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MECCANO COMPANY,
71 WEST 23HD 46 WEST 24TH NEW YORK
INC
ST. ST.
Price
15
lilimiitiimmimiiiiiimiiin
oEP 10 1915
THE
1914-15
COMPETITION
ever undertaken.
judging of this competition has been one of the most pleasurable tasks I have high standard of merit attained by many hundreds of competitors has made the a difficult business. The first twelve or more models are of such excellence that give them each a first prize, but I have finally decided that the fairest course is cash prizes, and I feel sure that when you have examined the models themselves, you will only course.
THE
The
Nothing in this competition has pleased me so much as to see the splendid use which competitors have made It is only these parts which have of the new Meccano patented parts, especially the crank and the coupling. enabled many of the best models to be constructed, and it is gratifying to me to know that these and other parts, --.which are contained in Meccano only, enable models to be built which are impossible with any other system of construction.
should like to give my warm congratulations to every winning competitor on the ingenuity and cleverness which he has shown. To those who have not been successful, I would say that the majority have fallen short only by a very little. I should like to meet each competitor personally and to talk over Meccano with him; but as they come from every civilized country in the world, this might be a little too difficult. I feel that the 10,000 competitors are 10,000 warm friends of Meccano, and I look forward to seeing more of their work in our next
I
big
Meccano competition.
There will be more new parts this year, and I want you to specially note the Meccano Girder Strip. This will enable you to build bigger, bolder, and finer-looking models. There are other new parts which will strengthen up have designed and produced a special electric the Meccano hobby, and make it even better than ever. motor, which is included in some of the new Meccano Outfits. Each Meccano user should possess one of tliese fine motors. Then there is the "Inventor's Accessory Outfit," which contains the new Girder Strips, and a numr ber of other useful parts, which each of you will want to possess. Altogether, A-Ieccano has made big strides this year, and it will well mantain its reputation as the most fascinating and instructive hobby for boys in the world.
We
My
best wish to
you
is
that
to give
you pleasure
for
many
years to come.
VZtfSt'' /{/TO^T./cf
President
Meccano
Co., Inc.
Page
that
first
reason
is
friends
There
is
Meccano is not a household word, and there wideawake boys who do not own an outfit.
is
that in the
Meccano
which
are
patented
interchangeable
parts
which cannot be duplicated. This is a fact which we have been driving home for years. If it required any further clinching, it should only need to be stated that 10,000 new models have been sent to us in this competition, each one showing a movement, no two being alike.
This
It
is
is
Meccano.
the
engineering, and
principles
test.
No
different
mechanical
same parts, and by no other means can the same wonderful results be obtained.
Another
fact
has been
viz..
established
will
which
When
it.
you ask
else
for
is
Meccano
do more than
Nothing
"just as
nothing
else will
any other constructional toy or all of them put together, will do it better, and that it has more value and
possibilities of
do the same.
enjoyment
in
it
IX'SIST
on
the
TRADF.
XAMF.
MECCANO
VNOTHER
BIG ME<
IT
10376
SEP 10 1915
Page 2
Model
Park Avenue,
New York
A Weaving
Loom
fine
effort,
showing
Meccano
Scarfs,
patented
belts,
parts.
hatbands,
colors
&c,
in
any
may
be
woven with this loom. The healds in the original model were made of Meccano strips, but
in
the
reproduction
we
have used the new Meccano healds. A turn of the handle operates -the healds and the reed, and winds the material, at
the
same
time.
Page
Sent
in
by
F.
Gordon Grosby,
2,
Chassis
Most ingenious, every movement simple, but mecbanicallj correct.
parts
plaj
strong
part
in
this
model.
Plan
By means of
tive
or
Chassts
own
car.
are
more
you
effec-
and we
will
Page
")
SEWING MACHINE
SENT
R.
IN
BY
MONTBARBON,
8
Rue
Caine,
Paris, France.
model of great interest, which any boy can construct and derive pleasure
from.
made
of
the
'age
(i
I.
