and CNC press break. All "Temsi" activities taken over since feb. 2001. Parts shipping worldwide! Meccanoscene Directory of UK Meccano clubs, meetings and exhibitions. From Dave Taylor. Meccano in the United States Bits of information on Meccano in the United States, mainly in the period from 1909 - 1938 Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts This collection of information is highly recommended to every Meccanoman who has raised a question of Meccano historical identification and needs The Authorative reference. Metallbaukasten.de German hobby-page dedicated to Marklin and other German Meccano-like construction systems Meccano Race Calendar A calendar of Meccano races held around the world Mrklin/Meccano-Modelle von Hans-Gerd Finke Private Homepage mit ferngesteuerten Mrklin/Meccano-Fahrzeugen und anderen Modellen. Private homepage with radio-controlled Mrklin/Meccano vehicles and other models (in English available). SKEGEX 2001 - 72 photos - NMMG
Skegex 2001 Exhibition - 6th to 8th July - 72 photos of all the excellent models on display by John Thorpe - run by NMMG Doug Harris' Meccano Artwork and Posters Site Some of the wonderful old artwork from Meccano Ltd, and others. They are generally computer enhanced to clean up faults and blemishes, bright and attractive for framing, decorating your house or hobby room, even just filing away in your collectio Leo's Meccano Site Dutch site from Leo Hagg with photographs and drawings of DAF truck and telescopic crane Meccano Paper Folding Machine Project This site documents a project to build a machine capable of folding pieces of paper for inserting in letterboxes. Lots of detailed pictures, and movies of the finished machines. Sizygie More Meccano models (sets 9 & 10, Super Models...). In construction MECAREP - Model Engineering with Meccano Run by Mike Dennis, MECAREP offers a range of model engineering services and parts, including many novel Meccano-compatible parts. Used Meccano Parts, for builders This is my list of parts for the Meccano fan who uses his Meccano Parts to build models and is happy to use original parts that may have some paint loss or may be repainted but not damaged Henley Society of Meccano Engineers Henley Society Homepage. Details of Annual Henley Gathering etc. Tim Edwards' Meccano Pages This site by Timothy Edwards shows pictures of Meccano models which he has built. NEW - I am now starting to include extra pages dedicated to a single model. To start with the Ball Bearing Clock and the Braiding Machine but more will follow. Lynn's Wind Powered Meccano Vehicle Many people asked for more info about this model after it was shown at the Nov. 2001 Toronto Hobby Show. Here's the info! The South East London Meccano Club Our website includes a gallery of models, Meccano articles, and details of our forthcoming meetings and exhibitions Michael Adler Meccano WebSite Michael Adler's Models, Clocks and Robots, News and Views S.R. Borrill Reproduction Meccano Parts This site lists and shows the reproduction Meccano parts manufactured by Mr. S.R. Borrill - NEW 30 Jan 02 Extra parts - Nut Strips W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments pn119 To advise all Meccano Modellers of the renewed availability of W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments (part119) which I ceased to manufacture in 1980, together with details of how to obtain them from me. The Meccano Society of Scotland The site gives information about the Society and details of meetings etc. It also includes photos from the 2001 & 1999 Scottish exhibitions. NEW now includes a section on members models. Phil's Films VHS movie of Meccano Centenary Exhibition, for sale.
Antonio Valero Aicua. MECCANO en Espaa Modelos MECCANO construidos por Antonio Valero Aicua aficionado de Madrid - Espaa Schraube-und-Mutter.de - German MECCANO site Die deutschsprachige MECCANO-Seite: Sie soll helfen, MECCANO in Deutschland populrer zu machen. Mit Modellanleitungen // The German MECCANO site. Anything about MECCANO, together with several step-bystep-instructions Steel Tec - A Meccano compatible system. Steel Tec - Did Meccano do the dirty on this system? Exacto Parts, sets, stories and information for the Meccano aficionado The Meccano Web Ring The MECCANO WEB RING Home Page. Your gateway to Meccano heaven! The Meccano Light Red and Green Period A detailed and complete history of Meccano's light red & green period, from 1958 to 1964. Photographs of outfits, manuals, sales leaflets, prices, contents of outfits, parts, trade items, Meccano Mags, adverts, etc. etc. You name it - it's there! Wes Dalefield's Meccano Home Page Wes Dalefield's personal Meccano Home Page which reflects his own construction projects. Nigel's Meccano Site Lots of pictures of Meccano models plus other items of Meccano interest Can-Am Meccano Connection Model building with Meccano MW Models - Everything Meccano MW Models was opened in 1970 by the proprietor Geoff Wright, and is the only shop in the world to sell nothing but Meccano (also known as Erector in the USA). Specialists in spare parts, new, special, replica and obsolete. Vast range of model plans.

