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EPA(ΕΠΑ) Construction Sets
There seem to be three basic types of EPA(ΕΠΑ) construction sets. These were all made in Greece
1. EPA[a](ΕΠΑ[a]) which was a copy of the Erector construction system made under licence. It was made in the 1950s.
2. This was superseded in the 1960s by EPA[b](ΕΠΑ[b]) which was similar to Meccano/Märklin. This was made from the 1960s to 1970s and maybe into the 1980s.
3. EPA[c](ΕΠΑ[c]) which appears to be very similar to Trix or Tecno. Not certain when this was produced. Was this meant for the German market as is says 'Metallbaukasten' in the box and manual cover.
EPA[a](ΕΠΑ[a]) - Erector style sets
Manufacturer / Distributor
EPA (ΕΠΑ), Greece
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EPA [a] (Ref:EPAa)
ERECTOR type
Greece
1950s
12.7 (see comment *1)
4.2
4.0
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Name from Greek ???; EL MECANICO ARGENTINO in MCS. Parts similar to ERECTOR, manual cover shows ERECTOR model. *1 12.5 reported earlier.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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EPA[b](ΕΠΑ[b]) - Meccano/Märklin style sets
Manufacturer / Distributor
EPA (ΕΠΑ), Greece
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EPA [b] (Ref:EPAb)
MECCANO & MÄRKLIN features and Hole pitch <12.7mm
Greece
1960s to 1970s
Steel
5/32W
single-tapped
5/32W
25 (see comment *1)
40 (more than)
12.5
4.4
3.7 (mean)
3.4
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Iridescent finish
8.0
6.9
Comments
Unusual Braced Girders with 2 rows of rectangular cutouts. Other parts have MÄRKLIN look to them. Many sets, some of which include 'aero' & 'army' parts. An Aero set (with holes at 12.7mm pitch) is called MEKANO. *1 Mod.1.
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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EPA[c](ΕΠΑ[c]) - Trix/Tekno style sets
Manufacturer / Distributor
EPA (ΕΠΑ), Greece
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Below there are manuals/leaflets etc. which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.