And for the little problem solvers, check out our collection of jigsaws that’ll keep them engaged and mentally stimulated. These two Plates overlap and are bolted to the head and tail end Square Blocks to provide additional support.

There is no doubt that Meccano sets encourage kids to learn about STEM skills, but I would be very prepared to help them out and build it together.

The Double Block is bolted to the underside of the Square Block that forms the lower end of the neck. Inside the body, the sides and top are strengthened using a variety of flat parts and pairs of Double Blocks and Square Blocks. They’re excellent for introducing kids to engineering, and most sets come with instructions for several different models. During this lengthy time at home, I have been keen for him to keep occupied with things other than schoolwork and gaming, so when we were invited to review the Meccano 10 Model Dinosaurs Set , I jumped at the chance. A Square Block is attached to a Double Block and both sides of these joined using Triple Blocks making a four hole by three hole compound plate.

Everything is done to make the movements and appearance of Meccano dinosaurs as realistic as possible: articulated jaws, lenticular eyes, removable spine thanks to the new ball joint system. You can then print out the text file which contains the model notes, and view/print the images using your browser or your favourite graphics program. A pair of seven hole Flat Strips lie underneath the central pair of nine hole Flat Strips along the top providing extra support and acting as spacers for the internal bracing. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Meccano owners to provide you with a good answer.

Combining sleek design with dynamic play, our sets help inspire young minds and experience the excitement as they build and race their own supercars, firetrucks, buggies and more. Each box section is similar, being built from two pairs of seven hole Flat Strips at the sides and two pairs of six hole Flat Strips forming the top and bottom.

The inside of each leg has a pair of two hole Flat Strips connecting the two Double Blocks together. Save the ZIP file in a new directory, and use your favourite "unzip" program to extract the files, then open the file "index. Ideal for little builders with big imaginations, they include bright and colourful blocks with cute characters that are easy to put together.The four Flat Strips on top are raised by a crosswise four hole Flat Strip at each end and the central pair of nine hole Flat Strips are raised again by a Plate at each end. They're not only great fun to play with but also help your child improve skills like logical thinking and problem-solving. This model has been previously described and published in the Johannesburg Meccano Hobbyists Newsletter, January 2001, Volume 5 Number 3. Take a step back in time and build extinct dinosaurs using Meccano's real metal parts with tools included.