Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ERECTION [a]

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Instructions for the Erection construction set 3
(Added 16/09/2020)

Photos of the Erection construction set 3
(Added 14/11/2018)

Set 5 with more Meccano-like parts (Erection[b])

Manufacturer / Distributor

Logo includes 'Modern Toys'
Made in Japan

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ERECTION [b]

Maker
 

System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences(some significant doubt)

Country
Japan

Dates
1950s (some significant doubt)

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
single-tapped (probably)

Boss Thread
1/8W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
12 (approximately)

No. of Parts in System
30 (approximately)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4 (probably)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *¹)

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 

Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Set 5 was listed at the same time as ERECTION [a] (Sets 0-4) with parts which look similar to MEKANIK [1], but the hole pitch is said to be 12.7mm. *¹ The steel needs confirming.

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NOTE - This system is covered in the MCS document above, so it is not repeated.

Below there are photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

Instructions for the Erection construction set 5
(Added 16/09/2020)

Photos of the Erection construction set 5
(Added 14/11/2018)

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