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AtoZ (Metal Mechanic) Construction Sets

AtoZ (Metal Mechanic) construction sets have parts similar to both Eitech Construction and Meccano and are classified as Polylong(1) type sets. AtoZ is the brand name of Padgett Bros who are a Major Importer & Wholesale Distributor of Toys, Nursery Goods, Pre School Toys, Branded Items, Arts & Crafts, Tools, Housewares, Garden, Pet Products & Grotto Toys. They have a website https://www.padgettatoz.co.uk/BOYS/METAL-MECHANICS-463 from which the pictures of additional sets shown below were taken in summer 2020. Whilst the boxes all have the AtoZ logo on them, the instruction leaflets are obviously generic as the do not have any brand name on them. They are almost certainly manufactured in China. Judging by the various styles of sets they may well come from more than one manufacturer.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for POLYLONG [1]

Maker
 
System Type
as CONSTRUCTION
Country
China
Dates
2003 to in production in 2018 and continuing
Material
Steel
Thread
M4
Boss Type
push fit
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
50 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: pan (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5(see comment *3)

Comments
Various Sets (see separate list) from Polylong & other makers. Most parts as CONSTRUCTION [1] but some others. *1 Mod.1 & finer for Motor/Gear Unit.. *2 Square holes in some RCEE sets, see TRONICO [a]. *3 6.1 & 7.4 also reported.

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


An AtoZ instruction leaflet for the Campervan construction set.
(Added 03/07/20)

Photos of the AtoZ Campervan construction set.
(Added 03/07/20)

An AtoZ instruction leaflet for the Spitfire construction set.
(Added 03/07/20)

Photos of the AtoZ Spitfire construction set.
(Added 03/07/20)

An instruction leaflet for an AtoZ Metal Mechanic set. From the manual front cover it looks as though this set is also sold under the Metal DIY Model name.
(Added 03/07/20)

Photos of an AtoZ Metal Mechanic set. Note that the coloured parts in this set were plastic.
(Added 03/07/20)

Photos of various AtoZ Metal Mechanic and other metal construction sets taken from their website in July 2020.
(Added 03/07/20)

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