'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
El Experto Mecanico Construction Sets
and
Armec Construction Sets
El Experto Mecanico and Armec were both Meccano-like construction systems, but the quality was very poor. They are both very similar systems made by the same company. El Experto Mecanico is thought to have preceded Armec. They were made in Argentina from around 1945 to 1955
El Experto Mecanico
Manufacturer / Distributor
(Industria Argentina), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EL EXPERTO MECANICO (Ref:EEM)
Certain Argentinean
Argentina
1945 to 1955
Steel
5/32W
double-tapped
5/32W
--
58
12.7
4.3
4.1
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Steel finish
7.8
6.5
Comments
Many parts like MECCANO but 7 holes Trunnions, and 3" Pulley with no slots & extra hole between the 4 remaining pairs. No slotted holes except in M215,a.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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An instruction manual for El Experto Mecanico sets 0 to 3
Unfortunately the manual front cover is from a photo which didn't show the whole manual.
(Added 08/09/2022)
A photo of an El Experto Mecanico set No.1
(Added 08/09/2022)
Photos of several El Experto Mecanico set No.2.
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Photos of an El Experto Mecanico set No.3.
(Added 08/09/2022)
Photos of a newer El Experto Mecanico set No.2.
(Added 08/09/2022)
Armec
Manufacturer / Distributor
(Industria Argentina), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ARMEC (Ref:ARM)
Very like Meccano
Argentina
1945 to 1955
Steel
--
60
12.7
4.2
4.0
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
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Comments
Poor quality parts including 3*3,5,9,11 holes Flanged Plates & 2*1*11 holes 'L' Girder. May be related to EL EXPERTO MECANICO. *1 Other heads may exist.
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/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
An instruction manual for Armec sets 0 to 6
Unfortunately the manual front cover is a photocopy.
(Added 08/09/2022)
Photos of an Armec set No.6
Unfortunately the set box is empty.
(Added 08/09/2022)
Photos of another Armec set No.6. With set contents.
(Added 08/09/2022)