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Meta Build Construction Sets
and
Metamech Construction sets

Meta Build was a Meccano-like construction. It was made in India from (probably) 1989 to the mid 1990s.

Metamech was very similar with many parts appearing to be the same, although the colours may be different. It is suspected that it followed on from Meta Build as Metamech dates from around 1995.

Manufacturer / Distributor

On box: Kidstuff, B-186, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110020, India
On Instruction Leaflet: Kidstuff, 206 Dessein House, DLF Commercial Complex, Greater Kailash Part-2, New Delhi-110048, India

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for META BUILD

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
India
Dates
1989 to in production in 1993 and continuing
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
push fit
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
30
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.8 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: countersunk (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.6

Comments
Unusual parts include 8x2,4,8,10,20 holes & 6x6h Triangular Flanged Plates. Plastic Pulleys have radial holes for Rods. *1 Applies to plastic Sleeve which forms push fit hub of plastic Pulleys.

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

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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Meta Build available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.

Metamech

Manufacturer / Distributor

Saurabh Enterprises, 16 Sripal Industrial Estate, Navghar-Vasai (East) District, Thane, India.
Marketed by: Olympia Marketing, PO Box 6747, Bombay 400 052, India

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METAMECH

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
India
Dates
known in 1995
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
push fit
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
19
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.9 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.6

Comments
Parts very similar to META BUILD except brighter colour, but less than full range with set similar to META BUILD Junior. *1 Bore of push-on Sleeve (no bosses).

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

There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Metamech available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.

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