Author Archives: Philip Webb

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About Philip Webb

Chairman of the International Society of Meccanomen

Summer in Skegness!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Philip Webb

The first weekend in July has been a fixture in many diaries for nearly forty years – that was when people from all over the UK and far beyond gathered in the Embassy Theatre, Skegness, for a vast display of … Continue reading →

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A Special Week-end

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Philip Webb

This coming Saturday is a special day, so I thought I ought to get modelling something appropriate. No, not the Cup Final, it’s the Spring Meeting of the North Midlands Meccano Guild! But what to make? Well, for once a … Continue reading →

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Clubbing

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Philip Webb

I’m alarmed to see just how long it is since I last posted here! A sign of just how busy life has been with leadership in two churches, two growing grandchildren to help care for, and much more besides. But … Continue reading →

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Hands-on exhibitions

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Philip Webb

Did you ever go to London’s Science Museum as a child? One of the best bits was being able to turn handles, press buttons and make things happen! Sadly many Meccano shows are characterised by signs saying “Do Not Touch!”, … Continue reading →

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Is this the end?

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Philip Webb

Being a Baptist minister I am no stranger to funerals, but like everyone I am occasionally given cause to pause and think when news comes through of the passing of another of our number. Are there more “Meccano” funerals now … Continue reading →

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Model Building Technology

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Philip Webb

From the very early days of “The International Meccanoman”, the journal of the International Society of Meccanomen, “Model Building Technology” has been a must-read feature for any keen Meccano builder. Sharing the latest hints and tips on Meccano model building … Continue reading →

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We have wings….

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Philip Webb

So the next project grows – one wing is now four and the model is much more recognisable. With a model fuselage PhotoShopped in to sit between the four wings the X-wing is now instantly recognisable. so now to the … Continue reading →

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In a shipyard, long, long ago ….

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Philip Webb

Sometimes it takes a while for a model to move from seed to bud to flower – this is something I have considered for many a long year and it is finally beginning to develop into something. This began as … Continue reading →

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Dinner, dinnner, dinner, dinner ……

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Philip Webb

I’ve always been a Batman fan, preferring the original art-deco gothic world of the Dark Knight to the technicolour American dream of some of the other superheroes. I’ve had my favourite artists, too – much preferring the art of people … Continue reading →

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Harley Davidson

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Philip Webb

Like Simon and Garfunkel, Morcambe and Wise, Laurel and Hardy, some names just go together and in their pairing evoke all sorts of memories. Mention Harley and Davidson in the same breath – and how could you not? – and … Continue reading →

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