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El Meccanico Argentino Construction Sets

El Meccanico Argentino was a Meccano-like construction systems with 12.1 mm hole spacing, which is made in Argentina. It has been made from around 2007 to the present day. The manufacturer has a website http://elmecanicoargentino.com.ar/. In 2020 the website shows six sets, M1, M99, M151, M222, M333 and a Motorised set.

Brief details - Hole spacing 12.10 mm., hole diameter 5.00 mm., shaft diameter 4.51 mm. The system has a motor.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EL MECANICO ARGENTINO

Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Argentina
Dates
2007
Material
Metal
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
50
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
 
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
 
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Bright lids featuring models. Parts include several sizes of Double Angle Strip & Flanged Plates. Also 7 holes Trunnions.

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


An El Mecanico Argentino instruction leaflet for set M151.
(Added 12/06/2020)

Some photos of an El Mecanico Argentino M151 set.
(Added 12/06/2020)

Photos of the six sets available in 2020.
(Added 12/06/2020)

Page content last updated - 10th June 2020