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Jim Picton - Webmaster / Builder

My introduction to Meccano was when I was 8 years old (several years ago) and I've always built models with 1950's Red / Green parts.


I disposed of all my Meccano a few years ago due to serious health issues. I am back on scene and I have restocked up on parts and I am currently using mainly 1970's Binns Rd. parts, but now that I am in my 70's I still find the hobby a good way to keep my mind and hands active.


Click on Links to Jim's pages

  • Tundra Buggy
  • Meccano Motor Display Rack
  • Builder's Parts Storage
  • Bench-Top Tool Organizer
  • A selection of Various Models and Slide Shows
  • 100th. Anniversary Block Setting Crane
  • Mini-Cranes
  • Models from the 1950's Manuals
  • Binns Road Display Towers

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  • Home
  • Meetings
    • Our Next Get-together is...
    • August 2022
    • 2020 & 2021 meetings cancelled due to COVID
    • 2019 Meetings >
      • January 2019
      • March 2019
      • September 2019
    • 2018 Meetings >
      • September 2018
      • July 2018
      • May 2018
      • March 2018
      • January 2018
    • 2017 Meetings >
      • January 2017
      • March 2017
      • September 2017
      • November 2017
    • 2016 Meetings >
      • January 2016
      • March 2016
      • May 2016
      • September 2016
      • November 2016
    • 2015 Meetings >
      • March 2015
      • September 2015
      • November 2015
    • 2014 Meetings >
      • January 2014
      • May 2014
  • Gallery 1
    • Bill Teague
    • Brent Simpson
    • Brian Dawe
    • Brian Willis
    • Bob & Grant Newsham
    • Dugan Porter >
      • Dugan's Videos
    • Fred Bird >
      • Fred’s Powerful Touring Car
      • Fred's 1930's FWD luxury car
      • Fred's 4WD
      • Fred’s Beast
      • Fred’s Tractor and Harrow
      • Fred’s Twin CW Motors
    • Glen Baker
    • Ken David
    • Kevin Karasin
  • Gallery 2
    • James Young
    • Jim Picton >
      • Jim Picton Memorial
      • Overall Selection of Various Models
      • Builder's Parts Storage
      • Binns Road Display Towers
      • Motor Display Rack
      • Tool Organizer
      • Mini Cranes
      • Tundra Buggy
      • Hill Climber
      • Models old stock
      • 50's Manual Models >
        • 1950's No. 0 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 1 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 4 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 6 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 8 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 9 Manual Models
      • 100th. Anniversary Block Setting Crane Set
    • Kevin Clark >
      • KC- Grandfather Clock
    • Kevin Kirkwood >
      • Kevin's Grandkids
    • Manfred Leimgardt
    • Rick Burroughsford
    • Sam Chow
    • Steve Fairbairn >
      • Steve F solenoid Videos
    • Wayne Hortensius >
      • Several Models
      • JCB Backhoe Loader
    • Wayne Russell >
      • Pirate Ship
      • Big Bridge
      • Cargo Ship 10.7
      • Drill Press
      • Evolution Excavator
      • Gears Set A & B Demo
      • Other Models
      • Scooter-Rama 0.1
      • Tensegrity Structures
      • Thrust Bearings
      • Tool Tray
      • Waldo
      • Taylor's Teknikit Challenge
      • Outside the Box
  • Events
    • Makers Faire 2014
    • Makers Faire 2015
    • Surrey Library Maker Showcase
    • Pitt Meadows Heritage Display
    • BCMM 2019 Road Trip
  • Upload Photos
  • Other Stuff
    • Links
    • Parts Refurb >
      • Refurb Intro
      • Refurb Stripping
      • Painting Equipment
      • Painting
    • Tips & Hints
    • How To / Model Plans >
      • Using Gears
      • Tug Boat Plans
      • Strip Roller