Electric
Tramway Car
This
1
-
We
have had many model Tramway Cars sent in to us from time to time, but this one shows most cleverness in design. model demnnstrnle^ in a ^trikin" wnv the adantabilitv of flip Mpprann intprr '?rWY a 'ih1 n "Trtr +r Tnflrap "
1
Sent
-in
by E.
worked
with
mi
Meccano Clockwork
to
W< have endeavored boy. Meccano Clock which actually work- must interest every Meccano adjustments in our reproduction, and we hope every Mecfully illustrate the movement and
,r
will
build
the model
for himself.
G. Adlam, 20,
S.
A.
J.
S.
Street, Huddersfield.
Trip
C.
It
is
J.
Hammer
Salt.
unnecessary to
superiority of Meccano.
these
it
models
will
excels.
Automobile.
Leon Bollee,
107,
Avenue Leon
Bollee,
Le Mans, France.
E. A.
Watt's
Beam
Engine.
Rene Lafuge,
30,
Rue de
Page
Rene Dary,
Jack-knife Briilge.
15,
*V&j>
Walter
C.
Cort,
-4.i r >.
So.
17th
Street,
Newark, N.
J.
built these models design and build and rebuild before right. They didn't know it at the were enjoying themselves, but they minds and developing perseverance
ler C.
had to think and they got them just time, because they were training their and determination.
I7tli
Street,
Newark, N.
J.
Deck Chair.
A.
Abbey,
.
lec
B.
Boat.
Ottumwa,
Coaster.
Auto
Mitrailleuse.
Derrick.
A.
I
.
Crass
S
i
Cutter.
i
Hirker.
.1740.
Oliver Street,
II,
Hcycs,
1031,
larrison
Avenue
Washington, D. C
New York
Abd Rl-Nour,
Paris,
5,
France.
age 10
Designing- Machine.
Treadle Lathe.
J.
W. H.
Beckett,
7,
Lyme,
Palmer, 145, Christchurch Road, Asliford, Kent.
Elevator,
R.
Dapper,
1369,
Grotto Pa.
Street.
Pittsburg,
Lucien
Big cash prizes and Meccano outfits being given to inventive boys who design new* models. Get particulars and entry forms for the Grand Competition which is now
are
Drilling
Machine.
Jean
running.
Trip
Hammer.
Provision Scales,
Spooling
Machine.
H.
J.
A.
B.
Spokane,
Wash.,
Page
1!
.Automatic Escapement.
I!.
S.
Fuess, JOJ,
McDonough
Street,
Brooklyn,
New
York.
Horizontal Slide Valve Engine. A. P. Rollett, 36, Balfour Street, Gainsborough. Lines.
.1.
There
one
is
are
seven
regular
outfits costing
from
$1 to $36.
Meccano Each
add new
order models.
complete, but you can always outfits and parts to it, in to build bigger and better
C.
IT.
I'uckett,
.\.,
14,
Louise
.1.
lowing Machine.
Mould,
>07,
Cal.
Page 12
Four-side Planer.
95,
N.
Hamilton,
'
Demonstrate
they are acquiring knowledge which may some day prove of the greatest
practical value to them.
M.
Brissac,
Blutin,
Clermont-Perr;
Bob
Sled.
American Dredger.
P.
la
Drilling
J.
W.
Fred
I.uhmann,
1107a,
Tyler
St. Louis,
Mo.
Page
13
Crossbow.
P.
Wire-rope Maker.
H.
J.
Thurnham,
St.
62,
Brampton Road,
Herts.
S.
II.
Bacon
\\ inter, 9,
Slicer.
Albans,
Every model in tlii> k is simple enough for any boy t" understand anil build, and clever enough to in1
terest
-killed
engineer.
Motor "Dump"
Pursell,
1450.
W.
F.
Adams,
Goddard.
3,
Shore Street,
C.
huff -cutting
Machine.
II.
Coff.
Couillard,
\s.
Rue
A.
Miau.N
Jack,
10.
Rue
Villeneuvc,
La
Rochelle,
France.
Page
14
Model Gear
Shift.
Printing
Machine.
T. C. Price, 114, Sunnyhill Road, London. S.
W.