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West London Meccano Society All about the WLMS - meetings, feature articles, publications, lots of model photographs. ISM Meccano OnLine The International Society of Meccanomen WebSite. The Meccano Model Library This site by Chris Bourne is dedicated to making Meccano models. Photographs and construction details. The Meccano Super Model Set A web site about the proposed new Meccano Super Model Set to celebrate the centenary of Meccano Southern California Meccano & Erector Club Meccano and Erector news from the USA Midlands Meccano Guild Midlands Meccano Guild Homepage - Club History, Model Pictures and more... Alan Esplen's Meccano models and History Brief history of Meccano, how I started building with Meccano, pictures of models I have constructed. Meccano from John Thorpe + NMMG Sales and full range of second hand spares (and my own repro parts) from John Thorpe + details of North Midlands Meccano Guild + Skegex 2001 Nick Brunning's Meccano Web Site Nick Brunning gives a commentary on recently completed models TiMS Meccano Society of Ironbridge No barriers to membership and exciting opportunities Joel Perlin Metal Construction Toy Specialist Antique Meccano Sets, Erector Sets and other Construction Toys for sale. Model of the Month, Spare Parts and Ephemera. Electronics in Meccano Find out how you can use electronic circuits in your Meccano models Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano ... CMAMAS is the club for Canadian Meccano enthusiasts. Our publication is Canadian MeccaNotes, which is published 4 times per year. Meccano Home Page (MeccanoNet) - Canada Meccano is a metal construction set consisting of nuts, bolts, strips, girders, brackets, wheels, axles, motors, gears and pulleys. It's a kids toy ... it's an adult hobby. Ashok's Meccano Homepage from India
Plenty of excellent photos of models, classified into galleries, built by Meccanomen around the world, young and old. A wide selection of first-class replica standard and special compatible parts at down-to-earth prices, and much more.... South West Meccano Club Meetings and models from this Bristol - based club Meccano@pt Meccano made in Portugal Meccano Micro Models Devoted to (very) small models Johan's Meccano pages Information on Meccano Somerville Meccinv Software MeccInv makes keeping a Meccano/Erector parts inventory easy and can be configured to suit any collection. The Photomuseum in Osby Collection of old cameras,Meccano and Mekanik Dave Taylor - Meccano Specialist Well known UK Meccano trader offers world mail order. Comprehensive catalogue. Sensible prices. Specials & Bulk Packs. Meccano purchased & P/Ex. Site also covers history, models and much more. Swedish MECCANO site MECCANO and related building systems made in Sweden Sheffield Meccano Guild Sheffield Meccano Guild - details of SMG meetings, exhibitions, venues, officers, the SMG Award and more .... Geoffs Meccano Page List of items for disposal New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This site is primarily intended to cover Meccano in New Zealand but is very cosmopolitan. Guy POUCHET's French MECCANO Site FRANCAIS Guy POUCHET's site "MEKANONET": 150 photos in high definition of 2002 Bouffmont's international Exhibition and SKEGNESS. My constructions in MECCANO : Block Setting Crane N 4 in Gold, full of things about MECCANO! and "Le CLUB des AMIS du MECCANO" Meccano pages of Maurice Meccano pages with BBC broadcast about Frank Hornby en Dutch exhibitions Australian Meccano Modellers' Association Photographs and descriptions of models built by members, literature, history, upcoming events and more Paul's Meccano Pages Photos of models I have built, my observations and opinions, excerpts from literature. The latest additions can be found on the Update Page. Neil's Robots A collection of robots, most of which use Meccano. Aries Incorporation Manufacturer of Meccano, Marklin & some parts of our designs...We run Mail Orders to anywhere in the world at down-to-earth prices Melbourne Meccano Club Inc.
Details of our 2002 Annual Expo in October, photos of models from meetings and exhibitions, photos of members, fine replica parts you can purchase, a history of the club, a history of Meccano. Meccano of Rob Beijersbergen Computer controlled and other Meccano models Pauli's Meccano Page This site contains information and photographs of some of the models I've built IAN's MECCANO PAGES Meccano Model pictures and Meccano Magazine covers. Also Hornby Trains. Rob Kanen Meccano Meccano Parts and Sets GAMM The site of Italian Gruppo Amatori Modellismo Meccanico Farming for Meccano Meccano enthusiast: collector, builder, exhibitor Tony Rednall's R.S. Compatibles Tony Rednall's Meccano Accessories German manufacturer "Metallus" and "Temsi" Manufacturing very wide range of fully standard metal parts with latest CNC punching machines and CNC press break. All "Temsi" activities taken over since feb. 2001. Parts shipping worldwide! Meccanoscene Directory of UK Meccano clubs, meetings and exhibitions. From Dave Taylor. Meccano in the United States Bits of information on Meccano in the United States, mainly in the period from 1909 - 1938 Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts This collection of information is highly recommended to every Meccanoman who has raised a question of Meccano historical identification and needs The Authorative reference. Metallbaukasten.de German hobby-page dedicated to Marklin and other German Meccano-like construction systems Meccano Race Calendar A calendar of Meccano races held around the world Mrklin/Meccano-Modelle von Hans-Gerd Finke Private Homepage mit ferngesteuerten Mrklin/Meccano-Fahrzeugen und anderen Modellen. Private homepage with radio-controlled Mrklin/Meccano vehicles and other models (in English available). SKEGEX 2001 - 72 photos - NMMG Skegex 2001 Exhibition - 6th to 8th July - 72 photos of all the excellent models on display by John Thorpe - run by NMMG Doug Harris' Meccano Artwork and Posters Site Some of the wonderful old artwork from Meccano Ltd, and others. They are generally computer enhanced to clean up faults and blemishes, bright and attractive for framing, decorating your house or hobby room, even just filing away in your collectio Leo's Meccano Site Dutch site from Leo Hagg with photographs and drawings of DAF truck and telescopic crane

