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Meta Build
Metal Macano
Metamech
Meta Build was a Meccano-like construction. It was made in India from (probably) 1989 to the mid 1990s.
Metal Macano followed on from Meta Build and was very similar to it. Probably dates from 1994.
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 Metal Macano as Metamech dates from around 1995.
Meta Build
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 (Ref:M D)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
India
1989 to in production in 1993 and continuing
Steel / Plastic
M4
push fit
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30
10.0
4.3
3.8 (see comment *1)
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: countersunk (crosshead)
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
6.9
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.
Metal Macano
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 METAL MACANO (Ref:M MO)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
India
1994
Steel
M4
push fit
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20 (see comment *1)
10.0
4.3 (probably)
3.9
Nuts: cheese
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
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Comments
Set very similar to METAMECH and probably came between it & META BUILD. *1 In Senior set, the only one known.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Metal Macano 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 (Ref:MTM)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
India
known in 1995
Steel / Plastic
M4
push fit
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19
10.0
4.3
3.9 (see comment *1)
3.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
7.0
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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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.