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paul_c · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:55 am Post subject: Meccano Car Project

Over a period of 10 weeks I have been helping a student at school make a Meccano radio controlled car. A good way of following instructions etc. I am posting here so he can see it up on the net as well as presenting it in Powerpoint form to his class

Tomorrow I will post some more pics of the actual build

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Roly Williams · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

Sounds interesting
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CuriousSteam · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

do you have any pics for us now?
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paul_c · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:54 am Post subject:

paul_c · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:55 am Post subject:

This is the set we chose -

You can make 3 different models from the one set. The first part to be assembled was the rear of the car, then you make the front. Both parts shown here ready to be joined together -

Here is the completed body shell ready to go onto the chassis -

Can't seem to upload the last pic at the moment, I will try again a bit later on

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Wallace · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:04 am Post subject:

Nice work Paul. I'm sure the student enjoyed it. I think it's great to see a kid having a go at stuff like this

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paul_c · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:22 am Post subject:

I have a lot more pics of the construction but due to privacy concerns I can't put them up. I will post the last pic after dinner

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CuriousSteam · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

That was an excellent choice. Looks great also!! Their instructions are good to follow too. Good Brain workout.
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Dampfmaschine · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:30 am Post subject:

Most important thing with Meccano -
A good sized biscuit ti to keep all the bits in

paul_c · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

Here are the final pics, it turned out really well

Soon there will be video

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whistleman · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:50 am Post subject:

really looks good. well done.

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paul_c · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:05 am Post subject:

Here is the video, works really well, it even plays a music track

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Wallace · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:12 am Post subject:

Goes faster than I thought. That's great

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paul_c · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:17 am Post subject:

Next week I start a 10 week Meccano club, I have 10 sets for 12 children. Sad part is It's only an hour or so once a week, should be interesting though.
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DouglasC · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: