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L'Ingénieur Constructeur,
Écépé
and
Mécanic(2)
This system was very similar to Meccano. It was originally called L'Ingénieur Constructeur (1912 to 1914). The system then developed into Écépé (1914 to 1919) and then finally into Mécanic(2) (1921 to 1923). The sets sere all subtitled 'Le Petite Ingenieur Français' It was made in France.
L'Ingénieur Constructeur
Manufacturer / Distributor
An unknown company from
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for L'INGÉNIEUR CONSTRUCTEUR (Ref:LIC)
Jouets de Paris
Very like Meccano
France
1912 to 1914
Steel
12.7
4.1 (probably)
3.9 (probably)
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
First version of MÉCANIC [2], with ÉCÉPÉ between.
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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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of L'Ingénieur Constructeur available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.
Écépé
Manufacturer / Distributor
Jouets de Paris, Montreuil, Near Paris, France
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ECEPE (Ref:ECP)
Jouets de Paris
Very like Meccano
France
1915 to 1919
Steel
12.7
4.1 (probably)
3.9 (probably)
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Followed L'INGÉNIEUR CONSTRUCTEUR and preceded MÉCANIC [2]. Probably not made in later WW1 years.
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Mécanic(2)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Constructions Metalliques, Depose. made at Montreuil near Paris, France
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MÉCANIC [2] (Ref:MEC2)
Jouets de Paris
Very like Meccano
France
1921 to 1923
Steel
5/32W
single-tapped
5/32W
80 (approximately)
12.7
4.3 (see comment *1)
4.2
3.9 (see comment *2)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Brass with a Brass finish
6.4
5.4
Comments
MÉCANIC LE PETIT INGENIEUR FRANÇAIS on lid. Wide-tipped Propeller, Spoked Wheels, Toothed Segment, etc. After L'INGÉNIEUR CONSTRUCTEUR & ÉCÉPÉ. *1 A few holes smaller; also reported as 4.1. *2 Reported.
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A Mécanic(2) manual.
(Added 28/06/2019)