MW ModelPlans 191 - 196

ModelPlan 191

 

Peter Matthews'

 

Foden Steam Wagon

 

 

The Foden Steam Wagon was the first, the longest-lived, and by far the best of the “Over” types - those in which the engine was mounted over a horizontal boiler.  They were a common sight until after the First World War.  Drive to the rear wheels and steering was by chain.

 

The detail and realism in the model, built almost entirely from standard parts, is exquisite.  Powered by a concealed MO motor, it features working valve gear, chain drive and steering, articulated suspension, differential and a  powered winch and tipping gear.

 

The plan contains photographs, parts list and background information. The constructional details, illustrated throughout with IsoMec drawings, are very clear and easy to follow.

 

Ref:  MP191   32 Pages   Price:  £10.50

 

ModelPlan 192

 

Philip Webb's

 

Building Site Tower Crane

 

 

 

Only slightly larger than the author's ever-popular 1990 Tower Crane, ModelPlan 61, the new model, based on a Liebherr original, enjoys radical improvements in detail and handling, with all motors now boom-mounted and a hoist rope which follows the complex prototypical path.  The mast bearing uses commonly-available large axle system parts, with an alternative pintle-bearing using only standard Meccano.  A few non-system extras add finishing touches to the model's extraordinary realism, which has been achieved with an elegant economy of parts.

 

Building instructions are illustrated throughout with photographs and IsoMec drawings.

 

Ref:  MP192   17 Pages   Price:  £8.90

 

ModelPlan 193

 

Mike Edkins'

 

Skeleton Clock

 

Powered by a 'Magic' Motor

 

 

This  timepiece was a Meccano 'first'.  By the ingenious use of a single Meccano 'Magic' clockwork motor in conjunction with a fusee and spring barrel to compensate for the motor's weakening output as it unwinds, the clock runs for at least 24 hours on a single winding, and for 30 when the passing strike is turned off.

 

The elegant, ornate framework is based on a John Wilding design and shows the inner workings of the clock mechanism.

 

20 pages including 18 colour photographs and parts list, plus a separately-stapled  booklet of isometric diagrams.

 

Ref:  MP193    Price:  £7.60

 

ModelPlan 194

 

Tony James'

 

Airline Scissor Lift Catering Truck

 

A Set 10 Model

 

Based on a real vehicle, the 1:10 scale model is powered by a Meccano PDU motor and has a clutch, 2-speed and reverse gearbox, differential, correctly-geared steering, four screw jacks and a simulated hydraulic scissors mechanism to raise the van body well above cab height.  Two opening doors and a transparent roof panel enhance the bodywork.

 

The chassis has the correct wheel size, wheelbase and overhangs, and the scale-size body has a fixed bridge platform serviced by a sliding door.

 

20 pages including colour photographs and parts list, plus a separately-stapled  12-page booklet of diagrams.

 

Ref:  MP194    Price:  £9.90

 

ModelPlan 195

 

Tony James'

 

Demountable Body Tipper Lorry

 

A Set 10 Model

 

The model, based on the Renault Midliner with an Edbro demountable body, is powered by a Meccano Powerdrive motor protected by an adjustable friction clutch, with a two-speed and reverse gearbox driving an all-pinion differential.

 

The steering is correctly geared and operated with string, while both axles have leaf spring suspension.

 

The hydraulic tipping and sliding mechanism used to tip or unload the body are driven from the motor using cord and screwed rod.  The internal gearbox attached to the motor is set at a ratio of 6:1 and operates well on only a 7.2v battery pack. 

 

The detachable body has a hinged tailboard that will either drop down for ground level loading or swing upwards for tipping the load.  To tip the body, the cord operated twin rams are used and to demount the body, it is moved rearwards first by a screwed rod.

 

16 pages including colour photographs and parts list, plus a separately-stapled  12-page booklet of diagrams.

 

Ref:  MP195    Price:  £9.60

 

ModelPlan 196

 

Mike Edkins'

 

Descending Pendulum Clock

 

 

In this novel clock, the driving weight also serves as the pendulum.  The mechanism is in essence very simple; from the great wheel of the fusee to the escape wheel is a step-up gear ratio, as in a normal clock.

 

The anchor of the escapement is positioned below the escape wheel and fitted with a crutch as normal.  As the line supporting the weight unwinds from the fusee, it is taken around a pulley directly below; this drives the  hour and minute hands. The line is then taken upwards and routed over pulleys, for it then to descend between two rollers (the pendulum suspension point) and the forks of the pendulum crutch, and then is attached to the driving weight/pendulum. As the line unwinds from the fusee, the length of the pendulum increases, slowing the rate the pendulum beats; the fusee compensates for this by letting off the line at constant rate so that the motion work pulley rotates at a constant speed, allowing the hands of the clock to display the correct time.

 

24 pages including 26 colour photographs and parts list, plus a separately-stapled  booklet of isometric diagrams.

 

Ref:  MP196    Price:  £8.60