North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington 2019
As usual we held our main exhibition at Darlington on October 26th 2019. Here is part 1 of a selection of photos from that show.
Pictures from Darlington 2019 (1)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Amongst Alan Scargill’s table top display were two identical models, built in different colours, of the American Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and they were very eye catching. These planes were developed as a longrange, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft for the USAF. As table top models they certainly looked very much the part of an aircraft capable of flying Mach+3 (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Amongst Alan Scargill’s table top display were two identical models, built in different colours, of the American Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and they were very eye catching. These planes were developed as a longrange, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft for the USAF. As table top models they certainly looked very much the part of an aircraft capable of flying Mach+3 (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Alan Scargill's Crawler Digger (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A badge of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird beside Alan Scargill's models of that aircraft. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird being towed a modern Meccano set car by Alan Scargill (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird being towed a modern Meccano set car by Alan Scargill (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Presented in a combination of Binn’s Rd green and yellow Alex Robson's brought along a cleverly modified version of the ten set model ‘Cabin Monoplane’. The aircraft had a makeover including a remodelling of the fuselage, wings and tail fin and was mounted on a stand. Not only that the motors and mechanisms incorporated within the stand allowed the aircraft to climb and bank with automatically moving flaps, elevator and rudder. Other modifications to the model included changes to the engine and a re-design of the gearing to drive the propeller. A very impressive model indeed which won him second prize. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Presented in a combination of Binn’s Rd green and yellow Alex Robson's brought along a cleverly modified version of the ten set model ‘Cabin Monoplane’. The aircraft had a makeover including a remodelling of the fuselage, wings and tail fin and was mounted on a stand. Not only that the motors and mechanisms incorporated within the stand allowed the aircraft to climb and bank with automatically moving flaps, elevator and rudder. Other modifications to the model included changes to the engine and a re-design of the gearing to drive the propeller. A very impressive model indeed which won him second prize. (26/10/2019)
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Photo - John Witchard
2019 Darlington Exhibition - Presented in a combination of Binn’s Rd green and yellow Alex Robson's brought along a cleverly modified version of the ten set model ‘Cabin Monoplane’. The aircraft had a makeover including a remodelling of the fuselage, wings and tail fin and was mounted on a stand. Not only that the motors and mechanisms incorporated within the stand allowed the aircraft to climb and bank with automatically moving flaps, elevator and rudder. Other modifications to the model included changes to the engine and a re-design of the gearing to drive the propeller. A very impressive model indeed which won him second prize. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Within the confines of just a couple of tables Angus Plumb displayed models from almost every colour scheme and every period of manufacture, including small models in plastic Meccano. My favourite though is a model that you don’t see that often at exhibitions, the Renault Formula 1 racing car. Sold as a one-off set, you cannot replicate this model because of the special parts included, namely tapered flexible plates and special wheels and tyres. The presentation of this one was nicely enhanced by having it mounted on a highly glossed black board. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Two Aircraft Constructor models on Angus Plumb's display (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - As well as his ever popular Meccanograph Barry Richardson also exhibited two fine steam engines built using red and green parts. The first was of the Benson Vertical Engine, which stood out because of two striking features, the whole engine was built around a single supporting column carrying a very large flywheel. The second engine was of a four pillar Beam Engine, once again equipped with a large flywheel and working beam and governor. Both models were cleverly motorised with the drive units hidden in the base. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Bert Hutchings exhibited what can best be described as ‘Models; Through the Ages’, these included: a traction engine, a steam roller, Stephenson’s Rocket, a dockside crane and several aircraft including a Spitfire, a Red Arrow Hawk and Concorde. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - As well as bringing along his immaculately presented model of ‘The City of Sheffield’ built in mid red and green, Bob Seaton’s display now also features a full size replica of the original stainless steel nameplate! If you are lucky enough to catch this combo on the exhibition circuit then it does really impress upon you just how large an engine this was. The model, which took ten months to build has gone through a bit of a re-fit which included; A rebuild of the smoke-box and cab roof, a new motor and drive chain which now means all wheels are driven including those of the tender. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Bob Watson brought along a model full of detail, that of a table-top block-setter built mainly in red/green. Instructions for this model first appeared in MM January 1975. The model was originally designed to be driven by a Meccano steam engine, however Bob’s rendition uses a French M.O. motor, which he explained as being much simpler! (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Bob Watson brought along a model full of detail, that of a table-top block-setter built mainly in red/green. Instructions for this model first appeared in MM January 1975. The model was originally designed to be driven by a Meccano steam engine, however Bob’s rendition uses a French M.O. motor, which he explained as being much simpler! (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Bob Watson brought along a model full of detail, that of a table-top block-setter built mainly in red/green. Instructions for this model first appeared in MM January 1975. The model was originally designed to be driven by a Meccano steam engine, however Bob’s rendition uses a French M.O. motor, which he explained as being much simpler! (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Models by Brendon Harris (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A car chassis by Brendon Harris (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - An interesting model by Brendon Harris (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A superb model of a Hispana Suiza, V12 Aero Engine by Brian Chaffer. It demonstrates all the movements and actions of the original. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A superb model of a Hispana Suiza, V12 Aero Engine by Brian Chaffer. It demonstrates all the movements and actions of the original. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A superb model of a Hispana Suiza, V12 Aero Engine by Brian Chaffer. It demonstrates all the movements and actions of the original. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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Photo - John Witchard
2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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Photo - John Witchard
2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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Photo - John Witchard
2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a typical layout for a Quarry Processing Plant by Brian Robinson. The process is started by tipping a cup of mixed granular material into the feed hopper and then you press go button, once the material has completed its cycle you end up with three different sizes of finished product, absolutely amazing. A really true scale representation of the actual process, complete with chutes, moving conveyor belts and various size filters. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - A model of a wartime aircraft by Brian Robinson (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Colin Clark's model of a fixed crane with a boom. The crane movements were all driven independently using small motors. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - David Stanford had a Lunar landing site complete with a LEM and several small rovers and surveyors all operated by a push button. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - David Stanford had a Lunar landing site complete with a LEM and several small rovers and surveyors all operated by a push button. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - David Stanford had a Lunar landing site complete with a LEM and several small rovers and surveyors all operated by a push button. This was the accompanying info showing the originals. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Dave Stanford's version of a sliding counter puzzle. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Dave Stanford's motorised Play Park. This featured a zip wire, an angler, who actually catches a fish! And two kids on the beach. This particular model is only a small section of a much larger PlayPark. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Fred Thompson with his display (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Fred Thompson brought along a ‘Cycling Roundabout’. Best described as an umbrella frame mounted on a central column and a cyclist with a self contained power supply and motor cycling around the perimeter rail, quite mesmerising to watch actually! (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Fred Thompson's model of a Congreve Rolling Ball Clock. It not a very accurate clock, but it is interesting to watch. More a novelty than anything else. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Fred Thompson's model of the Tin Tin Galleon. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Geoff Rowlinson's latest display won him a prize at the exhibition just like last year. The three clocks exhibited this year included: An Astronomical Clock, a Balance Wheel Clock and a Navigation Clock based on a John Harris H3. This was just one of a series of clocks made by this famous clock maker, and probably one of the most important marine time keepers ever made. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Geoff Rowlinson's model of a Navigation Clock based on a John Harris H3. This was just one of a series of clocks made by this famous clock maker, and probably one of the most important marine time keepers ever made. (26/10/2019)
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2019 Darlington Exhibition - Geoff Rowlinson's model of a Navigation Clock based on a John Harris H3. This was just one of a series of clocks made by this famous clock maker, and probably one of the most important marine time keepers ever made. (26/10/2019)
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