Alpha(2)

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Alpha(2) Construction Sets

Alpha(2) was a Meccano like construction system with some unusual parts. It was produced in Germany from about 1931-1933.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ALPHA [2]

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm

Country
Germany

Dates
1931 to after 1933 (see comment *¹)

Material
Steel / Plastic

Thread
M4 (see comment *²)

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
17 (see comment *³)

No. of Parts in System
97 (see comment *⁴)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0 (see comment *⁵)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *⁶)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Unusual parts including Bakelite Road/Pulley(s) Wheels, Helical Gear. *¹c1970 possible. *²5/32 W also reported with brass N&B. *³Mod 1.5, also small-tooth Gears, DP 39e (Mod .65). *⁴Including 9 for the Kanonen set. *⁵1.5 also reported. *⁶Round also shown.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A info leaflet (including parts list) on the Alpha system (in German)
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

The manual for Alpha set 1

Another manual for Alpha set 1 (Missing a few pages)
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

The manual for Alpha army set (in German)
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

Various photos of the Alpha construction system
(Scans from Urs Flammer)