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Meccano Paper Folding Machine Project This site documents a project to build a machine capable of folding pieces of paper for inserting in letterboxes. Lots of detailed pictures, and movies of the finished machines. Sizygie More Meccano models (sets 9 & 10, Super Models...). In construction MECAREP - Model Engineering with Meccano Run by Mike Dennis, MECAREP offers a range of model engineering services and parts, including many novel Meccano-compatible parts. Used Meccano Parts, for builders This is my list of parts for the Meccano fan who uses his Meccano Parts to build models and is happy to use original parts that may have some paint loss or may be repainted but not damaged Henley Society of Meccano Engineers Henley Society Homepage. Details of Annual Henley Gathering etc. Tim Edwards' Meccano Pages This site by Timothy Edwards shows pictures of Meccano models which he has built. NEW - I am now starting to include extra pages dedicated to a single model. To start with the Ball Bearing Clock and the Braiding Machine but more will follow. Lynn's Wind Powered Meccano Vehicle Many people asked for more info about this model after it was shown at the Nov. 2001 Toronto Hobby Show. Here's the info! The South East London Meccano Club Our website includes a gallery of models, Meccano articles, and details of our forthcoming meetings and exhibitions Michael Adler Meccano WebSite Michael Adler's Models, Clocks and Robots, News and Views S.R. Borrill Reproduction Meccano Parts This site lists and shows the reproduction Meccano parts manufactured by Mr. S.R. Borrill - NEW 30 Jan 02 Extra parts - Nut Strips W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments pn119 To advise all Meccano Modellers of the renewed availability of W.R.I. Replica Meccano Channel Segments (part119) which I ceased to manufacture in 1980, together with details of how to obtain them from me. The Meccano Society of Scotland The site gives information about the Society and details of meetings etc. It also includes photos from the 2001 & 1999 Scottish exhibitions. NEW now includes a section on members models. Phil's Films VHS movie of Meccano Centenary Exhibition, for sale. Antonio Valero Aicua. MECCANO en Espaa Modelos MECCANO construidos por Antonio Valero Aicua aficionado de
Madrid - Espaa Schraube-und-Mutter.de - German MECCANO site Die deutschsprachige MECCANO-Seite: Sie soll helfen, MECCANO in Deutschland populrer zu machen. Mit Modellanleitungen // The German MECCANO site. Anything about MECCANO, together with several step-bystep-instructions Steel Tec - A Meccano compatible system. Steel Tec - Did Meccano do the dirty on this system? Exacto Parts, sets, stories and information for the Meccano aficionado The Meccano Web Ring The MECCANO WEB RING Home Page. Your gateway to Meccano heaven! The Meccano Light Red and Green Period A detailed and complete history of Meccano's light red & green period, from 1958 to 1964. Photographs of outfits, manuals, sales leaflets, prices, contents of outfits, parts, trade items, Meccano Mags, adverts, etc. etc. You name it - it's there! Wes Dalefield's Meccano Home Page Wes Dalefield's personal Meccano Home Page which reflects his own construction projects. Nigel's Meccano Site Lots of pictures of Meccano models plus other items of Meccano interest Can-Am Meccano Connection Model building with Meccano MW Models - Everything Meccano MW Models was opened in 1970 by the proprietor Geoff Wright, and is the only shop in the world to sell nothing but Meccano (also known as Erector in the USA). Specialists in spare parts, new, special, replica and obsolete. Vast range of model plans. West London Meccano Society All about the WLMS - meetings, feature articles, publications, lots of model photographs. ISM Meccano OnLine The International Society of Meccanomen WebSite. The Meccano Model Library This site by Chris Bourne is dedicated to making Meccano models. Photographs and construction details. The Meccano Super Model Set A web site about the proposed new Meccano Super Model Set to celebrate the centenary of Meccano Southern California Meccano & Erector Club Meccano and Erector news from the USA Midlands Meccano Guild Midlands Meccano Guild Homepage - Club History, Model Pictures and more... Alan Esplen's Meccano models and History Brief history of Meccano, how I started building with Meccano, pictures of models I have constructed. Meccano from John Thorpe + NMMG Sales and full range of second hand spares (and my own repro parts) from John Thorpe + details of North Midlands Meccano Guild + Skegex 2001
Nick Brunning's Meccano Web Site Nick Brunning gives a commentary on recently completed models TiMS Meccano Society of Ironbridge No barriers to membership and exciting opportunities Joel Perlin Metal Construction Toy Specialist Antique Meccano Sets, Erector Sets and other Construction Toys for sale. Model of the Month, Spare Parts and Ephemera. Electronics in Meccano Find out how you can use electronic circuits in your Meccano models Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano ... CMAMAS is the club for Canadian Meccano enthusiasts. Our publication is Canadian MeccaNotes, which is published 4 times per year. Meccano Home Page (MeccanoNet) - Canada Meccano is a metal construction set consisting of nuts, bolts, strips, girders, brackets, wheels, axles, motors, gears and pulleys. It's a kids toy ... it's an adult hobby. Ashok's Meccano Homepage from India Plenty of excellent photos of models, classified into