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Mechanic(1) Construction Sets

Mechanic(1) was a Meccano-like construction system. It was produced in China in around 2003.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECHANIC [1]

Maker
Wisdom
System Type
Certain Chinese
Country
China
Dates
1993 (see comment *1) to 1997
Material
Steel
Thread
M4 ()
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
46 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.4 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.2

Comments
Seen in Malta & Kuwait. WISDOM parts repackaged, but colours different: red, white, blue, though usually red, yellow, blue in Manuals. *1 Copyright date. *2 Also 2.6.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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


A manual for Mechanic(1) set 190

A manual for Mechanic(1) set 192
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

A manual for Mechanic(1) set 195

Various photos of the Mechanic(1) construction system
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

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