MKA(2)

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MKA(2) Construction Sets

MKA(2) is a Meccano-like system, similar to the later MKA(1), but without the Trix-like parts. Set have 'Der Kleine Praktikant' on the lids and manuals. It was made in Germany, in the late 1940s and preceded MKA(1).

Manufacturer / Distributor

Probably: VEB(K) Metall Work, de Medl Platz, Cottsburg, Strasbourg, GDR (East Germany)
(The same as MKA(1))

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for M K A [2] (Ref:MYA2)

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
known in 1949 (see comment *¹)

Material
Aluminium (Alloy)

Thread
M4

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
M3

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
31 (see comment *²)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
11.2

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5 (see comment *³)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1 (mean)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *⁴)

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0

Bolt diameter (mm)
8.0

Comments
Also has name Der Kleine Praktikant on lid. Similar to MKA[1] but no 'TRIX' parts, & poorer quality. *¹ Almost certainly before MKA[1]. *² In set seen. *³ Down to 4.3 in a few parts. *⁴ Nuts plain steel.

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A MKA(2) set 2 manual.
(Added 11/03/2021)

Photos of a MKA(2) set 1a.
(Added 11/03/2021)

Photos of a MKA(2) set 2a.
(Added 11/03/2021)