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Mekanik(2) Construction Sets
and
Mecanic(4) Construction Sets
Mekanik(2) / Mecanic(4) was a Meccano-like Construction system which had both Meccano and Märklin features. For most of the time the system was called Mekanik, although for a period in (probably) the late 1950s it was called Mecanic. It was made in Sweden from 1948 to 1962.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Hedbergs Verkstader, Osby, Avd.Teve., Sweden
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MEKANIK [2] (Ref:MEK2)
MECCANO & MÄRKLIN features
Sweden
1948 to 1962
Steel
5/32W
double-tapped
37
143
13.0
4.3
4.1
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
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Comments
Many unusual parts including: single Braced Girders with 1 row of holes; Pulley Discs with & without boss, up to 100mm; Flanged Plates 5x5,7x9,7x11h; Perforated Plate 7x13h. Data need verifying. See also MECANIC [4].
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Manufacturer / Distributor
Hedbergs Verkstader, Osby, Avd.Teve., Sweden
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECANIC [4] (Ref:MEC4)
MECCANO & MÄRKLIN features
Sweden
1950s (see comment *1)
Steel
5/32W
double-tapped
37
143
13.0
4.3
4.1
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
`
Comments
As MEKANIK [2], & *1 name used for brief period in, probably, 2nd half of 1950s.. Data from MEKANIK [2].
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.