galleries, built by Meccanomen around the world, young and old. A wide selection of first-class replica standard and special compatible parts at down-to-earth prices, and much more.... South West Meccano Club Meetings and models from this Bristol - based club Meccano@pt Meccano made in Portugal Meccano Micro Models Devoted to (very) small models Johan's Meccano pages Information on Meccano Somerville Meccinv Software MeccInv makes keeping a Meccano/Erector parts inventory easy and can be configured to suit any collection. The Photomuseum in Osby Collection of old cameras,Meccano and Mekanik Dave Taylor - Meccano Specialist Well known UK Meccano trader offers world mail order. Comprehensive catalogue. Sensible prices. Specials & Bulk Packs. Meccano purchased & P/Ex. Site also covers history, models and much more. Swedish MECCANO site MECCANO and related building systems made in Sweden Sheffield Meccano Guild Sheffield Meccano Guild - details of SMG meetings, exhibitions, venues, officers, the SMG Award and more .... Geoffs Meccano Page List of items for disposal New Zealand Federation of Meccano Modellers This site is primarily intended to cover Meccano in New Zealand but is very cosmopolitan. Guy POUCHET's French MECCANO Site FRANCAIS Guy POUCHET's site "MEKANONET": 150 photos in high definition of 2002 Bouffmont's international Exhibition and SKEGNESS. My constructions in
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A Short History of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre We are moving (again!). See the news Tel: 020 7379 7961
CMT started life as a slightly odd crafts shop

called Cabaret in Falmouth, Cornwall. It was opened in 1979 by Sue Jackson and sold Peter Markey's simple wooden toys alongside knitwear and ceramics. With the arrival of Paul Spooner, it wasn't long before the mechanical pieces started displacing the other crafts. Sue began collecting and the work she kept remained in the shop. She could see how much pleasure they gave to her customers - even though they were often told that they could turn the handles but they couldn't buy.
Two Harpies / Sirens by Paul Spooner
When Paul Spooner made a large coin-operated skeleton (The Last Judgement) for the shop window it was clear that people would pay to bring automata to life and so in May 1983, still in Falmouth, Cabaret Mechanical Theatre began and the customers now paid to turn handles and press buttons. The collection was largely made up of small handcranked pieces by Peter Markey and Paul Spooner. For protection most of them were encased and motorised so that they could be operated by push button. Sue also commissioned and bought larger one-off machines like Spooner's 'The Dream'. She also added work by Ron Fuller and Richard Windley. It was soon realised that in order to continue expanding the exhibition it would have to move from Cornwall. CMT opened in Covent Garden, London in 1985, with new work by Tim Hunkin and a little later, Michael Howard. Over the following decade the world of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre has continued expanding. The shop has a large range of handmade automata which cannot be bought anywhere else, it also sells kits, card cut-outs and videos. There have been exhibitions in Japan and Europe and many projects involving larger scale work. The collection continues to grow organically without any preconceived idea in mind, yet the pieces tend to share an eccentricity, a wry sense of humour and a slightly shrewd way of looking at the world. Perhaps what ultimately unifies the collection are the personal tastes and preferences of Sue Jackson, who still owns and runs the show. Cabaret continues to occupy the strange, shifting ground between art, craft and business. CMT was never conceived as a way of making money. For Sue it is always a labour of love. It receives no subsidies or sponsorship, yet it helps to support a number of crafts people. CMT endeavours to remain a haven of wit, intelligence and
Muscleman by Peter Markey
Skiing Dog by Keith Newstead
individuality in an increasingly homogenous and mass-produced world. During Summer 2000, the main collection was on display at The Kursaal, Southend-on-Sea. The exhibition has now been removed for restoration. See the news page for the latest information.
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CABARET MECHANICAL MOVEMENT Making Automata is hard. Making other sorts of three dimensional objects can also be hard, but the extra dimension of movement seems to add a disproportionate amount of difficulty. For most people, especially those untrained in engineering skills, getting to the point where making mechanical devices is easy, can be a long and frustrating task. Then again, there are many people who have a sound understanding of engineering but cant even draw a horse. These things can be learnt. This book does not teach you how to draw a horse, but it does remove the mystery that surrounds the world of mechanisms and the business of making things move. Cabaret Mechanical Movement contains a lot of theory but its also
packed with practical tips and ideas for making your own automata, moving toys or mechanical sculpture. This book is published by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a museum which has delighted its visitors with witty examples of the automata makers art for over 15 years.
Title: Cabaret Mechanical Movement Understanding Movement and Making Automata. Size: 124 A5 Pages with over 200 B&W Illustrations. Cost: 9-99 Chapters: 1. Some Principles, 2. Levers, 3. Shafts, 4. Cranks 5. Cams, 6. Springs, 7. Linkages, 8. Ratchets, 9. Drives & Gearing, 10. Control, 11. The Checklist. 12. Bibliography.
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Below is a Wiggling Figure made by Paul Spooner. You can click on it to get closer.
INSIDE THE THEATRE
The man is eating spaghetti in the bath because he's a beginner and that's the best place to learn. It was made by Paul Spooner.