Each boy who designed one of these models is a discoverer; he has done something which had never been done before. He had troubles and difficulties, but he overcame them. Then he got a prize for his pains, and model after that he had the satisfaction of seeing his published here.
Catapult.
W.
S.
New York
Maurice Lamorte, 19, Rue de Riom, Clermont Perrand (Puy de Dome), France
Clay
Modelling
Machine.
Wm.
P.
R.
Actuated
See-saw.
Alexandra
Road,
Birkenhead.
USSS*-"
Road Scraper.
L.
W.
S.
B.
H.
Harrison.
0.
Woodworth, Areola,
111.,
best features of
These models can only be built with Meccano. The Meccano cannot be imitated, because they are protected by patents, and without these features no system is complete.
Fret
\Y.
11.
Saw.
Beds.
White.
Midland
Cottages.
Harlington.
Roundabout,
Jean
Pichcreau,
IS.
Planing
Machine.
II.
Clifford
Scott.
48,
Falmouth
Avenue,
Chingford.
MECCANO
Rope-making
Chaa.
Machine.
Loom.
W. Hayton,
16
5,
Esplanade,
Redcar,
Yorks.
M.
Gheury,
40,
Westmount
Road
Klth.ini,
London, S.E.
Page
Automatic Skein
Winder.
Fairfield
New York
You
full
outfit.
Everything necessary
is
included,
including
instructions.
You
don't
have
to study to build
LI.
Candy
Pulling
Machine.
Street.
W.
R.
Dorchester, Mass.
Lawn Mower
Headley, Peebles, Albany Park Kingston-on-Thames
Road.
Mangling Machine.
Letter Balance.
Punch Press. A. Barnett, 147, Pedro Street, Millfields Road, Clapton, London.
Fret
J.
F..
Sazv.
St.
W.
Julien-s-
E.
Lesster,
3,
Clifton
Terrace,
Winchester.
Hants
Page
17
C.
Schutz,
Fire
C. Sayre, 310,
Wafer
Tower.
Mo. L
Street,
Tacoma, Wash.
Pounding
Mill.
111.
St.,
Chicago,
Once more nothing but Meccano will make these models. When you ask for Meccano see that you
Snow
L.
Plough.
set
it.
else will
is
just
Insist
irmoured
'
'
Molar
Car.
6. Dahl, 2530,
Crumpler, Longlands, North Coker, Yeovil .-inure Merz, 4s. R ue Carnot, Beauvais, France.
\v
<-.
Stiff
Leg Derrick.
Forge
Bel.
a,
(".
New York
Page
47,
Andre
ll.-ii,
R llc Gounod,
Nice,
Ali^
France.
18
Marmmes,
Avenue, Elmira,
New
York.
Printing
Machin
A new Meccano
movement.
The
eccano Electric Motors are designed specially for running Meccano models You get a lot more fun out of the hobby when you use one of these motors.
.
Spring Motor.
Jib
Crane, with
new Meccano
Electric Motor.
R.
Marindin,
22,
Cypress
Place
rtrooklinc.
M ass,
Bob
J,
Sled.
Street,
F.
Wilhelm,
308,
Louisa
Williamsport,
Pa
Page 19
The Paris
Fiffcl
Tower,
These Page 2H
I
lets
show
Meccano girder
strip.
There
is
like
it.
It
i:-
Inc..
and
is
fully protected.
the
Meccano
Electric
It
powerful and
reliable toy
electric
motor made.
Meccano models.
Lifts 30
pounds dead weight when properly geared. run it. Direct shaft drive positive and power;
Interchangeable
gearing.
like
It
puts action
into
Meccano models;
real machinery.
PRICES:
Without reversing mechanism. With reversing mechanism
.$1.50
3.00
Showing how
to
make an
endless
Showing
to
rope railway.
such
Round,
the application of the motor models as the Merry Go Maxim Flying Machine, &c.
from Meccano parts on to the Motor itself, the Note drive being direct from the Armature Spindle. the way in which a slow drive and substantial liflius power are secured. In this case three dry batteries (approximately four volts) were used.
built
This
illustration
shows
combination
of
gearings
motor. When it is fitted to a crane or an elevator it is a good plan to secure a collar Just a hint on the use of the non-reversing wheel, allowing about ]/ in. play. When the load has reached the 4 shaft on the inside of the plate nearest the large gear to\he load to be to throw the big gear wheel out of gear with the pinion, thus allowing the top the rod 'may be slid along sufficiently
released.
