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MECA
M.E.C.A.
Model Engine Collectors Association
An International Organization · Founded 1960
Membership · Open to Collectors Worldwide

Join the Association.

Membership in MECA brings you the bimonthly Bulletin, the Swap Sheet, full access to the digital archive going back to 1973, attendance at regional and international Collectos, and the company of fellow collectors across twenty countries.

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Choose a membership

Annual · Two Options
Regular Membership

By Post

$45 USD / year · USA
  • Canada & Mexico$50
  • All other countries$65

The complete experience. Printed Bulletin and Swap Sheet delivered by post, six issues a year, anywhere in the world.

  • Printed Bulletin — six issues annually, mailed
  • Printed Swap Sheet appendix in every issue
  • Digital PDF of every issue, immediately
  • Full access to the archive (1973–present)
  • Attendance at all Collectos & Gatherings
  • Members-only gallery & contact directory
  • Right to submit Swap Sheet listings
Apply for regular membership →
Internet Membership

Digital Only

$20 USD / year · Worldwide

For members who prefer to read digitally and don't need printed mailings. Same content, no post.

  • No printed Bulletin by post
  • No printed Swap Sheet
  • Digital PDF of every issue, immediately
  • Full access to the archive (1973–present)
  • Attendance at all Collectos & Gatherings
  • Members-only gallery & contact directory
  • Right to submit Swap Sheet listings
Apply for internet membership →
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What every member receives

Both Tiers
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The Bulletin

Six issues a year of restoration notes, history, technical writing, profiles, and reports from the bench — written by members, edited by members.

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Archive Access

The complete digital archive of every Bulletin published since 1973 — fully downloadable as PDF, searchable by issue and contributor.

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Collectos & Meets

Attendance at regional swap meets across the United States, the European Collectos, and the annual International Gathering each August.

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The Fellowship

Direct access to the members directory — collectors, restorers, and historians across twenty countries who share what they know.

Apply for membership

Membership is open to anyone with a serious interest in model engines — collectors, restorers, historians, runners, and those just beginning. There are no qualification requirements and no waiting list.

Submit the application below and we will respond within three working days. Payment is taken by check, money order, or online once your application is acknowledged.

Questions?
Write to the Membership Secretary:
MECADUES@gmail.com
Membership Application
FORM No. 01
Submitting this form is not a payment — you will receive payment instructions by email within three working days.
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Frequently asked

Membership · Practical

When does my membership year begin?

Membership runs from the date of acceptance and renews on its anniversary. New members joining mid-cycle receive back issues from the current year so the volume is complete.

How is payment handled?

Once your application is acknowledged, the Membership Secretary will send payment instructions by email. Accepted methods are check, money order, and online payment in USD.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. Internet members can upgrade to Regular at any point during the year — the difference is prorated against the time remaining in your membership year.

Do you ship Bulletins internationally?

Yes. Regular Membership includes worldwide postage — $45 for USA, $50 for Canada and Mexico, $65 for all other countries. Bulletins are sent by standard surface mail and typically arrive within two to three weeks of publication.

Can I attend Collectos before joining?

Yes — all MECA Collectos and gatherings are open to everyone, regardless of membership. That includes the regional swap meets, the European Collectos, and the annual International Gathering. Visitors are always welcome to attend, browse the swap tables, and meet fellow collectors.

What about the Swap Sheet?

All members — Regular and Internet — may submit listings to the Swap Sheet free of charge. Submission deadlines are published in each issue and on the Bulletin page.