There is a link to download a Quicktime player when you leave CMT.
If the man in the bath above isn't working you can download a Quicktime movie (86K) of it. For best effect, please set your movie player to LOOP (usually in the PLAY or MOVIE menu).
The Mill Girl and the Toff by Paul Spooner - The Mill Girl is so surprised by the presentation of a ring from her posh suitor that her eyes are popping out unwittingly. Meanwhile, their relatives are turning in their graves below. We have are over 20 coin-operated machines. This page shows two of them.
Coin-ops
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This page has links to biographies on the six most important CMT artists with pictures of them and their work: Paul Spooner Perfectionist and mechanism fanatic. 14 Balls, Anubis, etc. Peter Markey Simplicity and bright colours. Sheep and football. Keith Newstead Intricate decoration. Flying dragons and couch potatoes. Tim Hunkin Cartoonist, TV presenter, Almost everything! Ron Fuller The village Toymaker - sort of. Will Jackson Coin-ops with computers.
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Peter Markey
Peter Markey (b. 1930) studied painting at Swansea Art College and taught art for 25 years in secondary schools. He left teaching in 1980 and began making simple wooden automata after someone innocently suggested that he try making his footballer sculptures move. This coincided with the opening of Cabaret in Falmouth where he lived. Peter has had many exhibitions of his mechanical work and his paintings. His work is known for it's simplicity of design and the use of bright colours. He makes little attempt at realistic representation and never carves the wood he uses. This means that square-shaped wood results in square-headed people and animals. The Runners - an early mechanical Peter is fascinated by the seemingly ridiculous idea of trying to produce wave-like motions from wood. He has made many 'wave machines' using a variety of simple but effective mechanisms. Over recent years, in his efforts to find simpler and faster ways of working, Peter has often left his work unpainted. Peter claims that his models have a great tolerance for poor workmanship but despite their apparent simplicity many imitators have failed to
produce results of such charm. He says that he makes things because he can't stop.
Walking Dog with wire linkages
Drawing for Flying Man
Flying Man (life-size version)
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Paul Spooner
Paul Spooner was born in Preston, Lancashire in 1948. He had mechanical interests from an early age. In 1964 he completed a preDiploma course at Lancaster College of Art where he made a clock and a steam engine from wood. At Cardiff from 1966 to 1969 he studied Art and Design, specialising in mechanical sculpture. In 1974 Paul moved to Stithians, Cornwall. He made weaving looms for his wife Sue, but mainly worked as a van driver. It wasn't until 1981 that he made his first edition featuring the Egyptian Jackal-headed God, Anubis. For the next two years he made small machines usually sold in limited editions through Cabaret in Falmouth. In 1983 Cabaret became a Mechanical Theatre and in 1985 it opened in Covent Garden. Currently, over 40 of Paul Spooner's machines can be seen working here. Since 1986 Paul has
Paul Spooner at Cape Canaveral
collaborated with Matthew Smith on the design of a series of small editions. These are still made regularly for CMT by Matthew under the name of The Fourteen Ball Toy Co. Paul has also produced two card cutout books; Spooner's Moving Animals and The Museum of the Mind, as well as the children's book, Red Roger.
Manet's Olympia
Detail of Heaven. Built for The Ride of Life
In 1989 he was one of the main artists involved in designing and building the Ride of Life. Since then he has a had number of commissions for larger work including exhibits for the Science Museum and a group of life-size animated figures for Louis Vuitton, the luggage maker (1995). His television programme, Mechanisms (part of the Machinations series), was broadcast by Channel 4 in 1995. Prototype walking figure Paul Spooner's work combines humour and an obsessive attention to detail with delightful and intriguing mechanisms.
"My work as an artist / mechanic amounts to a constant pursuit of elegance and simplicity. I
haven't caught up with either yet because I don't know how to finish things. Except sometimes. And even then I'm not sure."
Paul Spooner's current piece, The Zen Gardener and his Pupil. When the monk with the rake has carefully made a zigzag pattern in the sand the monk with the shovel destroys it.
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Keith Newstead
Keith Newstead (b. 1956) studied at Barking College of Art and Technology. After short-lived careers on a paper round in Finland and as a Graphic Designer, he became a motorcycle despatch rider in London for 10 years. During this time he also made and sold Jewellery. Keith counts his childhood memories of the machines in the Penny Arcade at Southend, as being one of the most important influences on his work. When he saw a TV film on David Secrett (Automata Maker) he was inspired to start making his own machines. His work on display at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre includes The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This is a peep-show which depicts a train carriage of city-types on their way to work when one of them mysteriously transforms into an alien.
Keith Newstead with Satellite
One of a series of Dragons Recently he has begun designing automata for manufacture by CMT crafts people in limited editions. This enables him to concentrate on one-off and coinoperated pieces. He has also produced many mechanical card cutouts. Although Keith is often described as a newcomer to the field, the reality is that he spent nearly 10 years acquiring the necessary skills before he was able to produce his automata successfully.