Page
21
Meccano outfits for those who desire to run They are the regular Meccano outfits with the Meccano Electric Motor included. Each one forms a magnificent present for a live hoy with ideas. The Electric Motor is practically another Meccano interis
a splendid
new
series of
their
models by
electricity.
to,
See
full
MECCANO
No. IX, with non-reversing motor No. 2X, No. 3X, with reversing motor
$3.00
5.00 7.50
These are strong shafting standards of a new design, with Meccano equidistant holes along the base. Fitted with brass bearings, ensuring smooth running. We illustrate a few methods of using these standards with the
regular
Meccano
parts.
.20 each.
.15
each.
ACCESSORY
We
;
OUTFIT
have crowded into does not own this outfit is missing his opportunities. it the value we could put, and it is full of possibilities for the Meccano inventor, contains a supply of the new Meccano Girder Strip sprocket wheels and chain for giving a positive drive to working models large wheels for motor cars, carriages, &c. large and small pulley wheels for shafting; healds for making up the Meccano looms shown in our Prize Models, which every boy and girl will want to build and weave ties and belts with couplings, cranks, washers, &c, parts which have previously been included in the higherpriced outfits only. For the inventor, who designs models and movements for himself, this outfit is a boon. No matter which regular outfit you possess, the parts are useful.
all
; ;
one of the most popular of the Meccano lines, and a great favorite with all boys, Meccano Models, to which it gives life and movement. Applied to a crane, it will raise and lower a big load. It will work a Merry Go Round or an Elevator, or it can be made to form the chassis of a motor car, with starting, stopping, and reversing movements. Many ingenious ways of using this motor will be found in the preceding pages.
is
Price $2.00
We
>.S0
Strip,
\2y 2
in.
Sl /2 in.
by 2 by 2
in. in.
.35
per per
y 2 y
doz. doz.
>!<>!<>I<>I<>I<>I<>I<>I<>I<
wheels
pulley with set screw. pulley with set screw
$0.10 each
.15
2
2 y
.
in.
in.
in
in
(turned)
10
" "
Washers
Healds Spring motor pinions
30
$0.20 each 15 15 per yd. 05 per doz. 30 per doz. $0.25 each
Axle Axle
rods, rods,
in
W /*
1
in.
or 8
in.,
in.
long
6
1
05 each
in.,
or 03
"
Ay 2
Axle rods.
in
02
10
"
Motor pulley
Page
23
Price List
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Hq^
Meccano
1
Outfit.
$1.00
2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 14.00
IX 2
(containing Electric Motor) (containing Electric Motor) (containing Electric Motor with controller)
(a spring motor (a spring motor
is
2X
3
3X
4 5 5
"
(j
is
(In cloth
bound box)
Presentation Outfit, packed in well made mahogany stained box with lock and key, complete with No. 1 Spring Motor
"
18.00
Presentation Outfit, packed in well made mahogany stained box with lock and key, complete with No. 1 Spring Motor
36.00
1.00 2.00
Meccano Accessory
No. OA Containing " No. \\ " No. 2A
sufficient parts to convert a " " " " " " " " " "
Outfits
into a No. 1 outfit
1 into 2 into
Meccano No.
" "
No.
a No. 2
"
or lx into 2x
N No
-
2.00
No. 3A
" "
" "
"
"
"
"
"
" " No. 4 into a No. 5 outfit " " " No. 4A Ditto. Packed in well made mahogany stained box with lock and key No. 4A No. 5A Containing sufficient parts to convert a Meccano No. 5 into a No. 6 outfit. Packed
4.00 4 00 8.00
in
cloth
bound box
No. 5A
Ditto.
Packed
in well
made mahogany
13 00 18.00
2
(can
Accessory Outfits
00
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