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    Oxford-Dave
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    I don't remember ever having any instructions. I think my Meccano was bought second hand. I just made up things to build. Some worked, some didn't.
    Pretty much the same as my modelling, though I usually buy kits with instructions these days.
    Dave in West Oxfordshire
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    The one thing about the meccano build sets was that a part of the instruction was left out, so that you then had to work out just how it should go to gether.
    Could this be why we now make our models?
    Fred
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    Oxford-Dave
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    I miss my Meccano set, I have no idea where it disappeared to or when, but it must have been about 50 years ago. All those lovely metal plate and strips, and all those nuts and bolts. Like most young boys, I spent hours lost in a wonderful world. I learnt a lot from Meccano, and still mourn its loss.
    Dave in West Oxfordshire
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    Hi Hh,
    All you never knew you wanted to know about Meccano!๐Ÿ˜‰
    Reckon all us Brits who were born in the 40s/50s/60s had Meccano construction sets.
    Cheers, Doug๐Ÿ˜Ž

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meccano
    Young at heart ๐Ÿ˜‰ Slightly older in other places.๐Ÿ˜Š Cheers Doug
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    You mention Meccano. I have a model my son got in Europe. Itโ€™s a metal airplane and the box says Meccano. Itโ€™s in French but says made in Liverpool. Anything you can tell me on Meccano?
    Howard hager
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    I last went to the Midhurst show over 30 years ago (I was living abroad for quite a few years after that) but am hoping to get there this year. My wife has a friend who moved there, so I can take her along and gain a few brownie points!
    Dave in West Oxfordshire
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    Not just boats, but everything for modelling from planes, railways, cars, Meccano and trade stands, and even for those not driving a licenced bar!!!



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