Instructions from Witch kit
The Flying Couch Potato
I'd like to be Under the Sea
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Tim Hunkin outside his RubberWorld (2000)
Tim Hunkin
Tim Hunkin (b. 1950) was educated as engineer but became a cartoonist for The Observer's Sunday magazine. He researched and drew a strip called The Rudiments of Wisdom for fourteen years. These cartoons have been compiled into a 360 page book, modestly titled, Almost Everything There is to Know. (Currently out of print) Tim has built coin-operated machines intermittently since he was a child. He had a show at the ICA in 1981 called The Disgusting Spectacle (named after the wooden piece illustrated here which now resides in Cabaret Mechanical Theatre). This was followed by The Art Gallery, a touring show of coin-operated characters looking at and responding to, works of art. The Disgusting Spectacle - coin-op Tim saw the coin mechanism as a good way to
circumvent the traditional gallery / artist / collector relationships but he has since abandoned the fine art world. He has made various clocks for public spaces. e.g. The Water Clock in Covent Garden (with Andy Plant). He was one of the main artists involved in the design and making of the Ride of Life. (A million pound project designed for a shopping centre which was never installed but somehow acquired a cult status. Tim has made TV three series demystify everyday household and office machines for Channel 4, called The Secret Life of Machines. These have been shown all over the world via The Discovery Channel. In 1995 he completed a new gallery for the Science museum called The Secret Life of the Home. As well as enlivening the collection of domestic appliances and gadgets with his usual humour and insight, Tim has stuffed the gallery with fun things to do. In 1998 he started collaborating with Sarah Angliss and Will Jackson and formed Mongrel Media, researching, curating, designing and fabricating exhibitions for museums.
Giant Man
There are currently 8 of Tim's coin-operated pieces in CMT. His figures capture human gestures perfectly with the simplest of movements, perfect timing and minimal modelling. The most recent, the Frisker, looks industrial, has no figure but it's thick rubber gloves will give you an intimate body search if you're feeling insecure.
Exploding computer robot built for the end of The Secret Life of the Word Processor (Channel 4)
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Working on a Mongrel Media commission to curate, design and build the exhibits for a visitor centre for the Eden project in Cornwall. Particularly enjoying converting one garden shed into a cinema and another into Rubberworld. Building a collection box for a medieval castle in Jersey on the theme of Tax Evasion (Jersey is a British Tax haven) Cinema for Eden Project Researching and curating an exhibition about the Cold War for the Science Museum, in collaboration with Sarah Angliss. This involved unearthing a fabulous collection of objects, photos and films recently given to the museum by the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough. Designing and building a large interactive exhibit about fear and phobias for The Museum of the Emotions in collaboration with Sarah Angliss. This includes a very dark corridor where the visitor experiences the tingler and the chiller, the International Bureau of Stimulation and Assessment, and a sealed cabinet of phobias. Performing 1,000 years of Cheating at Science with Sarah Angliss at the Edinburgh Science festival. This includes perpetual motion machines and even dancing maggots. (see poster left)
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Poster for Edinburgh Science Festival
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He will be at the Science museum, performing How to Spot a Human with Sarah Angliss, August 17, 20. He will be performing How to Cheat at Art at the Royal Institution on Sept 20th (limited tickets available). The Human Factor exhibition on ergonomics by Mongrel Media will open at The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on September 22.
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Links to other Tim Hunkin related sites: Secret Life Of Machines Guide Ian Campbells personal (but comprehensive) description of each part of The Secret Life of Machines TV series - now hosted on this site.
Another Secret Life Of Machines site This site has pictures from the series and other related links, including one for Rex Garrod, Tim's assistant on the series. Channel 4 TV support services Broadcast Support Services (BSS) used to have information on leaflets (for the Secret Life of Machines, parts 1, 2 and 3) but they've reorganised their site and removed all the useful details. Channel Four.
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The Automata Kit Our Automaton kit is the result of numerous requests (from teachers and makers) for a creative design tool which would allow for experimentation with simple mechanisms. After several years of research and workshop trials we believe this kit is one of the best ways to learn about mechanisms and invent new mechanical toys and automata. * All parts are reusable * No glue * No tools * Quick and easy to use * Easy to add your own parts * Cams cannot slip * Fun * Suitable for ages 7 and over
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PERMANENT SHOWS - JAPAN
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in Otaru Otaru is on Hokkaido. There are 24 coin-operated exhibits and a shop selling mass-produced CMT merchandise which you can't buy anywhere else - not even in of own shop in the UK. See Entertainment Bowl's website. Address: 1-2-12 Shikinai, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. Phone: 0134-22-5150. Niji-No-Sato Niji-No-Sato is a theme park in Shuzenji (Shizouka-pref. about an hour from Tokyo). As well a special exhibition that runs until the 7th of April 1996, they have a small collection of CMT machines in their Romney Toy Museum (in the English section). Address: 4279-3 Shuzenji-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka, Japan. Phone: 0558-72-7111 Fax: 0558-72-7133.
TEMPORARY SHOWS
None currently, some previous shows are listed below: Musee Des Automates - Neuilly-Sur-Seine, Paris, France - Now closed. Scenes dAutomates Anglais - CMT's Travelling Exhibition of 45 pieces of automata can be seen at Musee Des Automates, Salon Arturo Lopez, 12 Rue de Centre, 92200 Neuilly-Sur-Seine, Paris, France from the end of October until the 22nd of December 2000. Winterthur, Switzerland - Now closed. Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, Eduard Bersudsky and Arthur Ganson in an exhibition which runs from 19 March to the 2 January 2000 (extended run). (Demnchst in diesem "Theater": Kabinett der Mechanik). Technorama (Winterthur, Switzerland).
