Early Meccano Robot Models – Frank Hornby et al (British)

Mechanical Men and Robot Models from various Meccano Instruction Manuals. 1931 Mechanical Man AMONG the many mechanical marvels that scientists tell us will be common sights in the year 2031 A.D., none can be of  greater interest than the " robots " or mechanical men which, we are assured, wilt be used to perform almost …

1952 – Meccano Giant Walking Dragline – (British)

There are various websites that contain the full pdf of Meccano Instruction manuals and Meccano Magazines. You can download them from nzmeccano.com .   An early model from 1975. See also Wes Dalefield's excellent site on the Meccano Giant Walking Dragline here.  See real Walking Draglines and illustrations on the walking mechanism here.