About Me – Jerrel from AllAboutMeccano.com
Hi, I’m Jerrel – I’ve been building with Meccano for over 25 years.
It all started in 1999 when my grandfather handed me my first red-and-green set. I was 6 and instantly hooked. Since then I’ve built hundreds of models in my workshop here in the Netherlands – everything from simple cranes to walking robots and 12-volt monsters.
On this site I only review and recommend sets I’ve actually had in my hands and built myself, or sets I’ve thoroughly researched using manuals, teardown videos, and feedback from the Meccano community when I couldn’t get the set yet.
- Sets I own and have tested for months → full hands-on review (e.g. Super Construction 25-in-1)
- Sets I don’t own yet → I say so upfront and base my opinion on specs, community builds, and official manuals
- Free vintage manuals, building tips, and the best current deals
How the site stays alive (100% transparent)
I’m not sponsored by Spin Master or anyone else. The site runs on affiliate commissions (Amazon, Bol.com, etc.). If you buy through my links it costs you nothing extra and helps me buy the next set to test. If a set is disappointing, I say it loud and clear – no sugarcoating.
Sets I personally tortured in 2025
- Meccano Super Construction 25-in-1 (6+ months of daily building)
- All Junior police/fire/rescue sets – survived my nephews
- Ducati GP bike, Mountain Rally Car, Makers Toolbox
- Multiple vintage restoration projects
Got a question, build to show off, or just want to say hi?
Use the contact form – I read and answer everything myself.
Keep building!
Jerrel
Last updated: November 18, 2025