The Council Counsellor by Paul Spooner
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The Puppetry Home Page Puppetry, Automata, Animation, Animatronics and much more. A very comprehensive site. Lots of links. Rolling Ball Machines Website devoted to the subject of Rolling Ball Sculptures, curious machines, mechanical sculptures and other moving art. BBH - Building Better Humans An interesting site with information on the history of automata and other aspects of imitating human life. Rube Goldberg Rube Goldberg is the US version of Heath Robinson (don't know why we haven't got any Heath Robinson links!). A young boy has built this site dedicated to the cartoonist of crazy mechanical machines. It has links to lots of other sites. Automata - France This site has movies of the work. "Lot'omate is an association intended to be used as link between all the amateurs of automats, animated sculptures and funny machines". (Translated from French). Automata - Cox's Swan The Silver Swan, a very well known piece of automata is housed in the Bowes Musuem in the town of Barnard Castle, near Darlington. You can read more details, see a picture and try a computer generated virtual tour of it (VRML plug-in required). Automata - France Museum of old automata. Le Muse de l'Automate de Souillac vous propose une des plus importantes collection d'Europe d'automates et jouets mcaniques anciens. David M. Macmillan - USA Links to clock and automata information. Including a good site on old automata by Rony Gelman Craig W. Reynolds - USA The other world of automata which mainly resides within computers. Simulations of
life and all that stuff. Connected but totally different, or similar but unconnected perhaps. Anyway, this is a good place to start if you're interested. Robotics Internet Resources Page Extensive links to everything robotic. Mostly very technical but some hobbyist information as well. Robot Books As well as covering robot books, this site also has robot news and links. They have a Mechanics section which lists some hard to find books on mechanisms. Android World An extensive site with lots of links to anthropomorphic robots, animatronics, walking machines and related things. Vending Machines - USA Lots of information on vending and other coin-operated machines. (Part of Raphael Carter's Home Page) IT LIVES! / MAKERS / EDUCATION / GUIDES & HELPERS Our makers pages
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Tim Prentice - USA - New! " His materials include: steel, aluminium, lexan and feathers ... all in service of a simple principle: To reveal through the moving sculptural form, the invisible movements of the air, and the magical relationship between object and environment." Jean Tinguely - Swiss The grandaddy of kinetic sculpture is finally represented on the net because they built a museum for his work. Arthur Ganson - USA Arthur Ganson is making some of the most interesting kinetic art anywhere in the world. Visit this site and buy his video. Sharmanka Theatre - UK A new site that tells you where and when you can see the amazing machines of Eduard Bersudsky. (Currently based in Glasgow) Martin Smith - UK We've been selling Martins work for a few years. Now he has his own web site where you can see animations of some of his pieces. Will Jackson - UK Will makes coin-operated machines for us and other mechanical devices as well as clocks with Tim Hunkin, life-size handbag dummies with Paul Spooner and lots more. A nice site which includes pictures and explanations of the mechanisms. Steve Gerberich - USA - New! Gerb-O-Matic - the quirky world of Steve Gerberich, who turns everyday objects into
wonderfully bizarre mechanical creations. Marc Horowitz - USA See pieces like the Blunt-horn Ox. You can also buy work in kit form. Faulty Optic - UK Automata makers usually prefer to let motors or other people to do the work but this original puppet theatre company are world renowned for their haunting visual theatre, automated sets, strange animated figures, cronked inventions and macabre humour. Chomick & Meder - USA Art Dolls and Automata. Nice site with some animations of their mechanical dolls. Steve Birkes - USA Pictures of carved and painted wooden automata with simple mechanisms. David C. Roy - USA Kinetic Sculpture. Mostly abstract wooden wall hangings. Nicely laid-out site with animations. Rogerijoffe - USA Toymakers. Not all mechanical but including some whirligigs and balancing toys. Animations of toys and drawings. Duane Flatmo - USA Maker of big kinetic sculpture racing machines. Bernward Frank - Germany Wind and Water Sculptures. Some virtual (computer animations) and some real. Julie S. Porter - USA A maker of clocks and automata. You can see some of her work and also her translations of Le monde des automates by Alfred Chapuis and Edward Gelis, including a description of the Jaquet-Droz musician. Survival Research Labs - USA We tend to get upset if our machines thrash themselves to death but these boys relish in it. Connected but totally different from most of the above.
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Rob Ives - UK Cardboard Engineering. Mechanical cutouts, including one to download and make yourself. Card Modelling FAQ The Card Modeling FAQ is devoted to the construction of models (static and dynamic) in paper and cardstock. Very extensive FAQ with lots of links and useful tips on construction. Another Card Modelling Site Lots of links to card modelling sites. Most are not mechanical but there are lots which have free downloads.
Guardian Angel Jim Ramsay's downloadable mechanical Guardian Angel cutout. Our education pages
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Design & Technology Barstable school. Follow the link to the Design and Technology department. Lots of links. Brock Engineering Virtual Mechanisms - Java animations of mechanisms working.
