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Erection Construction Sets
This system was unusual in that Erection construction sets 1 to 4 were very similar to Erector. However set 5 was very different, with Meccano-like parts in it. there was also a set 0, but not certain what the parts in it were like. They was produced in Japan in the 1950s.
Sets 1 to 4 with Erector parts (Erection[a])
Manufacturer / Distributor
Logo includes 'Modern Toys'
Made in Japan
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ERECTION [a] (Ref:ETNa)
ERECTOR type
Japan
1950s (some significant doubt)
Steel
5/32W
single-tapped
1/8W
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25 (approximately)
12.7
4.2 (mean)
4.0 (see comment *1)
3.9
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Brass finish
7.5
7.0
Comments
Most parts virtually the same as ERECTOR, though different colours. *1 Others seen 4.2.
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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] (Ref:ETNb)
Meccano principle but sig. differences (some significant doubt)
Japan
1950s (some significant doubt)
Steel
5/32W
single-tapped (probably)
1/8W
12 (approximately)
30 (approximately)
12.7
4.0 (probably)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *1)
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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.
NOTE - This system is covered in the MCS document above, so it is not repeated.
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