Sometimes when I can't think what to create I just build something from the original Plastic Meccano plans.
In the slideshow below are all sixteen cranes from the 1960's and 1970's sets A, B, C, 100, 200, 300 and 400.
In the slideshow below are all sixteen cranes from the 1960's and 1970's sets A, B, C, 100, 200, 300 and 400.
The models below are from the Set 400, 300 and 200 plans (With the addition of the Caterpillar Track Accessory Pack).
Below are a few short videos of some of these models in action.