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Apple's Quicktime Site Go here if you want to download Apple's Quicktime Movie Player. Adobe's Site Go here if you want to download Adobe's Acrobat Reader for our pdf documents. IT LIVES! / MAKERS / EDUCATION / GUIDES & HELPERS
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Please report me dead links and sent me a note, if you know something about the following links. Thank you! agora.unige.ch/sfib/sz/mpsbrunnen/kugelbahn.htm The report describes the construction of a 15 meter tall ball run made by 25 students from Brunnen.
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The Visible Human Project of the National Library of Medicine Accessing the Visible Human The Visible Human Project: The Data and How to Get It Visible Human Project Fact Sheet Visible Human Project Fact Sheet Visible Human Project Knowledge Resources NPAC Visible Human Viewer Marching Through the Visible Man Marching Through the Visible Woman Digital Humans Project
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The Center for Human Modeling and SimulationMy Favorite Sites for Inventions, Robots, Machines, and How Things Work
Please sign my guestbook below! Don't forget to tell me about your own ideas, inventions, and projects!!! A super site for building using things around the house is called Build-It-Yourself. Look up the "top secret plans...!"
The amazing animated pictures of will fascinate you! This site is enormous and incredible! Engines, electronics, gadgets, computers, cars, and lots more! Two very extensive sites on Legos are at: Everything Lego and a great Lego Search Engine. The coolest machines built from Legos are Lego Robots Simple Machines -- short, quick exercises about gears, friction, pulleys, springs and more! At a third grade level. Want to spend your summer inventing? Camp Invention is located in and around Akron, OH. It offers day "camps" at area schools lasting 1 week. Maybe I'll see you there! Another place for day camps: Thames Science Center in Rhode Island. Very interesting sessions on Robot Competitions, Inventing Toys and Exploring Physics - wow! Here are some more experiments. This page also links to Bill Nye the Science Guy. Famous inventors including Leonardo da Vinci. Need help getting creative? What does it take to be an inventor? Read about famous inventors and characteristics found in inventors. More ideas on getting creative. Working on an assignment about inventions? Look at Invention Homework Help for links on inventions, patents and new products. Sponsored by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Now that you've created your own invention, why not enter it in a national invention contest just for kids? Check out Invent America. Here is a national organization for you to join: Society of Amateur Scientists. Their members range from novices to Nobel Prize winners! See what they're up to now. This group is called the United Inventors Association. Of course, if you haven't already seen my list of great sites related to Rube Goldberg projects, contests, inventions, and more, what are you waiting for?!?
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How Does It Work?
Wheel gear to side gear ratio = 1 : 1 Side gear to Cluster gear ratio = 1 : 1 Cluster gear to Center gear ratio = 2 : 1 Wheel diameter = 1/2 spacing between wheels
The Side gear assemblies are keyed to the main axle by means of set screws, as shown in the photo below.
The Cluster gear assembly consists of two gears that are pinned together so that they rotate as one. It is free to "float" on the main axle.
The main axle passes through, and is free to rotate within, the plexiglass body. Note the clearance hole in the Center gearshaft
The wheels are free to rotate on the main axle. An "E" clip keeps them in place. The net result of this geartrain is that the Penguin (the center gear) always points in the same direction. Pulled forward, pushed backward, turned left or turned right the Penguin's orientation never changes. Harry Siebert uncovered this clever design while researching South Pointing Chariots. Please visit "The Center for South Pointing Chariot Research and Development"
Scale Models
To get a hold on the wealth of material on South Pointing Chariots, three basic kinds of models can be defined:
Historical Models
The "classic" model to most people, they resemble the real (or imagined) thing as close as possible, only at a reduced size. Visit our gallery !
Mathematical Models
In our modern times modeling no longer means cut fingers and glue on the carpet, but bits and bytes on floppy disks and animations on the computer screen. See what we found yet !
Functional Models
Many a technical system is better understood if stripped down to the elementary, leaving away all the distracting details or even turning to transparent material. To understand a differential gear, this approach proves especially advantageous. Have a look yourself !
Not so Functional Specimen...

It's an old saying that things not working as intended can still be sold as "Art" - THEIR words, not mine ! Well, now and then an artist discovers the South Pointing Chariot and incorporates it into his/her opus. Let Your imagination flow !
Functional Models
The things on this site are not meant to be original chinese (You guessed so, right ?). Nonetheless they have their very own appeal ! The oldest published design I found yet was from Mr. M.J. Oliver, printed in The Meccano Magazine, Jan 1957. It is based on the description given two years earlier by Mr. Cousins Twenty (!) years later, in 1977, Mr. Terry Morris revived the previous design in another article in THe Meccano Magazine. Apart from more stylish wheels
this model adds little new insight.
This very pretty acrylic model of the Lanchester type was build by Richard Egge, to be contacted over this site at http://www.geocities.com/~rrice2.
He has a full set of drawings for it as well !
These two models to the Japanese design were found at www.suelab.nuem.nagoya~u.ac.jp/~suematsu/... Nothing is known about the builders yet.
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For some more unusual models click here !

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