Tag Archives: Meccano

Time for a new car ….

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Philip Webb

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I’ve built a lot of truck models and vehicle mechanisms but not that many cars over the years, so I thought I’d put that right. But what about a subject? Well, there is one – a theme, in fact – … Continue reading →

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Maker Faires

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Philip Webb

I recently came across the phenomenon of “Maker Faires”. They aren’t big (yet) in my country but they seem to be spreading around the world. Have you been to one? Born in America, the movement simply encourages individuals to make … Continue reading →

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Summer Leaves, Autumn Comes

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Philip Webb

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A bit quiet on the blogging front lately, but not in the hobby room. The “Henley Gathering” came and went as always, and once again a gloriously sunny day – it usually is! Lots of great models to enjoy as … Continue reading →

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All done for another year

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Philip Webb

So there we are for another year – the Meccanomen and (women) of Skegex have packed up their tents  and stolen away into the night …  It really is a mammoth operation to put on a show that size but … Continue reading →

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Hildred’s Shopping Centre, Skegness

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Philip Webb

First pictures arrived this morning via Drop Box of the Skegness display of Meccano models that I provided for Meccano UK’s  advertising agency, currently filling a vacant shop window in the Hildred’s Centre. Thanks to Red Brick for these! Looking … Continue reading →

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Skegness here we come!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Philip Webb

So it is that time of year again when modellers are frantically putting the finishing touches to their models and displays in the hope that they will perform as expected after the long haul up (across or down) to Skegness. … Continue reading →

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From one end to the other

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Philip Webb

Having worked on the cabin of our spaceship it was obviously time to head to the other end and do something about the engine bay. Four large engine nozzles (fusion reactor driven, apparently!) plus the ancillary tanks, four spherical and … Continue reading →

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Cabin pressure

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Philip Webb

Some models are easy enough – lots of square sides and shapes. and then there are the other sort, with few flat surfaces and all sorts of odd profiles. The sort where you wonder why you took on this challenge! … Continue reading →

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More photos

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Philip Webb

It’s been rather quiet on this blog for a while – my apologies! Rather busy with Easter services, problems with a retina (now sorted, thankfully) and working on a major new model – of the Space 1999 Eagle Transporter. The … Continue reading →

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Productivity

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Philip Webb

The darker months are often a good time for moving projects on, and so it has proved here. The Eagle Space Ship has made good progress, with all four landing pods and one more systems bay complete. Watch out for … Continue reading →

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